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HOUSTON, TX - Nearly five months following a tragic accident on August 24 at the intersection of 2700 Canal Street, which resulted in the death of 28-year-old Ricardo Resendez, no charges have been filed against former Harris County Precinct 6 Deputy Rigo Vivar. Photo Courtesy of the Resendez Family According to the initial press release by the Houston Police Department (HPD), Vivar was driving a white Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on Canal Street when he skipped traffic, driving the wrong way into the westbound lanes. This maneuver led to a collision with Resendez's silver Dodge Avenger, which was turning onto North Live Oak Street. Photo Courtesy of the Resendez Family Photo Courtesy of the Resendez Family Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced Resendez deceased at the...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating an attempted robbery that left one suspect deceased and another on the run. https://youtu.be/AOdpLY8goGE The incident occurred earlier today at Vape City, located at 1570 S Dairy Ashford Road. According to police, two suspects entered the store and attempted to rob it. During the robbery, an employee shot one of the suspects, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second suspect fled the area and remains at large. If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in the 14800 block of Westheimer Road. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 3:48 a.m. when the male driver lost control of his vehicle. The car flipped, ejecting the driver, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal shooting and subsequent crash were reported on Westheimer Road, stemming from a road rage. Officers responded to the 8600 block of Westheimer, where they found a male victim, age unknown, fatally shot. Initial investigations indicate the shooting occurred during a road rage incident. A second victim attempted to flee the scene but crashed a few blocks down at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Jeanetta Street (9000 Westheimer). The crash involved two other vehicles, causing minor injuries to two individuals. All those injured in the crash were transported to a nearby hospital. The second victim was found to have at least one gunshot wound. His condition is currently unknown. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this...

HOUSTON, TX – A woman in her early 20s was fatally shot, and a man in his late 40s was injured during an altercation late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. in the 3800 block of Hage Street. Officers arrived to find the woman with a gunshot wound to her stomach. CPR and aid were administered, and she was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. A man at the scene sustained gunshot wounds to his shoulder and chest. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Preliminary information suggests the pair were involved in a physical altercation that led to the shooting. Investigators believe the two were in a current or past relationship, but the exact nature of their connection is still under investiga...

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Texans were greeted by fans at NRG Stadium despite their playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team arrived around midnight, where dedicated fans gathered to show their support.

HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 18, 2025) – A blue Hyundai caught fire today in the main lanes of Interstate 10 near Wilcrest just before 6 p.m. The photo above is from one of our readers. It remains unknown if there were any injuries. Houston TranStar had three lanes shut down as of 8 p.m. More information will follow if it becomes available. If you have any story tips, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com.