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12Nov

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating missing woman

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Valerie Terry, a 38-year-old woman last seen on November 5, 2024, in The Woodlands. According to Case No. 24A315003, Terry checked into the Extended Stay Hotel on Valleywood and was later observed walking near the IHOP on the I-45 South feeder road, close to the hotel. She was last seen carrying a black suitcase. Terry, a mental health consumer, is without her necessary medications and may require immediate assistance. If you have any information regarding Terry's whereabouts, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800, option 3, and reference case #24A315003.

Street closures planned for memorial service of Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III

12Nov

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Local news, Traffic

Street closures planned for memorial service of Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III

HOUSTON, TX – Several streets in downtown Houston will be closed tomorrow for the memorial service of fallen Houston Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III. The closures, announced by the Houston Firefighters Association, will begin at 6 a.m. and are expected to affect traffic in the area until noon. The following roads will be closed: Fannin St. between Pierce and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. San Jacinto St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. St. Joseph Parkway between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to noon. Louisiana St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 6 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Jefferson St. from Smith St. to San Jacinto St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Smith St. between Pierce St. and Jefferson St. from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 ...

21Jul

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Breaking News, Houston, Houston

Man shot in Greenspoint while walking

HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot in the arm after he told police that he was walking down the street and heard gunshots. The shooting occurred in the 17400 block of Wayforest near Greens Rd just before 2 a.m. At this time, there is not a suspect description and the man is expected to be okay. If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

21Jul

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Breaking News, Harris County, Harris County

Man drowns in Muleshoe Lake

HARRIS COUNTY - A man was reportedly missing Saturday night after his friend said he went swimming and never came back up. This was in Muleshoe Lake by the San Jacinto River. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the man's body was recovered after Texas Parks and Wildlife and a Harris County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit searched for him. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Son finds mother deceased in backyard with stab wounds

21Jul

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Breaking News, Harris County, Harris County

Son finds mother deceased in backyard with stab wounds

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A 62-year-old woman was found deceased in her backyard by her son. https://youtu.be/-A29HALLNyc She was found at a residence in the 20800 block of Sunshine Meadow around 7 p.m. Saturday evening. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, she had what appeared to be stab wounds At this time, there is no description of the suspect or what led up to the stabbing but the suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous and residents in the area should use caution. If you have any information about the stabbing or the suspect, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Several pro-Palestine protestors detained during late night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home

20Jul

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Breaking News, Houston, Houston

Several pro-Palestine protestors detained during late night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home

HOUSTON, TX - Several pro-Palestine protestors were detained during a loud late-night protest outside Mayor Whitmire's Home near Memorial Park Friday night. https://youtu.be/_t2rEuILMfQ?si=euSKodDY_GsUzqJX About 15-20 protestors were chanting loudly and can be heard banging on a drum. The arrests came after a "sound unit" was called out to the protest to check noise levels.

SWAT called after a man threatened his father with a pistol and barricaded himself in garage

20Jul

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Breaking News, Houston

SWAT called after a man threatened his father with a pistol and barricaded himself in garage

HOUSTON, TX - SWAT was called on a man who threatened his father with a pistol before barricading himself in a garage. https://youtu.be/uybX-8zmLdc?si=yi9nY_kQijBwhLMS This started around 3:30 p.m. and needed around midnight at a townhome complex located in the 12400 block of Brookglade Circle in west Houston. According to police, officers responded to the townhome after the man pulled out a pistol and threatened his father. Officers were able to get the father and the mother out of the townhome safely but the male suspect barricaded himself in the garage that he lives in. SWAT was called to the scene after he refused to come out. After obtaining a search and an arrest warrant, SWAT made forced entry into the garage and deployed tear gas. At one point the male was abl...

1964 Fort Bend County Cold Case Reopened with Advanced Forensic Techniques

18Jul

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Fort Bend County

1964 Fort Bend County Cold Case Reopened with Advanced Forensic Techniques

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas, July 10, 2024 – The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Team has exhumed remains in an effort to resolve a cold case from 1964, leveraging recent advancements in forensic biology and DNA analysis. Authorities hope these technological advances will generate new leads and help close the longstanding case. The remains, identified as those of a dark-haired white male approximately 6 feet tall and weighing between 180-185 pounds, were originally discovered on June 11, 1964, off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge. The victim, around 50 years old at the time of his death, was found decapitated with his hands and legs amputated and left in a ditch. Despite significant efforts by law enforcement, the victim's identity and his assailants remained unknown. ...

18Jul

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Houston

Teen Charged in Houston Shooting; Second Suspect At Large

HOUSTON, July 14, 2024 – Jesus Ventura Lopez, 17, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon following a shooting incident at 7400 Walker Street around 9:10 a.m. on Sunday. The 57-year-old victim was critically injured and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. According to HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division patrol officers responded to a call at a residence near the incident location and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics quickly transported him to the hospital. The initial investigation revealed that the victim was outside his residence when he was shot by an unknown assailant, who then fled in an unidentified vehicle. Further investigation led to the identification and arrest of Lopez ...

67-Year-Old Suspect Confesses to Fatally Stabbing Woman in Houston

18Jul

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Houston

67-Year-Old Suspect Confesses to Fatally Stabbing Woman in Houston

HOUSTON, July 15, 2024 – Ralph Sample, 67, has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of Paulette Francis, 62. The incident occurred at 8435 Tidwell Road around 2:55 p.m. on Monday. Houston Police Department (HPD) officers discovered Francis unresponsive, covered by blankets, following a report of a deceased person at the location. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. An investigation revealed that Francis had sustained multiple stab wounds. A witness who visited the location to check on Francis found her unresponsive, leading to further investigation. Sample, the victim's partner, was identified as the suspect. He was arrested on Wednesday (July 17) following a separate incident and confessed to his involvement in Francis’...