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Texas teen faces first court hearing overnight in triple fatal shooting at apartment laundry room
8Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Breaking News, Houston

Texas teen faces first court hearing overnight in triple fatal shooting at apartment laundry room

HOUSTON, TX - Adiel Alexander Sandoval, 17, had his first court hearing overnight. He is accused of murdering three people, including two teenagers at the Tierra Del Sol apartment complex Tuesday. The deceased individuals have been identified as Eddie Gomez, 17, Jonathan Hernandez, 17, and Juan Trejo Sandoval, 23. According to HPD's Homicide Division patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting on Tuesday and found Gomez and Hernandez unresponsive in the complex’s laundry room. Both had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Juan Trejo Sandoval was found just outside the laundry room with a gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Preliminary in...
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Over 100 Texas OB-GYNs sign letter condemning abortion ban: “Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain should be alive today”
4Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Over 100 Texas OB-GYNs sign letter condemning abortion ban: “Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain should be alive today”

DALLAS, TX – Today, 111 Texas OB-GYNs signed an open letter condemning the state's abortion ban, claiming it prevents doctors from providing life-saving care. The letter follows ProPublica’s report on the deaths of Texans Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain, whose lives, according to the signatories, could have been saved if not for the restrictions. According to Congressman Colin Allred, Sen. Ted Cruz has previously labeled Texas's abortion ban as "perfectly reasonable" and advocated for the Supreme Court to allow states to ban emergency abortions. Allred stated that Cruz has since avoided addressing the impact of his policies, instead claiming that Texas voters are not concerned about the issue. The open letter from Texas OB-GYNs addressed state officials directly, urging change i...
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18-wheeler lands on guardrail during crash on Southwest Freeway
30Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

18-wheeler lands on guardrail during crash on Southwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – An 18-wheeler ended up on a guardrail following a crash on the Southwest Freeway near the Weslayan exit. https://youtu.be/9sHjkdWVSzg The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. this morning. Injuries remain unknown at this time. This is a developing story, and we will keep you updated if more information becomes available.
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Man hospitalized after vehicle collides with light rail train at Fulton and Crosstimbers
30Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man hospitalized after vehicle collides with light rail train at Fulton and Crosstimbers

HOUSTON, TX – At least one person was hospitalized following a crash involving a vehicle and a metro light rail train near the intersection of Fulton and Crosstimbers. https://youtu.be/KeIHdcDSivI The collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Metro Police Department officers were on scene investigating. The severity of the man's injuries and what caused the crash remain unknown at this time. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available.
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Houston Bar owner killed, employee critically injured in shooting outside
27Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Houston Bar owner killed, employee critically injured in shooting outside

HOUSTON, TX – A bar owner was fatally shot, and an employee critically injured following a confrontation outside Tequila B Bar in Houston. https://youtu.be/8YZWOzVlwU4 The incident took place earlier today when a fight broke out outside the bar around 2:45 a.m. The owner and another employee stepped outside to investigate, at which point both were shot. The owner was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the employee was transported to the hospital in critical condition. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Houston Halloween party turns deadly after fatal shooting at party hall
27Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Houston Halloween party turns deadly after fatal shooting at party hall

HOUSTON – An adult male was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning during a Halloween party at a venue in the 11900 block of Bissonnet Street. https://youtu.be/5V6FvSo4GQQ The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when a disturbance within the party escalated, resulting in gunfire. Responding officers pronounced the male deceased at the scene. Detectives from the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are currently interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Louisiana woman working as hairstylist charged with trafficking Texas teen while out on bond
26Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Louisiana woman working as hairstylist charged with trafficking Texas teen while out on bond

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office recently located and rescued a 16-year-old runaway who was reportedly being trafficked. The rescue followed several days of searching for the missing teen, who is now safely in custody according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Kaylyn L. Redding, a 22-year-old woman from Louisiana, has been charged with felony promotion of prostitution involving a minor, a first-degree felony. The case is registered under Case No. 189071601010. This latest charge follows a previous prostitution-related offense for which Redding was out on bond; that case, filed in June under Case No. 251409201010-2, is also in Harris County District Court. During a recent court hearing, prosecutors presented evidence indicating Redding’s involvement in the traffickin...
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