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HPD: 2 teens shot outside Houston Airbnb home being used for large party
Breaking NewsPolice said they detained a few party-goers, who will face drug possession charges as well as one weapons charge.3:50 AM CDT July 31, 2020HOUSTON — Two teenagers were taken to the hospital after they were shot in front of an Airbnb rental where dozens of others were throwing a party, Houston police said late Thursday.The shooting was reported in the , according to Cmdr. Johnson with the Houston Police Department's South Central Patrol.Johnson said the victims, a 16-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, were both taken to the hospital by ambulance. One suffered a gunshot wound...…Breaking NewsPolice said they detained a few party-goers, who will face drug possession charges as well as one weapons charge.3:50 AM CDT July 31, 2020HOUSTON — Two teenagers were taken to the hospital after they were shot in front of an Airbnb rental where dozens of others were throwing a party, Houston police said late Thursday.The shooting was reported in the , according to Cmdr. Johnson with the Houston Police Department's South Central Patrol.Johnson said the victims, a 16-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, were both taken to the hospital by ambulance. One suffered a gunshot wound...WW…
New TABC rules allow Saint Arnold to reopen beer garden, restaurant
Breaking NewsThis is considered a big win for those breweries that have restaurants attached.8:04 AM CDT July 28, 2020HOUSTON — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued new last Friday that will allow some establishments to reopen.Editor's note: The video in this story is from a July 13 broadcast which reported on possible job cuts at Saint Arnold due to statewide closures because of the COVID-19 pandemicthe guidance impacts how the 51% sales measurement is calculated as it now excludes to-go and distributor sales.In short, Saint Arnold’s restaurant stated it is allowed to open again,...…Breaking NewsThis is considered a big win for those breweries that have restaurants attached.8:04 AM CDT July 28, 2020HOUSTON — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued new last Friday that will allow some establishments to reopen.Editor's note: The video in this story is from a July 13 broadcast which reported on possible job cuts at Saint Arnold due to statewide closures because of the COVID-19 pandemicthe guidance impacts how the 51% sales measurement is calculated as it now excludes to-go and distributor sales.In short, Saint Arnold’s restaurant stated it is allowed to open again,...WW…
HPD: Robber punches 83-year-old man, steals his car and runs over him outside Valero store
Breaking NewsHouston police hope someone will recognize the man seen in this surveillance video. Call 713-222-TIPS if you have information that may help.10:01 AM CDT July 16, 2020HOUSTON — Houston police and Houston Crime Stoppers need the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.The crime happened on Sunday, June 28 at about 4 p.m., according to the Houston Police Department.An 83-year-old man said he was outside the Valero in the smoking a cigarette when the suspect punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.Surveillance cameras...…Breaking NewsHouston police hope someone will recognize the man seen in this surveillance video. Call 713-222-TIPS if you have information that may help.10:01 AM CDT July 16, 2020HOUSTON — Houston police and Houston Crime Stoppers need the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.The crime happened on Sunday, June 28 at about 4 p.m., according to the Houston Police Department.An 83-year-old man said he was outside the Valero in the smoking a cigarette when the suspect punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.Surveillance cameras...WW…
What you need to know about mask order for Harris County businesses, customers
Breaking NewsThe order comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier said cities and counties could not impose penalties directly on citizens who do not wear a mask.12:24 PM CDT June 19, 2020HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — All businesses in Harris County must require employees and customers to wear face coverings after an order signed by County Judge Lina Hidalgo today.Businesses that don’t comply with the order could face up to a $1,000 fine, though Hidalgo said the main focus is education and not fines. Customers 10 years and older must wear masks, though individuals aren’t subject to any fines for...…Breaking NewsThe order comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier said cities and counties could not impose penalties directly on citizens who do not wear a mask.12:24 PM CDT June 19, 2020HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — All businesses in Harris County must require employees and customers to wear face coverings after an order signed by County Judge Lina Hidalgo today.Businesses that don’t comply with the order could face up to a $1,000 fine, though Hidalgo said the main focus is education and not fines. Customers 10 years and older must wear masks, though individuals aren’t subject to any fines for...WW…
New Amazon fulfillment center to bring 1,000 jobs to Fort Bend County
Breaking NewsThe new facility should open sometime next year, says developer Trammell Crow Company.11:42 AM CDT June 18, 2020Editor's note: The video in this story is from the Sept. 2018 opening of an Amazon facility in north HoustonFORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Construction is getting underway on a new Amazon facility that will bring hundreds of jobs to Fort Bend County, officials announced Thursday.County Judge KP George announced the development of a "state-of-the-art Amazon e-commerce center" being built in Richmond.“Last year, I penned a letter to Amazon to put Fort Bend County on the map...…Breaking NewsThe new facility should open sometime next year, says developer Trammell Crow Company.11:42 AM CDT June 18, 2020Editor's note: The video in this story is from the Sept. 2018 opening of an Amazon facility in north HoustonFORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Construction is getting underway on a new Amazon facility that will bring hundreds of jobs to Fort Bend County, officials announced Thursday.County Judge KP George announced the development of a "state-of-the-art Amazon e-commerce center" being built in Richmond.“Last year, I penned a letter to Amazon to put Fort Bend County on the map...WW…
4-year-old girl sexually assaulted in her front yard, Houston police say
Breaking NewsPolice also want any other potential victims to come forward.8:19 AM CST February 20, 2020HOUSTON — Police on Thursday released a sketch of a man wanted for the sexual assault of a child.The crime happened in southwest Houston at about 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 12, according to the Houston Police Department.Investigators said the suspect walked up to a 4-year-old girl as she played in the front yard of her apartment and sexually assaulted her.“He didn’t walk her very far from where she was, so kind of out of sight of the other children,” said Jessica Lam with the Crimes Against...…Breaking NewsPolice also want any other potential victims to come forward.8:19 AM CST February 20, 2020HOUSTON — Police on Thursday released a sketch of a man wanted for the sexual assault of a child.The crime happened in southwest Houston at about 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 12, according to the Houston Police Department.Investigators said the suspect walked up to a 4-year-old girl as she played in the front yard of her apartment and sexually assaulted her.“He didn’t walk her very far from where she was, so kind of out of sight of the other children,” said Jessica Lam with the Crimes Against...WW…
HPD: Man killed on 288 could have been hit by multiple vehicles — no drivers stayed at the scene
Breaking NewsPolice ask anyone with information to call HPD’s hit-and-run unit at 713-247-4072 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.5:48 AM CDT April 26, 2021HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident that happened along 288, the South Freeway, late Sunday night.It happened around 11 p.m. in the northbound on-ramp atPolice said a man, age 24, was walking along the frontage road or ramp when he was struck. It wasn’t clear if he was hit by just one vehicle or multiple vehicles, Rose said.The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died.No drivers...…Breaking NewsPolice ask anyone with information to call HPD’s hit-and-run unit at 713-247-4072 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.5:48 AM CDT April 26, 2021HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident that happened along 288, the South Freeway, late Sunday night.It happened around 11 p.m. in the northbound on-ramp atPolice said a man, age 24, was walking along the frontage road or ramp when he was struck. It wasn’t clear if he was hit by just one vehicle or multiple vehicles, Rose said.The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died.No drivers...WW…
NRG Park COVID vaccination site's new hours start today — no appointment needed to get a shot
Breaking NewsNRG vaccination operations are now 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.5:34 AM CDT April 19, 2021HOUSTON — This week, both the City of Houston and Harris County opened up new options for those who still need to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.Thousands of new appointments are available, and at some locations (like NRG Park) appointments are no longer required.Note: the video in this story is from an April 17th report — "COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy could be the biggest obstacle to getting back to normal"Anyone age 16 or older can now get a Pfizer at NRG Park with or without an appointment,...…Breaking NewsNRG vaccination operations are now 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.5:34 AM CDT April 19, 2021HOUSTON — This week, both the City of Houston and Harris County opened up new options for those who still need to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.Thousands of new appointments are available, and at some locations (like NRG Park) appointments are no longer required.Note: the video in this story is from an April 17th report — "COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy could be the biggest obstacle to getting back to normal"Anyone age 16 or older can now get a Pfizer at NRG Park with or without an appointment,...WW…
Friendswood men killed when crane falls on their pickup on I-10 near Beaumont
Breaking NewsConstruction crews in the area were working and operating the heavy crane when the equipment fell.8:37 AM CDT April 23, 2021HOUSTON — The Texas Department of Public Safety confirms to KHOU11 the two people killed in a tragic incident along I-10 near Beaumont on Thursday were from the Houston area.The boom of a crane fell onto their 2013 Toyota pickup and crushed it in traffic on I-10 just west of Beaumont,DPS said 37-year-old driver Sarfaraz Karowadia and his 42-year-old passenger Altaf Kasowadia both died at the scene. (Editor's note: DPS has confirmed the slight spelling...…Breaking NewsConstruction crews in the area were working and operating the heavy crane when the equipment fell.8:37 AM CDT April 23, 2021HOUSTON — The Texas Department of Public Safety confirms to KHOU11 the two people killed in a tragic incident along I-10 near Beaumont on Thursday were from the Houston area.The boom of a crane fell onto their 2013 Toyota pickup and crushed it in traffic on I-10 just west of Beaumont,DPS said 37-year-old driver Sarfaraz Karowadia and his 42-year-old passenger Altaf Kasowadia both died at the scene. (Editor's note: DPS has confirmed the slight spelling...WW…
Houston's Christopher Columbus statue vandalized for a third time in one week
Breaking NewsMembers of the Native American community and other activists have been vocal opponents of tributes to Christopher Columbus for many years.6:54 AM CDT June 18, 2020HOUSTON — The Christopher Columbus statue in Houston's Bell Park has been vandalized for a third time in the last week.Sometime overnight, the statue was splashed with tomato sauce.Last week, a vandal sawed off and stole the statue’s left hand. The night before that, the statue was doused in red paint and left with a cardboard sign reading “rip the head from your oppressor."The statue is one of many across the country...…Breaking NewsMembers of the Native American community and other activists have been vocal opponents of tributes to Christopher Columbus for many years.6:54 AM CDT June 18, 2020HOUSTON — The Christopher Columbus statue in Houston's Bell Park has been vandalized for a third time in the last week.Sometime overnight, the statue was splashed with tomato sauce.Last week, a vandal sawed off and stole the statue’s left hand. The night before that, the statue was doused in red paint and left with a cardboard sign reading “rip the head from your oppressor."The statue is one of many across the country...WW…