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Fort Bend County Precinct 4 deputy constable killed by friendly fire from sheriff’s deputy, officials say
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SIENNA PLANTATION, Texas – A deputy constable has died after a Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy accidentally shot him in the Sienna Plantation area of Missouri City Friday, officials said.Officials said the incident happened at around 1:40 a.m. at a home in the 3900 block of Chestnut Bend.According to authorities, the deputy with Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office and a deputy with the Fort Bend Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were clearing a house together when the FBCSO deputy accidentally shot the deputy from the constable’s office.Officials...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SIENNA PLANTATION, Texas – A deputy constable has died after a Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy accidentally shot him in the Sienna Plantation area of Missouri City Friday, officials said.Officials said the incident happened at around 1:40 a.m. at a home in the 3900 block of Chestnut Bend.According to authorities, the deputy with Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office and a deputy with the Fort Bend Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were clearing a house together when the FBCSO deputy accidentally shot the deputy from the constable’s office.Officials...WW…
If Harris County continues same coronavirus track, Houston could be worst affected city in US, expert says
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – If Harris County continues on the same new case trajectory as it is on at present, Houston could become the worst affected city in the U.S., according to nationally recognized infectious disease expert, Dr. Peter Hotez of the Baylor College of Medicine.In a tweet Saturday morning, Hotez said if things continue as they are, Harris County could rival the situation that is currently being seen in Brazil.“If we continue on the same trajectory, my worry is Houston could become the worst affected city right now in North America,”...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – If Harris County continues on the same new case trajectory as it is on at present, Houston could become the worst affected city in the U.S., according to nationally recognized infectious disease expert, Dr. Peter Hotez of the Baylor College of Medicine.In a tweet Saturday morning, Hotez said if things continue as they are, Harris County could rival the situation that is currently being seen in Brazil.“If we continue on the same trajectory, my worry is Houston could become the worst affected city right now in North America,”...WW…
Number of personal bonds being issued in Houston courts has increased dramatically over the past 5 years
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Suspects with violent histories have been released back onto the streets only to end up being accused of committing more crimes.KPRC 2 Investigates examined the history of low bonds, or personal bonds, given to people accused of being repeat offenders. In many cases, those offenders end up committing crimes that change a family’s life forever.At 20 years old, Caitlynne Rose Guajardo was married to her husband Alex and pregnant with her second child.“Like most women in domestic abuse situations, she really believed (Alex) was...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Suspects with violent histories have been released back onto the streets only to end up being accused of committing more crimes.KPRC 2 Investigates examined the history of low bonds, or personal bonds, given to people accused of being repeat offenders. In many cases, those offenders end up committing crimes that change a family’s life forever.At 20 years old, Caitlynne Rose Guajardo was married to her husband Alex and pregnant with her second child.“Like most women in domestic abuse situations, she really believed (Alex) was...WW…
What’s behind Houston, Harris County’s rising homicide rates?
Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 20, 2020, 7:13 pmTags: , , , , , , Sign up for our NewslettersRobert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 20, 2020, 7:13 pmTags: , , , , , , HOUSTON – According to Houston police Chief Art Acevedo, there were 286 murders as of the first week of October.This is a 36% increase in the number of murders compared to this time last year. According to officials with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, there have been 88 murders this year compared to 72 this time last year.“It’s a perfect storm,” Acevedo said....…Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 20, 2020, 7:13 pmTags: , , , , , , Sign up for our NewslettersRobert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 20, 2020, 7:13 pmTags: , , , , , , HOUSTON – According to Houston police Chief Art Acevedo, there were 286 murders as of the first week of October.This is a 36% increase in the number of murders compared to this time last year. According to officials with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, there have been 88 murders this year compared to 72 this time last year.“It’s a perfect storm,” Acevedo said....WW…
Two ballots among stolen mail found in northwest Harris County dumpster
Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 29, 2020, 11:02 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our NewslettersRobert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 29, 2020, 11:02 pmTags: , , , , US Postal Inspectors are working to find the people responsible for dumping two bins of stolen mail in a townhome complex dumpster. A resident of the Willow Run Townhome complex on Perry Road near Windfern spotted the discarded mail Thursday morning and immediately notified management.Head of maintenance John Lester fished all of the stolen mail out of the trash and...…Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 29, 2020, 11:02 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our NewslettersRobert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: October 29, 2020, 11:02 pmTags: , , , , US Postal Inspectors are working to find the people responsible for dumping two bins of stolen mail in a townhome complex dumpster. A resident of the Willow Run Townhome complex on Perry Road near Windfern spotted the discarded mail Thursday morning and immediately notified management.Head of maintenance John Lester fished all of the stolen mail out of the trash and...WW…
Houston man released on several bonds now in federal custody
Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: September 24, 2020, 6:41 pmUpdated: September 24, 2020, 7:25 pmTags: , , , , , Sign up for our NewslettersRobert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: September 24, 2020, 6:41 pmUpdated: September 24, 2020, 7:25 pmTags: , , , , , HOUSTON – A Houston man has been indicted on federal charges following his release on eight bonds while facing numerous charges in Harris County. At the beginning of August, Channel 2 Investigates reported on the case of “This was a pretty, this was a scary scenario,” said Houston...…Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: September 24, 2020, 6:41 pmUpdated: September 24, 2020, 7:25 pmTags: , , , , , Sign up for our NewslettersRobert Arnold, Investigative ReporterPublished: September 24, 2020, 6:41 pmUpdated: September 24, 2020, 7:25 pmTags: , , , , , HOUSTON – A Houston man has been indicted on federal charges following his release on eight bonds while facing numerous charges in Harris County. At the beginning of August, Channel 2 Investigates reported on the case of “This was a pretty, this was a scary scenario,” said Houston...WW…
DATABASE: What more than 140 Houston-area school districts are planning for Fall 2020
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – As the 2019-2020 school year comes to an end, parents want to know how their local school district plans to educate children in the fall. Channel 2 Investigates sent a poll to more than 140 school districts in 20 area counties to find out what are the plans for instruction.What is the start date?Will it include virtual learning?In-person?Half days?Staggered schedules?Channel 2 Investigates created a spreadsheet that lays out each district’s plans. Channel 2 Investigates Robert Arnold spoke with dozens of school...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – As the 2019-2020 school year comes to an end, parents want to know how their local school district plans to educate children in the fall. Channel 2 Investigates sent a poll to more than 140 school districts in 20 area counties to find out what are the plans for instruction.What is the start date?Will it include virtual learning?In-person?Half days?Staggered schedules?Channel 2 Investigates created a spreadsheet that lays out each district’s plans. Channel 2 Investigates Robert Arnold spoke with dozens of school...WW…
Investigation sheds new light on decades-old mix up of ‘Killing Fields’ victims’ remains
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Founder of Texas EqquSearch, Tim Miller is suing Galveston County for the second time over the handling of his daughter, Laura’s Laura Miller is one of four victims found off Calder Drive in League City during the 80s and 90s in an area that became known as the “Killing Fields.”“So they wonder, ‘why can’t you put your life back together?’ Because every day there’s a new story and it’s not pleasant,” said Tim Miller. “Do you think I want to cry over this 35 years later when my life is supposed to be healed and...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Founder of Texas EqquSearch, Tim Miller is suing Galveston County for the second time over the handling of his daughter, Laura’s Laura Miller is one of four victims found off Calder Drive in League City during the 80s and 90s in an area that became known as the “Killing Fields.”“So they wonder, ‘why can’t you put your life back together?’ Because every day there’s a new story and it’s not pleasant,” said Tim Miller. “Do you think I want to cry over this 35 years later when my life is supposed to be healed and...WW…
Med Center sees uptick in COVID-19 patients in ICUs; warns if trend continues, capacity could be exceeded in 2 weeks
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Data collected from the various hospital systems in the Texas Medical Center shows an uptick in the number of Intensive Care admissions of coronavirus patients. This uptick triggered a warning from the medial center that if the current rate of admissions continues, then normal ICU bed capacity could be exceeded in two weeks’ time.“We’ve seen a pretty steady increase in both admissions and ICU admissions over the past week or so,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, Senior Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs for the Baylor College...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Data collected from the various hospital systems in the Texas Medical Center shows an uptick in the number of Intensive Care admissions of coronavirus patients. This uptick triggered a warning from the medial center that if the current rate of admissions continues, then normal ICU bed capacity could be exceeded in two weeks’ time.“We’ve seen a pretty steady increase in both admissions and ICU admissions over the past week or so,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, Senior Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs for the Baylor College...WW…
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