1 Pct. 4 deputy killed, 2 others wounded in ambush outside N Houston bar, authorities say
A man with an AR-15 rifle ambushed three Harris County deputies early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding two others while they were responding to a disturbance outside a bar in north Houston, authorities said.
Gun restrictions face uphill battle even under Biden
Years ago, gun politics crossed party lines, and it was easier for Republicans and Democrats to find common ground. In the first years of his tenure, Americans amassed firearms amid fears about new gun measures following mass killings. Gun control groups also are more aggressively underscoring the fears they have about the abundance of guns in homes of Americans. And there are likely significantly more after this year, which consistently smashed monthly records for federal background checks. While it remains a force in the gun arena, itโs unclear what influence it will be able to muster during the Biden administration.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Oct. 16
Here are things to know for Friday, Oct. 16:1. Houston police search for motorcycle riders seen in viral video appearing to taunt officersHouston police said an organized event this past weekend brought a lot of motorcycles to town. However, the roughly 2-minute video does not show riders pulling over, some are seen performing stunts in front of the officers' cruisers. Houston SPCA confirms abused dog seen in viral video has been foundThe Houston SPCA confirmed that the dog seen being beaten in a viral video on social media has been found. KPRC 2 reported earlier this week on a viral video that showed a Houston woman kicking a dog as onlookers laughed.
Woman shot with AR-15 at stoplight in Meyerland, police say
MEYERLAND, Texas A woman was shot with an AR-15 in a possible road rage incident Thursday, police said. Police said it happened on South Braeswood near the South Loop in Meyerland. According to investigators, a vehicle with a man and woman inside pulled up next to the victim and police said things turned violent quickly. Police are still searching for the suspected shooter and the other woman who was in the vehicle. Investigators say they were driving a white car.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didnโt happen this week
(AP) โ A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. Will the hypocritical lefties still support her, or is this now a call to arms?โ asked one Facebook post containing the video. โNo story would ever be published by @LeedsNews without full verification,โ Sheridan said on Twitter, referencing the Postโs Twitter handle. The video goes on to show people dressed as Krampus striking people running down the street with bundles of birch branches. One Facebook post alone had over 15,000 shares.