GULF FREEWAY

The Gulf Freeway northbound is shut down Wednesday after a deadly auto-pedestrian crash, authorities said.

Traffic is slowed on Interstate 45 North, northbound at Allen Parkway, due to an overturned excavator, a vehicle used in construction work.

A Houston Fire Department fire truck was involved in a crash Monday afternoon in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

An investigation is underway after a shooting that left one person dead and one person injured in a motel parking lot in southeast Houston, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

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All main lanes headed southbound on I-45 Gulf Freeway at FM 1765 will be temporarily closed Friday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

HPD says the incident occurred at 14800 Gulf Freeway at Astoria.

A police chase has ended in a multi-vehicle crash along the Gulf Freeway, police said.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Police are investigating a crash that caused the closure of multiple lanes on the Gulf Freeway Tuesday.

Question: Why aren’t the lights working at Gulf Freeway and Monroe?

A chain reaction crash caused by a wrong-way driver on the Gulf Freeway early Monday led to one man’s death and another man being charged, according to Houston police.

A man is dead after Houston police said he was driving the wrong way and was fatally struck by a driver that had been drinking.

Authorities are on the scene of a chase that ended in a crash on the Gulf Freeway and Hughes Road. Watch live aerials from Sky 2.

All feeder lanes I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound have been closed as police investigate a fatal rollover crash involving a white pickup truck.

Investigators spent hours at an apartment complex on Redford Street near Gulf Freeway on Friday after Houston police said a man was found dead inside one of the units.

A motorcyclist was injured Tuesday after slamming into a Houston Fire Department medic unit while on the Gulf Freeway.

Houston police are investigating after they said a woman struck a Houston Police Department unit on Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8 Thursday, which caused a chain reaction.

Making Highway 35 from the Gulf Freeway to Alvin a major highway has been in TxDOT plans for many years.

Shipley Do-Nuts, the iconic Houston-born doughnut shop brand, is celebrating its 85th birthday with a groundbreaking on Oct. 28 for its new 60,000-square-foot corporate headquarters at Cullen and the Gulf Freeway in Houston.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Firefighters are responding to an apartment fire Monday morning.

A driver was shot to death in southeast Houston Sunday afternoon, Houston police said.

Houston police are responding to a reported robbery in southeast Houston.

Houston police said the southbound lanes at Gulf Freeway near Telephone are shut down due to a major crash involving an officer Tuesday morning.

A man is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting near the Gulf Freeway in January.

Police are asking drivers and pedestrians to be careful after two accidents that happened six hours apart on the Gulf Freeway.

Drivers have been asked to avoid the Gulf Freeway northbound near Broadway due to a pothole that police said has been causing damage to tires.

Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in southeast Houston Wednesday evening.

A crash that involved a heavy truck closes the connector ramp on the I-45 Gulf Freeway to I-610 eastbound, according to TxDOT.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

A deadly shooting on one of Houston’s busiest freeways is under investigation. Houston police closed the northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Griggs Road so homicide and forensic teams could process the crime scene.

The family of Zeferino Baeza is asking for the public’s help as they seek justice and search for answers in his death.

HOUSTON – A Webster pet store is asking the public’s help in rescuing three small puppies stolen from the facility. Petland Webster said the burglary occurred at 19722 Gulf Freeway overnight, the company confirmed. The pet store said the dogs stolen were Rusty, an English Bulldog; Dulce, a Boston Terrier; and Milo, a French Bulldog. “At Petland Webster, we are truly shocked and saddened by the news today that three of our beloved pups were taken from us,” Petland Webster said in an official statement. We would welcome any tips or information that might help lead to their safe return.”AdTo watch the surveillance, click the player above.

OnSceneTVA man was shot and killed while driving in Galveston County, KHOU reports. The incident happened in LaMarque, by the FM 1764 and the Gulf Freeway intersection, at around 2 a.m. Saturday. The victim was dead when responding officers arrived.

HOUSTON – The search continues for a man who chased another man that ended up being fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday, police said. Officers said it happened along Jefferson Street at the Gulf Freeway in east downtown Houston around 3:30 p.m. Witnesses told police the man who chased the victim took a bag from him after the deadly collision and ran away. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

HOUSTON – A veteran Houston police sergeant who was fatally shot last week while trying to intervene during a shootout was remembered Wednesday as a leader who dedicated his life to his family and community. Family and friends attended a funeral service for Sean Rios, 47, at a Houston church. Police Chief Art Acevedo has said investigators believe Rios saw the shootout and was killed trying to intervene when he was shot. During the funeral service, Acevedo said Rios’ decision to try to stop the shootout was an example of his dedication to helping others. Rios was the second Houston officer to be killed in the past four weeks and the fourth since last December.

HOUSTON – A motorcyclist that may have been racing on the Gulf Freeway was killed on Sunday afternoon, officials said. Authorities said the man crashed and fell off of an interchange. The crash happened on the northbound ramp of the Gulf Freeway that connects to Interstate 610 East. The rider may have been racing a silver Chrysler 300 when he crashed and fell onto the feeder below, officials said. Officials said the crash is not considered a hit-and-run since there was never any contact between the motorcycle and the other car.

HOUSTON – One person was killed Friday after an argument turned into a shooting in the parking lot of a restaurant in southeast Houston. The shooting was reported just after 2 a.m. near the intersection of Gulf Freeway and Fuqua Street. Investigators said it all started inside the Michoacan restaurant after a man said another man inappropriately touched his wife. Investigators said that the couple left, but the man followed them outside and started punching the husband. According to investigators, the husband’s 21-year-old son saw what was happening and shot the man who was attacking his father.

See Beta’s impact in League City, Pearland and South BeltA barricade warns commuters of high water heading westbound on Scarsdale Boulevard near the Gulf Freeway during Tropical Storm Beta. A barricade warns commuters of high water heading westbound on Scarsdale Boulevard near the Gulf Freeway during Tropical Storm Beta. Photo: Kirk Sides / Staff Photographer Photo: Kirk Sides / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close See Beta’s impact in League City, Pearland and South Belt 1 / 11 Back to GalleryHours of constant rain from Tropical Storm Beta left its mark Tuesday on many communities in Pearland, South Belt, Friendswood and League City, with residents bracing for more rain projected to come at night. One of the more dramatic sights was on Pearland’s Country Club Drive leading into the Green Tee Terrace subdivision. Flooding from Mary’s Creek submerged much of that road and spread to form a vast, calm lake over the landscape.

HOUSTON A mother and her 8-year-old autistic son were injured after shots were fired into the familys car in a suspected road rage incident Sunday evening, police said. The shooting happened off North Featherwood Drive and Fuqua near the Gulf Freeway Sunday evening. Several bullets went through the vehicle, hitting Bustos in the shoulder and 8-year-old Dominic in the collarbone and hand. He said he was put in handcuffs and into the back of the squad car after Hilary and Dominic went into the ambulance. If you have any information call HPD Major Assaults and Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, Texas One person was killed and three others were injured in a fatal, three-vehicle crash that occurred on the Gulf Freeway overnight in Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Around midnight, the Houston Police Department received reports of a multi-vehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway, near Howard Drive. Houston Police said a black pickup truck slammed into the back of a white sedan, crushing it. The driver in the white sedan was the individual declared dead at the scene. The details surrounding the fatal crash remain unclear and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

HOUSTON – The Gulf Freeway’s main lanes are back open as Houston police investigate an overnight crash and shooting. Police said the situation started when an ex-boyfriend went to his ex-girlfriend’s home at the Life at Clearwood apartment complex. “Basically, as far as we know, he stated he had a weapon on him, he forced entry into the home where he was shot,” said Houston Police Detective C. Grahmann. Grahmann said the woman’s children were home and her current boyfriend shot the ex-boyfriend. Police said the ex-boyfriend got into a truck and crashed into a railing, then came to rest against a light post at around 11:32 p.m. on the Gulf Freeway.

Four Houston firefighters and a 15-year-old girl are recovering in the hospital after a crash in southeast Houston. Police said the crash happened on the Gulf Freeway near College Avenue at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. Investigators said a fire truck was blocking part of the road because of another accident when a BMW slammed into it. The firefighters are expected to be okay, authorities said. Police said a 15-year-old girl in the passenger seat of the BMW was seriously hurt but she is expected to survive.

HOUSTON – 5 children barricaded inside a home in Houston are safe following a SWAT standoff Friday, according to the Houston Police Department. Around 4:20 p.m., the children’s mother barricaded herself and the children inside a residence at 8100 Milredge, near the Gulf Freeway, according to Houston Police. The situation stemmed from a child care dispute between the woman and her ex-boyfriend, who is the father to four of the five children, officials said. The standoff was over about an hour later when the woman came out of the residence peacefully, officials said. No one was injured in the incident and charges are pending.

Five-car crash closes all outbound lanes on Gulf Freeway, near Hobby AirportA major, five-car crash has closed all outbound lanes on the Gulf Freeway, according to Houston police. A major, five-car crash has closed all outbound lanes on the Gulf Freeway, according to Houston police. Photo: Houston Transtar Photo: Houston Transtar Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Five-car crash closes all outbound lanes on Gulf Freeway, near Hobby Airport 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA major, five-car crash has closed all outbound lanes on the Gulf Freeway, according to Houston police. TranStar cameras showed emergency personnel siphoning off traffic at the exist for Clearwood Drive, near Hobby Airport. Houston police said to expect traffic delays, but it didnt provide any initial information on the crash.

Man dead, another injured after ambush shooting in southeast HoustonHouston police investigate a deadly shooting in the 6000 block of Gulf Freeway on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Houston police investigate a deadly shooting in the 6000 block of Gulf Freeway on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Man dead, another injured after ambush shooting in southeast Houston 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA man was killed and another wounded after being ambushed with gunfire outside a southeast Houston convenience store Sunday night. Almost immediately, the men in the car started shooting at the two men at the store, Martinez said. One of them was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other was listed as stable, Martinez said.

WEBSTER, Texas – Traffic on the Gulf Freeway is at a standstill due to an accident in the area. The accident happened around 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Bay Area Boulevard, according to the Webster Police Department. Authorities confirmed a person was hit by a vehicle, but they did not say what caused the accident. The Houston Police Department initially said that a person was killed in the accident. All main lanes in the area were shut down as investigators and crews worked to clear the scene.

Gulf Freeway northbound closed at Bay Area Boulevard after crashTraffic is backed up on the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Traffic is backed up on the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Photo: Houston TranStar Photo: Houston TranStar Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Gulf Freeway northbound closed at Bay Area Boulevard after crash 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA Tuesday morning crash has several northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway closed at Bay Area Boulevard, authorities say. It is unclear if anyone was injured, but police have most northbound lanes closed as they investigate. Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area.

HOUSTON – Police are investigating after a man and a woman were killed in a shooting at a mobile home in Texas City, officials said. The shooting happened at around 8:30 p.m. at the Green Villa Mobile Home Community in the 12000 block of FM 3436, Texas City Police Department Corporal Allen Bjerke said. Texas City Police Department Corporal Allen Bjerke said police had identified the gunman and found that he lives in Dickinson. Meanwhile, Texas City detectives said they were piecing together what led to the shooting at the mobile home park. Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact the Texas City Police Department at 409-948-2525.

Police chase ends with suspect shooting himself on Gulf Freeway, authorities sayA suspect fatally shot himself Thursday while leading police on a chase from League City, authorities said. A suspect fatally shot himself Thursday while leading police on a chase from League City, authorities said. Photo: OnScene TV Photo: OnScene TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Police chase ends with suspect shooting himself on Gulf Freeway, authorities say 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA suspect fatally shot himself late Thursday after leading police on a northbound pursuit on the Gulf Freeway, according to authorities. The chase ended around 9:15 p.m. on the Gulf Freeway near NASA Parkway in Webster. League City police were notified to look out for a shooting suspect fromTexas City.

Employee shot during robbery at SE Houston smoke shopAuthorities investigate a shooting that occurred during a robbery in the 11500 block of the Gulf Freeway on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Authorities investigate a shooting that occurred during a robbery in the 11500 block of the Gulf Freeway on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Employee shot during robbery at SE Houston smoke shop 1 / 8 Back to GalleryAn employee at a southeast Houston smoke shop was wounded late Friday during a robbery, authorities said. Just before 11:45 p.m. a 6-foot man wearing a ski mask and a black hoodie entered the shop at the 11500 block of the Gulf Freeway, near Almeda Genoa, according to Houston Police. During the robbery, a woman working at the shop went for a gun but was shot by the suspect several times, striking her in the torso.

Road construction has been a problem on the Gulf Freeway for years. A newly-expanded stretch of freeway between the Sam Houston Tolloway (Beltway 8) and NASA-1 shows the fruits of the hard labor so far. Now, the construction extends to the stretch of road running through Galveston county.

Man run over by car on Gulf Freeway after allegedly assaulting girlfriend, chased away by Good SamaritanThe fatal crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. Friday near the freeways intersection with Route 90. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man run over by car on Gulf Freeway after allegedly assaulting girlfriend, chased away by Good Samaritan 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA man was struck and killed by a car on the Gulf Freeway Friday night after being chased away from an altercation in which he was allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, police said. READ: Uncle charged after Cy-Fair child found with traumatic injuriesA Good Samaritan stepped in to try to chase the guy away, Wilkins said. When he did that, the suspect ran out onto the (Freeway).Witnesses told police that the man then stopped in the Freeway and turned around, as if he might return and fight the Good Samaritan, Wilkins said. At that point in time he was run over by a car, Wilkins said.

Aerial photo shows how the Gulfgate area looked before the shopping center was builtWinkler Drive in, circa mid-1950s. Winkler Drive in, circa mid-1950s. Photo: Orie Collins/Houston Chronicle Photo: Orie Collins/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Aerial photo shows how the Gulfgate area looked before the shopping center was built 1 / 38 Back to GalleryHere's a 1950s photo of the Gulf Freeway at what's now Gulfgate. It would appear that the new terminal is there, which would date the photo sometime around its opening in 1954. Click through the slideshow to see a color photo from this area looking in the opposite direction.

HOUSTON – A man who was walking on a Houston freeway died Tuesday after officers tried to detain him, police said. The incident was reported about 10:20 a.m. on the southbound exit ramp of the Interstate 45 Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8. Houston Police said they received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a man walking in and out of the busy freeway lanes. Two additional officers showed up, and HPD said it took all three to subdue the man and get him in handcuffs. Cell phone video appears to show two officers on top of the man at one point.

Suspect sought in fatal shooting of man found near SE Houston motelHouston police officers work the scene of a shooting in the 8700 block of Gulf Freeway on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. Houston police officers work the scene of a shooting in the 8700 block of Gulf Freeway on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Suspect sought in fatal shooting of man found near SE Houston motel 1 / 7 Back to GalleryHouston detectives are searching for the person responsible for fatally shooting a 33-year-old man whose body was found in the parking lot of a southeast Houston motel days before Christmas. Police said Gino Armendariz was shot, possibly in the face, on Monday, Dec. 23 around 12:52 a.m. in the parking lot of a motel in the 8700 block of the Gulf Freeway. When officers arrived, they found Armendariz's body lying in the parking lot next to a running vehicle, according to a Houston news release.

HPD: Man dies while being detained for running in an out of Gulf FreewayHouston police are seen on the Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8 after police say a man who was being detained for walking along the freeway suddenly stopped breathing and later died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Houston police are seen on the Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8 after police say a man who was being detained for walking along the freeway suddenly stopped breathing and later died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Photo: Houston TranStar Photo: Houston TranStar Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close HPD: Man dies while being detained for running in an out of Gulf Freeway 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA man who had been running in and out of traffic along the Gulf Freeway died Tuesday morning while being detained by Houston police officers, authorities said. The man was seen running in the 13000 block of Interstate 45 South, just north of the Sam Houston Tollway, around 10:20 a.m.. When the first officer arrived, the man was already on the ground, Houston Police Department Asst.

When construction project on Gulf Freeway is expected to be completePublished: January 10, 2020, 7:17 amThe construction clogging the Gulf Freeway still has years to go, and people in the area are looking forward to its completion.

Man killed in one-car, fiery Gulf Freeway crashA driver identified as James McLean died about 12:45 a.m. Saturday when his crashed into a barrier on the Gulf Freeway just north of Dixie Farm Road and rolled over several times before catching fire, according to authorities. The man was identified as James McLean, according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The one-car crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. Saturday just north of Dixie Farm Road. David Rose said the car was traveling north on the freeway when it veered across several lanes and crashed into a shoulder. It then rolled over several times and caught on fire, killing the driver, Rose said.

Staff photos capture scenes from Houston PD Sgt. Brewsters funeralHouston Police Chief Art Acevedo prepares to speak at the funeral for Houston police Sgt. Christopher Brewster on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Houston. less Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo prepares to speak at the funeral for Houston police Sgt. Brewster was shot and killed in the line of duty while ... more Photo: Jon Shapley/Staff Photographer Photo: Jon Shapley/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close Staff photos capture scenes from Houston PD Sgt.

Have you seen the large cloud of smoke south of Houston? Based on satellite it appears to be coming from or near the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County. : Kelli Ramirez, Fuqua Park and Ride off the Gulf Freeway. pic.twitter.com/PAenMqyy1q Travis Herzog (@TravisABC13) December 11, 2019RADAR MAPS:HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A mostly clear sky will give us cold temps in the 30s and a beautiful view of the last full moon of the decade. Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog says patchy frost is possible by sunrise, especially north of Houston.

Have you seen the large cloud of smoke south of Houston? Based on satellite it appears to be coming from or near the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County. pic.twitter.com/PAenMqyy1q Travis Herzog (@TravisABC13) December 11, 2019If you're in Southern Harris, Chambers, Galveston, or Brazoria counties tonight, you might be seeing a smoke cloud in the sky above you. This is coming from a prescribed burn in Jefferson County. Several ABC13 viewers sent in photos of the cloud of smoke, which could be seen in areas such as La Porte, Clear Lake and League City.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of driving while intoxicated has been charged in connection with a deadly crash on the Gulf Freeway.Lupe Longoria, 27, was arrested following the early Saturday morning crash.Tuesday, Longoria was also charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.Houston police say two drivers were on the Gulf Freeway exchanging information after a fender bender.Police say Longoria was reportedly speeding when he lost control and slammed his vehicle into two men who were talking to a wrecker driver, sending one of them flying into the HOV lane.Police say one of the men died at the scene and the other one was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.According to court documents, Longoria received a $100 bond.Fernando Gonzalez was one of the two men killed. His family called the amount "ridiculous" in a statement sent to ABC13.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of driving while intoxicated has been charged in connection with a deadly crash on the Gulf Freeway.Lupe Longoria, 27, was arrested following the early Saturday morning crash.Houston police say two drivers were on the Gulf Freeway exchanging information after a fender bender.Police say Longoria was reportedly speeding when he lost control and slammed his vehicle into the two men who were talking to a wrecker driver, sending one of them flying into the HOV lane.Police say one of the men died at the scene and the other one was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.According to court documents, Longoria received a $100 bond.Fernando Gonzalez was one of the two men killed. His family called the amount "ridiculous" in a statement sent to ABC13.

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- The holiday shopping and travel season is here!If you're planning on fighting the masses on Black Friday, you don't want to be caught off guard by traffic and construction around popular shopping centers.If League City is your shopping destination, there are some big changes since the last shopping season: I-45 now runs over FM-646, improving flow through the intersection.Additionally, roadwork along the feeder road has mostly cleared up, and you no longer need to take a maze of detours to get through the access roads.Regardless, the Gulf Freeway is still prone to accidents. So if you want to avoid heavy traffic, take Highway 3 as an alternate route.

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- The holiday shopping and travel season is here!If you're planning on fighting the masses on Black Friday, you don't want to be caught off guard by traffic and construction around popular shopping centers.If League City is your shopping destination, there are some big changes since the last shopping season: I-45 now runs over FM-646, improving flow through the intersection.Additionally, roadwork along the feeder road has mostly cleared up, and you no longer need to take a maze of detours to get through the access roads.Regardless, the Gulf Freeway is still prone to accidents. So if you want to avoid heavy traffic, take Highway 3 as an alternate route.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One person is dead and another is injured after a crash involving a suspected drunk driver on the Gulf Freeway.Houston police say two drivers were on the Gulf Freeway exchanging information after a fender bender.Authorities say the two men were talking to a wrecker driver when a speeding car lost control and slammed into the men, sending one flying into the HOV lane.Police believe the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. If he's found to have been intoxicated, he can be charged with intoxication manslaughter, police say.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One person is dead and another is injured after a crash involving a suspected drunk driver on the Gulf Freeway.Houston police say two drivers were on the Gulf Freeway exchanging information after a fender bender.Authorities say the two men were talking to a wrecker driver when a speeding car lost control and slammed into the men, sending one flying into the HOV lane.Police believe the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. If he's found to have been intoxicated, he can be charged with intoxication manslaughter, police say.

Two men thrown into HOV lane during suspected drunk driver crash on Gulf FreewayA man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle on Gulf Freeway near the Cullen exit early Saturday morning. A man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle on Gulf Freeway near the Cullen exit early Saturday morning. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 23 Caption Close Two men thrown into HOV lane during suspected drunk driver crash on Gulf Freeway 1 / 23 Back to GalleryA man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle on Gulf Freeway near the Cullen exit early Saturday morning. The impact of the crash sent the men flying into the path of an HOV lane. The first driver was pronounced dead on the scene, and the second driver was critically injured.

Taco trip turns violent after gunman opens fire, injuring man in southeast HoustonHouston police officers investigate a shooting in the 5300 block of the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Houston police officers investigate a shooting in the 5300 block of the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Taco trip turns violent after gunman opens fire, injuring man in southeast Houston 1 / 9 Back to GalleryWhat started as a trip for tacos turned into a violent altercation that sent a man to the hospital with a gunshot wound late Tuesday night. The driver of the Cadillac sped away and pulled over into the parking lot of another nearby restaurant in the 5300 block of the Gulf Freeway, where they called 911. Houston Police Department detectives are working with the other occupants of the Cadillac to develop any suspect information.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant to a burger joint. Ninfa's Mexican RestaurantPhoto: cindy g./YelpTopping the list is Mexican spot Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant. Located at 8553 Gulf Freeway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp. Tacos Tec Lo Mejor De MonterreyPhoto: marisol m./YelpMexican spot Tacos Tec Lo Mejor De Monterrey is another top choice. Benny's, a Cajun/Creole spot that offers seafood, sandwiches and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 61 Yelp reviews.

KPRC 2's aerial images over the Houston Inn where a man barricaded himself inside a motel room on Oct. 15, 2019. HOUSTON - Houston police says a standoff in southeast Houston has ended with a man's death. Police say the man, who was armed, shot and killed himself while barricaded in the motel room. UPDATE; Suspect has been found inside his motel room deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Our SWAT & Hostage Negotiation Teams are en route to 6000 Gulf Freeway where an armed & wanted male suspect is barricaded alone inside a motel room.

HOUSTON - A suspected drunken driver has been arrested and accused of hitting three separate vehicles near the 10100 block of the Gulf Freeway. Police said the driver hit all three vehicles in a nine-block span but refused to stop and render aid. The driver was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid and will be tested for DWI. I don't really think she's really hurt, but we just wanted her to go into the ambulance so they could make sure she's OK," Allen said. Police said a few others were checked out at the scene but everyone is expected to be OK.

HOUSTON - A 12-year-old boy was wounded during a shooting in Houston on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department. Around 11:40 p.m. Saturday, a family was driving northbound on Gulf Freeway near Edgebrook Drive when another vehicle pulled up next to them and someone inside fired into the car, shooting the 12-year-old boy in the leg, police said. Paramedics transported the boy to a nearby hospital. Police are searching for a red sedan in connection with the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

HOUSTON, TEXAS (KTRK) -- Police say a 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg while riding in his family's truck on the Gulf Freeway feeder road near Edgebrook Dr.According to police, the family had multiple children in their truck when a red sedan pulled up next to them and started firing. "Road rage or not, shots being fired into a vehicle you don't know who you're going to hit, that's uncalled for," said Houston Police Asst. Chief Henry Gaw. "That's illegal and we just can't have this. "Police say the 12-year-old is in stable condition.Anyone with information is asked to call Houston police.

12-year-old boy shot while riding in familys pickup truck on Gulf FreewayA 12-year-old boy was shot Saturday night while riding in his family's pickup truck on Gulf Freeway feeder, Houston police said. A 12-year-old boy was shot Saturday night while riding in his family's pickup truck on Gulf Freeway feeder, Houston police said. Photo: Metro Video Services Photo: Metro Video Services Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close 12-year-old boy shot while riding in familys pickup truck on Gulf Freeway 1 / 14 Back to GalleryA 12-year-old boy was shot Saturday night while riding in his family's pickup truck on the Gulf Freeway feeder, Houston police said. A 12-year-old was struck in the leg and is now in stable condition at a local hospital, police said. READ ALSO: Two killed during 'reckless' shootout in front of Westheimer club"We're lucky tonight that no murder occurred here.

American Furniture Warehouse had its soft opening Aug. 31 at 21501 Gulf Freeway, Webster, next to Topgolf. The facility includes 150,000 square feet of showroom and 200,000 square feet of warehouse space. It is expected the business will generate 350 jobs to start and up to 450 at maturity. Since 1975, American Furniture Warehouse has provided traditional, contemporary and modern furniture to customers. 281-672-1199. www.afw.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're hitting the road this weekend, you may want to give yourself extra time to travel on the Gulf Freeway and near Hobby Airport.Total closure: Southbound at SH-3/MonroeSaturday at 5 a.m. - Monday at 5 a.m.Detour: Exit at College/AirportTotal closure: Southbound frontage road from South Rice to Chimney RockFriday at 9 p.m. - Monday at 5 a.m.Total closure: Eastbound Post Oak exit rampFriday at 9 p.m. - Monday at 5 a.m.Detour: Westpark exit3 inside lanes: Westbound Hollister to GessnerFriday at 9 p.m. - Monday at 5 a.m.3 inside lanes: Eastbound Pinemont to 34thNightly through Tuesday, from 9 p.m. - 5a.m.Total closure: Southbound at BW-8Nightly through Sunday, from 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are investigating after a woman was found shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex in southeast Houston.Homicide investigators say it's a real mystery on Nathaniel Street near the Gulf Freeway. They don't know who she is or who shot her. "We've got a real mystery here," said HPD Lt. W.L. They believe somebody saw something and they're urging that person to come forward. "This is a young lady, who I'm sure has a family that cares about her, that loves her, that wants justice for her.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are investigating after a woman was found shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex in southeast Houston.Homicide investigators say it's a real mystery on Nathaniel Street near the Gulf Freeway. They don't know who she is or who shot her. "We've got a real mystery here," said HPD Lt. W.L. "This is a young lady, who I'm sure has a family that cares about her, that loves her, that wants justice for her. That's what we want to give them," said Meeler.If you know anything, you're urged to call HPD or Crime Stoppers.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are investigating after a woman was found shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex in southeast Houston.Homicide investigators say it's a real mystery on Nathaniel Street near the Gulf Freeway. They don't know who she is or who shot her. "We've got a real mystery here," said HPD Lt. W.L. "This is a young lady, who I'm sure has a family that cares about her, that loves her, that wants justice for her. That's what we want to give them," said Meeler.If you know anything, you're urged to call HPD or Crime Stoppers.

They say he had no enemies.The other man in the Jeep was also shot and had surgery. He told police they had no issues with anyone in the bar and he didn't recognize the shooter. He told police the shooter drove up in a white Mercedes, but no further description is available. "At this point we don't know if it was a robbery or some type of altercation. His family says he drove 18-wheelers for a living.

They say he had no enemies.The other man in the Jeep was also shot and had surgery. He told police they had no issues with anyone in the bar and he didn't recognize the shooter. He told police the shooter drove up in a white Mercedes, but no further description is available. "At this point we don't know if it was a robbery or some type of altercation. There are a few witnesses in the parking lot, we're talking to them," said HPD Lt. Larry Crowson.Rivera leaves behind a 6-year-old daughter and his wife of six years.

Crunch Fitness plans to open a League City location at the League City Plaza, 96 Gulf Freeway. Representatives for the company said there is no estimated timeline of when the business is expected to pen. According to its website, Crunch Fitness provides a judgement-free place to workout, regardless of customers size, ability or age. www.crunch.com

HOUSTON - A woman was hit by two vehicles Monday while fleeing officers who were conducting an undercover sting in southeast Houston, police said. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. on the southbound side of the Interstate 45 Gulf Freeway feeder road near Howard Drive. James Dale, of the Houston Police Department, said the woman had gotten into an undercover officers car in a parking lot while authorities were investigating a prostitution complaint. Dale said the woman jumped out of the officers car before the officer had a chance to identify himself and began running across the feeder road. Officers tried to stop traffic, but she was hit by two vehicles and suffered serious injuries, Dale said.

Houston TranStarHOUSTON - Multiple people were injured Friday in a multivehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway, according to authorities. Police said the four-vehicle crash happened about 4:30 p.m. in the southbound I-45 HOV lanes near Lockwood Drive. The fire department said there were some injuries, but wasn't sure of the number or severity. Officials said a pregnant woman was involved in the crash but didn't say if she was injured. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man screamed out, "I'm sorry, bro," moments after a security guard shot him in the leg.The shooting happened Monday around 11 a.m. near Fresh Ink Tattoo & Piercing at 10716 Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston.HPD detectives told ABC13 the injured man is an accused robber. When he ran out with money, the game room's guard went after him and opened fire. "The suspect was able to get into his vehicle and fled the scene," said Det. "Robertson said the man drove himself to the hospital, where detectives caught up with him.He said criminal charges against him are pending. The suspect, who has not yet been identified, is currently wanted on outstanding warrants in Texas and Louisiana.

A portion of NASA Parkway is also set for closure while the tractor-trailers are in the area. The giant crates making their way through Houston stopped in the area of Hwy. The biggest crate is measured at 135 feet long, 27 feet high and 24 feet wide. Dozens of officers were needed to escort the crates, two of whom were injured during the night of Aug. 2. Rolling roadblocks are required with tractor-trailers slowly making their way down back roads, service roads, farm-to-market roads, county roads and some freeways.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers, be on the lookout for two massive crates being moved through Houston this weekend.The two large crates carrying three sections of a drilling ship are scheduled to be transported from a business in northwest Houston to the Bayport Cruise Terminal beginning Friday night. The journey is expected to take four nights to complete.Ronny Smith, owner of Smith Specialized Logistics, says as far as he knows, this is one of the biggest moves by truck and height ever undertaken in the Houston area. All lanes of the freeway will be shut down between Bay Area Boulevard and NASA Parkway. A section of NASA Parkway will also be closed while the tractor-trailers are in the area.Some neighborhoods may temporarily lose power since crews have to remove or relocate power lines to accommodate the big haul.Once the crates arrive at the Bayport Cruise Terminal, they will be loaded onto a specialized ship bound for Korea. That trip will take approximately one month.

Possible human skull found in woods near country club off Gulf FreewayPolice are investigating what appear to be human remains in a wooded area in off the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, July 30 2019. Police are investigating what appear to be human remains in a wooded area in off the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, July 30 2019. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Possible human skull found in woods near country club off Gulf Freeway 1 / 8 Back to GalleryPolice are trying to determine how what appears to be a human skull ended up in a wooded area near Clear Lake, about a mile from the Gulf Freeway. That's when he found what he suspected to be human remains and called police. The skull was found less than two miles from the Bay Oaks Country Club and near the Sylvan Rodriguez Park.

1,500 without power in southeast Houston after 18-wheeler strikes utility poleMore than 1,500 CenterPoint Energy customers are without power after an 18-wheeler knocked down utility pole along the Gulf Freeway on Thursday, July 25, 2019. More than 1,500 CenterPoint Energy customers are without power after an 18-wheeler knocked down utility pole along the Gulf Freeway on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close 1,500 without power in southeast Houston after 18-wheeler strikes utility pole 1 / 9 Back to GalleryMore than 1,500 CenterPoint Energy customers are without power in southeast Houston after an 18-wheeler knocked down a utility pole Thursday morning along the Gulf Freeway. The big rig appears to have been turning onto Glenview Drive from the Gulf Freeway northbound frontage road when it hit a power pole, knocking several lines to the ground and on the truck and trailer itself. RELATED: 'Daycare predators' targeting dozens of cars in NW HoustonBusinesses in the area appear to be without power as crews from CenterPoint Energy work to fix the pole and restore power.

Previously reported to be opening by the end of the year, American Furniture Warehouse is scheduled to open by late August at 21501 Gulf Freeway, Webster, next to Topgolf. The facility will include 350,000 square feet of warehouse and showroom space. Since 1975, American Furniture Warehouse has provided traditional, contemporary and modern furniture to customers. 800-992-7997. www.afw.com

EMBED >More News Videos More West Loop closures coming in the next two weekendsHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- TxDOT officials are inspecting a portion of the Gulf Freeway for possible structural damage after a vehicle hit a barrier near the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 288.Initially the southbound lanes to I-45 were completely blocked, forcing drivers to exit to either Highway 59 or Highway 288.One lane of traffic is now getting by, but delays remain.

TxDOT is taking a bit of a break for the holiday weekend.There are no complete closures of I-45 Gulf Freeway delaying you on your ride to and from Galveston.The northbound and southbound Ramp to IH-610 West Loop Southbound will be closed from 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday.Detour: 610 Northbound, exit San Felipe, and make a U-turn.

has a permit with League City to open a location in Pinnacle Park at the spot of the now-closed Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 2481 Gulf Freeway, League City. The diner serves breakfast all day in addition to lunch and dinner and has over 130 locations. City officials do not know when the restaurant is expected to open. www.blackbeardiner.com

EMBED >More News Videos How did a calf get loose at RodeoHouston | ABC13's Pooja Lodhia explainsLA MARQUE, Texas (KTRK) -- A wayward horse is safe after it tied up traffic along the Gulf Freeway in La Marque.Around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, the La Marque Police Department responded to a call of a horse walking along I-45 near Cedar Drive.Authorities said the horse went into the grassy median between the feeder and the freeway at one point, and even bolted into the freeway lanes, trying to jump between the north and southbound lanes.Police said the horse eventually made its way back to the feeder road.That's where officers and a woman called the Horse Whisperer used a harness to get it into someone's truck and guide it to its owner's trailer on the feeder near Vauthier Street.The horse didn't cause any crashes or significant hassles as it was wrangled.However, police did give a citation to the trailer driver for not securing the horse.