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Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital is asking for the public’s help to locate the family of a male patient who was admitted on Oct. 21.

This week in Clutch City, baseball is the talk of the town.

Staff members at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital are asking for the public’s help to locate the family of a patient.

A Montrose woman is recovering at Memorial Hermann Hospital after some sort of chemical was poured onto her face.

A Bellaire High School student has been identified as one of three people killed in a two-vehicle crash on FM 2920 near the Harris County-Waller County line on Sunday, according to the Houston Independent School District.

The patient has referred to himself as Jose Sanchez, Jose Tejeda Barrientos and Abelio Tejeda Barrientos

Charges have been filed against a man who claimed he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend, believing she was an intruder, according to Pasadena police.

Harris County Public Health began distributing Pfizer's booster shot on Monday, while Texas Children's Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital starting giving the shots late last week.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

It’s a phone call no loving spouse wants to get, but after a major mixup it’s one Betty Harris says keeps playing in her head over and over again.

Memorial Hermann announced Friday that it has reached a four-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, restoring in-network access to hospitals, facilities, and providers in the Houston region.

Last month, a Houston area man was severely injured after he pulled over to help a disabled vehicle and then tried to save a woman from a horrific crash.

All three of the injured officers were in stable condition after being taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

All three of the injured officers were in stable condition after being taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

All three officers are in stable condition, police said.

Police say the officers were shot in the 2100 block of McGowen Street, and that the shooter fled the scene in a white Mercedes.

The man who was wanted in connection with the deadly shooting at an apartment complex in southeast Houston has been arrested.

A man is in custody after police said he stole a Houston Fire Department ambulance following his release from Memorial Hermann Hospital Wednesday night. Officers said the chase ended 25 miles away in northwest Harris County.

Police are investigating after they said a hospital patient stole an Uber driver’s SUV from Memorial Hermann Hospital and led officers on a chase Monday night.

In the Texas Medical Center, there were on average less than 200 COVID patients admitted per day last week.

A second officer was hospitalized, and the man they were trying to arrest was shot and killed by police.

Here are things to know for Monday, July 19:

Two men were fatally shot in northwest Houston Saturday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Abbott's signature will mean that businesses that require so-called "vaccine passports" can't get state contracts and could lose state licenses or operating permits.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has suspended the liquor license for the Houston nightclub Cle following a late-night shooting.

HOUSTON – Two men were fatally shot in Houston’s Fourth Ward Tuesday night, according to the Houston Police Department. On arrival, units located a male shooting victim, HPD homicide detectives said in a release. While en route to the scene at Bluebonnet Place Circle, HPD officers received reports of a second shooting scene nearby at 1100 West Gray Street. Additional HPD officers responded and found a male shooting victim inside a vehicle. Investigators determined the two cases were related and that the original shooting scene was in the 900 block of Lamb Street.

Homicide investigators released photos of a vehicle that was used in a deadly shooting in north Harris County. HOUSTON – Homicide investigators released photos of a vehicle that was used in a deadly shooting in north Harris County. 4 Constable’s Office deputies responded to the scene and found a 33-year-old David Rowan shot inside a vehicle, investigators said. The suspect exited the sedan and shot into the victim’s vehicle several times, striking Rowan, according to deputies. Anyone with information about the shooting or the vehicle involved is asked to call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-8477.

HOUSTON – Memorial Hermann hospital has a special connection to polio survivors and wanted to ensure they were high on its list of patients to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The hospital first began treating polio survivors in the 1950′s and 1960′s, according to Dr. Gerard Francisco, chief medical officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann/ UTHealth. “Either because they got the polio before the vaccine was developed or when the vaccine was developed, they did not have access to it.”The TIRR post-polio clinic now treats polio survivors, like Rhonda Young of Kingwood. AdFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 6 Historical photos of polio patients being treated in the 1950s at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. AdDr. Francisco said polio survivors were among some of the hospital’s first patients vaccinated against COVID-19.

Federico Cisneros was killed in a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 in north Harris County. The incident happened on Christmas Eve around 10 a.m. near Gosling Road and State Highway 99. Officials said Federico Cisneros was driving his white SUV when someone opened fire and hit him. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at Crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers app. Only tips and calls directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

Vehicles arrive on the opening day of Memorial Hermann's drive-thru coronavirus vaccine clinic at NRG Park in Houston on Jan. 14, 2021. HOUSTON – About 14,500 people received their coronavirus shots during a four-day clinic held by Memorial Hermann Hospital at NRG Park. George Kovacik, spokesman for Memorial Hermann, said the drive-thru clinic went smoothly and most people were in and out within 30 minutes. CONTINUING COVERAGE: Follow the latest vaccine news in our special sectionKovacik said everyone who received their vaccine will return to NRG Park in 28 days to get their second dose. Organizers had originally said they hoped to vaccinate about 13,000 people during the event.

Vehicles arrive on the opening day of Memorial Hermann's drive-thru coronavirus vaccine clinic at NRG Park in Houston on Jan. 14, 2021. HOUSTON – Memorial Hermann officials said the additional 2,000 appointment slots they opened Friday for the hospital system’s vaccine clinic this weekend at NRG Park were filled in a little more than an hour. Previous story:Memorial Hermann Hospital started vaccinating thousands of people in the area’s first drive-thru mass vaccination clinic at NRG Park on Thursday. I haven’t seen my grandkids in a long time and I’m ready to go see them,” said Joslin. Memorial Hermann initially invited only people 65 and older who had relationships with the hospital, such as previous patients.

Texas will get about 200,000 more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week, most of them earmarked for large “vaccination hubs” capable of vaccinating up to 100,000 people — helping streamline distribution as the number of eligible Texans grows, state officials said Thursday. “These vaccination hubs will provide people in those priority populations with identifiable sites where vaccination is occurring and a simpler way to sign-up for an appointment with each provider,” the Texas Department of State Health Services said in a written statement. Nearly 1.4 million doses had been shipped as of midnight Wednesday, according to state numbers. A list of the large providers identified as hubs will be released later in the week, the agency said. The 1B group has an estimated 8 million people, although state officials said an undetermined number of people fall under both groups.

This is part of Houston Public Media’s ongoing coronavirus coverage. “This is not the time for people of color to stay away from the vaccine,” Turner said. The Public Health Clinic received just 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine, allocated to first responders, Public Health staff, health care workers and employees. Once that shipment comes in, the Galveston County Health District said it will again begin scheduling appointments on its website. @TexasDSHS is directing all entities that have received #COVID19 vaccines to urgently vaccinate all willing Phase 1A, then Phase 1B, individuals.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Two suspects were arrested after a 19-year-old was fatally shot Saturday outside a northeast Harris County home, officials said. At approximately 2:29 p.m. Saturday, deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a shooting in the 16000 block of Coco Shores Court. Wood’s parents told investigators they heard several gunshots before Wood came inside the residence and told them he was shot. While on scene, deputies received a call that two men with gunshot wounds had been dropped off at Memorial Hermann Convenient Care, located at 1420 E Sam Houston Parkway. Womack and Briscoe are currently booked into the Harris County Jail.

But after hours on the phone with more than a dozen health care providers in Houston, she said she was unsuccessful. The Texas Department of State Health Services did not respond to a request for comment. Phase 1A of the rollout prioritizes health care workers, while Phase 1B prioritizes people 65 and older and those who are at least 16 with a qualifying health condition. In it, he urged those with vaccine doses not to wait until everyone in the 1A group had been vaccinated before moving on to the 1B group. Greg Abbott on Tuesday accused providers of not moving quickly enough to administer vaccine doses.

Several area hospitals received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and started the vaccination process. The first five recipients in Houston were from Memorial Hermann’s COVID ICU, emergency departments, an infectious disease doctor and a respiratory therapist. Memorial Hermann was slated to receive more than 16,000 doses. CEO and Director of Memorial Hermann Hospital Dr. David Callender said that he was pleased with the process and so far and everything has gone according to plan. Callender said that there have not been any reports of any issues and the first recipients are feeling well.

HOUSTON – More than 220,000 vaccines are expected across the state next week beginning as early as Monday. Here in Houston, many hospitals are looking to vaccinate or than 1,000 healthcare workers per day. Houston area hospital plans for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution are being finalized as healthcare workers wait for FDA emergency approval. About 2,000 healthcare workers are expected to be vaccinated per day. Again vaccine distribution could start as early as next week.

HOUSTON – Two Houston Police officers were involved in a fatal crash Saturday that killed a 71-year-old man, according to officials. The collision occurred at the intersection of Ley Road and Darien Street in northeast Houston at 3:35 p.m.“It is unfortunate and tragic that the citizen, the other motorist, did not survive the crash,” said Assistant Chief Ben Tien, from HPD patrol Region 1. The two officers were driving westbound on Ley Road en route to a weapon disturbance call when the collision occurred. Witnesses told KPRC 2 the patrol vehicle did not have lights or sirens on at the time of the crash. “HPD is going to hold the file for some period of time longer than normal because of the fatality involved.

The March of Dimes Maternity Care Deserts report looks at areas where mothers don’t have much access to obstetrics care. However, outside of those five counties, there’s less access, especially in rural areas. The data looks at the number of hospitals that provide obstetrics services, the number of obstetrics providers and the number of women without health insurance. Filling the gapChildren’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is working with physicians in rural areas to help fill the health care gap. Telemedicine has also been a game-changer for patients who live in rural areas.

HOUSTON – Nearly eight months into the coronavirus pandemic, Houston and Harris County are experiencing a slight surge in new cases of COVID-19. In Houston and Harris County, there are more than 165,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. “We’ve seen the number of positive cases reported going up a bit. Dr. David Persse, the Chief Medical Officer for the city of Houston, says it’s too early to determine where the small uptick is coming from. To view the Harris County and Houston COVID-19 dashboard, visit here.

ANGLETON, Texas – A Brazoria County deputy was accidentally shot Friday at a gun range used by the Sheriff’s Office for training, officials said. According to Brazoria County officials, the deputy is a firearms instructor and he was shot in the stomach when a round accidentally discharged from a student’s weapon. Officials said the 30-year-old deputy suffered a deep flesh wound and was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston for treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening and he is in stable condition, officials said. The identity of the injured deputy was not immediately released.

HOUSTON – An HPD officer is recovering at Memorial Hermann Hospital following a shooting at a southwest apartment complex on Tuesday. Officer Courtney Waller was shot in the arm while responding to a disturbance call on Holly Hall Road. Harold Preston was also shot while responding to the disturbance call but later died from his injuries. RELATED: 41-year veteran HPD Officer Sgt. Harold Preston dies in shooting near NRG, officials say“He’s an amazingly unique officer with a heart of gold,” said Lorie Luen.

HOUSTON – Houston authorities said veteran Houston Police Officer Sgt. Harold Preston has died after a shooting near NRG Tuesday morning. Harold Preston, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this morning. The responding officers -- a 3-year veteran officer, a 5-year veteran officer and Preston -- arrived at the scene and met the woman who had called police. The two officers who were shot -- Courtney Waller and Preston -- were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital at 9:32.

HOUSTON – Houston-area hospitals are beginning to relax their strict visitor policies as the positivity rate in the area is on the downturn. Here’s a look at the visitor policies for some of the area’s largest hospital systems as of Monday, Aug. 31:As of Monday, the Memorial Hermann hospital system will allow more visitors inside its hospitals. Now, the hospital will allow one visitor per patient in acute care facilities, TIRR Memorial Hermann and the Memorial Hermann rehabilitation hospital in Katy. Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital will also now allow two adult visitors per day. Nursing facilities, imaging centers, breast care centers, sports medicine and Memorial Hermann medical group clinics will continue to enforce their no-visitor policies.

Published: July 22, 2020, 11:04 am Updated: July 22, 2020, 11:11 am(Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – An 11-year-old boy was shot in the face Wednesday morning in Cypress, officials say. Crews respond to a shooting in the 19700 block of Ridge Falls Ct. Wed. morning in Cypress. Medics treated an 11 yo male w/ a gunshot wound to the face. Daniel Arizpe, PIO #hounews pic.twitter.com/qkQZHuQKj1 — Cy-Fair Fire Department (@cyfairfd) July 22, 2020The Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office is investigating at the boy’s home.

Houston police chief IDs fallen officer in helicopter crash at Greenspoint apartmentFallen officer Jason Knox pictured in Nov. 21, 2018 file photo with a restored 1996 Chevrolet Caprice HPD cruiser in Houston. Fallen officer Jason Knox pictured in Nov. 21, 2018 file photo with a restored 1996 Chevrolet Caprice HPD cruiser in Houston. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 32 Caption Close Houston police chief IDs fallen officer in helicopter crash at Greenspoint apartment 1 / 32 Back to GalleryA Houston police officer was killed and another was critically injured when a helicopter crashed early Saturday morning into a Greenspoint apartment complex in north Houston. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo identified the fallen officer as Jason Knox, 35, the son of retired officer and Houston City Councilman Mike Knox. "Officer Jason Knox is the best of who we are and we will miss him dearly.

One officer was killed and another one is in surgery after a Houston Police Department helicopter crashed early Saturday in an apartment complex in north Houston, according to local officials. HOUSTON – One officer was killed and another is in critical condition after a Houston Police Department helicopter crashed early Saturday in an apartment complex in north Houston, according to local officials. Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo identified Jason Knox as the tactical flight officer that died at the hospital following the crash. The HPD crash was reported at about 2 a.m. at the Biscayne At Cityview Apartment complex located at 17050 Imperial Valley Drive, near the Greenspoint neighborhood. None of the residents of the apartment complex were injured in the crash.

The Houston Rockets showed their appreciation to those working the frontlines in response to COVID-19 at hospitals in Houston. On Sunday, the team sent meals prepared and donated by owner Tilman Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel and La Griglia Italian restaurant to the staff at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Greater Heights and Katy.

CrowdSourceRescue’s “Fund and Feed” initiative will feed the staff, including janitors and cleaning crews, at Memorial Hermann Hospital. CSR also wants to support local restaurants, who are hurting tremendously during this time. “Fund and Feed” will buy the food from the restaurants and deliver them to the workers at Memorial Hermann. “The Houston restaurant industry is hurting right now, and we’re not going to be able to save every restaurant," said Matthew Marchetti, co-founder of CSR. “But if we’re able to take donated money, buy meals from local restaurants, and then hand it out to healthcare workers, we can help keep jobs while feeding Houston."

Teen shouted for help after being left for dead in Atascocita bayou, suspect now charged, police sayAuthorities investigate a deadly shooting in the 6700 block of Treeline Drive on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Authorities investigate a deadly shooting in the 6700 block of Treeline Drive on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Teen shouted for help after being left for dead in Atascocita bayou, suspect now charged, police say 1 / 8 Back to GalleryPolice have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of shooting an 18-year-old and leaving him for dead in a bayou Sunday in Atascocita, authorities said. Hes accused of killing the teen around 2 a.m. behind a home in the 6700 block of Treeline Drive, police say. They heard the teenager shouting for help after being shot, according to the sheriffs office.

EL CAMPO, Texas – Investigators are searching for evidence connected to an early morning shooting and house fire in El Campo. According to the El Campo Police Department, officers responded to the home near Olive and Taylor streets around 1 a.m. Friday in reference to a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found the home fully engulfed in flames and heard a woman screaming from inside. She was conscious but unable to talk.”The woman has been identified as 21-year-old Kaydra Sparks. El Campo Police Chief Terry Stanphill could not confirm the case is drug-related, however, he said his officers have responded to the home several times in the past for drug-related activity.

BAYTOWN, Texas – A man was gunned down late Monday night at a Baytown apartment complex. The shooting was reported about 11:15 p.m. at the Sterling Bay Apartments on Quail Hollow Drive near West Baker Road. According to Baytown police, 59-year-old David Lavigne was found in the door of his apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Police said they believe Lavigne was shot several times when he answered a knock at his door. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-8477.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Memorial Hermann Hospital patients who are covered by Cigna are caught in the middle of a rate negotiation battle between the two health giants.Cigna said its contract with the hospital will end March 16, 2020, if the hospital and insurance company can't reach an agreement. "I think that's going to be a bad thing, and they're going to hurt a lot of people," said Houston resident Easton Charles.According to Cigna, 178,000 people could be affected by this. "Somebody's being greedy," observed Houston resident Darla Wheatfall. "Cigna said Memorial Hermann has raised its prices and has refused to engage in "meaningful negotiations with Cigna that would bring rates for Cigna customers in line with what the hospital system charges other customers. "Customers receiving ongoing care for certain conditions may be able to continue their care at Memorial Hermann at the in-network benefit level for a set period of time under their plan's continuity of care guidelines," Cigna said.

"I think that's going to be a bad thing, and they're going to hurt a lot of people," said Houston resident Easton Charles.According to Cigna, 178,000 people could be affected by this. "Somebody's being greedy," observed Houston resident Darla Wheatfall. "Cigna said Memorial Hermann has raised its prices and has refused to engage in "meaningful negotiations with Cigna that would bring rates for Cigna customers in line with what the hospital system charges other customers. "Memorial Hermann sent ABC13 this statement:"The truth usually is, it takes both sides to form a contract, and either side could give a little bit, and that doesn't seem like it's happened here," said University of Houston insurance law professor Seth Chandler. "Customers receiving ongoing care for certain conditions may be able to continue their care at Memorial Hermann at the in-network benefit level for a set period of time under their plan's continuity of care guidelines," Cigna said.

Local law enforcement and city officials offered their condolences as they learned that a Houston police officer was killed Saturday in the line of duty. Here’s a look at the early reactions from law enforcement and city officials. Texas has lost a brave law enforcement officer. #backtheblue https://t.co/Vzdrl0xPQt — Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) December 8, 2019Keeping our brothers in law enforcement in our thoughts and prayers at @houstonpolice. — City of Houston (@HoustonTX) December 8, 2019Our thoughts are with the @houstonpolice officer shot this evening, and with the family of the officer.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An 8-year-old boy at Memorial Hermann Hospital got a surprise from a galaxy far, far away.Darth Vader and some Storm Troopers stepped out of the dark side to bring Ezra Menke a smile.Little Ezra's day was made a little brighter when he received a visit by performers from the 501st Legion, "the world's definitive Imperial costuming organization," according to the group's twitter Ezra, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Gould Syndrome, has been in and out of hospitals for the last seven years and recently underwent a fourth brain surgery.In the video shared, he can be heard saying how "awesome" the visit was.Just last week, the Klein Fire Department and the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office made the 8-year-old an honorary firefighter and deputy constable.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It was a 1 a.m. explosion at the TPC plant that rocked Jefferson County on Wednesday.The blast blew out windows, doors and injured three people who were working at the facility overnight. "We did have three on-site personnel sustain injuries at the time of the event," said Troy Monk, the director of health, safety and security for TPC Group.Monk said one victim was an on-site contractor and the other two are TPC employees. "Ultimately, one of the TPC employees was transferred to Houston Memorial (Memorial Hermann Hospital) in the Medical Center," he said during a late-morning press briefing.Jefferson County emergency management coordinator Michael White told Eyewitness News that the employee was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston for testing after breathing in hot air. "They actually flew him to Houston, then ran some tests on him and then, he was released. No further treatment is necessary," White said.White said the employee was released from the hospital in the early morning hours.Another victim, he said, suffered a broken arm.All three men were sent home to recover.

Nurses at Memorial Hermann NICU in Sugar Land and The Woodlands dressed up premature babies for Halloween. (Image courtesy of Memorial Hermann Hospital)Hide Caption

18-year-old killed while pumping gas in west Harris CountyHarris County sheriff's investigators at the scene of a shooting in the 4900 block of Greenhouse in far west Houston. Harris County sheriff's investigators at the scene of a shooting in the 4900 block of Greenhouse in far west Houston. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 67 Caption Close 18-year-old killed while pumping gas in west Harris County 1 / 67 Back to GalleryA teenager who was shot while pumping gas in west Harris County on Thursday has died, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. The 18-year-old was originally listed in critical condition after he was shot in the 4900 block of Greenhouse Road shortly after 9 p.m. The gas station surveillance video footage will help investigators, Shannon said.

4-year-old girl dies after falling into pond at Houston Buddhist templeA man-made pond on the property of Wat Angkorchum Cambodian Buddhist Temple on Kuykendahl Road, Sunday afternoon. A four-year-old girl was taken from the temple by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, after she was found in a made-made pond on the temple property. less A man-made pond on the property of Wat Angkorchum Cambodian Buddhist Temple on Kuykendahl Road, Sunday afternoon. A four-year-old girl was taken from the temple by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in ... more Photo: Lomi Kriel / Staff Photo: Lomi Kriel / Staff Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close 4-year-old girl dies after falling into pond at Houston Buddhist temple 1 / 3 Back to GalleryThe Buddhist worshipers gathered in their new air-conditioned hall, praying on richly-colored mats. Minutes later, the mother realized she was missing and ran outside to a muddy green pond near the ornate entrance of the Wat Angkorchum Cambodian Buddhist Temple at 16720 Kuykendahl Road.

ATASCOCITA, Texas - An Atascocita man called to report he was shot by his girlfriend Tuesday before he died, deputies said. The shooting was reported about 9:30 p.m. in the Kings River Villa neighborhood, near Pinehurst Trail and Pine Wind drives. According to investigators, Harris County deputies arrived and found a 65-year-old man, identified as Dale Blake, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Blake was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he died, investigators said. Deputies said they located a 30-year-old woman, identified as Latonya Jones, a short time later, who said she was the Blakes girlfriend.

A father was killed as his family slept inside their apartment during a home invasion Wednesday morning in west Harris County.This happened around 1:15 a.m. at the Green Meadows Apartments in the 17300 block of Kieth Harrow Boulevard.Deputies say four men wearing hoodies forced their way into the apartment by breaking the glass door of the patio.The men then allegedly tried to rob the victim, who was shot. He was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he died.His wife and three young children, who were not injured, were inside their home at the time.According to authorities, the children range in age from two to seven years old. Officials are in the process of interviewing the wife.Detectives only had a vague description of the men, saying they were four black males.Investigators told ABC13 they got away with cash and marijuana.

"We are sick and tired of having targets on our back," Gamaldi said. "We are sick and tired of having dirtbags trying to take our lives when all we're trying to do is protect this community and protect our families. "Gamaldi said while we live in the greatest city in the world, there are some who are fostering resentment against police in Houston. If you're the ones out there spreading the rhetoric that police officers are the enemy, well just know we've all got your number now," Gamaldi said. "The union president thanked community members who have shown an "amazing" outpouring of support.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) -- A nail that was supposed to go into a 2 x 4 instead went into Aaron's chest.He was working on a house and fortunately, a friend was there with him. "I went outside, he called my wife and 911," Aaron said.His wife, Liz, has worked at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Woodlands for many years.She was there when she got the news and knew just how serious this was. "It was 40 minutes from the time the accident occurred to when he arrived at the hospital, so I can say that was the longest 40 minutes of my life," Liz said.Aaron says he only remembers bits and pieces, but was concerned he'd never see his wife or two kids again. "I'm just thankful that I'm still here," Aaron said.

HOUSTON - A violent crime spree in Houston's South Side Thursday night climaxed in a shootout that left a Houston police officer in serious condition, one carjacking suspect dead and a priest injured. As of Friday morning, the injured officer was out of surgery and in stable condition, officers at the hospital told KPRC 2. Minutes later, the same men attacked and robbed a Catholic priest at gunpoint, Acevedo said. One of the men pulled a gun on him and tried to fire twice, but the gun did not discharge. @KPRC2 #HouNews pic.twitter.com/SYEolJrh7V Vincent Crivelli (@KPRC2Vincent) September 13, 2019Around 10:26 p.m., about 10 minutes after the assault on the priest, Acevedo said police apprehended one of the men.

Angel-Aviles-Perez is seen in these images released by the Texas Department of Public Safety on Sept. 3, 2019. WALLER, Texas - A man is being sought after authorities said he fled the scene of a crash Sunday that killed a woman and her unborn child in Waller County. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. on FM Road 359, near FM Road 3346. She was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, where both she and her unborn child were pronounced dead, investigators said. Anyone with information about the crash or the whereabouts of Aviles-Perez is asked to call the Texas DPS office at 979-826-7647.

A person is in custody after an HPD officer was hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash in northeast Houston. HOUSTON - A person is in custody after a Houston police officer was hurt when his motorcycle was hit -- and the driver of the other vehicle drove away -- in northeast Houston, officials said. Police said the officer was struck by a white pickup truck driver while riding on his city motorcycle. He is expected to be OK. KPRC has learned from Houston Council Member Dwight Boykins that the officer was discharged from the hospital this morning. Police say a man has been charged with failure to render aid and driving while intoxicated.

Overnight double shooting leaves one dead in SE HoustonA double shooting early Saturday morning left one man dead and another in unknown condition in southeast Houston. The Houston Police Department responded to the scene on the 8100 block of Leonora at 4:39 am to find one man shot in the head and unresponsive. The dead man was in the driver's side of the vehicle. The other man was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. The Houston Police Department's homicide unit was at the scene.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Friends of a refugee from east Africa who went missing in Houston say he has been found safe.Mengisteab Berhe was reported missing Tuesday evening after his friends say he mysteriously vanished.Berhe is currently at Memorial Hermann Hospital recovering after sustaining serious injuries from an accident. His friends say he was listed in the hospital under "John Doe. "Berhe's friends say someone saw reports of the missing man and had witnessed a "bad single-vehicle accident that matched Berhe's vehicle description. "His friends went to Station 82 on Bellfort and Fondren and were told by the Houston Fire Department that the man involved in the accident was transported to the hospital.His wife and five children fled to Ethiopia, where they live in a refugee camp, waiting for their chance to reunite in the U.S.His roommate says Berhe, who only recently learned how to drive, had a small routine of work, home and church, saying, "He didn't know the city very well, he didn't speak English."

MANVEL, Texas (KTRK) -- A 1-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was found face down in a pond in Manvel.Police say the boy was unresponsive when he was pulled from the water Thursday night near the 2800 block of CR-58.The child was taken by LifeFlight to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he is on life support.Investigators say the baby managed to get out of the house five minutes before he was found in the shallow section of the pond.Authorities are still investigating.

HOUSTON – A man was hit by a truck and killed Monday night on the North Freeway, officials said. According to police, the man was trying to cross the freeway in 1200 block around 9:15 p.m. when he was hit by a Chevy Silverado in the southbound lanes. The woman driving the truck stopped to help the man, police said. He was taken to Memorial Hermann hospital, where he was pronounced dead. She is not expected to be charged.

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas – A Mother's Day family outing on the Trinity River ended in tragedy. According to the Chambers County Sheriff's Office, a family from the Mont Belvieu-Dayton area in Chambers County were boating on the Trinity River to celebrate Mother's Day. The father was driving the family boat, pulling his children on a large tube behind the boat. This is just truly a tragic accident," said Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne. This case is being investigated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife with assistance from the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.

HOUSTON – Houston football player D.J. Hayden was transported by ambulance from the University of Houston football practice facility to Memorial Hermann Hospital for evaluation of an injury sustained in practice Tuesday afternoon. At this time, medical information and status can only be provided by an attending physician from Memorial Hermann Hospital. UH officials tell KPRC Local 2 they will pass on updates as they receive them. Hayden has had a productive 2012 season recently being named CUSA's Defensive Player of the Week honors for his 2 interception performance against the UTEP Miners.