Former South African rugby player dies in major crash caused by teen driver following chase in NW Harris Co., HCSO confirms
A teen driver is facing charges after deputies with Harris County Sheriffโs Office said he caused a multi-vehicle crash that left one person dead and five others injured following a chase in NW Harris County.
Man shot to death at NW Harris County apartment complex, deputies say
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas โ A man was shot to death Saturday at a northwest Harris County apartment complex, officials said. At approximately 9:50 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 12600 block of Crossroads Park Drive. Jason Brown with the Harris County Sheriffโs Office Homicide Division. Brown on the fatal shooting of an adult male at Crossroads Ranch Apartments in northwest Harris County. Investigators described the suspect as a Black male wearing a white muscle shirt.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Sept. 21
Here are things you need to know for Monday, Sept. 21:1. Man kills wife during domestic dispute at apartment complex in NW Harris County: HCSODeputies are investigating after they said a man killed his wife at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County Sunday. Mayor Turner prepares residents for Tropical Storm BetaMayor Sylvester Turner outlines Houstonโs weather plans ahead of Tropical Storm Beta during a press conference on Sunday. Greg Abbott on Tropical Storm BetaGov. Greg Abbott discussed the stateโs response plan Sunday as Tropical Storm Beta slowly approaches the Gulf Coast.
LIVE BLOG: Conditions clearing up for some of those who were waterlogged
You can follow our coverage of the storm in the blog below:Wednesday, Sept. 2311:42 a.m. -- Conditions clearing up for some of those who were waterloggedConditions are clearing up for some of those who were waterlogged. 5:12 a.m. -- Flash Flood Warning in effect for Houston areas, including PearlandA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Houston areas, including Pearland. 12:27 p.m. โ Flash Flood Warning in place until 2:15 a.m. for Colorado, Jackson and Wharton countiesWeather Alert: Flash Flood Warning for Colorado, Jackson, and Wharton County until 2:15am Tuesday. Tropical Storm #Beta has made landfall in Texas - the 9th named storm to make landfall in the continental US this year. Seabrook, Kemah and Shore Acres areasSeabrook is under a storm surge warning and a tropical storm warning.
Sheriff's office: 1-year-old dead in NW Harris County after possible overdose
Sheriff's office: 1-year-old dead in NW Harris County after possible overdoseA 1-year-old died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, after a possible overdose in the 6000 block of Longhorn Lane, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. A 1-year-old died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, after a possible overdose in the 6000 block of Longhorn Lane, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Photo: OnScene TV Photo: OnScene TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Sheriff's office: 1-year-old dead in NW Harris County after possible overdose 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA 1-year-old child has died after possibly overdosing on pills in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriffs office. Authorities arrived after 10:35 a.m. Saturday at a house in the 6000 block of Longhorn Lane, where they were told a child was having difficulty breathing. The 1-year-old's parents reported that the toddler had possibly taken the mother's prescribed cough medication from her night stand, investigator Mario Quintanilla said.
chron.com'Horrific, heartbreaking' abuse of a toddler leads to uncle's arrest, according to sheriff
'Horrific, heartbreaking' abuse of a toddler leads to uncle's arrest, according to sheriffA 3-year-old boy was brought to Kindred Hospital in NW Harris County on Thursday, January 31, 2020, where doctors found he had traumatic injuries, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department. less A 3-year-old boy was brought to Kindred Hospital in NW Harris County on Thursday, January 31, 2020, where doctors found he had traumatic injuries, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department. Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close 'Horrific, heartbreaking' abuse of a toddler leads to uncle's arrest, according to sheriff 1 / 5 Back to GalleryThe prognosis is "grim" for a 3-year-old boy who was apparently the victim of abuse and neglect at the hands of his uncle, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The toddler was brought to Kindred Hospital in northwest Harris County on Thursday, where doctors found he had traumatic injuries, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department. "This appears to be a horrific, heartbreaking case of abuse, neglect of an innocent, defenseless child," tweeted Gonzalez on Friday.
chron.comMan killed in hit and run in NW Harris County
Man killed in hit and run in NW Harris CountyHarris County Sheriff's Office investigators work on a scene where a deceased male body was found by a passerby at the 9200 block of Antoine Drive Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Houston. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted the deceased was possibly a homeless person, described as a Hispanic male between 35-45 years old. less Harris County Sheriff's Office investigators work on a scene where a deceased male body was found by a passerby at the 9200 block of Antoine Drive Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Houston. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez ... more Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Man killed in hit and run in NW Harris County 1 / 3 Back to GalleryA man died Thursday morning in a hit-and-run wreck in northwest Harris County. READ ALSO: Houston recording studio owner surrenders on trafficking chargesA passerby saw the injured man on the ground and notified authorities, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted.
chron.comMan found dead inside car in front of gated community in NW Harris County
Man found dead inside car in front of gated community in NW Harris CountyA man was found dead, slumped over his steering wheel outside a gated community in northwest Harris County, detectives say. A man was found dead, slumped over his steering wheel outside a gated community in northwest Harris County, detectives say. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Man found dead inside car in front of gated community in NW Harris County 1 / 9 Back to GalleryA man was found dead, slumped over his steering wheel outside a gated community in northwest Harris County, detectives say. Neighbors who live at Bridlecreek gated community discovered the man unresponsive inside his car at the front of the gated community, and then called 911. Deputies then arrived on the scene and found the man inside the vehicle, along with a dog in the backseat of the vehicle.
chron.com1 dead in possible domestic disturbance in NW Harris County
1 dead in possible domestic disturbance in NW Harris CountyA man died late Tuesday after a possible domestic disturbance in the northwest Harris County. A man died late Tuesday after a possible domestic disturbance in the northwest Harris County. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close 1 dead in possible domestic disturbance in NW Harris County 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA man died late Tuesday after officials said he was shot during a possible domestic disturbance with another man in the West Bank neighborhood in northwest Harris County. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded the scene around 10:40 p.m. after reports of shots fired in the 7700 block of Sunbonnet Lane. Anyone with information is asked to call the Harris County Sheriff's Office at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
chron.comHCSO: Man admitted to killing wife days before apparent suicide inside NW Harris County home
HCSO: Man admitted to killing wife days before apparent suicide inside NW Harris County homeA man told a 911 dispatcher on Wednesday that he planned to kill himself days after he murdered his wife inside their home in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Deputies had previously responded to the home because the man reportedly suffered from mental health issues, Wolfford said. During those encounters, the man did not appear to be a danger to himself or others, Wolfford said. Also, the wife indicated that she wasnt afraid of him or in fear for her life, he said. The woman had been dead for a few days before deputies found her body Wednesday in the master bedroom, he said.
chron.comTwo people shot after fight erupts at house party in NW Harris County
Two people shot after fight erupts at house party in NW Harris CountyTwo people were shot after a fight erupted at a house party in northwest Harris County on Sunday morning. Two people were shot after a fight erupted at a house party in northwest Harris County on Sunday morning. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close Two people shot after fight erupts at house party in NW Harris County 1 / 24 Back to GalleryTwo people were shot after a fight erupted at a house party in northwest Harris County on Sunday morning. The Harris County Sheriffs Office said there was a large group of people gathering at the house party when an argument escalated into violence. There was a house party going on.
chron.comTeen injured after pickup hits horse in NW Harris County
Teen injured after pickup hits horse in NW Harris CountyA teenager was injured Sunday after a truck hit the horse they were riding in northwest Harris County. A teenager was injured Sunday after a truck hit the horse they were riding in northwest Harris County. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Teen injured after pickup hits horse in NW Harris County 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA teenager was injured Sunday after the driver of a pickup struck a horse in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The teen rider, possibly 13, was taken to a hospital but is expected to be OK, authorities said. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com.
chron.comMotorcyclist plunges to death in NW Harris County
Motorcyclist plunges to death in NW Harris CountyA motorcyclist died when he plunged off an overpass in northwest Harris County Sunday evening. The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. at State Highway 99 in the 18500 block of Meuschke Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. No other details about the accident or victim were available.
chron.comPedestrian hit and killed in NW Harris County
Pedestrian hit and killed in NW Harris CountyA pedestrian was hit and killed Sunday night at the intersection of Queenston and Silvery Sky in northwest Harris County, authorities said. A pedestrian was hit and killed Sunday night at the intersection of Queenston and Silvery Sky in northwest Harris County, authorities said. Photo: Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Photo: Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Pedestrian hit and killed in NW Harris County 1 / 4 Back to GalleryA driver hit and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in northwest Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The crash was reported around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Queenston Boulevard and Silver Sky Lane. The driver who reportedly struck the female pedestrian remained at the scene, Gonzalez said.
chron.comRoad rage incident ends in gunfire in NW Harris County
Road rage incident ends in gunfire in NW Harris CountyA homeowner opened fire on a driver involved in a road rage incident in northwest Harris County early Sunday. A homeowner opened fire on a driver involved in a road rage incident in northwest Harris County early Sunday. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Road rage incident ends in gunfire in NW Harris County 1 / 9 Back to GalleryA homeowner opened fire on a driver involved in a road rage incident in northwest Harris County early Sunday. The Camry driver attempted to run over a resident who came out to see what the commotion was about, authorities said. HPD INVESTIGATIONS: Good Samaritan struck by car while rescuing driver from crashThe resident opened fire, hitting the Camry driver once.
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