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One Person Shot After Intoxicated Gunman Opens Fire at Southwest Houston Restaurant

One Person Shot After Intoxicated Gunman Opens Fire at Southwest Houston Restaurant

One person was hospitalized after being randomly struck by gunfire outside a southwest Houston restaurant late Saturday night. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. near Beechnut Street and Corporate Drive. The incident began when an intoxicated man and his nephew were asked to leave the restaurant by security and the owner due to their behavior. After being escorted out, the suspect reportedly retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and began shooting towards the business. A man in his 30s, who was outside with a witness, was hit in the torso and leg. Police stated that the victim was not believed to have been specifically targeted. The injured man was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Investigators have identified the suspect, believed to be in his 50s, but no arrests have been made as the investigation remains ongoing.
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Houston Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Westheimer Road

Houston Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Westheimer Road

A woman in her 20s died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Westheimer Road in west Houston late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11:51 p.m. near the 12900 block of Westheimer Road. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), a group of women was attempting to cross the roadway to reach a nearby club, but they were not using a designated crosswalk. One of the women was hit by a vehicle and subsequently transported to a hospital with critical injuries, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities stated there were no immediate signs of impairment from the driver. Following the crash, a large crowd gathered, and tensions escalated, requiring officers to intervene and separate those involved to continue the investigation.
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Houston Police Investigate Death in Third Ward Apartment Complex After Body Found in Trash Can

Houston Police Investigate Death in Third Ward Apartment Complex After Body Found in Trash Can

Houston police are investigating the death of a person whose body was discovered inside an overturned trash can at a Third Ward apartment complex early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 3100 block of Anita Street around 12:13 a.m. after receiving a call about gunfire and someone appearing to move a body towards a trash can. Upon arrival, officers found the deceased individual in the overturned trash can. Investigators also located blood trails leading from the parking lot to an apartment unit. A man inside the apartment initially refused to exit, prompting the Houston Police Department's (HPD) Patrol Support Team to use breaching equipment to remove him. This man and another person have been taken in for questioning as persons of interest. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and no suspects have been identified.
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Woman Killed Crossing Westheimer Road Outside Crosswalk Near Houston Club

Woman Killed Crossing Westheimer Road Outside Crosswalk Near Houston Club

A woman in her 20s died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Westheimer Road in west Houston late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11:51 p.m. near the 12900 block of Westheimer Road. According to the Houston Police Department, a group of women was crossing the roadway to reach a nearby club, but they were not using a designated crosswalk when the collision happened. The woman was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, where she was later pronounced dead. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities stated there were no immediate signs of impairment on the driver's part. HPD Sgt. Mike Barrow noted an uptick in auto-pedestrian crashes during the summer and urged pedestrians to use designated crosswalks. A large crowd gathered after the crash, and officers had to separate individuals as tensions escalated.
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Man Dies in North Houston Shooting, Suspect at Large

Man Dies in North Houston Shooting, Suspect at Large

A man was fatally shot by an unknown assailant in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road in north Houston overnight. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene and provided emergency medical care to the victim, but he was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit are currently investigating the incident. The suspect fled the scene, and authorities are actively searching for them. Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including any potential motives or descriptions of the suspect, have not yet been released. KPRC 2 is working to gather more information from the scene as the investigation unfolds.
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Houston Police Search for Restaurant Shooter After Bystander Injured

Houston Police Search for Restaurant Shooter After Bystander Injured

Houston police are actively searching for a customer who allegedly shot and injured a bystander at a restaurant in the Chinatown area of southwest Houston. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on a Saturday when the suspect and his nephew were asked to leave the establishment on Beechnut near Corporate due to intoxication. After being kicked out by the restaurant owner, the suspect reportedly retrieved a gun from his vehicle and began firing shots at the premises. An uninvolved man was struck in the torso and leg during the shooting. Authorities have confirmed the victim is alive, and while they know the identity of the shooter, no arrest has been made yet. The investigation is ongoing as police work to apprehend the individual responsible for the shooting.
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Houston Police Arrest Driver for DWI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Cullen Boulevard

Houston Police Arrest Driver for DWI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Cullen Boulevard

A pedestrian was killed Friday night in Houston after being struck by a vehicle near Cullen Boulevard and Bellfort Avenue. The individual was reportedly crossing Cullen outside a marked crosswalk and entered an active traffic lane around 9:46 p.m. A northbound vehicle hit the pedestrian, who was then transported to Ben Taub Hospital but later died despite life-saving efforts. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Following the incident, the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Authorities are currently reviewing surveillance footage and other factors to determine if speed or additional circumstances contributed to the crash. Investigators have indicated that the DWI charge could potentially be upgraded to intoxication manslaughter as the investigation progresses.
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Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle While Crossing Westheimer Road in Houston

Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle While Crossing Westheimer Road in Houston

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle late Saturday night while attempting to cross Westheimer Road in Houston with a group of friends. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. near South Dairy Ashford Road. According to police, the group was not using a designated crosswalk when the woman was hit. She was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and later pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, undergoing questioning. Police reported that the driver did not show any signs of intoxication. As of Sunday, the victim's identity had not been publicly released, pending notification of her family. It was also unconfirmed whether the driver had been arrested.
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Houston Police Investigate Body Found in Trash Can in Third Ward

Houston Police Investigate Body Found in Trash Can in Third Ward

The Houston Police Department (HPD) is investigating a death in the Third Ward, where a body was discovered in a trash can near an apartment complex on Anita Street. Officers responded to reports of shots being fired and an individual attempting to place a body in a trash can. Upon arrival, investigators located the body in the parking lot. The cause of death is currently unknown, but a trail of blood led investigators to an apartment. HPD Lieutenant Willkens stated that the type of trauma was difficult to determine initially, and further examination of the body would provide more information. Officers forced entry into the apartment when a person inside refused to come out and subsequently took them into custody. HPD is also speaking with another individual. Both individuals are considered persons of interest and are not currently under arrest.
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Houston and Southeast Texas Face Localized Flood Risks Amid Scattered Sunday Downpours

Houston and Southeast Texas Face Localized Flood Risks Amid Scattered Sunday Downpours

Scattered afternoon downpours are expected to peak inland across Houston and Southeast Texas on Sunday, bringing a slight risk of localized street flooding. Slow-moving storms are anticipated to produce brief heavy rain and gusty winds, particularly during the afternoon. Residents are advised to remain alert and avoid flooded areas. The Labor Day weekend will continue to be hot and humid, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s and heat index values exceeding 100°F. Daily chances for pop-up showers and storms are projected to persist into the upcoming week, maintaining seasonably hot and steamy conditions across the region. The tropical Atlantic is expected to remain quiet for the next week, though activity in the Pacific includes three brewing hurricanes, one of which may generate significant waves for Hawaii.
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LyondellBasell Seeks Director of Supply Asset Management for Americas Operations

LyondellBasell Seeks Director of Supply Asset Management for Americas Operations

LyondellBasell Seeks Director of Supply Asset Management for Americas Operations
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Houston City Council Mandates Air Conditioning in All Rental Units, Ending 'Window Screen Exemption'

Houston City Council Mandates Air Conditioning in All Rental Units, Ending 'Window Screen Exemption'

The Houston City Council has passed an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in all rental units, making cooling a fundamental housing standard. This decision, approved by a 12-2 vote, eliminates the city's long-standing 'window screen exemption,' which previously allowed property owners to meet housing code requirements with screened windows and doors instead of refrigerated air. Landlords now have 120 days, until December, to equip every rental unit with some form of cooling, whether it's central air, a window AC unit, or a portable unit. Units found without air conditioning will be subject to the normal code-enforcement process, allowing residents to file complaints, leading to health department inspections, and potential citations or municipal court action for non-compliant landlords.