It’s Wednesday, and here’s what’s happening in Houston and around the country this morning.
Woman killed in chain-reaction crash in Third Ward, driver taken to hospital
This story out of Third Ward shows how quickly a routine night can turn tragic. A woman who stepped off the curb and was walking near parked cars was killed when a driver collided with another vehicle, setting off a chain reaction that pushed a parked car into her. It’s another stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on busy city streets, especially in areas where visibility and traffic flow make walking risky.
Man charged after shooting wrong person while searching for girlfriend at Houston rental, police say
In a case that feels almost surreal, police say a man has been charged after he and another suspect went to the wrong side of a short-term rental looking for his girlfriend, and ended up fatally shooting an innocent man who happened to be in the unit. Police are still searching for the second suspect.
Two Pasadena Memorial HS students suspected of planning ‘mass shooting’ at school
This one really hits home for anyone with kids in school. Authorities say two students from Pasadena Memorial High School were suspected of plotting a mass shooting. Thankfully, their plan was intercepted before any harm was done, but it underscores ongoing concerns about safety in our schools and the importance of keeping communication open between students, parents and law enforcement.
1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigation
In statewide news impacting all of us here in southeast Texas, more than 1,000 cities, Houston and Galveston among them, are included in an ongoing investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office. The probe involves how local governments are using certain funds and ordinances, and it’s something city leaders and residents alike are watching closely as it develops.
Suspect shot by Montgomery County Pct. 2 deputy at Conroe park
Over in Montgomery County, a traffic stop at a park in Conroe escalated when a suspect reportedly pulled a gun on a deputy. The deputy fired, and the suspect was wounded and taken for medical treatment.