GONE STEALINโ, Stolen boat chase in Houston ends with 1 arrested, 1 on the run
Investigators say several law enforcement agencies were assisting in a chase with a stolen truck, hauling a boat with the driver going between 90-120 miles per hour.
2 children arrested, 2 on the run, 1 dead after leading Houston PD on chase with stolen car
Houston police say there were a total of five people in the stolen car between 12 - 13 years old. One of them was found in the backseat and died at the hospital, two were arrested but two others are still on the run.
โItโs not worth itโ: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in Houston
Numerous reports on social media have confirmed that two TikTok fitness creators were killed in a single-car accident in Houston.
Ask 2: Is passing cars by driving on the shoulder to make a right turn at a traffic light illegal?
Isnโt it illegal to pass cars by driving on the shoulder to make a right turn at a traffic light?
Connecticut kitten mystery solved, police say: Cat found in stolen, crashed car belongs to a suspect
Police who found a kitten in a stolen car say they have ascertained that the animal belongs to a juvenile suspect who was arrested after the car crashed.
Houston family absolutely heartbroken after hit-and-run kills 38-year-old man on 610 West Loop; Suspect still at-large
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run desperately wants to know who was behind the wheel on that night.Everett Gilbert, 38, was the victim of that crash earlier this week on the 610 West Loop near Brookhaven.
Ask Amy: Does a tow truck driver have to stop if you catch them mid-hookup?
You see your car getting towed - what if you catch the tow truck driver in the act of hooking up your car - do they have to stop? What if they ignore you? Investigator Amy Davis is looking into tow troubles.
KPRC 2 Investigates clone cars and flaw allowing vehicle identity theft
Next to your home, your vehicle is probably the most expensive thing you own. What if you discovered someone had stolen your car, but it was still in your driveway? Itโs basically vehicle identity theft.
Children at Risk unveils Mount Carmel Academy is ranked No. 1 Houston-area high school on its 2021 rankings
Children at Risk, along with other school officials across the Houston area, said Mount Carmel Academy is the No. 1 high school in the Houston area.
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UH alum creates Washd, a contactless mobile car wash and cleaning service
HOUSTON โ Once busy sales professional and UH alum Isaiah Garcia realized there was a great need for zero-contact services in this current climate. Thatโs how the mobile car wash and cleaning company Washd began! Washd comes directly to the customer anywhere in the Houston area, and the companyโs main goal is to keep your car clean while letting you focus on more important things in your life. The team can clean your car the same day, or you can also make an appointment for a future date. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Washd founder Isaiah Garcia about their user-friendly services.
Man shot while sitting in passenger seat of car on Houstonโs south side, police say
HOUSTON โ Police said they are trying to find who shot and killed a man while he was sitting in the passenger seat of a car on Houstonโs south side Monday. The deadly shooting happened on Arbor Street and Emancipation Avenue around 12:30 a.m., police said. According to investigators, they are unsure whether the shooter ran up to the car or if the shooter was in another car when the shots were fired. Police said the driver of the car the victim was in was gone when officers arrived. Investigators said the witnesses who heard the shooting are being interviewed.
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Now is a good time to sell your car. Heres why.
Used car inventories at dealerships across the country are way down and they need cars to sell. According to the Wall Street Journal, some car dealerships are turning to individuals selling their vehicles online to make offers. Vehicle auction company Manheim said the average price paid for a used car in April was $12,548. In June, the average price had jumped up $2,347 to $14,895. It means dealerships are doling out more money for used cars to fill up their lots.
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How to keep your car in tip-top shape even while sitting still
HOUSTON Are you about to go on a long vacation? Or maybe your car hasnt moved as much, because youve been working from home? Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes spoke with AAA to get some tips to keep your car in tip-top shape even while sitting idle. In general, if your car hasnt moved for quite some time, it is best to make sure you pop open that hood before you hit the road again. According to experts at AAA, here is what you need to keep in mind:
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Car insurance companies are sitting on $600 million COVID-19 windfall
HOUSTON โ Auto insurers are sitting on a COVID windfall of at least $600 million dollars because of reduced driving during the pandemic. KPRC 2 reported in April how several car insurance companies offered rebates to customers averaging about $60. Nearly one in three of the top 40 auto insurers in Texas are offering no credit or refund to customers. Most of those offering no refund are companies serving higher-risk drivers with no credit or low credit scores. These are the auto insurance companies in Texasโ top 40 auto insurers who havenโt given consumers any sort of refund during the pandemic:
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What you โautoโ know about car financing before buying a new or used vehicle
Houston โ All this week, we are filling you in on what you โautoโ know about buying a new or used car. In this segment, weโre talking about financing and a Houston woman who claims one dealership switched her lender without her knowledge. She then took the preapproval letter to Joe Myers Toyota. Williams believes Joe Myers gave her loan to Capital One instead of her credit union because the dealership received more money from Capital One in incentives. - If you secure financing or plan to use a bank or credit union to finance a vehicle, do all of the paperwork with that lender.