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Houston woman out on bond after fatal North Freeway hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Houston woman out on bond after fatal North Freeway hit-and-run crashJanet Ruby Ochoa, 22, has been released on bond after being charged with failure to stop and render aid following a fatal hit-and-run incident on Nov. 4 on the North Freeway in Houston.
Major traffic disruptions coming this weekend for ongoing TxDOT project on I-45 N
Read full article: Major traffic disruptions coming this weekend for ongoing TxDOT project on I-45 NIf you have plans this weekend, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
Wanted suspect fleeing Montgomery County deputies hits, kills woman waiting at Houston bus stop
Read full article: Wanted suspect fleeing Montgomery County deputies hits, kills woman waiting at Houston bus stopA woman who was waiting at a bus stop in Houston is dead after being hit by a vehicle driven by a wanted man fleeing Montgomery County deputies.
Jocelyn Nungaray to be laid to rest Thursday in north Houston, public invited to attend service
Read full article: Jocelyn Nungaray to be laid to rest Thursday in north Houston, public invited to attend serviceAfter the funeral service, a celebration of life will be held at Gallery Furniture on North Fwy. The public is invited to attend both events.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Amber Alert issued for missing 23-month-old boy last seen Tuesday in north Harris County
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Amber Alert issued for missing 23-month-old boy last seen Tuesday in north Harris CountyAn Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 23-month-old boy last seen in north Harris County.
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down southbound lanes of I-45 at Parramatta Lane in north Harris County
Read full article: Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down southbound lanes of I-45 at Parramatta Lane in north Harris CountyA deadly crash involving a motorcycle has shutdown the southbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway in north Harris County.
3-year-old in critical condition after Uber driver chases pickup truck following hit-and-run
Read full article: 3-year-old in critical condition after Uber driver chases pickup truck following hit-and-runA hit-and-run crash involving an Uber driver left a three-year-old child in critical condition Sunday night.
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into light pole on North Freeway near Cypresswood Drive
Read full article: Driver dies after vehicle crashes into light pole on North Freeway near Cypresswood DriveA person was killed Thursday morning after a crash on the North Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
47-year-old man arrested, charged in North Freeway stabbing that left woman critically injured
Read full article: 47-year-old man arrested, charged in North Freeway stabbing that left woman critically injuredA 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged for a stabbing which left a woman critically injured.
Man hit, killed while running across feeder road after argument with Uber driver on I-45
Read full article: Man hit, killed while running across feeder road after argument with Uber driver on I-45A man was reportedly hit and killed while trying to cross a feeder road in north Houston on Thursday night.
‘We don’t want this in our community’: New Ojos Locos in East Aldine draws protesters who say it brings crime, drugs
Read full article: ‘We don’t want this in our community’: New Ojos Locos in East Aldine draws protesters who say it brings crime, drugsThe Ojos Locos restaurant is in the process of opening, but Friday night protesters who showed up there say they’re doing everything possible to stop the permits.
Northbound lanes reopen on North Freeway at FM 1960 after 18-wheeler catches fire
Read full article: Northbound lanes reopen on North Freeway at FM 1960 after 18-wheeler catches fireAn 18-wheeler hauling a trailer with some type of tar product inside has caught fire, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
DISTURBING VIDEO: Beauty supply employees beaten during wig heist at North Freeway store
Read full article: DISTURBING VIDEO: Beauty supply employees beaten during wig heist at North Freeway storeThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects who robbed a beauty supply store on the North Freeway and punched two employees.
I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to know
Read full article: I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to knowTo facilitate necessary pavement repairs on I-45 North Freeway northbound main lanes between Quitman Street to N. Main Street, crews will have several closures taking place beginning Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m. to Monday, May 22 at 5 a.m.
Woman dies after jumping out of boyfriend’s vehicle following argument on North Freeway
Read full article: Woman dies after jumping out of boyfriend’s vehicle following argument on North FreewayA woman is dead after she jumped out of a vehicle following an argument with her boyfriend on I-45 North Freeway near Greens Road, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Pct. 4 K9 named ‘Mattress Mack’ nabs armed suspect in north Harris County
Read full article: Pct. 4 K9 named ‘Mattress Mack’ nabs armed suspect in north Harris CountyA Harris County Pct. 4 Constable K9 named “Mattress Mack” is hailed a hero after apprehending an armed suspect at a north Harris County neighborhood on Tuesday.
Man charged after baby dies, 4 others injured in rollover crash on North Freeway
Read full article: Man charged after baby dies, 4 others injured in rollover crash on North FreewayA man has been charged after a rollover crash where a 1-year-old girl died and four others were injured in north Houston Sunday, according to court documents.
Traffic delays on North Freeway southbound at Parker Road due to 4-vehicle crash, TranStar says
Read full article: Traffic delays on North Freeway southbound at Parker Road due to 4-vehicle crash, TranStar saysDrivers are experiencing major traffic delays on North Freeway southbound at Parker Road due to a crash involving four vehicles, according to TranStar.
HOV, multiple lanes back open on I-45 North Freeway southbound due to rollover crash, HPD says
Read full article: HOV, multiple lanes back open on I-45 North Freeway southbound due to rollover crash, HPD saysMultiple southbound lanes are blocked on I-45 North Freeway due to a rollover crash, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Northbound lanes on North Freeway at I-10 shut down due to lost load from big rig, HPD says
Read full article: Northbound lanes on North Freeway at I-10 shut down due to lost load from big rig, HPD saysA lost load from a big rig has shut down the northbound lanes of the North Freeway at I-10 Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Father of 6 fatally struck by vehicle in front of wife while helping stranded family member in N. Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: Father of 6 fatally struck by vehicle in front of wife while helping stranded family member in N. Harris County, HCSO saysA family is grieving the loss of a father and husband after he was fatally struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver in north Harris County Tuesday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Traffic alert: Heavy truck fire stalls traffic on I-45 N southbound at Tidwell
Read full article: Traffic alert: Heavy truck fire stalls traffic on I-45 N southbound at TidwellA heavy truck accident and fire has caused multiple lanes to shut down on I-45 North southbound at Tidwell Road, according to Houston Transtar.
Fatal crash involving SUV, 18-wheeler shuts down northbound lanes on North Freeway at the N. Hardy Toll Road, HCSO says
Read full article: Fatal crash involving SUV, 18-wheeler shuts down northbound lanes on North Freeway at the N. Hardy Toll Road, HCSO saysAn investigation is underway after a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler and an SUV on the North Freeway at the N. Hardy Toll Road, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.
Man charged in crash after woman exits moving vehicle on North Freeway, leading to her death, police say
Read full article: Man charged in crash after woman exits moving vehicle on North Freeway, leading to her death, police sayCharges have been filed against a 23-year-old man who was driving a vehicle that a woman, somehow, managed to climb out of as it was traveling on the North Freeway Sunday night. That action led to the woman’s death, according to Houston police.
HCSO Sergeant injured in major crash involving possible wrong way driver on North Freeway HOV lane, authorities say
Read full article: HCSO Sergeant injured in major crash involving possible wrong way driver on North Freeway HOV lane, authorities sayA Harris County Sheriff’s sergeant was hurt in a major crash with a possible wrong-way driver on the I-45 North Freeway HOV lane, according to authorities.
Possibly 12 to 14 vehicles involved in major crash on I-45 North Freeway near SH 249, police say; several lanes blocked
Read full article: Possibly 12 to 14 vehicles involved in major crash on I-45 North Freeway near SH 249, police say; several lanes blockedA multi-vehicle crash was reported Monday afternoon on the North Freeway near State Highway 249, according to Houston Transtar.
2 dead in 11-vehicle crash involving motorcyclist on I-45 North Freeway and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County: DPS
Read full article: 2 dead in 11-vehicle crash involving motorcyclist on I-45 North Freeway and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County: DPSAn investigation is underway after a multi-vehicle crash where two people died on IH-45 and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County Tuesday, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
Major 2-vehicle crash on North Freeway southbound at Airline causes traffic delays, TranStar says
Read full article: Major 2-vehicle crash on North Freeway southbound at Airline causes traffic delays, TranStar saysA major crash involving two vehicles on North Freeway southbound at Airline Drive is causing major traffic delays Monday, TranStar says.
Traffic alert: Back-to-back crashes on North Freeway southbound at Cavalcade cause closures, major delays
Read full article: Traffic alert: Back-to-back crashes on North Freeway southbound at Cavalcade cause closures, major delaysBack-to-back crashes on North Freeway southbound at Cavalcade have caused major delays Thursday, according to TranStar.
Traffic alert: Crash on North Freeway southbound at I-10 merge blocks lanes, HPD says
Read full article: Traffic alert: Crash on North Freeway southbound at I-10 merge blocks lanes, HPD saysA crash on the North Freeway southbound at I-10 merge has blocked lanes Wednesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Several lanes at I-45 North near Memorial Drive shut down after truck hits overpass, TxDOT says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Several lanes at I-45 North near Memorial Drive shut down after truck hits overpass, TxDOT saysMultiple lanes at I-45 North Freeway outbound after Memorial Drive are shut down due to a heavy truck crash, TxDOT says.
All mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound shut down at Lake Woodlands due to 18-wheeler crash, Transtar says
Read full article: All mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound shut down at Lake Woodlands due to 18-wheeler crash, Transtar saysAll mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound at Lake Woodlands are shut down following an 18-wheeler crash in Montgomery County Tuesday, TranStar reported.
Restaurant receipt controversy: Family outraged after being labeled ‘negros’ on receipts at popular Mexican restaurant
Read full article: Restaurant receipt controversy: Family outraged after being labeled ‘negros’ on receipts at popular Mexican restaurantOne Houston family says it was all fun and games at first, but a meal over the weekend ended on a very sour note.
Several lanes at I-45 near West Road shut down due to hazmat cleanup, TxDOT says
Read full article: Several lanes at I-45 near West Road shut down due to hazmat cleanup, TxDOT saysMultiple lanes at the North Freeway between West Road and Aldine Bender Road are shut down due to hazardous spill cleanup, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
North Freeway outbound at Greens Road back open after deadly crash, HPD says
Read full article: North Freeway outbound at Greens Road back open after deadly crash, HPD saysThe North Freeway outbound at Greens Road is shut down Thursday due to a deadly crash, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Man killed, 11-year-old injured after 18-wheeler loses tires, striking 2 cars on the North Freeway, HCSO says
Read full article: Man killed, 11-year-old injured after 18-wheeler loses tires, striking 2 cars on the North Freeway, HCSO saysA man is dead and his 11-year-old son was injured when an 18-wheeler lost two of its tires while on the North Freeway Thursday afternoon.
Trial for man accused of killing HPD sergeant on North Freeway postponed for 2 weeks due to COVID-19
Read full article: Trial for man accused of killing HPD sergeant on North Freeway postponed for 2 weeks due to COVID-19The trial for the man accused of killing Houston Police Sgt. Sean Rios during a road rage incident on the North Freeway is on hold for two weeks.
Motorcyclist injured in possible road rage incident in north Harris County
Read full article: Motorcyclist injured in possible road rage incident in north Harris CountyDeputies are investigating after a motorcyclist was injured during a possible road rage incident involving a driver Wednesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woes
Read full article: TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woesThe Texas Department of Transportation created a temporary IH-45 North Freeway southbound frontage road bypass between Cypresswood and FM 1960 is now open to drivers. It will provide continuous passage for those on the North Freeway southbound feeder road trying to access FM 1960.
Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound on sidewalk in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound on sidewalk in north Houston, police sayA man was found dead with multiple gunshot wound on the side of the highway on North Freeway Wednesday night, Houston police said.
Driver ejected from car after crash in north Houston dies; second driver arrested for DWI: HCSO
Read full article: Driver ejected from car after crash in north Houston dies; second driver arrested for DWI: HCSOOne driver has died and another is facing charges after a crash in north Houston Friday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Woman fatally struck by vehicle while walking into traffic on North Freeway, HCSO says
Read full article: Woman fatally struck by vehicle while walking into traffic on North Freeway, HCSO saysA woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking in and out of traffic on North Freeway in Spring Wednesday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Woman dead after being hit multiple times by vehicles on North Freeway, HCSO says
Read full article: Woman dead after being hit multiple times by vehicles on North Freeway, HCSO saysA woman is dead after being hit multiple times by vehicles on the North Freeway, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
Suspect dies at North Freeway motel while officials tried to arrest a murder suspect, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect dies at North Freeway motel while officials tried to arrest a murder suspect, authorities sayA suspect was shot Wednesday morning at a motel along the North Freeway while authorities were issuing a felony warrant, Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Mark Herman said.
Man shot to death near N. Houston convenience store; Suspect still on the run, HPD says
Read full article: Man shot to death near N. Houston convenience store; Suspect still on the run, HPD saysPolice are searching for the person responsible for shooting and killing a man in north Houston Friday night.
Man dies after being shot multiple times with rifle outside apartment complex, HPD says
Read full article: Man dies after being shot multiple times with rifle outside apartment complex, HPD saysAuthorities from the Houston Police Department are searching for a suspect who they say shot and killed a man outside of an apartment complex near the North Freeway on Wednesday night.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-10 near the North Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-10 near the North Freeway, HPD saysAuthorities are asking drivers to avoid I-10 eastbound after an overturned 18-wheeler reportedly shut the freeway down Saturday night. The incident took place near the North Freeway.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at vacant building on North Freeway, officials say
Read full article: Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at vacant building on North Freeway, officials sayFirefighters are investigating what caused a two-alarm fire at a vacant building on the North Freeway Monday morning.
2 dead, 2 injured after wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on North Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured after wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on North Freeway, HPD saysTwo people are dead and two others are injured after Houston police say a wrong-way driver struck two cars on the North Freeway early Sunday.
Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway and FM 1097 in Montgomery County, deputies say
Read full article: Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway and FM 1097 in Montgomery County, deputies sayA 21-year-old man is dead following a wrong-way crash involving an 18-wheeler on the North Freeway in Montgomery County Wednesday night, deputies said.
Multi-vehicle crash causing traffic delays on I-45 North Freeway inbound near N. Shepherd, police say
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash causing traffic delays on I-45 North Freeway inbound near N. Shepherd, police sayA multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic delays on I-45 North Freeway inbound near N. Shepherd, police said.
VIDEO: Suspect now in custody after he stopped truck driver in middle of I-45 North, threw punch in north Harris County road rage incident
Read full article: VIDEO: Suspect now in custody after he stopped truck driver in middle of I-45 North, threw punch in north Harris County road rage incidentDeputy constables with Harris County Precinct 5 announced Monday that they have arrested a man involved in a road rage case after he assaulted a truck driver while stopping in the middle of a highway.
Officers chase down possibly intoxicated wrong-way driver on the North Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: Officers chase down possibly intoxicated wrong-way driver on the North Freeway, HPD saysHouston police, with the help of Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies, said they were able to catch up to a wrong-way driver traveling on the North Freeway Thursday morning. Authorities said the chase ended in Montgomery County.
Woman was arguing with her boyfriend before she was fatally struck by 2 vehicles on North Freeway, deputies say
Read full article: Woman was arguing with her boyfriend before she was fatally struck by 2 vehicles on North Freeway, deputies sayAll southbound, in-bound lanes on the North Freeway have reopened Monday after a woman was hit and killed while trying to cross the main lanes, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman stranded on North Freeway hit and killed by suspected underage drunk driver, police say
Read full article: Woman stranded on North Freeway hit and killed by suspected underage drunk driver, police sayA 20-year-old man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after police said he hit and killed a woman in north Houston Wednesday night.
Man killed in possible road rage shooting after 4-vehicle crash on North Freeway identified
Read full article: Man killed in possible road rage shooting after 4-vehicle crash on North Freeway identifiedPart of the North Freeway has reopened after police were investigating a multi-vehicle crash that turned into a shooting, authorities said.
Pothole alert: What drivers need to know about this Houston freeway, what’s being done
Read full article: Pothole alert: What drivers need to know about this Houston freeway, what’s being doneHouston police said Wednesday morning a pothole has caused damage to vehicles on I-45 North Freeway northbound at the 610 North Loop.
HPD: Woman fatally struck after stepping out of car following crash on North Freeway
Read full article: HPD: Woman fatally struck after stepping out of car following crash on North FreewayA woman was fatally struck by a vehicle moments after getting out of her car following a two-vehicle crash on the North Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man found shot to death inside of vehicle on North Freeway feeder road, HPD says
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside of vehicle on North Freeway feeder road, HPD saysPolice are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside of a vehicle Friday afternoon on the North Freeway, the Houston Police Department confirmed.