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Ferry on latest Jason Landry search effort: 'We had this search planned for weeks, it’s part of our ongoing investigation'

Another search effort for a Texas State University student from the Houston area who went missing in December 2020 was held on Saturday (March 26), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC. The station reported that a search team was summoned to assist the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office in finding 22-year-old Missouri City native Jason Landry.


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Robins on Sugar Land home invasion: 'We’re not sure exactly what they are, but we are still investigating at this time'

Houston-based media outlets reported that authorities in Sugar Land are investigating an alleged home invasion that occurred on Friday morning (March 25). Police say that three gunmen broke into a residence in the 2600 block of West Lake Drive and attempted to rob a man and his young granddaughter, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.



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Galveston police on doctor's hit-and-run death: 'This is not the end of the investigation; it is just the beginning'

A 21-year-old Conroe man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Galveston hit-and-run last week that killed a physician who was on a bike ride, Houston-based media outlets reported. Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported that authorities implicated Logan Llewellyn in the death of Dr. Nancy Hughes.


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Fortenberry on anti-fentanyl campaign: 'The threshold of death is very thin'

Houston-area law enforcement agencies, along with their state and federal counterparts, have introduced a new campaign to address the spike in fentanyl usage and overdoses in the region, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. A partnership that includes the Houston Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), High-intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (HIDTA), Council on Recovery and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) spearheaded the "One Pill Can Pill" campaign, the station reported.


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Nelms on workplace shooting suspect: 'My client is presumed innocent just like anyone that is charged with a crime'

A state district judge ruled Friday (March 18) to keep the bond for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his supervisor earlier this week at $500,000, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. Montavius Wright faces a homicide charge for allegedly killing 48-year-old Doran Kelly at an office building in Houston's Greenway Plaza on Wednesday (March 16).



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Quintanilla on late daughter's new album: 'The public still remembers Selena'

A new album from late Tejano superstar Selena will be released in April, the singer's father said. Abraham Quintanilla Jr. said during a virtual interview with Latin Groove News that the 13-track untitled album will contain what he calls "beautiful arrangements" of Selena's songs, according to San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.


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'It doesn't leave a good feeling with you': Houston police officer faces child pornography charges

A six-year veteran of the Houston Police Department has been relieved of duty following his arrest last night (March 15) for alleged possession of child pornography.


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'The next thing you know, a gunshot just popped off': Customers take down sushi restaurant shooter

The spur-of-the-moment actions of customers at a River Oaks adjacent sushi restaurant last night (March 14) prevented a suspected shooter from committing any bloodshed.




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'A heartbreaking situation': Clear Lake Shores domestic disturbance, standoff results in fatal shooting

An early morning domestic disturbance and subsequent standoff Wednesday (March 9) in a small waterfront city in northeast Galveston County resulted in a shooting that claimed the life of a man.


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'I need to step up in times of need': Travis Scott introduces new multi-tier community initiative to support event safety

A little more than four months after 10 people were killed at his performance during the ill-fated Astroworld Festival, Missouri City rapper Travis Scott has introduced a new multi-tier community initiative that seeks to devise solutions that support event safety.


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'Ukrainians are in need right now': Houston faith-based nonprofit ready to help war refugees

Ali Al Sudani, chief programs officer for Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston, can relate to what the people of Ukraine are going through.


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'The three became belligerent': Alleged disturbance prompts international flight to divert to Houston

An alleged disturbance aboard an international flight between Canada and Mexico prompted a plane to divert to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.



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MacGregor Park Super Neighborhood officials host news conference to address anti-crime efforts

In light of the increased violence and crime in Houston, members of the city's MacGregor Park Super Neighborhood hosted a news conference to emphasize the need for anti-crime efforts from city, county, and state officials.


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'It's a shame': Fallen deputy constable had quit mall job at time of death, authorities identify gunman

The late San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Neil Adams had quit his off-duty job as a security guard at the PlazAmericas Mall at the time of his passing on Feb. 23 at the age of 62, according to Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.


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'We lost one of our heroes': San Jacinto deputy constable dies in Houston mall shooting

Authorities have identified the law enforcement officer who was fatally shot at a Southwest Houston Mall on Feb. 23.