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Mother’s Obituary Helps Capture 1981 Prison Escapee, In Houston
Posted on · Stephen Michael Paris, 58, is said to have been living and working in Houston, until his mother’s obituary revealed his location
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Local
HPD And Memorial Park Launch Urban Park Safety Program
Posted on · HPD is increasing their presence in Memorial Park as part of the safety program
News
Suspect Arrested, Charged With Murder Of 8-Year-Old Boy, After Drive-By Shooting
Posted on · Devonte Lockett, 18, has been arrested and charged with murder, for his involvement in last month’s drive-by shooting
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Executives Of Houston Container Company Face Fines And Jail Time For Water Pollution
Posted on · A Harris County grand jury indicts the owner and general manager of Wright Containers for illegally pouring hazardous chemicals into the city’s storm drain system
News
Houston Crime Stats Improve Despite Fewer Officers
Posted on · Crime in Houston was down 2.1 percent in 2017, despite the police department having to do more with less. Houston's police chief says the number of murders dropped and non-violent crime was down. But he's renewing his call for more officers and a larger budget
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Houston’s Forensic Crime Lab Showing Efficiency Despite Its Plagued Past
Posted on · The nation's first doctoral degree in forensic science from Sam Houston State comes at a time when Houston's crime lab is showing signs of improvement
Transportation
The Houston Region Is Still Struggling With The Issue Of Drunk Driving
Posted on · City of Houston and Montgomery County saw lots of drunk drivers during the holidays
News
UPDATE: Houston Police: Medication Caused Confusion For Journalist
Posted on · Courtney Roland was found near the Galleria shopping mall where she was last seen Sunday
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Sub-Freezing Temperatures Intensify Homeless Outreach
Posted on · Two homeless men have been found dead amid freezing weather, and others have been treated for hypothermia. Houston police officers have been working to get homeless people to shelters as freezing temperatures continue.
In-Depth
Why People Are Driving So Fast On Houston’s Streets And Freeways
Posted on · Statistics show a rising number of speed-related crashes in the Houston region. Experts say the way we build roads may have something to do with it
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HPD Arrests 20 Year-Old Man In Relation To Recent Series Of Robberies Of ATMs
Posted on · Investigators say they are receiving tips and anticipate making more arrests "very soon"
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Report Show Body Cameras Reduce Excessive Force By Police
Posted on · Cameras have this civilizing effect that moderates the behavior civilians as well as police officers,” says Dr. Chip Coldren
Briefcase
Briefcase: Wrongful Convictions
Posted on · Guest: Cassandra Jeu
News
Safe Driving Campaign Raises Awareness About Texting While Driving
Posted on · The new law has been in effect since the first of September. Because of a spike in distracted driving crashes and deaths, law enforcement officers are watching -- and ready to issue tickets
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Houston Religious Leaders Train For Active Shooter Situations
Posted on · Dozens of area religious leaders attended Houston Police Department's active shooter training.