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Houston Pays Tribute To A Fallen Firefighter

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 14, 2017 · Fire departments from all over Texas will take part in the memorial for the man known as “Iron Bill.”

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Former Houston Fire Captain Dies From Injuries In 2013 Southwest Inn Fire

HPM News Staff

Posted on March 8, 2017 · Cpt. William Dowling died Tuesday due to complications from injuries he suffered in the devastating Southwest Inn fire nearly four years ago, according to the Houston Fire Department.

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HFD Report Makes Recommendations After Deadly 2013 Fire

Florian Martin

Posted on September 3, 2014 · Chief says no changes could have prevented deaths of four firefighters.

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Houston Baptist basketball star Darius Lee killed in NYC shooting

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Posted on June 20, 2022 · Lee was recently named the university's Male Student-Athlete of the Year and was set to graduate in December.

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I-69 closing in both directions at 610 West Loop for three weekends in May

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Posted on May 6, 2022 · Houston drivers are asked to stay away as crews demolish part of the busy interchange.

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Fire department schedules a controlled burn at the Houston Arboretum, smoke expected near Memorial Park

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Posted on March 24, 2022 · Smoke may be present near IH 610 West Loop and Woodway Drive as a result of the fire.

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Carbon monoxide killed a Houston mother and daughter. A firefighter was reprimanded after a delayed 911 response

Perla Trevizo, The Texas Tribune and Propublica / LEXI CHURCHILL, THE TEXAS TRIBUNE AND PROPUBLICA

Posted on March 4, 2022 · After half of a Houston family was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning, reporting by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and NBC News revealed that a fire crew had failed to enter the house to check on them. A firefighter has now been disciplined.

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