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A 4-year-old girl was found dead following a shooting incident in west Houston on Tuesday evening. The Houston Police Department reported that officers responded to the scene at 300 Terra Reserve. Authorities detained a woman, possibly the child's mother, who was shot and taken to a hospital.
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Houston police are investigating a homicide scene in the Memorial area after a woman allegedly shot and killed her 4-year-old daughter. Officers found the child deceased from an apparent gunshot wound, and the mother was found with a gunshot wound herself.
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A Houston family is searching for a package containing tattoo ink made from the cremated remains of Juliette Siena. The ink was intended for matching memorial tattoos featuring her thumbprint and a cancer ribbon. Nearly three weeks after shipping, the package has not arrived.
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Six alleged Houston gang members will remain in federal detention after a hearing on Tuesday. The defendants face charges including murder, armed robbery, and illegal firearm modification. Arrests were made by the Houston FBI office's Safe Streets Task Force.
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Five young Houston men faced detention hearings regarding an FBI investigation into a group called YNS. The probe began with social media posts and rap videos before escalating to undercover operations involving alleged robbery plans and firearms. Defendants face charges including conspiracy to commit robbery.
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Ronaldo Salgado, son of the man fatally shot in Houston, reacted after The Texas Tribune identified a federal agent. He stated he must trust the justice system for due process his father lacked. The DHS has not confirmed or denied the identification.
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A child was killed during a shooting incident in west Houston on Tuesday evening. Police responded to the call shortly before 6 p.m. near the 300 block of Terra Reserve Place. Another person involved in the shooting was reportedly taken to the hospital.
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A wanted suspect died after Houston police officers fired shots during a confrontation at his workplace in the Spring Branch area. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Memorial City Mall. Officers shot the suspect after he had a weapon and made a move to injure a K9 dog.
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A Spring Branch homeowner reported that major street improvements have resolved long-standing flooding issues on his property. He stated that after years of dealing with drainage problems, the city made significant changes following intervention from 2 Helps You. The fix is described as a life changer for comfortable living during heavy rains.
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Joshua Rodriguez, 20, has been charged with murder following a shooting at a birthday party in southeast Houston. The incident occurred on December 17, 2023, resulting in the death of Filiberto Puente and injuring a girl. Rodriguez was arrested Monday after police investigated the event that began as a fight.
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Today's Hello Houston featured a discussion with Andrew Rothman regarding potential changes to the Endangered Species Act affecting Texas. The show also covered the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health, alongside performances from Sara Van Buskirk.
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The Commuter Cut featured Andrew Rothman discussing the Trump administration's changes to the Endangered Species Act and their potential impact in Texas. Additionally, Ben King spoke about a new institute at the University of Houston working to address homelessness and find solutions for long-term housing stability.
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