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Via KHOU.com: by Tiffany Craig/11 News Houston Police have released a sketch of a man they’re calling a “person of interest” in the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl. Shatavia Anderson was robbed and killed less than 100 yards from her family’s apartment in the 1100 block of Langwick Drive on Saturday, police said. Police […]
A veteran Houston Fire Department officer is facing discipline for getting traffic tickets dismissed in response to a stranger’s request on Facebook, Local 2 Investigates reported Monday. It started on a page devoted to firefighter issues on the social networking site. A 21-year-old Houston woman posted, “Can anyone of you help me. I am hoping […]
(via chron.com) Houston police released a sketch today of a person wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting Saturday of a teenager whose body was found in a field. The body of Shatavia Anderson, 14, was found shortly after 9 a.m. in the 1100 block of Langwick. She had been shot and was pronounced dead […]
Via KHOU.com: by Allison Triarsi / 11 News A firefighter who sparked a citywide controversy after claiming she was harassed by members of the Houston Fire Department is facing a new legal battle. Jane Draycott was arrested for shoplifting at a Spring Walmart on FM 2920 Monday evening. Court documents acquired by 11 News state […]
(Boynton Beach, FL) — Too much noise from the kids at the next table at an Olive Garden restaurant in Florida apparently led to a “restaurant rage” incident. Authorities arrested 36-year-old Paul Blankfeld after he allegedly punched another diner in the neck. According to the arrest report, Blankfield complained about the noisy kids and confronted […]
The second Tuesday in August is not recognized as a legal holiday on the calendar, but you can’t tell that to most gamers. Today is affectionately known as the Madden Holiday. People of all ages and backgrounds head to Game Stop or Best Buy at midnight to purchase the new release, stay up all night […]
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Via KHOU.com: A man shot and killed his ex-wife, then turned the gun on himself in southwest Houston late Sunday, according to police. Police said 41-year-old Lisa Williams and her family members had returned home to the 16100 block of Bantam Ridge Court shortly before 10 p.m. Her former husband, 43-year-old Rykan Jones, arrived and the two […]
In 2008, actor-comedian Bernie Mac died in a Chicago-area hospital after a bout with pneumonia. He was 50 years old. Mac, the star of the sitcom “The Bernie Mac Show,” won several awards for his work on the series which ran on Fox from 2001 to 2006. His film credits also included the “Ocean’s Eleven” […]
(Little Rock, AR) — He may carry a popular name and look the part, but does Elvis D. Presley really have a chance at being Arkansas’ next governor? The 44-year-old filed as a write-in candidate yesterday. And, yes, this Elvis is a singer, songwriter and actor and an Elvis impersonator. He’s also a wannabe politician […]
(Bucks County, PA) — A Pennsylvania stripper is accused of collecting worker’s comp at the same time she was working at a club that features applesauce and Jell-O wrestling. Authorities say 43-year-old Christina Gamble claimed a 2007 work-related back injury made her unable to perform her waitressing job. However, investigators discovered she was working at […]
(via khou.com HOUSTON – Thursday is expected to be a scorcher, prompting another heat advisory to be in effect for the Houston area, 11 News Meteorologist David Paul said. “The second advisory may be extended through the weekend because we just don’t see any big change in the pattern,” said Paul. “Drink plenty of water, […]
