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NTSB Blames Cell Phone Distraction, Poor Lookout for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:58:50 Z

(Texas Herald News) WASHINGTON. The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a Houston pilot s prolonged personal cell phone conversation and failures by both vessel crews to maintain a proper lookout caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship Channel...

Houston Methodist Hospital recognized among country’s best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:54:05 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) Stanzel_Kyle_CEO_HMCL_6Apr26 Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Physician and Staff portraits April 6, 2026. (Photo by Richard Carson) **DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS*** Download full resolution individual photos/videos by clicking the down-facing arrow...

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in West Houston

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:45:15 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after crashing into an SUV at an intersection in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on August 1st...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Minivan at Southwest Houston Gas Station

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:41:32 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas A 72-year-old man died after being struck by a minivan in the parking lot of a southwest Houston gas station, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, July 31, in the...

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Car on Main Street in Central Southwest Houston

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:34:36 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas. A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing on Main Street in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 4:30...

21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Speeding Crash Into Utility Pole in West Houston

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:31:05 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas A 21-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into a utility pole in West Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the 11500...

Man Wanted After Deadly Chase, Kidnapping and Fatal Shooting in Northwest Houston

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:24:23 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas Harris County Sheriff s Office homicide detectives are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend s brother following a violent series of events that began with a domestic disturbance and ended in a fatal shooting and...

Man Accused of Running Over Girlfriend with Pickup Truck Arrested in Harris County

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:21:12 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas A 24-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally struck his 18-year-old girlfriend with a pickup truck following an argument in north Harris County, leaving her hospitalized in critical condition....

Harris County Man Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Delivery Killed Teen

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:15:20 Z

(Texas Herald News) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators alleged he supplied fentanyl that caused the death of an 18-year-old and the overdose of a second teenager. According to the Harris County Sheriff...

Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit Solves 14-Year-Old Toddler Homicide, Arrests Suspect

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:46:04 Z

(Texas Herald News) AUSTIN, Texas A 14-year-old child homicide investigation has been revived with the arrest of a man accused of killing a 16-month-old boy after a collaborative effort between the Texas Attorney General s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and the La...