Judge increases bond for suspect in ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting
Gonzalo Leon, the individual charged with the murder of 11-year-old Julian Guzman, has had his bond amount increased by a judge and now faces two additional charges, including injury to a child and aggravated assault.
Hunters found dead in southern Colorado were struck by lightning: Coroner
Two hunters who were found dead in southern Colorado last week were killed by a lightning strike, the coroner confirmed Monday.
Houston Bayou Body Mystery Stirs Serial Killer Rumors Despite Expert Skepticism
Five bodies were found in Houston bayous in one week, including 20-year-old University of Houston student Jade McKissick in Brays Bayou. Experts say there is no evidence of a serial killer. Dr. Krista Gehring, a criminal justice professor at the University of Houston-Downtown, said, "The short answer is no." Former...
Renowned Historian And BlackPast.org Founder Dr. Quintard Taylor Dies At 77
Dr. Quintard Taylor, the esteemed historian, educator, and founder of BlackPast.org, died peacefully on Sept. 21 in Houston, Texas. He was 77. Dr. Taylor launched BlackPast in 2007 with a vision to make African American and global African history freely accessible to the public. Under his leadership, the nonprofit...
Two men charged with manslaughter in 2017 fatal shooting on Antoine Drive
HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against two suspects in connection with the 2017 fatal shooting of a man at 6610 Antoine Drive. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, the shooting occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on January 14, 2017. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Jeremiah...
Southwest Houston cleanup uncovers 1,000+ tires
HOUSTON — Clean-up is underway after a resident turned to KHOU 11 for solutions to get a massive pile of trash and tires removed from his southwest Houston neighborhood. KHOU 11 learned District K City Councilor Martha Castex-Tatum was already working on a solution and said the property owner will now be required to...
Illegal dumping costing Houstonians millions — Crews step up clean-up efforts
HOUSTON – Illegal dumping is costing Houston taxpayers millions of dollars, and in some neighborhoods, the problem is only getting worse. Piles of trash and junk are more than just an eyesore — they’re expensive to remove and can create real health hazards. KPRC 2’s Zach Lashway...
Jacked-Up Truck Attempts Dangerous Shoulder Pass in Texas
In Texas, a monster truck's frustration with slow traffic leads to a mess and a bit of smoke. You won't want to miss the details.
Experts push back on online speculation after string of bodies discovered in Houston bayous
HOUSTON — Students at the University of Houston gathered Monday night to honor one of their own. A vigil was held for 20-year-old Jade McKissick, a college junior whose body was recovered from Brays Bayou last week. McKissick had been missing since September 11. Police said there were no...
Man found shot to death in west Houston sidewalk, police investigating
HOUSTON – Authorities are piecing together what led up to a man’s death after he was found shot to death Sunday night on the west side of Houston, near the Galleria. It’s unclear how the man was killed, and the only suspect information Lt. Horelica noted was a younger man wearing all black and driving a black car.

















