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US Supreme Court weighs police conduct in fatal Houston shooting
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider on Wednesday a woman's civil rights lawsuit over the fatal police shooting of her son during a traffic stop in Houston in a case that could make it easier to hold officers accountable for using excessive force.
Older brother shoots, kills younger brother in northwest Houston: police report
A man in his late-20s is dead after he was shot by his older brother during an argument in northwest Houston, according to Houston police.
Supreme Court takes on accountability for police shootings
Ashtian Barnes, an unarmed Black man, was killed by an officer in 2016 after being pulled over outside Houston while driving his girlfriend’s rental car, which had unpaid toll fees.
US Supreme Court leans toward reviving suit against Houston cop
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to revive a Texas woman's civil rights lawsuit against the Houston police officer who fatally shot her son during a traffic stop in a case that could make it easier for plaintiffs to show that police unlawfully used excessive force.
Supreme Court leans toward reviving excessive claim against cop who killed a Black man in a traffic stop
Supreme Court justices appeared likely to allow an excessive force claim brought against a police officer over the shooting of a Black man following a routine traffic stop in Houston to move forward.

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Babies found on Houston sidewalk with intoxicated mother in winter storm Enzo, say police
A woman who showed signs of intoxication was found with her 2-month-old and 1-year-old babies in Houston, Texas during winter ...
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Suspected drunk driver charged after fatal crash kills construction worker in SW Houston
A person was killed and another injured in a crash Thursday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police ...
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Houston reckless driver shot multiple times after blocking vehicle, police report
A man accused of driving recklessly in northeast Houston was shot multiple times out of self-defense after brake-checking and ...
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New Houston police cadets to get $1K firearm stipend in 2025, officials say
The new funding comes after Mayor John Whitmire questioned cadets having to purchase their own firearms after taking office ...
Houston police shoot dead gunman wanted in death of sheriff’s deputy serving warrant
Robert Lee Davis, 56, was shot by police after he shot and killed Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas, ...
Houston police investigate deadly Galleria-area shooting, suspect sought
One person is dead after a shooting at the Centre at Post Oak shopping center on Westheimer in the Galleria area. HOUSTON — ...
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Houston Mayor reflects on winter storm response, highlights success and future challenges
On Wednesday morning, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined officials from the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, ...
Daughters of Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run While Jogging Honor Her During Houston Marathon: ‘She Should Be Here’
Lilia Vazquez, who died in a hit-and-run incident while jogging in December, was honored in a special way at the Houston ...