Emergency crews have been called to a fire at a chemical plant off of Highway 225 at Scarborough. A plant spokesman initially said the fire was part of a “controlled burn.” The burn was first reported at the Lyondell-Basell crude distillation plant just before 2:30 p.m., sending a large plume of black smoke into the […]
VIA 39ONLINE: HOUSTON – A complex of showers and thunderstorms is moving into southeast Texas this evening, just in time for rush hour. Heavy rain will accompany these storms along with lightning, and some gusty winds. Although severe weather is not anticipated, a few strong storms will be possible. Expect up to 1 […]
One could argue that Planned Parenthood is following the lead of so-called “big box” stores. With abortions on the decline and a difficult economy, the organization has shifted from small neighborhood clinics to large regional facilities. Since 2007, the abortion provider has opened a big clinic in Aurora, Ill., outside of Chicago, a 23,000 square-foot […]
Three teens have been shot to death while attending or leaving large parties or rap concerts in the Houston area in the last two weeks, highlighting the dangers of youthful gatherings being advertised on Facebook, My Space and other social networking sites, police and other observers say. You can read more about the story HERE. […]
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirms its auditors are investigating the Harris County Precinct Four Constable Office. The 11 News Defenders have learned the allegations involve using a state computer database to run criminal background checks for personal business. It is against Texas law to use the Texas Crime Information System, or TCIC, for […]
VIA KHOU: A 16-year-old allegedly attacked by eight Houston police officers says he was beaten so badly he blacked out. Police arrested Chad Holly in the 8400 block of Cook Road on March 24. A security camera at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage captured the alleged beating on video. In an exclusive interview with 11 News […]
Local ambulances were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident involving a school bus on Highway 288 Wednesday morning.
Since the controversial immigration bill passed in Arizona, several Houston groups are coming together to form an immigration protest across the United States.
Narjes Modarresi is charged with capital murder in the death of her two-month-old son. Her attorney over the weekend began laying the groundwork for a possible insanity defense.
The "Energy Capital of the World" has made a sustained commitment to become the "Energy Conservation Capital" by turning off the lights on April 23, 2010.
