Strange Freeway Graffiti Has Hood News Peeps Asking Questions
League City Parkway — what in cracktivities is going on out here? Earlier today, a Hood News Peep sent in footage showing some very strange graffiti someone spray-painted along the freeway. The ramblings look like whoever did it may have smoked some seaweed before grabbing that can of paint. Since then, Peeps have sent in […]
Family Seeks Justice After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Galveston
GALVESTON TX Mr. Fidel Estrada Lopez’s family is asking Hood News Peeps for help after he tragically died following a hit-and-run early Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, around 6 AM on 53rd Street and Avenue R. Mr. Fidel was on his way to work, riding his bike, when he was struck by a white or […]
CAUGHT IN THE ACT! Illegal Dumper Exposed in Northeast Houston
CAUGHT IN THE ACT! A Hood News Peep caught someone illegally dumping in Northeast Houston on Camay Drive near Tidwell and Homestead. Our Peep followed the truck at a safe distance and was able to record as the driver dumped trash right there in the neighborhood. Another Peep also sent in daytime video showing what […]
NORTHEAST HOUSTON – 77093 RESIDENTS SAY THEIR WATER WELLS ARE PUMPING SAND
NORTHEAST HOUSTON – 77093 RESIDENTS SAY THEIR WATER WELLS ARE PUMPING SAND Hood News Peeps living on Mesquite St., Brooklyn, Collins, and Gulf Bank in the 77093 area are reporting serious problems with their water wells. They say the wells still run, but the water coming out is full of sand. Not only is […]
39-Year-Old Bradley Zarco Receives 5-Year Federal Sentence in Major Mail-Theft and Credit-Card Fraud Case
39 year-old Bradley Kane Zarco, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a large mail-theft and credit-card fraud scheme, per the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Zarco admitted that he stole mail containing new credit cards and bank statements. He then used that info to activate the cards, raise credit limits, and change account […]
Former Alvin Martial Arts and Gymnastics Instructor Sentenced to 14 Years for Child Exploitation Offenses
42-year-old Franklin Joseph Perkins of Alvin has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving and possessing child exploitation material. A federal judge ordered that Perkins serve 14 years total, followed by 10 years of supervised release, where he will have strict rules limiting his contact with minors and his […]
Man Shot After Alleged Break-In Attempt in North Harris County
Man Shot After Alleged Break-In Attempt in North Harris County Pct. 4 Deputies responded to a call for service at the 21700 block of Inverness Forest, near Hardy Toll Road and FM-1960. Preliminary details: A neighbor allegedly attempted to break into another apartment. The unit’s resident shot the individual. The wounded person was pronounced deceased […]
Pearland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Assisted Living Jewelry Theft
Pearland, TX – On October 25, 2025, at approximately 6:16 PM, the Pearland Police Department responded to a theft report at Trinity Oaks Assisted Living Facility, located at 3033 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the reporting party, who stated his 95 year old mother, had her jewelry […]
Disturbing Instagram Video Sparks Police Investigation
Disturbing Video Under InvestigationA troubling video circulating on Instagram shows a young man with his hands bound by duct tape, appearing to have been beaten, while an armed driver points a gun at him and questions him about a stolen “High Country” Chevy truck. Two other individuals are also seen inside the vehicle during the […]
70-Year-Old Man Forced to Withdraw Cash and Shot by Robber(s) Near Katy Freeway and Beltway
Last night, a 70-year-old man was shot during a violent robbery near Beltway 8 and Westview, outside the Walmart. The suspect forced the elderly man to withdraw money from an ATM before shooting him. After being shot, the victim tried to drive away but lost control of his vehicle and crashed on the service road […]
HPD Investigates Deadly Shooting That Left Two Men Dead on Windswept Lane
HPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of two men at 6347 Windswept Lane around 7:35 p.m. on Friday, November 7. The victims, Rafael Xe Rax, 30, and Jose Cuz Shol, 21, were both found with gunshot wounds. One man was transported to a hospital, where he […]
Large Fire Erupts at Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake; No Injuries Reported
A Hood News Peep who was at the scene sent in these close-up photos of a large fire that broke out this morning at Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake, located on El Camino Real near Ramada Lane. HFD responded to the fire. No injuries were reported.