Homeless Man Pepper-Sprayed in Unprovoked Attack Near 249 and Bammel North Houston Rd

We posted video footage showing a homeless man being pepper sprayed by this guy with the Edgar haircut seen below. We now know this unprovoked attack on the innocent homeless man happened near 249 and Bammel North Houston Rd. We also learned that his Instagram handle is @IggyMadeItHappen, but he’s since taken his profile down. […]
William Aguilar Sentenced to 45 Years for Murder of Carlos Perez at AutoZone in Montgomery County

William Aguilar Sentenced to 45 Years for Murder of Carlos Perez at AutoZone in Montgomery County Today, William Aguilar, 20, accepted a plea agreement and pled guilty to Murder for the fatal shooting of Carlos Perez, 19. Aguilar was sentenced to 45 years in TDCJ by Judge Phil Grant in the 9th District Court. Back […]
Fighting for José: Family Seeks Help After Tragic Groves Shooting

23-year-old José Luis Torres Jr’s family is facing an unthinkable situation and is pleading for help and prayers as they fight for his life. José was shot in the head on October 26 in Groves, TX and has remained in critical condition ever since. He is currently hospitalized in Beaumont, where doctors are doing all […]
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SHOPPING SPREE GONE WRONG

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SHOPPING SPREE GONE WRONG On November 1, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the Houston Premium Outlet Mall located in the 29300 block of Northwest Freeway in reference to a credit card abuse report. The complainant reported that she misplaced her credit card at a nearby store and later […]
Teen Fatally Shot in Northwest Park

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting at a complex located at 10155 Bammel North Houston, near N. Houston Rosslyn and Fallbrook. Upon arrival, deputies found a male who had been shot. CPR was performed at the scene, but sadly, the victim was pronounced deceased on-site. The male appears to be a teen […]
Accident at Beltway 8 and Richmond Road

Accident at Beltway 8 and Richmond Road Around 3 AM, a Hood News Peep reported witnessing an accident at the intersection of Beltway 8 and Richmond Road. According to the witness, a white car allegedly struck a pole in the middle of the intersection. After the crash, two individuals — reportedly including a Hispanic woman […]
Shearn Heights Residents Asked to Check Cameras After Early Morning Egging on Hickory Street

\ Shearn Heights Peeps area are being asked to check their surveillance cameras after a home on Hickory Street was egged early this morning (October 30) around 4:30 AM. According to our Hood News Peep, three individuals—approached from Spring Street before heading down Hickory, where they threw eggs at the house. The suspects reportedly had […]
DON’T FAFO ON THE SOUTHSIDE

FA & FO – This video was submitted on behalf of a Hood News Peep whose sister who lives at Valencia Place Apartments near West Belfort and South Main. The man seen in the footage was caught attempting to break into her apartment. And to all the thieves out there — don’t come around messing […]
Man Killed in Home Invasion on Plaza Verde Drive — HPD Searching for Four Persons of Interest

PERSONS OF INTEREST HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating four persons of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of a man at 201 Plaza Verde Drive about 12:15 AM on October 3. The individuals are described only as Black males. Photos of three of the persons of interest are attached […]
Fire Destroys Apartment Building on Olympia Dr; 5 Treated, 2 Hospitalized

11200 Block of Olympia Dr near Briar Forest and Wilcrest. HFD responded to a fire at an apartment complex at about 8:30 AM this morning. Building 34 was a total loss with 16 units affected. 5 people were treated by paramedics. 1 was not fire related. The other 4 were treated for smoke inhalation. Out […]
Investigation Underway Following Major Crash Involving Baytown Police Officer

PER BAYTOWN PD : Investigation Underway Following Major Crash Involving Baytown Police Officer UPDATE #1: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Baytown Police Department continues to investigate the crash that occurred on Thursday, October 23, 2025. At this time, Officer Michael Hightower, a two-and-a-half-year veteran of the Baytown Police Department, has been released from the hospital […]
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Katy Freeway Involving BMW and Cybertruck

Katy Fwy & Washington Ave | Houston, TX Just after 12 AM, HPD received a call about a small BMW four-door sedan traveling the wrong way on the Katy Freeway. That vehicle collided head-on with a Cybertruck that was heading toward downtown. After impact, the Cybertruck bounced off and hit an 18-wheeler traveling eastbound. The […]
