Person electrocuted after crash involving bucket truck in northwest Houston, HPD says
A crash involving a utility vehicle in Acres Homes led to a person's death after they were electrocuted while in the truck's bucket, according to HPD.
More from The Piney Point
View all news →
safety
Suspect on the run after man gets beaten up and robbed in west Houston, HPD says
Upon arrival, officers found a man with a head injury, according to police. The man was taken to a hospital, where he is listed in critical condition, authorities said....
safety
Worker dead, another injured after electrocution incident with power lines in NW Houston
One person is dead and another was injured after an electrocution incident involving power lines in the Acres Homes area of Houston Wednesday. It happened in the 8500 block of Observatory Street. The Houston Fire Department says a bucket on a bucket truck was being raised into tr...
News
Houston Land Bank to work on plan to repurpose 240-acre Sunnyside landfill
Houston is taking a closer look at what could eventually happen to a 240-acre tract of land in Sunnyside that has sat largely unused for decades.
News
Crews clear intersection due to gas leak in The Woodlands, Precinct 4 says
Crews responded to a report of a natural gas leak at the intersection of Creekside Forest Drive and Kuykendahl Road in The Woodlands, according to Precinct 4....
News
Hilary Swank, 52, expecting her 3rd child
The Oscar-winning actress is already mom to 3-year-old twins Aya and Ohm.
News
Houston faces projected $88 million budget gap as property tax revenue forecast falls
Houston’s projected $88 million budget gap raises questions about property tax revenue, operational savings and funding for city services.
News
911 call reveals frantic response at address where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive
A newly obtained 911 call show the frantic response to finding Hayden Panettiere unresponsive.
parks
Luna, a small California dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone National Park, is reunited with her owners
Luna, a small dog from California, who had been on the loose in Yellowstone for a month, was reunited with her owners.
News
Houston weather: Warm, humid Thursday on the way, cold front expected on Friday
Afternoon highs Thursday will remain in the low 90s. Humidity is also elevated with feels-like temperatures near 100. Expect low rain chances Thursday along with a few showers with the front Friday....
News
Man left with broken leg, witnesses challenge ICE’s version of events
A man is recovering from a broken leg and other injuries following an incident involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent — and two very different stories are emerging about what actually happened. Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s family says he was struck by an ICE agent...
safety
4 bodies recovered from Buffalo Bayou in 2 weeks, Houston police investigating
Houston police are investigating after a body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou near James Bute Park on Wednesday morning, marking the second body found in the waterway in less than 24 hours....
News
Buy now, pay later: The hidden financial burden and what consumers need to know
As the cost of living puts pressure on household budgets, more consumers are turning to buy now, pay later services to cover everyday expenses, including groceries. While the apps offer a way to spread out payments, financial experts warn that relying on them for necessities can ...