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Woman ran red light before major rollover crash that injured 2 drivers on Chartes Street in Midtown, Houston police say

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2 months ago

April 26, 2024

abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-04-26 08:07:11

SUMMARY: Houston Police Department is currently investigating a rollover crash in Midtown to determine if alcohol was a factor. The incident occurred on I-69 Eastex Freeway near McGowen Street, involving two vehicles with major damage. One car flipped upside down after a driver heading north on Chartes Street ran a red light and collided with a vehicle going westbound. Both drivers were hospitalized, with the woman who ran the red light sustaining severe injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released as they become available.

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Roman Shoffner charged with possession of child porn after using AI to alter 17-year-old girl’s photo: Montgomery County Pct. 3

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26 mins ago

July 1, 2024

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-01 18:54:57

SUMMARY: In Montgomery County, Texas, a 30-year-old man, Roman Shoffner, was arrested for possessing child pornography. Authorities claim Shoffner used an AI program on his phone to alter a photo of a 17-year-old girl, making her appear nude from the neck down, while keeping her face intact. The investigation began in May after someone reported the altered image to the police. Shoffner’s relationship with the teen is unknown, but she was informed about the photo by law enforcement. Shoffner’s phone was seized and analyzed, leading to his arrest and booking into the Montgomery County Jail.

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Anderson Trojans primed for 5A run after runner-up 7-on-7 finish

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1 hour ago

July 1, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-07-01 18:00:03

SUMMARY: The Anderson Trojans are preparing to impress on the gridiron this fall as they move down to class 5A. During the Texas 7-on-7 championships, the team showcased its talent, reaching the Division I championship game but losing to DeSoto 38-20. Standouts include Max Gerlich, a UTSA commit, and Ed Small, the tournament’s offensive MVP who will play football for TCU. Small has shifted his focus from baseball to football, amassing 2,237 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns over the past two seasons. The Trojans aim for playoffs this year under head coach Donald Hatcher, with a strong returning lineup.

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Houston bike share program, BCycle, shuts down after financial woes, usership declining, senior VP says

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1 hour ago

July 1, 2024

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abc13.com – Nick Natario – 2024-07-01 17:53:04

SUMMARY: Houston’s bike share system, BCycle, has ceased operations due to financial difficulties. Riders were left stranded, unaware of the closure. The program, which once had 300,000 users in 2020, saw a sharp decline to under 50,000 users by 2024. Efforts to sustain it with a $500,000 city grant came too late. METRO is exploring new options for bike share programs. A survey revealed significant declines in public transportation usage in Harris County since 2020. Around ten BCycle employees will lose their jobs, and the city might sell the bike share equipment it purchased through a grant.

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