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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A driver is in custody after a pursuit late Saturday ended in a crash in west Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Harris County deputies were dispatched to an At Home store location near the intersection of the Katy Freeway and Greenhouse Road in west Houston in response to reports of a “parking lot takeover,” officials said.

On arrival, units observed vehicles doing burnouts and donuts in the parking lot, which caused “a public safety issues for the customers, because there were still customers in the business,” said Lt. Paul Bruce with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

After one of the suspect vehicles almost hit a marked patrol car, the deputy in the marked patrol car attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The suspects failed to pull over and the deputy initiated a pursuit. The Texas Department of Public Safety assisted with the pursuit by helicopter, tracking the suspect until he struck a light pole and “crashed out” near the intersection of Kingsland Boulevard and Houghton Road, officials said.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and is expected to survive.

Deputies said the individual faces several charges.

Bruce said he’s seen an increase in illegal street racing and “parking lot takeovers” amid the ongoing pandemic.

“I guess people don’t have anything really to do, said Bruce. “You know, with the movies, the bars being shut down, we’ve had an influx of parking lot takeovers where they’re burning out, doing donuts in the parking lot and then when they leave the parking lots they get on the roadways and violate the traffic codes as well there, running red lights and doing some not so safe things.”

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Briana Zamora-Nipper

Briana Zamora-Nipper joined the KPRC 2 digital team as a community associate producer in 2019. During her time in H-Town, she’s covered everything from fancy Houston homes to tropical storms. Previously, she worked at Austin Monthly Magazine and KAGS TV, where she earned a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for her work as a digital producer.

Saturday, January 9, 2020 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

“Thank a Law Enforcement Officer”

Spokane – William D. Hyslop, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that this Saturday, January 9th, 2021, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This day was established to thank and show support to our local law enforcement officers for their dedication to duty and service to their communities.

U.S. Attorney Hyslop stated, “Each and every day, our law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and leave the safety of their homes and the comfort of their families to protect and serve our communities. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a time to show them we appreciate their sacrifice and that we stand with them as they work to make our communities safe and secure. I ask everyone to send a note of thanks to their local law enforcement agency; their addresses are readily available online. And when you see an officer, wave to them and say ‘Thank you for all you do.”

Hyslop added, “The U.S. Attorney’s Office works closely with all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. We can’t complete the work we do without the support of our law enforcement partners. We appreciate them every day. We’re asking the residents of Eastern Washington to say Thank You this Saturday.”

Please take time this Saturday, January 9th, 2021 to show your appreciation to the law enforcement professionals by:

• Wear blue in support of law enforcement
• Send a card or letter of support to your local police department, county sheriff, tribal or state agency
• Tell an officer “Thank You”
• Share a story about a positive law enforcement experience on social media
• Participate in Project Blue Light – Proudly display your blue light in support of law enforcement
• Turn your social media channel blue
• Fly a blue ribbon on your car antenna, mailbox, or anywhere a ribbon can be tied

Most importantly, if you see a police officer, thank a police officer.

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HOUSTON – If you’re looking for a way to lose your winter weight for the new year, there’s a simple drink that you can add to your morning routine to help you burn those extra calories. We are talking about elixirs. If this sounds like a magic potion, it’s not, but the health benefits from these easy-to-craft brews are not a trick. Certified nutritionist, Krystal Hammett with Alternative Wellness Solutions, explains what it is all about.

“It’s just a really great easy habit to get in to really amplify your weight loss goals,” said Hammett.

Elixirs are simply water-based concoctions that you can mix and drink each morning at home. You likely already have most of the ingredients needed for these elixirs in your kitchen! It’s an easy health hack that you can add to your morning routine to help burn those unwanted extra pounds.

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Jan. 1, 2021 – Two at-large, Harris County Department of Education trustees were sworn into office Jan. 1, 2021. Erica Davis replaces Michael Wolfe for Position 5 At-Large and David W. Brown was elected for Don Sumner’s Position 7 At-Large seat.

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“We are all so excited you are here,” said Board President Eric Dick. “We are looking forward to you being a part of the team.” “Now more than ever, HCDE’s services provide critical support for area school districts,” HCDE Superintendent James Colbert Jr. said. “As the districts’ needs change, we evolve to bring them the resources they need. During the pandemic and in its aftermath, we’re here for our education community.” Davis currently serves as chief of staff for Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. Brown is an educator who works for Change Happens, a nonprofit headquartered in the Third Ward that provides mentoring, drug prevention and other services to low-income youth. The ceremony taking place in HCDE’s Board Room at 6300 Irvington Blvd. was presided over by Judge Rabeea Sultan Collier. The new board members will officially preside over HCDE Board matters at the Jan. 20 board meeting. January is official Board Appreciation Month, whereby the entire board of seven members will be recognized for its public service. Find out more about HCDE services and programs at http://www.hcde-texas.org . Source: HCDE

HOUSTON – Just like Monday, temperatures will again top 70 degrees as a nice ridge of high pressure continues to slowly push east across the state. We’ll likely deal with some early morning fog, especially closer to the coast by sunrise. Any that does form should break up pretty quickly through the morning.

Channel 13 is reporting:

HOUSTON, Texas  (KTRK) — A suspect is in the hospital after the person was shot by Houston police Tuesday morning, the department said on its Twitter page.

According to preliminary information from HPD, the suspect was shot around 10:25 a.m. at a business at 16510 North Freeway.

The suspect’s condition is unknown at this time.

No officers were injured.