HCSO: Woman feeding stray dogs killed after being hit by car in northeast Houston

Briana Zamora-Nipper | www.click2houston.com

Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter

HOUSTON – A driver was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a woman was fatally struck by a car moments after feeding stray dogs Saturday evening in northeast Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

At around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 8200 block of John Ralston Road, a car was traveling down the street at a high rate of speed, lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a female cyclist. The car carried the woman a few hundred feet before it crashed into a tree and threw the woman further.

Witnesses at the scene pulled the driver from the car. The man was transported to an area hospital.

The female cyclist was …

Completely selfish act’ | Driver accused of being high on drugs hits, kills woman on bicycle

Jaime E. Galvan | www.khou.com

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A woman known for feeding stray dogs died after she was struck by a driver who investigators say was under the influence of drugs Saturday evening.

This happened around 6 p.m. in the 8200 block of John Ralson Road in northeast Harris County.

Vehicular Crimes Division Chief Sean Teare with …

Bicycles in short supply in the Coastal Bend

Ashley Gonzalez (KIII) | www.kiiitv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Employees at a local bicycle shop said bikes remain in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic but parts from suppliers overseas are running low.

That’s why it might be hard for someone to find a bike online.

"It was like Christmas Eve for everyday for like 40 days and we’ve never seen anything like this in my history with bikes," Bay Area Bicycles Store Manager Eric Esparza said. "I’ve never …

Head clearing road trip

Hondo Gravel | www.bikeforums.net

Took a road trip the get away from all the covid stuff for a few hours. Back home for a few cold beers. A 362 mile loop. Out west from Hondo, Texas. …

Video: Temple: Memorial held for hit-and-run victim

By Alex Gibbs | www.kwtx.com

TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – A Central Texas Veteran killed in a hit-and-run was honored by family and friends during a memorial service at Feed My Sheep in Temple Saturday afternoon.

Sean Eggleston, a Navy veteran, was riding his bicycle in the early morning hours of July 5th. According to police, he was struck and killed by a driver in a white SUV that later drove away.

No arrests have been made.

Since his death, …

Video: Young girl is OK after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Cypress neighborhood

Chloe Alexander, Matt Dougherty | www.khou.com

CYPRESS, Texas — No parent wants to imagine their child being hit by a driver who didn’t even stop and call for help, but that’s the reality for one Cypress family that wants answers after their 9-year-old daughter was struck by a car while riding her bicycle to her friend’s house on Saturday.

This incident happened at about 7:40 p.m. and was captured on a neighbor’s Ring doorbell camera, then shared on Facebook. …

HCSO: Driver accused of fleeing scene after hitting 9-year-old child on bike

Tierra Smith | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – A nine-year-old child was hit by a vehicle in the Cypress area Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sherrif’s Office.

The child was riding a bike after 8 p.m. on the 14700 block of Fir Knoll Way.

The child suffered minor injuries while the driver is accused of fleeing the scene after the incident.

Officials said the suspect is in the process of being charged with felony failure to stop and render aid.

The suspect’s identity will be revealed after charges are filed.

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