Eric Pointer
KHOU
Austin, TX, United States
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'I'm forever grateful' | Central Texas mother delivers healthy baby weeks after massive heart attack
Tara Vickers' care team credits her fast action for saving her and her baby's lives. → Read More
Woman decorates homes for Indy 500 to raise money for Gleaners Food Bank
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Homes in Speedway are decked out in Indy 500 gear ahead of the big race, but one, in particular, is going for more than just looks — it’s raising money for Gleaners Food Bank. Brenda Hamm says once a year people come to her corner of the world for the race. So this year while visitors are here, she’s raising awareness for their “No One Runs On Empty Campaign.” “I get […] → Read More
500 Festival gives VIP gift bags to frontline workers instead of traditional Off the Grid gala
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second year in a row, the 500 Festival non-profit organization is giving away VIP gift bags to healthcare workers instead of hosting their annual Off the Grid gala. The gala is one of 500 Festival’s biggest events and isn’t happening this year again because of COVID, but that’s not stopping organizers from making […] → Read More
Australian zookeeper in critical condition after being mauled by lions
The zoo was not open at the time of the incident due to the COVID-19 pandemic → Read More
Virginia church sign sparks controversy after comparing governor to “son of the antichrist”
The sign was put up after the governor's announcement mandating facial masks. → Read More
SPD investigating deadly hit and run
Shreveport police are searching for the driver responsible for a hit and run that claimed a man's life. → Read More
Man shot walking home from work
Shreveport police are investigating after a man was shot while walking home from work Tuesday night. → Read More
Man who took picture on stolen phone arrested
The man police say took a selfie on a stolen phone is now behind bars. → Read More
Charges dismissed against man accused in fatal Shreveport shooti
A Caddo Parish grand jury returned a no bill for a man accused in a Shreveport fatal shooting. → Read More
1 dead after Shreveport shooting
Shreveport police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead late Monday night. Police responded to a report of shooting just before 11 p.m. in the 900 block of Mitchell Lane. → Read More
NPSO: 10-year-old child dies in Campti fire
A fire in Natchitoches Parish claimed the life of a child early Friday morning. → Read More
Crash on I-20W closes ramp onto I-220
Bossier City police are working a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 20 westbound that has caused the on-ramp to Interstate-220. → Read More
Man arrested, accused of hitting ex-girlfriend in the head
A man wanted for allegedly hitting his ex-girlfriend in the head is now behind bars facing charges. → Read More
6-year-old dies after crash that injured 7
A young girl who was in a crash passed away from her injuries Monday afternoon, according to Texas DPS officials. → Read More
Baby dies after being kidnapped, burned
Natchitoches police are investigating the death of a baby after it was kidnapped and burned Monday night. → Read More
2 accused of animal cruelty after 3 dogs die
Authorities in Texarkana, AR are investigating after three dogs found abandoned in a home died. → Read More
1 seriously wounded after being shot while driving
A man is fighting for his life after he was shot while driving in Shreveport early Monday morning. → Read More
SPD: Racing vehicles crash along I-20
Two drivers caught racing on Interstate 20 slammed into each other late Sunday night in Shreveport. → Read More
Police release name of victim shot while driving
Police have released the name of the man fighting for his life after he was shot while driving in Shreveport early Monday morning. → Read More
LA Tech group raises money to help students plan for the future
A group of Louisiana Tech students are looking to make a change in students lives by giving them a tool to plan for their futures. → Read More