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Fort Bend County has begun evening aerial spraying to curb a surge in mosquitoes after declaring a public health emergency; planes will target designated areas each night through Thursday, while residents are advised to follow the 4 Ds of mosquito safety (avoid dusk and dawn, drain standing water, wear long sleeves/pants, and use CDC-approved repellents like DEET).
A man in Richmond, Texas, shot and killed his estranged wife, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and 8-year-old niece before turning the gun on himself after she refused to reconcile. The grandmother and two children survived by hiding in a closet and calling 911. Authorities revealed that the suspect, Alrick "Shawn" Alphanso Barrett, had arrived to drop off his child and initiated the shooting after a conversation about getting back together. The incident has prompted a domestic violence support organization to offer assistance to those in similar situations.
A disturbing murder-suicide in Fort Bend County, Texas, resulted in the deaths of three adults and a child, with the shooter, 46-year-old Alrick Barrett, taking his own life. The incident, believed to be domestic violence-related, unfolded when Barrett dropped off a child and attempted to reconcile with his ex-wife, ultimately opening fire when she refused. Authorities found two surviving children at the scene, and the grandmother and two other children also survived.
A man was killed and a woman was injured in a targeted shooting in Fort Bend County, Texas. The incident occurred in the 8800 block of FM 1464, and the woman was taken to a hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are limited at this time.
Healthcare professionals in the Houston area are reporting an increase in upper respiratory illnesses, including viral infections and gastroenteritis. Some cases of COVID-19, RSV, and strep throat are also being observed. Fall allergies are high, and flu cases have been minimal so far. Doctors are encouraging flu shots to prevent the spread of influenza.
Power outages have been reported in the Houston area as storms move through, with most of the outages concentrated in the city of Houston. Several hundred customers are also without power in Fort Bend County. As of just before 10 p.m., a total of 20,022 customers are affected, according to the CenterPoint Energy outage map.
The westbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway in Fort Bend County, Texas, have been shut down after a vehicle fire caused damage to the roadway between SH-99 and Spring Green Blvd. The Fort Bend County Hazmat Response Team is on the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area while crews work to resolve the situation.
Health officials in Harris and Fort Bend Counties are warning the public about an increase in Cyclospora infections, a non-life-threatening gastrointestinal illness caused by an intestinal parasite. The infections are believed to be linked to the consumption of contaminated food or water, particularly fresh produce. While most people recover without significant health effects, those who are immunocompromised, infants, or elderly may require hospitalization. The public is advised to wash hands thoroughly, wash fruits and vegetables, and sanitize cutting boards and utensils to prevent the spread of the disease.
Fort Bend County in Texas is implementing a "No Refusal" initiative for the Fourth of July weekend, allowing authorities to obtain blood search warrants for drivers suspected of impairment. Attorneys will be present to draft search warrants, and nurses will perform the blood draws. This measure is aimed at preventing drunk driving incidents and ensuring public safety during the holiday celebrations.
29 male "sex buyers" were arrested and charged in an undercover operation against human trafficking in Fort Bend County. The suspects were caught by undercover officers posing as employees at a massage parlor. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Fort Bend District Attorney's Office and the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance.