A Manhattan high-rise under construction was deemed stable after columns buckled, prompting concerns of a potential collapse. The building, originally from the 1970s, is being converted into luxury apartments.
The incident led to evacuations of nearby buildings, including a school and hotels, as a precautionary measure. However, by nighttime, residents were allowed to return to some of the evacuated buildings.
Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including statements from the New York City Department of Buildings commissioner. The commissioner reported that the building had been monitored for many hours with no movement observed.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says a child has died, a day after colliding with a vehicle while on an e-scooter near Katy. It happened in the 26600 block of Roesner Road. Deputies were called at approximately 5:09 p.m. Thursday. The sheriff’s office says the 11-year-old w...
The Houston Police Department said officers were responding to a crash on the Southwest Freeway when a driver crashed into the scene and hit an HPD vehicle....
