Domestic dispute turns into SWAT scene

After several hours, a SWAT standoff ended peacefully in La Port Friday morning.

  LA PORTE, TX (KTRK) -- A domestic dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend turned into a SWAT scene in La Porte overnight.

The woman called police around 9pm, asking for help at a home on Sioux near Burkett. Investigators say officers helped her out of the home, but the boyfriend locked himself inside. Around 3am, authorities found the man was not inside.

It is not known where he went or if any charges will be filed.

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Dispute between neighbors turns deadly in Montgomery County

  SPLENDORA, TX (KTRK) -- A Splendora man accused of shooting and killing his neighbor on New Year's Eve was behind bars Sunday.

Gustavo Whalenberg, 69, has been charged with murder.

The shooting happened around 6:50pm in the 23000 block of Charterwood off U.S. 59 in Splendora.

By the time Montgomery County Sheriff's Office officials got to the scene, the 54-year-old victim was dead.

Detectives learned that Whalenberg and the victim had been working with each other during the day when they began to argue.

A brief struggle ensued and both men went to their respective homes, authorities said.

A short time later, Whalenberg allegedly went to the victim's residence with a handgun and shot him once in the chest.

Whalenberg was arrested at the scene and taken to the Montgomery County Jail.

Officials said an autopsy will be performed on the victim's body. His name has not been released pending notification of family members.

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Clear Lake, Houston working deal over fee dispute

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- We have an update to the dispute over drainage fees between Clear Lake residents and the city of Houston.

Councilman Mike Sullivan sat down with the city attorney and the Clear Lake Water Authority to work out a deal. Clear Lake residents are angry at having to pay Houston's new drainage fee even though Houston does not provide them with drainage services. Fees paid by Clear Lake residents starting July 1 will go into a trust until an agreement is worked out. (Copyright ©2011 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) Get more Local »

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