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Waller Co. escapee confirmed dead by medical examiners after shooting himself in burning home
Read full article: Waller Co. escapee confirmed dead by medical examiners after shooting himself in burning homeA man who escaped custody from the Waller County Sheriff’s Office and spent weeks on the run before he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot inside a burning home has succumbed to his injuries.
Waller County man who escaped police custody found in burning home with self-inflicted gunshot wound
Read full article: Waller County man who escaped police custody found in burning home with self-inflicted gunshot woundAfter more than three weeks on the run, a man who escaped custody while undergoing testing at a hospital in Bellville has been recaptured by authorities with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Fugitive who escaped law enforcement custody at Bellville hospital used tool to pick lock on handcuffs
Read full article: Fugitive who escaped law enforcement custody at Bellville hospital used tool to pick lock on handcuffsOne week after a man escaped from law enforcement custody while at a Bellville hospital, the Waller County Sheriff’s Office released an update on the search.
Authorities ramp up search efforts to locate sex offender who escaped custody at Waller County hospital
Read full article: Authorities ramp up search efforts to locate sex offender who escaped custody at Waller County hospitalSalvador Saucedo was able to escape custody around 7 p.m. Thursday night while at Mid Coast Medical Center.
Bellville woman charged with stealing more than $10K from local little league baseball
Read full article: Bellville woman charged with stealing more than $10K from local little league baseballA Bellville woman is in custody after she was accused of stealing more than $10,000 from her local little league baseball organization.
DISTRICT 10-4A-DII Title or Bust for Bellville
Read full article: DISTRICT 10-4A-DII Title or Bust for BellvilleBellville was on a tear in 2022, racking up 11 consecutive victories before narrowly falling to Madisonville (9-3) in the Class 4A-DII Area Round. Regardless, the Brahmas will remain the bullies of their district as they aim to resurge into the playoffs.
Hitchcock; Bellville headline VYPE’s Top 10 small public schools
Read full article: Hitchcock; Bellville headline VYPE’s Top 10 small public schoolsLittle ol' Hitchcock of Galveston County is legit. The 'Dogs won the State 7 on 7 Tourney and the Class 3A State Basketball Tournament. These guys are a bunch of dogs and top our list.
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‘Emotions run hot’: Attorney of suspect in HPD sergeant’s slaying wants case investigated by outside agency
Read full article: ‘Emotions run hot’: Attorney of suspect in HPD sergeant’s slaying wants case investigated by outside agencyRobert Soliz, 24, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in connection with Monday’s slaying of HPD Sgt. Looney said that while he was driving on Interstate 10 Katy Freeway, he was surrounded by a fleet of law enforcement vehicles that forced him to pull over. Looney said that action indicates that HPD is not the agency that should be investigating the case. “Whenever you are that close to the situation, your emotions run hot and your logic runs short,” Looney said. He said he believes Soliz is innocent of murder and that Soliz and Rios never encountered each other before Monday.
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Houston-area burger joint inspired by President Donald Trump
Read full article: Houston-area burger joint inspired by President Donald TrumpHOUSTON – A restaurant in Bellville is inspired by the 45th U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump Burger, located at 233 South Front Street, about an hour from downtown Houston, serves all natural Black Angus Beef burgers, sandwiches and salads. Their selection of burgers include the Trump Burger, a 8 oz burger with fries, the Trump Tower, a 12 oz fully loaded burger with fries and the Bellville Zinger Burger, a 8 oz burger topped with onion rings, BBQ sauce and sriracha with fries. The restaurant also sells spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, Caesar and Greek salads and has kids meals. Trump Burger is opened everyday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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VYPE Football 2020: District 12-4A-DII loaded with traditional powers
Read full article: VYPE Football 2020: District 12-4A-DII loaded with traditional powersBut VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. THE RANKINGSBellvilleSweenySealyWhartonLa MarqueBrookshire Royal(Bold Denotes Playoff Teams)THE PROSPECTUSBetween Sealy and La Marque, this district boasts 10 state titles. Reese was the District Offensive MVP a year ago. Sweeny BulldogsCoach Randy Lynch bring back nine starters off a team that went undefeated in district play a year ago. Butler has Wharton headed in the right direction as the Tigers return 15 starters from a playoff team in 2019.
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Tour this Texas castle boasting a drawbridge, moat, and trebuchet
Read full article: Tour this Texas castle boasting a drawbridge, moat, and trebuchetBut these days, visitors stop by the bakery for more than pastries and breakfast; it’s the first stop on a tour of a whimsical edifice outside of town known as Newman’s Castle, a full-scale replica of a medieval castle replete with five corner turrets, a 3,000-pound drawbridge, moat, and trebuchet. A fifth-generation Texan, Newman had spent time abroad, where he admired the palatial residences inhabited by the European elite. The communal dining table and high-backed chairs in the Great Hall were crafted from East Texas pine according to period specifications. Our tour concluded with a simple lunch brought from the bakery: deli sandwiches, donuts, cake, and cookies, served buffet-style. Hours: Mon-Fri 4 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 4 a.m.-5 p.m.To reserve a tour of Newman’s Castle, call 979-865-9804.On the day of the tour, guests meet at the bakery at 10:30 a.m. to buy tickets and receive directions.
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Featured Games for Nov. 18, 2011
Read full article: Featured Games for Nov. 18, 2011HOUSTON – The following games will be featured on Friday Football Frenzy on Nov. 18, 2011. Cy Woods vs. Katy (Game of the Week)North Shore vs. HightowerDeer Park vs. PearlandSharpstown vs. La MarqueYates vs. ManvelColdspring vs. BellvilleMontgomery vs. VidorAngleton vs. WheatleyCy Falls vs. LamarDon't miss all the gridiron action on Friday Football Frenzy on Friday at 10:15 p.m.