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Two men accused of murdering a pair of businessmen who owned an out-of-state marijuana dispensary have fled the United States, according to an attorney of a co-defendant in the case.

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested, and two suspects are on the run, in connection to the deaths of two men who were killed in late January.

The "Secret KIND Farmers Market," operated by KIND Snacks, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

A double home lot in the Heights is something to behold -- so behold, y’all.

The 11th street corridor in Houston’s Heights neighborhood recently underwent construction to make it safer for bikers and pedestrians to cross.

Building a better tomorrow for all modes of transportation and construction in the Memorial Heights area aims to do just that.

A Cypress couple is traumatized and dealing with a lot of damage after a group of men on bicycles swarmed their car and threw projectiles at it as they tried to drive home Sunday night.

HPD released Prateek Kumar after he hit a pedestrian, then arrested him for drunk driving minutes later.

The body of the 26-year-old Houston man reported missing from the Heights area earlier this month was found weeks later in the Houston Ship Channel.

A 17-year-old was shot and killed while inside a vehicle in Houston’s Heights area Saturday evening, according to police.

The Houston Police Department is searching for a missing man last seen leaving McIntyre’s, a popular Heights area bar.

A Heights home is on the market for $995,000, and it caught our eye.

Casa Ramirez takes pride in sharing the Mexican culture and traditions and is currently featuring 6 ofrendas honoring the dead.

Pride Bike Ride Houston returned to its weekly tradition Tuesday night, exactly two weeks after a hit-and-run driver killed one of their own.

Hurricane Ian hits South Carolina early this afternoon

A ruptured gas line has shut down the northbound lanes on North Shepherd between 19th and 20th Streets in Houston’s Heights area Friday morning, Houston police said.

With Lamar, Heights and Westside, District 18-6A has a trio of programs used to winning and making the playoffs. The consistent standard of success is remarkable. There’s a lot of tradition in this league, anchored by the Texans.

A suspect was shot by a Hitchcock police officer after a lengthy chase from Galveston County to Houston’s Heights area early Sunday, authorities said.

There are concerns about safety and security ahead of an annual celebration in Houston's Heights neighborhood, where thousands gather to shop and socialize.

Over a dozen parents filled the dugout at Stude Park on Monday in support of a lawsuit against the president of the Heights-Norhill Little League team and her husband.

Goode Company Restaurants will open its newest location in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods -- the Heights. The space at 1801 Yale Street will soon be home to Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina.

On Tuesday, community activists called for the termination of a Harris County Precinct One Deputy Constable accused of intentionally driving his patrol unit recklessly during a confrontation with a group of bicyclists.

Cell phone footage of an incident involving a group of bicyclists and a Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constable is going viral on social media.

A reconstruction project in the Heights has a lot of residents talking. The 11th Street reconstruction project in the Heights neighborhood is set to turn the street from two lanes in each direction down to one lane in each direction, and a lot of folks stand on both sides of the aisle when it comes to these changes.

Placed along the historic Heights neighborhood’s boulevard, outdoor artwork offers motorists and pedestrians striking visuals in the wild

This week on “Texas Eats,” Host David Elder visits “Be More Pacific” in the Heights area where they serve Filipino-style brunch drinks that are out of this world.

Stronger Houston: A Houston coffee shop is making it a mission to help teens who age out of the foster care system.

In The Heights area, multiple small businesses are voicing their concern over what appears to be a consistent trend of break-ins, costing businesses thousands in repairs or lost products.

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Racist flyers were found littered across a neighborhood in The Heights and residents are now wondering who put them there.

A water main break took place in Houston’s Heights area Monday morning.

The 11th street redesign plan aims to change the layout of the Heights, which is drawing mixed reviews from neighbors.

A man was shot while trying to protect his girlfriend during a home invasion in the Height Thursday night. It was the latest in a series of violent crimes in the area, according to Houston police.

Houston Police SWAT officers were deployed after police said a man was found dead in front of a home in the Heights area Saturday morning.

A local artist has transformed her Houston Heights home into a canvass. Artist Kati Ozanic-Lemberger is using her fence to hang hand-painted tiles that document history.

Local physicians, elected officials and community leaders are joining the public in celebrating the grand re-opening of the Heights Hospital in north Houston.

‘Til everyone is free - that’s the motto at a coffee shop in the Heights called A 2nd Cup that's on a mission to end human trafficking and give survivors a second chance at a bright future with every cup they serve.

An alleged drug dealer was arrested following a raid reported in the Heights neighborhood...

We’ll admit it. We were initially duped. We really thought this was a Victorian home remade into a part-historical, part-modern estate.Then we looked at the year the home was built: 1996.

In celebration of Halloween, Voodoo Doughnut is offering half off all donuts at its Heights and Montrose shops.

How to vote in Texas is a hot topic of conversation, especially since the 2020 election.

Keep in mind, it's early.

The planning comes in response to the removal of a nearly 30-year-old Heights mural.

How Allan Hursig went from a career in energy, to running a specialty bakery in The Heights.

A man in his 20 died and a woman was sent to the hospital following a single-vehicle...

The Houston Police Department is asking for help in identifying suspects in a home invasion in the Heights that was caught on camera.

Chad Freeman loves to bike around the Heights area but says that sense of peace is quickly disturbed when you have dedicated bike lanes that abruptly end or aren’t complete, forcing cyclists into traffic.

HOUSTON – Today’s lucky winner is Kim Lytle from the Heights who’s taking home a Tiffany cuff valued at $1400! If you want a chance to spin to win live on the show join KPRC 2′s Insider Program. It’s free to join with great perks like discounts, giveaways and more! Good luck and happy spinning:

THE HEIGHTS – One Heights resident wants to warn others about her horrific encounter during her Sunday walk. Lauren Hammelman said a man followed her in a car and then exposed himself and yelled inappropriate things to her before taking off. Now, Hammelman is sounding the alarm and hoping that this man is caught. Hammelman was walking her dogs Sunday evening in the Heights, the neighborhood she has lived in for more than 10 years. “I screamed and ran away with all three dogs.”Hammelman described the driver as a man in his 30s.

HOUSTON – Houston’s art scene is about to get bigger this year. Arts District Houston in Winter Street Studios will open their welcome center this Saturday at 1 p.m., bringing large-scale public art inside and out as a way to support local artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a news release said. The new welcome center is roughly 230 square feet and will feature artwork from a local artist every month, and the grand opening will coincide with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturday event, where visitors have the chance to meet hundreds of local artists during open studio hours, socially-distanced. Arts District Houston will also serve as a directory for visitors with suggestions of places to do in the area, the release said. Business hours are from Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

However, passionate gardeners like Sue Schwaller understand the heartbreak of seeing your plants after a long freeze. Kornegay swears by the scratch test. That plant’s going to be just fine,” Kornegay said after performing the test on a plant at his shop. Cut the plant’s limbs or leaves only if they do not pass the scratch test or if the parts are mushy, he said. ”You just cut all of those back and those roots will be just fine,” Kornegay said.

HOUSTON – After the popularity of the Netflix show ‘Blown Away,’ more and more people have gotten interested in the art of blowing glass. Glass artist Will Jackson at Juggernaut Glass in the Heights took us into his glass-blowing studio to talk about some of the technical aspects of their equipment and tools, the different seasonal craft techniques, and the classes they offer throughout the year. With such a fragile material, often things can break - which can be frustrating…but it also makes the successful projects that much more rewarding and fulfilling. Working glass is a fascinating process, and in Will’s opinion, it’s one of the only art forms where the subject appears more beautiful during creation than the final product. Glassblowers are blessed to be able to see this transitional form, the art is the process, and the byproduct that’s left is the final piece.

HOUSTON – Big Tex Storage is slated to move into Houston Heights and some residents are not happy about it. Heights residents are protesting the seven-story building project, one of the tallest buildings in Houston Heights, located on 11th Street near Studewood. Big Tex also operates storage facilities in Houston: River Oaks, Garden Oaks, Montrose. Our Heights facility will bring a first-class storage experience to the Heights neighborhood. Statement from Abbie Kamin, Houston City Council Member (District C):As a City with no zoning, we need stronger neighborhood protections.

Houston's first "feel good market" comes back to the Heights this Thursday. HOUSTON – Local Houston businesses will hit the Heights at Houston’s first “feel good market.”Located at M-K-T Heights on Shephard, M-K-T Sunset Market’s goal is to connect Houstonians with local businesses with farmers market vendors selling the freshest groceries and vendors you typically do not see often. Guests can also enjoy a socially-distant picnic lunch at M-K-T Sunset Market by supporting local food vendors and restaurants in the area. Many of the local vendors include KIN HTX by Chef Evelyn Garcia (from Food Network’s “Chopped”), Driftwood Meadows, and Hello Harper. IF YOU GO:M-K-T Sunset Market at the HeightsAddress: 600 North Shephard, HoustonDate and time: Jan. 21 4-8 p.m.

HOUSTON – Employees at The Heights Hospital said they couldn’t get into the building Monday when they showed up for work. “We came to work and we were locked out,” said clinical coordinator Barbie Ortega. One indicates more than $322,000 in back rent, and the other indicates more than $948,000 in back rent. She said patients still showed up so staffers took matters into their own hands, treating what they could in the parking lot. The hospital’s website is currently down and some employees said they do not know if they will still get paid.

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^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Support UsJust days after we reported on the mysterious appearance of a metallic monolith in the Heights it vanished, leaving behind only a slice of cheese pizza and a lingering sense of wonder to prove that it was ever there. Photo by Brian CombsRelated Stories Mysterious Monolith Appears in the HeightsDedicated reader Brian Combs sent us a photo of the site, showing that the interior of the monolith was a simple signpost that had been ritualistically driven through a slice of cheese pizza. As for the meaning of the cheese pizza, we reached out to absolutely no experts on the subject and prefer to speculate wildly on its meaning. The way forward is clear: goodbye weird-ass metal construct of vague menace and hello delicious (we assume as we did not check) cheese pizza.

The strange Houston monolith has disappeared After briefly appearing on in the Heights, the nine-foot obelisk has vanished into thin air. Texas fires Tom Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian Texas fired football coach Tom Herman on Saturday after four seasons of failing to win a Big...

Monolith in the Houston Heights area on the corner of 11th and Beverly. HOUSTON – Houstonians in one neighborhood are baffled by the appearance of a silver monolith, similar to those discovered around the world. Residents told KPRC 2 that it showed up in the area about a week ago. “I was surprised,” one resident told KPRC. The first monolith was discovered in San Juan County, Utah on Nov. 18, with several European countries and Africa having reported several similar monoliths.

The strange Houston monolith has disappeared After briefly appearing on in the Heights, the nine-foot obelisk has vanished into thin air. Texas fires Tom Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian Texas fired football coach Tom Herman on Saturday after four seasons of failing to win a Big...

This weekend, we’re sharing five fantastic dining options from restaurants around town, covering dine-in, takeout, delivery and curbside service. Burger and Shake Pop-Up at Fat Cat CreamerySaturday, noon until sellout1901 North ShepherdThe cult favorite ice cream shop is hosting a Burger and Shake Pop-Up boasting the culinary chops of Fat Cat team member and recent graduate of Culinary Institute Lenotre, Tony Lopez. Lopez's burger will feature grass-fed organic beef, scratch made "special sauce" and Szechuan dill pickles, and American Cheese. Adult Burger and Shake Combos will be priced at $20, and kids combos will be offered for $15. Fat Cat's indoor dining area is closed, but there is patio seating outside and to-go orders are also available.

HOUSTON Houston police are looking to re-arrest a man who bonded out two weeks ago after being accused of exposing himself and groping several women in the Heights. Mark Lee Thames, 49, now faces several new counts of indecent exposure and indecent assault. One said she was jogging near Stude Park around dusk when Thames began circling her. Both women were able to run away and called police who found Thames later that night and arrested him. Now HPD investigators have issued new warrants for Thames arrest in connection to incidents where he's accused of groping women in April.

Kin Dee Thai Cuisine is officially opening for service Friday, May 22 in the Heights. The restaurant offers a made-from-scratch, authentic Thai cuisine inspired by four distinct food regions of Thailand, with an emphasis on noodle-based entrees. Kin Dee also has a menu of 13 signature cocktails, and will serve a selection of wine, draft beer and Thai beer. Kin Dee is able to seat 77 guests, including 14 seats at the bar, and offers an additional 20 seats on the patio facing Shepherd. Kin Dee is located at 1533 N Shepherd Drive, Suite 160 at the Market at Houston Heights.

Somerset Green offers secluded Inner Loop livingSituated on 46 acres nestled within Houstons Design District, Somerset Greens is convenient to the Heights, downtown, the Galleria area, Washington Corridor and Memorial Park. Situated on 46 acres nestled within Houstons Design District, Somerset Greens is convenient to the Heights, downtown, the Galleria area, Washington Corridor and Memorial Park. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Somerset Green offers secluded Inner Loop living 1 / 1 Back to GallerySomerset Green is a hidden treasure located in the heart of the big city, and now buyers can schedule a private or virtual tour to visit whats considered one of Houstons hottest Inner Loop locations. Boosting a lock-and-leave lifestyle, the homes in Somerset Green are sure to impress inside and out. With mortgage rates so low, now is an ideal time to find a new home at Somerset Green.

The Texas-sized kolache ($6) features Truth's smoked pork and beef sausage filled with cheddar and jalapeo inside the Roasterys homemade kolache dough. Revival Market, 550 Heights, will host a Bourbon Class with Agricole Hospitality co-owner Morgan Weber from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20. EXPAND One Fifth will say goodbye to its Gulf Coast concept with one last family meal. Photo by Julie SoeferOne Fifth Gulf Coast, 1658 Westheimer, will say goodbye with a Final Family Meal on Monday, March 23 (before it moves on to its Lightning Round concept, starting with One Fifth Lightning Round: Vietnam on Wednesday, March 25). For the final family meal, there will be no menu, and guests are completely in the kitchens hands.

On the Move: Timely insight on Houstons luxury market for relocation buyers offeredKiki Wilson Kiki Wilson Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close On the Move: Timely insight on Houstons luxury market for relocation buyers offered 1 / 3 Back to GalleryHoustons luxury market finished the year off strong with a 12.7% increase in sales over the previous December. It is first important to define what is meant by the luxury market. In terms of price point, HAR refers to homes that are priced at $750,000 and above as the luxury market. But, in a city the size of Houston, the idea of the luxury market can be somewhat nuanced. As an agent, we have to pivot, we have to know our market, and we have to be open-minded, Wilson said.

Best Brunch Heights: SupericaChef-owner Ford Fry (State of Grace, La Lucha) and executive chef Bobby Matos brought the Heights this Tex-Mex haunt in the spring 2018, and its been popping ever since. At brunch, dig into reinvented Tejano favorites, starting with a killer Bloody Maria or Black & White drink (thats sweet horchata mixed with iced coffee) and ending with you being happy you wore your elastic waist pants. In between, theres wood-grilled skirt steak dripping in Mexican butter and served with a duo of sunny-side eggs, delta-style hot tamales smothered in chili gravy, and triple stack hot cakes that you should definitely add a side of smoked Tejano sausage to. Brunch runs weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.1801 North Shepherd, Houston713-955-3215superica.com/heightsReaders' Choice: Dish SocietyMultiple Locationsdishsociety.com

ARRESTED: Man suspected of indecent exposure incidents in the Heights. Registered Sex Offender. 1 (@Pct1Constable) January 3, 2020HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of flashing people in The Houston Heights was arrested Friday.Constable Alan Rosen with Harris County Precinct 1 tweeted a picture of Paul David Cole, a registered sex offender, in handcuffs.Cole was arrested after multiple witnesses in The Heights reported him for flashing. "More than a dozen people have commented on various sightings of the flasher on Nextdoor posts since mid-December. "We have had multiple reports coming in through Nextdoor, talking about a man between 50-70 years old on a red bicycle," confirmed Constable Rosen.

ARRESTED: Man suspected of indecent exposure incidents in the Heights. Registered Sex Offender. 1 (@Pct1Constable) January 3, 2020HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of flashing people in The Houston Heights was arrested Friday.Constable Alan Rosen with Harris County Precinct 1 tweeted a picture of Paul David Cole, a registered sex offender, in handcuffs.Cole was arrested after multiple witnesses in The Heights reported him for flashing. "More than a dozen people have commented on various sightings of the flasher on Nextdoor posts since mid-December. "We have had multiple reports coming in through Nextdoor, talking about a man between 50-70 years old on a red bicycle," confirmed Constable Rosen.

Patrons of McIntyre's are likely familiar with the extremely popular food truck, Sticky's Chicken. The wings concept owned by siblings Patsy and Benson Vivares had, until recently, held residence outside the Heights sports bar since 2014. Now, with the help of a trio of West Coast partners, the Vivares have finally spun their celebrity-loved food truck into its own brick and mortar restaurant in the Sawyer Heights commercial development. Chef Pham aims to bolster an original menu that featured Sticky's chicken wings and the Halal Guys-inspired chicken over rice. Sticky's will open for what the owners are calling "food truck hours" at first; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in the Heights are hovering around $1,100, compared to a $1,169 one-bedroom median for Houston as a whole. But how does the low-end pricing on a Greater Heights rental look these days and what might you get for your money? Listed at $775/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 1522 Yale St., is 29.5% less than the $1,100/month median rent for a one bedroom in the Heights. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 427 W. 17th St., which, at 600 square feet, is going for $950/month. Finally, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 1621 Heights Blvd., listed at $1,095/month.

A tweet seemed appeared to foreshadow a bizarre case of arson Friday at taxidermy shop in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON - A tweet seemed appeared to foreshadow a bizarre case of arson Friday at taxidermy shop in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. The fire was reported about 2 p.m. at The Wilde Collection, a taxidermy shop at the corner of West 15th and Yale streets. He left the business and was tackled by a bystander and an off-duty police officer while he was walking down the street from the store, officials said. About 12:30 a.m. Friday, a cryptic message was posted to Twitter. It read: "The Wilde Collection is dead.

Man and woman found shot dead inside home near the HeightsA man and woman were found shot dead Monday, Oct. 28, inside a home in the 1600 block of Bingham, police said. A man and woman were found shot dead Monday, Oct. 28, inside a home in the 1600 block of Bingham, police said. Photo: OnScene TV Photo: OnScene TV Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Man and woman found shot dead inside home near the Heights 1 / 12 Back to GalleryA man and woman were found fatally shot Monday inside a home near the Heights, according to Houston police. Homicide investigators were on the scene Monday evening in the 1600 block of Bingham Street. A relative of the man, possibly a nephew, notified the authorities around 6 p.m. after finding the bodies inside, police said.

HOUSTON - Americana bar and eatery BCK is launching a $100 PB&J promotion to encourage their diners to support local businesses in the Heights. "We were throwing around ideas involving outrageously-priced menu items and this one just stuck," John Reed, BCK co-owner, said. Not only is it a PB&J sandwich with a purpose, it's a PB&J sandwich that's deep-fried. The recipe calls for two slices of Bread Man Baking Co.'s Pain de Mie bread filled with Smuckers grape jelly and Jif peanut butter. BCK, a Americana-inspired neighborhood bar and eatery located at 933 Studewood St. in the Houston Heights.

UpStage Theatre, the formerly Heights-based performance group, relocated to The Woodlands this fall under a new name. The group is now called the Points North Theatre Company, and is located at the multipurpose Recreational Enrichment Center at 1540 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands. Points North began auditioning Oct. 7 for its December Christmas-themed show, A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol. 832-422-8348. www.pointsnorththeatre.org

Here are five fun Halloween-themed events to check out around the Heights, River Oaks, and Montrose area. Oct. 19: Check out the Halloween Festival Houston Halloween Festival on 19th Street in the Heights includes a zombie walk, music, games and activities. www.tgfschool.org Oct. 24: Attend a Harry Potter party Cafeza hosts a Harry Potter-themed halloween event complete with butterbeer and trivia. 832-203-8016. www.cafeza.com Oct. 26: Check out Washington Avenue bars Bar Crawl Nation organizes a Washington Avenue bar crawl starting at Clutch bar. 832-786-0413. www.stationtheater.com Oct. 31: Take a haunted walk through Memorial Park Bayou City Outdoors hosts a haunted Halloween night walk through Memorial Park complete with ghost stories.

A new cocktail bar and Tex-Mex spot, offering seafood and more, has opened up shop in the neighborhood. Located at 1111 Studewood St., Suite A, in the Heights, the newcomer is called Studewood Cantine. According to the business' Facebook page, the restaurant is "a Texas scratch kitchen serving a cultivated variety of mouth-watering Tex-Mex and American fare." With a five-star rating out of 17 reviews on Yelp so far, the newcomer is on its way to developing a local fan base. Studewood Cantine is open from 11 a.m.10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

ChicknCone, a New York City food truck-turned-brick-and-mortar is bringing its fork-free fried chicken and waffle cones to Houston, with two Heights locations coming and more potentially in the works. A trailer will open shop Sept. 27 at 1919B N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, and will operate until the permanent location opens in October. Another Heights location is under construction at 2805 White Oak Drive, Houston, and is scheduled to open in April. www.chickncone.com

St. Mark's United Church on fire in this Sept. 20, 2019 photo from the Houston Fire Department. HOUSTON - A fire heavily damaged a Heights church Friday. Houston firefighters posted photos of flames coming out of a window at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church on the Houston Fire Department Twitter account. PHOTOS: Heights church damage seen in aerial SKY2 imagesThe church is located in the 600 block of Pecore. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

A church in the Heights has been heavily damaged by fireCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

The fire at St. Marks United Methodist Church started shortly before 1 p.m. A 2-alarm fire caused significant damage to a historic church in the Heights, north of downtown Houston. Houston Fire Deputy Chief Richard Galvan told News 88.7 firefighters were dispatched Friday at 12:45 p.m. to St. Marks United Methodist Church. Galvan said the fire damaged the second story of the south section of the church. Scott Stevens, a Heights resident who has been a St. Marks parishioner for more than ten years, told News 88.7 the church is an icon in the neighborhood.

It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,170, compared to a $1,225 one-bedroom median for Houston as a whole. A look at local listings in the Heights via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Houston neighborhood. Listed at $950/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 427 W. 17th St., is 18.8% less than the $1,170/month median rent for a one bedroom in the Heights. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, situated at 1621 Heights Blvd., is listed for $1,085/month. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 1006 Studewood St., which, at 704 square feet, is going for $1,100/month.

HOUSTON - A popular Heights deli closed its doors Saturday after 30 years of being in service. Carter and Cooley Co. announced the closing Thursday and thanked all the customers who supported the business throughout the years on 19th Street. With a heavy heart we say goodbye to the best little sandwich shop in... Posted by Shop Heights 19th Street on Thursday, 29 August 2019Good morning folks!! Well, today is our last day on 19th street! Posted by Carter and Cooley Co. on Saturday, 31 August 2019Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON - A dog was shot during an incident in the Heights, according to Houston police. Bruce Waddle, the owner of the dog who got shot, said he had taken his dogs, Zoey and Lady, on a car ride. One of my dogs starts takes off and starts coming back to me and I'm yelling for Zoey to come. Zoey I'm here.'" It was way, way overkill.

A dog was shot during an incident in the Heights on Thursday, according to Houston police. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Itching to check out the newest businesses to open in Houston? From a coffee spot to a butcher shop, read on for the newest hot spots to make their debut around town. Uncle Beans CoffeePhoto: jonathan l./YelpHead over to 3024 Houston Ave. in the Heights and you'll find Uncle Beans Coffee, a new spot to score coffee and tea and more. This coffee shop serves up coffee drinks like espresso, lattes and cappuccinos (with shots, syrups, sauces and additives extra). Uncle Beans Coffee has seating options on the dog-friendly covered patio and a drive-thru option if you are in a hurry.

HOUSTON - Scratches are popping up on cars parked outside homes in the Heights and Lindale Park neighborhoods. Last week, Bryant Cook found his blue Jeep damaged on the drivers side door. I found the scratches around the door handle between both panels of the car, Cook said. Cook's car wasnt damaged as badly as some of his neighbors' vehicles. After scouring home camera footage, neighbors spotted a man scratching the hood of a car calmly as he walks by.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a New American spot to an Asian-fusion eatery. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Heights, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 933 Studewood St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 704 reviews on Yelp. Look for the chili verde pork chop with green chile sauce, cilantro-lime rice and spiced black beans, as well as the BCK hangover fries. /YelpNeo Baguette, a cafe, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 120 Yelp reviews.

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Longtime residents in the Heights see town homes, apartments and commercial developments as threatening to the character of historically single-family home neighborhoods, Bennett said. As market forces continue to draw developers into the Inner Loop these applications become a point for discussions about how the city is changing and for whom. The designation also requires residential lots remain residential while allowing commercial lots to remain commercial or switch to residential. Michael Frank, owner of the lots on Columbia Street, said the lot size application unfairly targeted his land. The group is responsible for several successful lot size applications in their neighborhood.

Mother-daughter-owned RichGirls Boutique is adding a location in the Heights at 1051 Heights Blvd., Ste. 130, Houston, with a grand opening in late June. This is the second location for the business, with the first located at 1807 Broadway St., Ste. The boutique sells womens clothing and some gift items. 281-612-2136. www.richgirlsboutique.online

Following a successful beer dinner in June, State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, has decided to continue the series on a monthly basis. Those attending the class will also receive a ten percent discount off the purchase price of any of the wines discussed. EXPAND Celebrate Torchy's Tacos newest opening with a night of free tacos. Guests are invited to join the grand opening party and enjoy free tacos, drinks and entertainment from 5 to 8 p.m. Kicking off Monday, August 12 and running through Sunday, September 1, Chuys is celebrating its 31st annual Green Chile Festival.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Heights family says they are grateful no one was hurt after a massive pecan tree smashed through their roof. "I have a 1-year-old, a 2-year-old and a wife, and no one was there and no one got hurt," Solis said.The house at 802 Fugate is more than 100 years old. He believes the pecan tree was planted shortly after the home was built. "It was probably 100 years old. "Inside, the tree left holes in the ceilings of the office and master bedroom.

Man dies in HPD custody after Heights car chaseHouston Police investigate the scene in the 200 block of East 10th Street in the Heights, Sunday July 28, 2019, where a suspect suffered an apparent medical episode after being arrested. Houston Police investigate the scene in the 200 block of East 10th Street in the Heights, Sunday July 28, 2019, where a suspect suffered an apparent medical episode after being arrested. Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Man dies in HPD custody after Heights car chase 1 / 3 Back to GalleryA man suspected of stealing a truck and trailer died Sunday in police custody after leading officers on a low speed chase through The Heights, officials said. The suspect bolted past him on 10th Street with several officers following him. Two more people suspected of having a role in the theft were in a separate vehicle and taken into custody, Jones said.

Bernies Burger Bus marked five years as a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 5407 Bellaire Blvd., Ste A., Bellaire, in June. Chef Justin Turner opened the food truck in 2010, and after its first Bellaire location, added restaurants in the Heights, Katy and Missouri City, as well as Reliant Stadium, serving playfully named burgers, fries and milkshakes. In July, the restaurant introduced new menu items, including the Show & Tell Burger, Reunion Salad and Cheat Sheet Chips. 713-349-9400. www.berniesburgerbus.com

Houston City Council District C covers parts of Northwest Houston, the Heights, Montrose, and MeyerlandCourtesy City of HoustonAhead of the citys official candidate filing deadline, Houston City Council District C contenders have already reported almost $300,000 in campaign contributions total. Candidates vying to represent the district, which includes parts of Meyerland, Montrose, the Heights and central northwest Houston, filed required paperwork detailing campaign contribution totals July 15. With no incumbent, the race has over a dozen candidates and could see more contenders join when campaign filing officially opens July 22. Her campaign website states that she teaches a civic education curriculum that she created for students in Houston ISD. As of July 15, he reported $5,426 in campaign contributions.