A homeless man is being hailed as a hero after risking his life to save Houston firefighters during a devastating 3-alarm fire.

“It’s a somber mood this morning, we gather here to lay our brother to rest,” HFD Captain and public information officer, Sedrick Robinett said.

The Houston Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, the firefighter who died in the line of duty late Wednesday night.

38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.

The Houston Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, the firefighter who died in the line of duty late Wednesday night.

38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.

For Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that was built on love, laughter, and years of shared memories.

The Houston Fire Department hasn’t experienced the loss of one of its own while battling a fire since the 2013 Southwest Inn Fire that killed several firefighters.

A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

Law enforcement is working to help people experiencing a mental health crisis in Harris County.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, April 21:

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage of the deadly officer-involved shooting from last week.

A group of activists will speak in Houston on Monday to call for justice in the death of a man killed by a Harris County deputy last week.

The family of Marcelo Garcia announced Thursday plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit after Garcia was shot and killed by a deputy while suffering a mental health crisis.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, April 15

The family of 46-year-old Marcelo Garcia is grieving his death.