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Senior residents at south Houston complex trapped as elevator repairs drag on
Read full article: Senior residents at south Houston complex trapped as elevator repairs drag onFor more than six months, residents at The Life at Sterling Woods senior living complex in South Houston have faced an escalating crisis.
THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensaries
Read full article: THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensariesA criminal enterprise in Houston, known as “THC Club,” is accused of laundering over $4.5 million through illegal marijuana sales across 18 locations in Harris County.
Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detained
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detainedInvestigators say the man was shot to death, but the shooting didn't happen in the parking lot. He was driven there and it's unclear
Have you seen them? Suspects sought for allegedly shooting 2 men during argument near South Houston
Read full article: Have you seen them? Suspects sought for allegedly shooting 2 men during argument near South HoustonThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating suspects accused of shooting two men in South Houston in June.
Gunman possibly jumps from 2nd story window after man shot to death inside vacant apartment in south Houston
Read full article: Gunman possibly jumps from 2nd story window after man shot to death inside vacant apartment in south HoustonNeighbors told officers they hear gunshots and then what sounded like a person jumping from the second-floor window.
Investigation underway after landscaping crew finds human skull in south Houston, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after landscaping crew finds human skull in south Houston, police sayAn investigation is underway after a landscaping crew found a human skull in south Houston Tuesday afternoon, according to Houston police.
Man, woman found dead inside apartment near South Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Man, woman found dead inside apartment near South Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead inside an apartment near South Houston Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
Lamar CISD hoops tourneys tip off this weekend
Read full article: Lamar CISD hoops tourneys tip off this weekendThe Lamar Consolidated ISD boys and girls varsity basketball invitational tournaments take place this weekend, beginning with pool play Thursday and capping off with bracket championship games Saturday.
At these iconic Houston diners, breakfast is served with a heaping side of nostalgia
Read full article: At these iconic Houston diners, breakfast is served with a heaping side of nostalgiaSearching for someplace simple where you can score a stack of syrup-soaked buttermilk pancakes and a piping-hot cup of black coffee -- No frills, no fusions and no swarms of Insta-obsessed influencers? Slip into a booth or slide behind the counter at one of Houston’s longstanding diners.
‘Every minute, every second, I miss him’: Family mourns Lone Star College student killed in apparent robbery attempt
Read full article: ‘Every minute, every second, I miss him’: Family mourns Lone Star College student killed in apparent robbery attemptThey called him the “iPhone Repair King” on social media. At home, they called him Darryl. Most knew him as Emmanuel Brown.
Have you seen him? Police search for man they say pistol-whipped, shot person to death in South Houston
Read full article: Have you seen him? Police search for man they say pistol-whipped, shot person to death in South HoustonPolice are searching for David Rios Hernandez who is wanted in a shooting death earlier this month.
IN FOCUS (Photo Gallery): Pasadena Memorial runs past South Houston
Read full article: IN FOCUS (Photo Gallery): Pasadena Memorial runs past South HoustonPublished: November 3, 2020, 11:35 am Updated: November 3, 2020, 11:42 amThe Pasadena Memorial Mavs doubled up South Houston 34-17 to go to 4-2 and 1-1 in District 22-6A. The Mavs currently sit in the fourth spot and face Channelview this weekend. Check out more photo galleries by Andy Tolbert
Meet the local farmer bringing healthy foods to South Houston’s Sunnyside community
Read full article: Meet the local farmer bringing healthy foods to South Houston’s Sunnyside communityHOUSTON – From scrubs to overalls, a local farmer quit her job in public health to dedicate herself to feeding Houston’s Sunnyside community. Ivy Walls moved to Sunnyside in February 2020 and quickly noticed the issue of food insecurity in our own backyard. Beyonce’s ‘Be Good Black Owned Small Business Impact Fund’ and the NAACP chose Ivy Leaf Farms as a recipient to a $10,000 grant she applied for to help expand the farm. THE MOBILE GREEN HOUWSE:Funded by her GoFunMe Account with support from the communityTravels throughout the neighborhood to get vegetables right into the hands of her neighbors, those with a lack of transportation to receive the groceries they needWHAT’S NEXT FOR IVY LEAF FARMS? Expand the farm to host gardening classesHost farm to table eventsEstablish a brick and mortar location in a form of a healthy food restaurant where local farmers and artisans can sell produce and craftsIVY LEAF FARMS PUMPKIN PATCHES
Two undercover officers shot at; AK-47 recovered near the scene, police say
Read full article: Two undercover officers shot at; AK-47 recovered near the scene, police sayHOUSTON – The Houston Police Department is investigating after two undercover officers were shot at while conducting surveillance on the city’s southside Tuesday night, police said. Police said the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. in the 3500 block of Lydia Street when officers were initially keeping watch at Spotts Park. The officers said they began following the vehicles while attempting to get a marked HPD unit for a traffic stop. The officers said they followed one of the vehicles to the area of Lydia and Springhill, where they eventually lost the vehicle. Officers said an AK-47 was located down the street from the intersection of Lydia and Springhill.
2 dead, 2 injured in South Houston shooting, police say
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured in South Houston shooting, police sayHOUSTON – Two men are dead and two others were injured in a shooting Saturday night in South Houston, police said. The South Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department responded to a reported shooting at 9:48 p.m. in 700 block of Virginia Street. Upon arrival, police said officers found two men shot to death and two other men suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said one of the men was shot several times and airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition. The cause of the shooting is unknown.
Man shot, killed by officers in Houston after chase that started in Pasadena
Read full article: Man shot, killed by officers in Houston after chase that started in PasadenaHOUSTON – A man was shot and killed by officers in Houston early Monday after a chase that began in Pasadena. According to police, the chase started about midnight after Pasadena police officers tried to stop a vehicle on Shaver Street that was believed to have been stolen during an aggravated robbery. Shaver Street appears to serve as the border between the cities of South Houston and Pasadena. Pasadena officers asked for assistance from Houston police about 12:15 a.m. as the chase entered the southeast part of the city, according to police. Police said two Houston officers and two Pasadena officers fired their guns, killing the person.
Restaurant Report Card July 18: Mexican restaurant tour
Read full article: Restaurant Report Card July 18: Mexican restaurant tourRestaurant Report Card July 18: Mexican restaurant tourPublished: July 18, 2013, 7:00 pmHOUSTON – Consumer expert Amy Davis takes you on a tour of Mexican restaurants in the Houston area in this week's Restaurant Report Card. You can't have Mexican food without chips and salsa, but you might consider it when you hear what inspectors found at one Houston restaurant. Rounding out our Mexican restaurant tour across the city, inspectors discarded 15 pounds of beans that were off-temperature at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant at 17754 Katy Freeway. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Montgomery County, call the Montgomery County Health Department at 936-539-7839. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Galveston County, call the Galveston County Health Department at 409-938-2300.
Restaurant Report Card for May 9: Repeat offenders make list
Read full article: Restaurant Report Card for May 9: Repeat offenders make listRestaurant Report Card for May 9: Repeat offenders make listPublished: May 9, 2013, 6:00 pmHOUSTON – From food trucks to an Uptown seafood restaurant, there are a couple of spots that made a repeat appearance in our Restaurant Report Card. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Montgomery County, call the Montgomery County Health Department at 936-539-7839. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Galveston County, call the Galveston County Health Department at 409-938-2300. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Brazoria County, contact the Brazoria County Health Department. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Fort Bend County, contact the Fort Bend County Health Department.
Restaurant Report Card for Nov. 26: Mold at high school
Read full article: Restaurant Report Card for Nov. 26: Mold at high schoolRestaurant Report Card for Nov. 26: Mold at high schoolPublished: November 29, 2012, 11:03 pmHOUSTON – A repeat offender, a Houston high school and a popular Galleria-area restaurant are getting low marks in this week's Restaurant Report Card. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Montgomery County, call the Montgomery County Health Department at 936-539-7839. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Galveston County, call the Galveston County Health Department at 409-938-2300. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Brazoria County, contact the Brazoria County Health Department. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Fort Bend County, contact the Fort Bend County Health Department.