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6Jun

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FaceFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Expands in Houston with 20-Unit Deal

HOUSTON, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® is expanding its footprint in Texas with a 20-unit development deal in Houston. The agreement comes from franchise group Lone Star Custard, comprised of John, Nick, and Joe DePinto – three brothers who were raised just outside of Dallas. In addition to the 20 restaurants in development, the DePinto brothers also acquired 18 existing restaurant locations in the Houston market as part of the deal. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expanding its footprint in Texas with a 20-unit development deal in Houston. For information about franchising opportunities with Freddy's please visit: www.freddysfranchising.com. Lone Star Custard is well-versed in the Freddy's busine...

Man charged with murder of Megan Rouse also linked to a kidnapping

5Jun

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Man charged with murder of Megan Rouse also linked to a kidnapping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eSPlJDMwNc&ab_channel=houstonstringer HOUSTON, TX, June 5, 2024 - The State of Texas has filed a felony murder charge against Quan Sergio Flowers. The arrest stems from an incident on May 3, 2024, where Flowers is accused of intentionally causing the death of Megan Rouse by shooting her with a firearm. Flowers was apprehended on May 31, 2024. According to court documents, on May 3, 2024, at approximately 10:49 PM, HPD officers responded to a shooting in the 13700 block of Anagnost Road. The victim, later identified as Megan Rouse, was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds and severe blunt force trauma. Evidence collected at the scene included cartridge casings and a wallet containing Rouse's identification. Subsequent investigations ...

Passenger dies after being struck by vehicle following argument

2Jun

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Passenger dies after being struck by vehicle following argument

ATASCOCITA, TX (June 2, 2024) - A man is dead following an argument at The Pointe at West Lake Apartments that took place earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/Ar_uc-bTRn8 Details are limited at this time but according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the passenger was arguing with the driver before getting out of the vehicle. The car then fatally struck the passenger. We will update you if you we learn of any more information.

Five-year-old dies at hospital after drowning

2Jun

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Five-year-old dies at hospital after drowning

HOUSTON, TX (June 1, 2024) - A five-year-old girl who was taken to a local hospital after drowning has died. HPD Units responded to the Walden of Westchase Apartment Complex located at 2828 Rogerdale Road early Saturday night after the family reportedly lost track of the five-year-old and found her in a pool and pulled her out. Update: This story has been updated after it was learned that the 5-year-old girl was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

SWAT Activated After Woman Points Handgun at Deputies

2Jun

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SWAT Activated After Woman Points Handgun at Deputies

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (June 1, 2024) - A woman is in custody after she pointed a handgun at Deputies in northwest Harris County. The deputies were originally called out to the 27700 block of Dana Lane around 8:30 p.m. after she was the woman was reportedly brandishing her weapon at her mother and stepfather. When deputies arrived, they tried to de-escalate the situation but the pointed the weapon at one of the deputies who then discharged their weapon several times. The woman was not injured in the shooting and a Harris County S.W.A.T. team was called out after she barricaded herself. She ended up surrendering after negotiations with S.W.A.T

Two injured in major fuel tanker fire on North freeway

2Jun

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Two injured in major fuel tanker fire on North freeway

HOUSTON, TX (June 2, 2024) - Just before 10 p.m. last night, Houston Firefighters responded to an 18-wheeler on fire after a crash with another vehicle in the southbound lanes of the North Freeway near Tidwell. https://youtu.be/70R86ATUj8Y According to Deputy Chief Harrison of the Houston Fire Department, two civilians were injured and transported to a local hospital. One of them has non life threatening injuries, and the other civilian's condition is unknown at this time. A foam blanket was put on the fire by Hazmat crews to extinguish it. The truck was carrying about 8,800 gallons of unleaded fuel. No firefighters were injured.

Man shot while eating pizza in parking lot of apartment complex

2Jun

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Man shot while eating pizza in parking lot of apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX (June 2, 2024) - A man was shot while pizza in the parking lot of the Northland Woods apartment complex in north Houston. https://youtu.be/-7jkCcXZjQo The shooting occurred at about 1:30 a.m. According to police, the victim was standing in the parking lot when a white sedan started to drive by him slowly and started shooting at him for apparently no reason. Police found that at least 30 different casings at the scene. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

1Jun

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Man shot and killed during dice game

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (June 1, 2024) - A man was shot and killed during a dice game earlier this morning https://youtu.be/jyT9529sc2Q According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the 46-year-old Hispanic man, was playing a regular dice game with other individuals at a trucking depot when several suspects approached the game and demanded money just after midnight. During the robbery, the victim was shot multiple times. The suspects are described as younger Hispanic males driving a light colored SUV. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crimestoppers.

Houston Ranks #2 in U.S. Postal Service Dog Bite National Rankings

30May

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Houston Ranks #2 in U.S. Postal Service Dog Bite National Rankings

HOUSTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has released its annual dog bite national rankings, with Houston placing second in the country. In 2023, there were 56 reported dog attacks on Postal Service employees in the city, highlighting the ongoing need for increased awareness and preventive measures. The release of these rankings coincides with the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, which runs from June 2 to June 9. This year’s theme, "Don't let your dog bite the hand that serves you," aims to educate dog owners on responsible pet ownership and ensure the safety of mail carriers. "Letter carriers are exposed to potential hazards every day, none more prevalent than a canine encounter. All it takes is one interaction for a letter carrier to possibly...

Man Charged with Murder of Transgender Woman, Diamond Brigman

30May

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Man Charged with Murder of Transgender Woman, Diamond Brigman

HOUSTON, TX (May 30, 2024) - Walter Daniel Saravia Palacios is now charged with murdering Diamond Brigman a 36 year old transgender woman. The shooting occurred back on March 16, 2024, just after 1 a.m. in the 9200 block of Country Creek Drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb16p8aDqyA&ab_channel=houstonstringer Witnesses told officers then that they spotted a white Malibu stop near the victim. A front-seat passenger then exited the vehicle and fired multiple shots at Diamond striking her multiple times. The shooter then got back in the vehicle and both the driver and passenger fled the scene. The shooter was described as being about five foot five and was wearing a gray hooded jacket. Investigators later identified Saravia Palacios as a suspect after finding the...