Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Airports has reached a new carbon reduction milestone, achieving a 19% systemwide decrease in emissions compared to its 2019 baseline. As a result, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport (EFD) have earned Level 3 status in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. Level 3 Carbon Accreditation group photo.August 27, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of HAS) From 2019 to 2023, Houston’s airports recorded the following emissions reductions: IAH: 17% reduction HOU: 32% reduction EFD: 4% reduction The achievement moves Houston Airports halfway toward its goal of a 40% reduction in emissions and reflects initiatives such as the deployment of electric vehicles, upgrades to LED airfield light...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A suspect was arrested after reportedly fleeing the scene of a crash involving an Aldine ISD school bus on FM 1960 Bypass Road West. According to Constable Mark Herman, on September 15, 2025, a deputy with his office responded to the 8500 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road West at Kenswick Drive following a hit-and-run crash involving a Hyundai Sonata and a school bus. The driver of the Sonata fled the scene. The deputy later located the suspect vehicle abandoned at Jesse Jones Park. Investigators discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen. The suspect, identified as Anderson Prete-Silva, attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. Prete-Silva was booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (Felony 3) an...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested two suspects after a vehicle pursuit ended near 9799 Antoine Drive and West Road in northwest Harris County. The incident began when deputies attempted to stop a reckless driver near the 2200 block of North Sam Houston Tollway West. The driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a chase. Once the vehicle came to a stop, both occupants fled on foot. Constable K9 “Tejas Briones” and Drone “Iceman” responded to the scene and quickly tracked the two suspects. In a desperate attempt to escape, one suspect grabbed K9 Tejas’s face while another punched him. Despite the assault, K9 Tejas continued to assist and helped deputies take both suspects into custody. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office acc...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a forgery case reported earlier this month. On September 6, 2025, deputies responded to a business in the 20355 block of Cypresswood Drive regarding a male suspect who attempted to use a forged $100 bill to make a purchase. The suspect is described as a white male. No further identifying details were provided. “If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect, you are urged to contact our dispatch or your local law enforcement immediately,” stated Constable Mark Herman. “Deputies will continue to investigate this case and pursue those who attempt to defraud businesses in Precinct 4.” Anyone with information should call the Constable’s Dis...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a theft reported on the morning of September 13, 2025, in the 15200 block of Mason Road. According to investigators, between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., two male suspects entered a store twice. During their second visit, the clerk refused to provide free merchandise. In response, one suspect grabbed a display case filled with vaping products valued at $1,300 and walked out of the store without paying. The second suspect held the door open to assist. Both suspects fled the scene on foot heading northbound on Mason Road. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office Dispatch at (281) 376-3472 or your local law enforcement agen...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to an H-E-B parking lot Monday morning after receiving reports of a two-year-old child locked inside an SUV that was not running. Upon arrival, deputies found the child sweating in the back seat. With assistance from the Cy-Fair Fire Department, first responders were able to quickly and safely remove the child from the vehicle. The child was evaluated and is expected to be okay. Constable Herman’s Office is reminding the public of the following safety tips: Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, even for a minute. Always check the back seat before locking your car. If you see a child or pet in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately. If you have any information, you are urged to contact th...

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Funplex, one of Texas’ largest indoor amusement centers and a fixture in the city’s Alief neighborhood for nearly 40 years, is closing its doors for good—this time not for fun, but for auction. AMCbid to Auction All Indoor Attractions and Equipment of Houston Funplex(Photo Courtesy of AMCbid) Auction Management Corporation (AMCbid), in partnership with ThreeSixty Asset Advisors, will oversee a two-day online auction on Sept. 24–25, 2025, liquidating the entire contents of the 200,000-square-foot indoor entertainment facility. Originally opened as Fame City, the Funplex became a cornerstone of Houston’s entertainment scene, offering generations of families a space to roller skate, bowl, play arcade games, and more—at one point even serving as the backdrop...