Author: Houston Stringer

Houston, TX - A fire that broke out at a strip center in the University Place area on July 14, 2023, led to estimated damages worth $1 million and sent one firefighter to the hospital due to potential heat exhaustion. The incident occurred around 9:03 p.m. at the Beautique Day Spa & Salon located at the junction of 5499 Kevlin Dr. and Times Blvd. Firefighters from the Houston Fire Department were on the scene within a minute of the distress call and immediately embarked on an offensive attack. Upon arrival, the firefighters found the two-story strip center engulfed in smoke. A primary search was quickly undertaken, and the building's utilities were swiftly secured. The fire, originating from a laundry room, was rapidly controlled. Despite the significant damages, the firefighters succes...

HOUSTON, TX, July 15, 2023 — Houston Police Department (HPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at a house under construction at 7002 Sidney Street around 1:25 a.m. on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Ramiro Galvan Garza, 66, a construction worker. According to the report from HPD Homicide Division, officers were flagged down by a family member of Mr. Galvan Garza who directed them to the construction site. Mr. Galvan Garza was found inside the building suffering from gunshot wounds. His family had used his phone to locate him after he failed to return home. As of now, no motive or suspect description is known for this crime. The HPD Homicide Division is urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact them at 713-308-3600. Alternatively, tipster...

Houston, TX - The Houston Police Department is investigating a serious incident involving a fight and subsequent shooting at Vegas Hookah Bar & Grill located at 11235 Southwest Freeway. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 16, 2023, around 2:20 a.m., leaving one man in his twenties in a critical condition. Upon arrival at the scene, officers from the 17th district described the situation as highly chaotic, and they have faced significant challenges in gathering information due to the lack of cooperation from the crowd present at the time of the incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident started as a brawl among several women inside the bar, resulting in the female waitress who works at the location suffering multiple injuries including scratches and m...

Houston, TX - A fire that broke out at a strip center in the University Place area on July 14, 2023, led to estimated damages worth $1 million and sent one firefighter to the hospital due to potential heat exhaustion. The incident occurred around 9:03 p.m. at the Beautique Day Spa & Salon located at the junction of 5499 Kevlin Dr. and Times Blvd. Firefighters from the Houston Fire Department were on the scene within a minute of the distress call and immediately embarked on an offensive attack. Upon arrival, the firefighters found the two-story strip center engulfed in smoke. A primary search was quickly undertaken, and the building's utilities were swiftly secured. The fire, originating from a laundry room, was rapidly controlled. Despite the significant damages, the firefighters su...

HOUSTON, TX, July 15, 2023 — Houston Police Department (HPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at a house under construction at 7002 Sidney Street around 1:25 a.m. on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Ramiro Galvan Garza, 66, a construction worker. According a report from HPD Homicide Division, officers were flagged down by a family member of Mr. Galvan Garza who directed them to the construction site. Mr. Galvan Garza was found inside the building suffering from gunshot wounds. His family had used his phone to locate him after he failed to return home. As of now, no motive or suspect description is known for this crime. The HPD Homicide Division is urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact them at 713-308-3600. Alternatively, tipsters can...

HARRIS COUNTY - The Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit reports that around 9:50 p.m. on July 16, District Three deputies responded to a 911 call about a man found unresponsive with a gunshot wound in the yard of a home in the 14500 block of Victoria Street, East Harris County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an unresponsive black male in his twenties with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim was known to frequent the area, although it's believed that he did not live there and may have been homeless. Earlier in the evening, the victim had attended a party at a local residence and left at some point. Shortly after his departure, neighborhood residents reported hearing gunshots. The same man was found ...

HOUSTON, TX - July 15, 2023 - Two children, a 12-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy, drowned while swimming at the marina side of Xtreme Off Road and Park The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to reports of the missing children and immediately deployed the Marine and Dive team. The HCSO team used a robot equipped with sonar to search the water. The bodies of the two children were found, matching the descriptions of the missing individuals. The family was at the scene and notified immediately after the discovery. A Chaplain was present on the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

HARRIS COUNTY - The Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit reports that around 9:50 p.m. on July 16, District Three deputies responded to a 911 call about a man found unresponsive with a gunshot wound in the yard of a home in the 14500 block of Victoria Street, East Harris County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an unresponsive black male in his twenties with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim was known to frequent the area, although it's believed that he did not live there and may have been homeless. Earlier in the evening, the victim had attended a party at a local residence and left at some point. Shortly after his departure, neighborhood residents reported hearing gunshots. The same man was found ...

HOUSTON, TX - July 14, 2023 - Houston Police responded to a report of a suspicious male armed with a firearm in the 7100 block of Clarewood around 7:30 p.m. Upon arriving at the location, officers discovered a makeshift boxing ring where an illegal boxing match was taking place. Approximately 500 people were inside, and officers reported a strong smell of marijuana permeating the area. The police also found several tables set up with various narcotics available for sale, including marijuana, mushrooms, and other unidentified substances. The street value of the narcotics discovered on the scene is currently unknown. The police are now investigating the incident. More information will be shared as the investigation proceeds.

HOUSTON, TX - July 15, 2023 - Two children, a 12-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy, drowned while swimming at the marina side of Xtreme Off Road and Park The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to reports of the missing children and immediately deployed the Marine and Dive team. The HCSO team used a robot equipped with sonar to search the water. The bodies of the two children were found, matching the descriptions of the missing individuals. The family was at the scene and notified immediately after the discovery. A Chaplain was present on the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.