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Author: Houston Stringer

Teen dies after being struck by car while crossing Bellaire
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Teen dies after being struck by car while crossing Bellaire

HOUSTON (June 7, 2024) - At approximately 10:40 p.m., a 16-year-old female pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle in the 8400 block of Bellaire Boulevard. https://youtu.be/wDZv3CK4mC8 The victim was walking southbound across Bellaire Boulevard when she was hit after crossing the center median. Police say she did not use a crosswalk and the driver remained on scene.
Teen dies in apartment during drug deal gone wrong
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Teen dies in apartment during drug deal gone wrong

HOUSTON, TX (June 7, 2024) - A teen is dead after a drug deal turned violent. https://youtu.be/ehN_ZxPEuTU The shooting occurred just after 8 p.m. at the Abbey at Briar Forest Apartment Complex located at 11655 Briar Forest in west Houston. According to police, the 17 year old who was living with his 21 year old girlfriend was at home when two other men in their 20's showed up to do a drug transaction. The girlfriend and the victim were in the bathroom trying to get some money together and when they exited police say the suspects made it clear that they did not want the teen there and one of the suspects shot him in the arm. The teen was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both suspects fled on foot and may be wanted for other shootings. If you have any information ab...
Welch’s Announces Relocation to Waltham, Massachusetts in 2025
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Welch’s Announces Relocation to Waltham, Massachusetts in 2025

CONCORD, Mass., June 6, 2024 -- Welch's, an iconic leader in the fruit-based food and beverage industry, is thrilled to announce its relocation to Waltham, Massachusetts, slated for 2025. Welch's Family Farmer Owned Logo After having its headquarters in Concord for over 40 years, Welch's collaborated with Cushman & Wakefield to find office spaces that enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation and growth. The new headquarters will be located at Reservoir Place, 1601 Trapelo Road, a building owned by BXP. The new Welch's headquarters will encompass 60,000 square feet of office and lab space, marking the largest office relocation in the Boston suburbs in 2024. Reservoir Place offers easy accessibility via US 95 and high visibility to over 350,000 cars passing daily. Th...
Texas Lakefront Mansion with Private Ballroom to Be Sold at Auction Next Week
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Texas Lakefront Mansion with Private Ballroom to Be Sold at Auction Next Week

LAKE CONROE, TX (June 7, 2024) - On June 12, a Texas lakefront mansion once asking $5 million will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of the high bid price. Miami-based auction house Platinum Luxury Auctions, specializing in the non-distressed auction sale of multimillion-dollar homes, was hired by the owners of the Lake Conroe property to sell it in a Luxury Auction® without reserve. This lakefront mansion, just north of Houston, boasts beautiful views over Lake Conroe from its unusually large, 2.35-acre parcel. The two-story home features a ballroom, lakefront pool, spa, chef's kitchen, and more. Platinum Luxury Auctions is managing the sale. More information is available at LakefrontLuxuryAuction.com.
The Prelude Network® Celebrates PRIDE Month with Educational Campaign and Free Webinars on LGBTQ+ Fertility Care
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The Prelude Network® Celebrates PRIDE Month with Educational Campaign and Free Webinars on LGBTQ+ Fertility Care

Houston, TX (June 7, 2024) - The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest and fastest-growing network of fertility clinics in North America, is celebrating American and Canadian PRIDE Month with Fertility Care for Everyone™, an educational campaign highlighting reproductive care available to the LGBTQ+ community. This initiative reinforces Prelude's commitment to inclusive and compassionate care for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and gender. Fertility Care for Everyone To support the community in their family-building journeys, Fertility Care for Everyone™ is hosting two free webinars throughout June. LGBTQ+ Family Planning, scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT, will guide LGBTQ+ individuals and couples considering or currently navigating their fer...
5-year-old dies after drowning at an apartment complex in southwest Houston
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5-year-old dies after drowning at an apartment complex in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX (June 6, 2024) - A 5-year-old girl died after drowning at an apartment complex in southwest Houston Saturday evening. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the drowning call at the Walden of Westchase Apartments and found her unresponsive in the pool. This happened around 8:10 p.m. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department then transported her to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Her identity has not been released. If you have any information about the drowning, you are urged to contact the HPD's Homicide Division.
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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
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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
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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
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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.