Author: Houston Stringer

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...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman is in custody after allegedly stealing a pickup truck while the owner was still inside the vehicle’s bed in the 17800 block of Tomball Parkway. According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4 deputies responded around 9:02 p.m. on September 11, 2025, after the owner of the pickup reported it stolen. The owner remained in the truck bed as the suspect drove away and stayed on the phone with 911 dispatchers, helping deputies track the vehicle in real time. Deputies located the vehicle and safely recovered the truck’s owner, who was not injured. The driver, identified as Jade Grigsby, was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. She was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond set at $42,500...

HOUSTON, TX – Amped Fitness® has officially opened its newest location in the Westbury area of southwest Houston, marking the brand's fifth location in Texas as part of its rapid statewide expansion. Amped Fitness® Westbury opens Monday, Sept 15th.(Photo Courtesy of Amped Fitness) The new gym, located at 11320 Chimney Rock Rd, launched its grand opening on September 15, 2025. The Westbury facility features a range of specialized zones, including: The Functional Freedom Zone – an LED-lit turf area for dynamic movement training. The Babe Cave® – a private, women-only workout space. The Gauntlet Tactical Zone – designed for strength-based training. The Recovery Zone – equipped with cold plunges, infrared saunas, Hyperice tools, and massage chairs. Evolt 360 Body Scans – ...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An adult male has been taken into custody following a disturbance in the 14300 block of Philippine Street in north Harris County. According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4, Deputy Jennings responded to the scene and conducted an investigation, which revealed that the male suspect had physically injured a one-year-old child. He was immediately arrested. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she will not seek reelection, as Harris County prepares for sweeping fiscal adjustments to close a $200 million-plus deficit in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. File Photo (August 2025) Since her election in 2019, Judge Hidalgo has overseen initiatives focused on reducing homelessness, expanding early childhood education, improving public safety, and enhancing government transparency. She confirmed she intends to continue that work through the remainder of her term. The announcement comes amid a period of financial strain for the county. At the September 9, 2025, meeting of Commissioners Court, the court voted to move forward with a budget proposal that would implement broad departmental reductions to eliminate the deficit. ...