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Taco Cabana Announces Grand Opening Date for Newest Taco Cabana on Kuykendahl
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Taco Cabana Announces Grand Opening Date for Newest Taco Cabana on Kuykendahl

SPRING, TX (June 12, 2024) Taco Cabana (TC) is bringing its sizzling flavors to Spring, TX, with the grand opening of its newest location on June 14, 2024. The iconic Mexican-inspired brand is also unveiling its next-generation building prototype. New Taco Cabana in Spring, Texas The new Taco Cabana location, situated at 22340 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77389, spans 2,541 square feet with an inviting 375-square-foot patio. This new building is designed with franchising in mind, featuring a streamlined footprint that integrates double merging drive-thru lanes, a convenient walk-up window, and a dining area that combines Taco Cabana's rich heritage with contemporary design. Inside, guests will discover a kitchen layout engineered for efficiency and productivity, allowing for swift s...
Veteran Receives Free Custom Home in The Woodlands Hills
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Veteran Receives Free Custom Home in The Woodlands Hills

HOUSTON (June 11, 2024) - Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), in partnership with the Houston Texans, The Howard Hughes Corporation, the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), and Operation Finally Home, presented U.S. Army Sergeant Joanna Ellenbeck and her daughter with a custom-built, mortgage-free home in The Woodlands Hills on May 16. Home Welcoming Ceremony for U.S. Army Sergeant Joanna Ellenbeck and daughter on May 16, 2024 The Ellenbeck family was initially surprised with the news during a Houston Texans game on December 18, 2022, where Ellenbeck was honored as the Texans' Salute to Service honoree. The announcer revealed that Ellenbeck and her daughter were being gifted a new home, thanks to Operation Finally Home and its partners. The Ellenbecks recently moved fr...
Street flooding leads to several disabled vehicles Monday night in Houston
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Street flooding leads to several disabled vehicles Monday night in Houston

HOUSTON, TX (June 11, 2024) - Last night, several drivers found themselves without working vehicles after storms passed through the area. Below are some vehicles that apparently stalled out after driving through high water. I-45 Entrance Ramp (from St. Joseph Pkwy)500 Richmond500 Richmond As always, please remember to turn around, and don't drown! View this post on Instagram A post shared by houstonstringer.com (@houstonstringer_com)
Shooting at high school graduation party leaves one dead, one in hospital
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Shooting at high school graduation party leaves one dead, one in hospital

HOUSTON, TX (June 9, 2024) - Two people were shot during shooting that occurred at a high school graduation party in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/PwOYl5MjkUE The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. in the 7000 block of Mossrose. According to police, an adult male was found in a driveway when officers arrived. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another victim, unknown age at this time was transported to a local hospital also with gunshot wounds. If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
LBJ Hospital Goes Into Brief Lockdown; One Critically Injured After Road Rage Shooting
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LBJ Hospital Goes Into Brief Lockdown; One Critically Injured After Road Rage Shooting

HOUSTON, TX (June 9, 2024) - One man is critically injured and LBJ Hospital went into lockdown after a road rage incident lead to a chase and shooting. Police were dispatched around 1 a.m. According to police, the incident started when a truck and another vehicle crashed near 610 and Homestead Rd. The truck then fled the scene and the suspect followed them to the 9700 block of Homestead where they started to argue. Some additional family members showed up and scared off the suspects but as the truck was fleeing, the suspects started shooting at the truck striking one of the passengers in the head. At that point the truck started to drive to LBJ Hospital to get help for the passenger. When they arrived at the hospital, a DPS Trooper working security rushed everyone into the ...
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...
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.
Man found shot in parking lot of Apartment Complex
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Man found shot in parking lot of Apartment Complex

HOUSTON, TX (June 8, 2024) - A man was found shot in the parking lot of the Opal at Barker Cypress Apartment Complex in west Harris County Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/_xgMS1kSgBQ The shooting occurred at about 4:20 a.m. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man was transported to a local hospital. The suspects fled before officers arrived. If you have any information about this shooting you urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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...