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15Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Uber Eats Delivery Driver Shot During Possible Attempted Robbery

HOUSTON, TX (June 14, 2024) - An Uber Eats Driver is recovering after he was shot by an unknown suspect while making a delivery. https://youtu.be/VGFKoX_jBT0?si=lUFqvzmC24BJC4C0 Police say the driver was walking back to his car which had his wife and child in it after delivering an Uber Eats order at an apartment complex in the 16200 block of Imperial Valley when the suspect opened fire around 10 p.m. Friday night. The victim was able to drive down the street a little bit and call for help. Officers arrived and applied a chest seal and the Houston Fire Department transported him to the hospital where he is said to be in stable condition. His wife and child were not injured during the shooting. Police believe this may have been an attempted robbery or carjacking. If you ...
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Man shot twice in buttocks while hanging out in front of convenience store
15Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Man shot twice in buttocks while hanging out in front of convenience store

HOUSTON, TX (June 15, 2024) - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot twice in the buttocks. https://youtu.be/sNMWD3KUb_o?si=pgUEJfCSgTxATSiE The shooting occurred in the 9700 block of Homestead around 2 a.m. According to police, the victim, a middle-aged man was hanging out in front of a convenience store with a group of people when a car rolled up, shot twice and took off. The victim does not know why anybody would want to shoot him. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Man shoots cousin with shotgun
15Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Man shoots cousin with shotgun

HOUSTON, TX (June 15, 2024) - A man was transported to the hospital after his cousin shot him with a shotgun filled with birdshot. https://youtu.be/dlFmehj0TTI?si=UozZNsMa63HaahY0 The shooting occurred in the 11000 block of Vailview in northeast Houston around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Police say the two cousins have had "beef" with one another for a while and one of the men who was visiting with his wife ended up shooting his cousin. The wife did not see the shooting as she was in the room but says she heard two gunshots and saw her husband take off on foot. She then found the cousin shot. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
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Avelo Airlines departed for the first time from Houston on Friday
14Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Avelo Airlines departed for the first time from Houston on Friday

HOUSTON, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Avelo Airlines took off today for the first time from Houston, where the carrier was founded and operates its national Support Center. The airline's first Houston flight will inaugurate nonstop service between H-Town's most convenient airport – William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – and Southern Connecticut's most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service from the city of Houston to the state of Connecticut. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight between Burbank and Santa Rosa at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Avelo Air) Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Mondays and Fri...
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Taco Cabana Announces Grand Opening Date for Newest Taco Cabana on Kuykendahl
12Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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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...
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Veteran Receives Free Custom Home in The Woodlands Hills
11Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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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...
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Street flooding leads to several disabled vehicles Monday night in Houston
11Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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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)
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Shooting at high school graduation party leaves one dead, one in hospital
9Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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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.
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LBJ Hospital Goes Into Brief Lockdown; One Critically Injured After Road Rage Shooting
9Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
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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 ...
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