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On March 27, the city of Houston passed an ordinance authorizing the sale and purchase of 62,500 square feet of land situated at 2209 Emancipation Ave., Houston, near the Historic Third Ward. The land is set to be sold to The National Housing Partnership Foundation for redevelopment purposes. The NHP Foundation is a nonprofit real estate organization committed to preserving …

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in a parking lot adjacent to a vehicle in east Harris County on Friday. Deputies were called to an apartment complex in the 8700 block of Parkway Forest Drive around 10 p.m. after receiving a report of a man down. The man was …

Police in Houston, Texas, are currently probing a series of robberies reported over the past year, suspected to have been orchestrated to facilitate the acquisition of U-visas by the alleged victims. The discovery of this purported scheme unfolded following an incident on January 27, where Rasshuud Scott was fatally shot by a bystander while reportedly robbing a couple at a …

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in a parking lot of a southwest Houston apartment complex on Saturday morning. Police reported that surveillance footage captured a dark gray Ford F-150 striking the victim, backing up over them, and then running over them again. Alex Bozarjian was provided with surveillance video by a neighbor, revealing the …

Another inmate has passed away following a medical emergency in Louisiana on Wednesday, as reported by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Jaleen Anderson, aged 29, was pronounced dead at approximately 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday in the Emergency Room of the Hardtner Medical Center, according to HCSO. Anderson had been booked into the Harris County Jail on March 3 for possession …

13 Investigates has obtained a letter addressed to Houston Police Department’s (HPD) second-in-command, revealing that the official was made aware of the controversial “suspended – lack of personnel” code months prior to Police Chief Troy Finner’s acknowledgment. The letter, dated July 28, 2021, was sent from a sergeant to then-Executive Chief Matt Slinkard, expressing concerns about the use of the …

In Houston, sources have disclosed to that over 1,100 rape kits linked to the Houston Police Department’s suspended sexual assault cases have been processed, potentially holding crucial evidence for unresolved cases. These results, which could have aided in investigations and provided justice to victims, were reportedly accessible to HPD. When a sexual assault survivor undergoes a forensic examination at a …

In Houston, following the Golden State Warriors’ 133-110 victory over the Rockets, players Draymond Green and Klay Thompson responded to Rockets forward Tari Eason’s pre-game taunt by expressing their thoughts on sideline trash-talk. Thompson criticized Eason’s actions, especially considering his absence from the game due to a season-ending surgery. He emphasized the importance of backing up taunts with on-court performance, …

In Shepherd Forest, a neighborhood where homeowners typically need permits for renovations, residents are baffled by a developer’s ability to continue construction on a commercial site without any permits. Sherry Evanicky, a long-time homeowner in the area, expressed frustration over the lack of progress in addressing the issue. The property in question, situated between the 610 Loop and Oak Forest …

As the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship takes place at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, showcasing top-ranked players and title winners, there’s someone working behind the scenes who plays a crucial role in the tournament: Randy Gibson. For over two decades, Gibson has been stringing rackets at tennis tournaments, including the last four U.S. Opens. …