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Savvy new app helps Galleria shoppers take stock and avoid headaches


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas — The age-old phenomenon of driving to and parking at The Galleria – only to find that the desired item isn’t available – may soon be a thing of the past. Galleria shoppers can now utilize Simon Search, a new search platform that allows users to research in-stock products available at the mall’s retailers. Simon Search will be integrated …

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for a man who attempted to carjack three people, and shot them, within an hour last Saturday morning. On June 25, the man stole two vehicles from the victims he shot and injured. He also attempted to steal another vehicle in a drive-thru and failed. Armed carjacking in southeast Houston At about 2 a.m., the 34-year-old victim was stopped at the traffic light at Telephone Road and Bellfort Street when the suspect approached him and demanded his car. The victim got out of his car when the suspect shot into the vehicle. As the 34-year-old ran away, the suspect fired more shots at him before driving away in his vehicle. The victim sustained a cut along the bottom of his left ear, according to police. Attempted carjacking at a drive-thru in northwest Houston Police said at about 2:25 a.m., the suspect left the stolen vehicle at a gas station at 801 North Loop West (North Interstate Highway 610 West) service road and walked to a nearby restaurant at 905 North Loop West service road. About 20 minutes later, a 49-year-old woman told officers who were at a nearby CVS that she was in her vehicle in the drive-thru line when the suspect approached and requested her money. When she refused, the suspect attempted to open her door but was unsuccessful. “I heard the car handle like he tried to open my door on the passenger side,” the 49-year-old woman said. He fired into the vehicle, striking the victim’s finger. “I was stunned, and a couple of seconds later, he shot through the window,” the victim said. As she drove off to a nearby CVS, the suspect fired multiple shots at her. The woman said she could not believe this had happened to her of all places. “He reminded me of one of my teenage daughter’s friends,” she said. “I was in the drive-thru buying Whataburger,” the victim said. “It still feels like the Twilight Zone.” Armed carjacking at a gas station in northwest Houston At about 2:45 a.m., the suspect walked back to the gas station at 801 North Loop West (North Interstate Highway 610 West) service road and approached two males at a pump, and demanded keys to their vehicle. The men complied and ran away. The suspect shot at the men, striking one of the men in his left leg. The suspect drove away in the victims’ vehicle. Investigators said they recovered the car in a short time. In all, police believe this man is responsible for all three incidents that happened within 45 minutes. The suspect is described to be in his late 20s to early 30s, with a slim build, eyeglasses, and a beanie. Officials urge anyone with information in this case to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two Houston clinics continue to provide abortions after the Texas Attorney General filed a motion with the Texas Supreme Court to try and stop them. The Houston Women’s Clinic and Houston Women’s Reproductive Services provide early-term abortions legally since a Harris County judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday, keeping the state from enforcing a near-total …

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Woman shot at Whataburger drive-thru speaks out as police look for suspect


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for a man who attempted to carjack three people, and shot them, within an hour last Saturday morning. On June 25, the man stole two vehicles from the victims he shot and injured. He also attempted to steal another vehicle in a drive-thru and failed Armed carjacking in southeast Houston At about 2 …

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City of Houston, performers excited for a full crowd at Shell Freedom Over Texas


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We’re just days away from Shell Freedom Over Texas, which is the city’s annual 4th of July spectacular. This year’s event, which country star Clay Walker headlines, marks the return to Eleanor Tinsley Park after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City officials are already working on the stage. Even the heat and Friday’s rain …

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Man gets probation for role in 2019 car crash that killed 5-year-old girl


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was given seven years of probation this week for his role in a 2019 crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in east Houston. Israel Lugo pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with serious bodily injury and manslaughter due to reckless driving, according to Lugo’s attorney, Wade Smith Lugo was originally arrested for charges involving driving …

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Taste Bar and Kitchen Midtown restaurant closed by health department after repeat violations


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Health inspectors walked away from Taste Bar and Kitchen in Midtown Houston with a list of violations that led them to temporarily close the restaurant Friday afternoon. In their report, a Houston Health Department inspector noted that four of the refrigerators on the property were warmer than the required temperature. They are supposed to be below …

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‘Crime can’t hide in Sunnyside’: Sunnyside community hope new billboard helps lower crime


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A new billboard targeting criminals is up along the South Loop. City leaders unveiled the billboard in hopes it will lower crime in Sunnyside, and other neighborhoods. “Crime can’t hide in Sunnyside,” the sign reads. People living there want to see their neighborhood turned around. “It’s actually getting worse,” Pastor James Nash, who preaches at Greater …

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Scattered downpours possible Saturday


July 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The threat for flash flooding is over, but you could still cross paths with a downpour Saturday. Once again the day will start with scattered thunderstorms near the coast, but with less moisture in the atmosphere they won’t be come as widespread as in days past. This will allow more of the activity to spread inland …

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