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An area labeled an ‘eyesore’ zone in southwest Houston has accumulated trash after an illegally demolished building left the site hazardous.


January 30, 2024

In Houston, Texas, on West Bellfort Avenue, debris from a former business has accumulated for months, prompting concerns from nearby residents who consider it a hazard. The site, once occupied by an abandoned business, was demolished in November, leaving the debris exposed and uncleared. Community member Elizabeth Lutz described the situation as an eyesore and a potential danger, noting that …

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Two relatives passed away without witnessing the Harding Street couple’s names being cleared, even after five years.


January 30, 2024

Sometimes, January 28, 2019, feels as if it occurred just yesterday. “And at times, it feels like eons,” expressed Jo Ann Nicholas, a grieving mother still mourning her daughter, Rhogena. “But every day, I miss her.” The 89-year-old isn’t alone in the haunting recollections of that tragic day five years ago. Hundreds of miles away, Ryan Tuttle, Dennis’ son, also …

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Family and friends gather for a vigil to honor a woman purportedly slain by her obsessive former boyfriend


January 29, 2024

In Houston, Texas, family members gathered on Saturday at the location where police allege a woman was fatally shot by her obsessive former boyfriend. Jaynice Ferguson, 23, was reportedly shot at the Turtle Pointe apartments in southwest Houston on January 17. According to officers, she used her final moments to identify Algie Washington, 46, as her assailant. In a tribute …

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Houston police have located one out of three suspects who were shot during an attempted home invasion in Northeast Houston, according to authorities.


January 29, 2024

In northeast Houston, the Houston Police Department is on the lookout for two suspects who allegedly attempted to rob a man as he exited his car outside his residence early Sunday morning. Authorities responded to the incident around 12:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of Caplin Street, where the suspects reportedly coerced the man towards the front door of his …

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Police report that a motorcyclist lost their life in a three-vehicle collision while attempting to exit the southwest freeway at Kirby.


January 29, 2024

Houston police are currently investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and two cars that occurred early Sunday on the Southwest Freeway in Texas. The incident took place around 1 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Kirby. Authorities believe the motorcyclist, traveling in the left lane, attempted to exit at the last minute and collided with another vehicle in the …

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The outcome of the armed bystander who reportedly shot and killed a robbery suspect will be decided by a grand jury, as confirmed by the Houston Police Department


January 29, 2024

In northwest Houston, a man who allegedly shot and killed a robbery suspect at a gas station will have his fate determined by a grand jury, as per police reports. The incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. at a gas station located at 11095 Ella Boulevard on Friday. Emergency medical personnel transported the robbery suspect to a hospital after sustaining a …

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According to a study, Houston has the seventh highest inflation rate in the United States


January 29, 2024

Inflation has undoubtedly impacted the national economy, but certain cities are experiencing its effects more intensely, particularly Houston. Based on a recent study conducted by personal finance experts at WalletHub, Houston, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land have been ranked as having the seventh highest inflation rate in the United States. The study analyzed data from 23 of America’s largest metropolitan …

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The bond conditions and court evidence in Harris County are in jeopardy following the discovery that a drug test company is unaccredited.


January 29, 2024

In Harris County, Texas, concerns regarding the accreditation of a drug lab have prompted a halt in certain pre-trial services for individuals released on bond, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. The potential loss of accreditation for the drug lab raises concerns about the validity of evidence presented in court and the reliability of hundreds of test results used to …

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According to the Houston Police Department, firefighters in Houston had to leap off a second-floor balcony to evade a patient who brandished a gun at them.


January 29, 2024

According to the Houston Police Department, a suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly aiming a gun at two firefighters during a medical response in southwest Houston. The individual in question, Jaime Marquez, aged 23, faces two charges of aggravated assault against a public servant, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Saturday in the 6000 block …

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On the fifth anniversary of the Harding Street raid, the families of the murdered couple continue to seek justice, but they still have no answers


January 29, 2024

In Houston, Texas, the events of January 29, 2019, remain vivid for many, feeling like both yesterday and ages ago, depending on the perspective. Jo Ann Nicholas, still mourning the loss of her daughter Rogena, reflects on the passage of time. At 89 years old, she misses her daughter every day. Ryan Tuttle, the son of Dennis Tuttle, shares a …

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