Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
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“Hey, Unc,” is a phrase most young brothers dread hearing. It’s a sign that they are no longer a young brother in the eyes of Blackfolk. When someone says to you, “Hey, Unc,” it’s a sign that they see a chasm of difference between them and you. They see years of difference betwee...
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During the grand finale at Houston’s IgboFest , a towering, spinning structure rises above the crowd. It’s a moving temple of vibrant velvet tapestries, hundreds of intricately carved wooden figurines, and reflecting mirrors that catch the light, all swaying to the slow, heavy ca...
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Houston philanthropic organizations have launched a $48 million, three-year fund aimed at rehousing individuals within 90 days of experiencing homelessness. Roughly 70% of the goal, or $34 million, has already been raised from private philanthropy. The initiative, called Pathways...
schools
For more than three decades, Bread of Life Inc. fed and sheltered Houston’s most vulnerable residents from its Midtown campus. Its newest project, the Knowles-Rowland House, gives 31 people who have experienced chronic homelessness a permanent home and the support to keep it. The...
business
Bari Ristorante is making itself home at its prime spot at 24 Waterway in The Woodlands, the high-profile space that used to be the home of the lauded Tris restaurant. The 9,000-square-foot space now has a more open feel after extensive renovations, with a great bar part of the B...
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Work week warm-up: Each day, morning and afternoon temperatures will rise by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with humidity. It will sta...
schools
Girls flag football is officially on the track to becoming a sanctioned high school sport in Texas, but local athletes and advocates say the state's timeline may leave a generation of players behind....
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A wedding venue’s handling of a grieving bride’s refund request is drawing sharp criticism online. FOX 26's Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico weighed in....
schools
The Shepherd Independent School District has issued a health notice regarding a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School.
safety
Houston firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the southwest side of town Tuesday evening. The fire happened in the 5400 block of Braesvalley Drive. Flames can be seen in photos taken by KPRC 2 reporter Sandy Torres. Deputy Chief of HFD Station 37 Patrick Davis says firef...
business
For BeDESIGN co-owners Adrian Dueñas and Marcello Saenz, their uber chic emporium on West Alabama serves not only as showroom for contemporary European design but also as a venue that seamlessly combines business with the duo’s penchant for high-style entertaining. Case in point:...
government
The Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on whether to appropriate an additional $5,500,000 to an existing contract for the city’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system — bringing the total contract value to $43.5 million. The funds would come from the Water and ...
