Investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire early Saturday morning that resulted in three people being displaced, four pets being rescued, and one pet being killed. The Flower Mound Fire Department reported on social media that firefighters responded to the blaze in the 1800 block of Marble Pass Lane around 1 a.m. According to authorities, the residents were awakened by their smoke detectors and managed to evacuate the home safely. The fire officials stated that three residents were displaced, three dogs and one cat were rescued, while another cat perished in the fire. Lewisville Fire provided…
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Grand Prairie police are investigating a case where three masked suspects broke into a small business and stole two safes filled with cash. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday at Lili’s Restaurant on South Belt Line Road. “They broke into my mom’s restaurant through the back,” said Marie Bonilla. She stated that the stolen safes contained nearly $25,000. The cash was from the money transfer service her mom operated in her convenience store, which was connected to the restaurant. “It’s hard work and money that people are sending to their families,” Bonilla said. Surveillance footage shared by Bonilla…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Elected officials from across the nation are expressing their condolences following the death of longtime Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away on Friday at the age of 74. Sheila Jackson Lee, who began her tenure in Congress in 1995, was renowned both locally and nationally for her staunch advocacy for civil rights. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden issued a heartfelt statement on her passing: “Sheila Jackson Lee was a great American. I had the honor of working with her during her nearly 30 years in Congress. No matter the issue -…
HOUSTON, Texas — International recording artist and Houston native Megan Pete, also known as Megan Thee Stallion, announced on July 18 that her nonprofit organization is partnering with local Houston nonprofit Bread of Life Inc. to launch an Emergency Power Program for senior citizens across Houston. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl on July 8, which led to widespread damage, flooding, and power outages, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for Texas on July 9, according to a news release from the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The impact of the storm has been severe. As of July…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sheila Jackson Lee was the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 18th district, but following her passing late Friday, July 19, the Democratic Party must now select a replacement. Jackson Lee defeated Amanda Edwards for the nomination in March and was seeking her 16th term in Congress. With her passing, the Democratic Party needs to choose a new nominee before Aug. 26, when the Texas Secretary of State certifies the nominees for the November general election ballot. Texas Democratic Party Executive Board Member Odus Evbagharu about the process and Jackson Lee’s legacy. “We’ve lost an icon…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect was fatally shot by law enforcement after reportedly threatening people with a knife on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD responded to an assault-in-progress call around 11:24 a.m. in the 12600 block of Westheimer at Dairy Ashford, near a cemetery. Authorities stated that the suspect, armed with a knife, was attempting to stab someone. Additional calls to HPD revealed that the suspect was also threatening other individuals at the scene. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect fleeing on foot across the street to a nearby cemetery. Despite efforts to deescalate the situation,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Volunteers assisted a family in northeast Houston with clean-up efforts after they had been without power for 12 days following Hurricane Beryl. The Bennett family had been sleeping on couches and sleeping bags, huddling together in the one room cooled by a donated generator. Volunteers from the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation and West Street Recovery helped clear debris from the yard, and a tree trimmer cut down some trees in the backyard. Kenneth Bennett, who is disabled, told on Friday that their insurance claims were denied since no trees physically hit their home. He…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are conducting a search for a missing swimmer near the San Jacinto River on Saturday night. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a man reported that his friend went into the water at Muleshoe Lake and did not resurface. @HCSOTexas Marine Unit and @TPWDnews are at Muleshoe Lake located at the San Jacinto River. A male reported that his friend jumped in the water, swam out, and never resurfaced. An active search is underway. #HouNews — Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 21, 2024 Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that HCSO marine units and Texas Parks…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee is being remembered by those who knew her after she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. Jackson-Lee represented Texas’ 18th District for the past 29 years and was running for her 16th term. “To most people, she was Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee; to me, she was Auntie Sheila,” said Lawrence Bell, who has known Jackson-Lee his entire life. Jackson-Lee and Bell’s mother were in the same sorority, and he spent much of his childhood campaigning for her re-election to Congress. “If I could combine Dr. X, Magneto, Superman, Batman, and…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are searching for two suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at 12:15 p.m. in a parking lot located in the 8800 block of Hammerly Boulevard. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a Hispanic boy, estimated to be 14 or 15 years old, unresponsive inside a white SUV parked in the lot. The suspects are described as a Hispanic man with a small to medium build, wearing a black hoodie with white designs on the front and back, and a Hispanic woman also wearing a black hoodie. Anyone…
