HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston man is back behind bars for his involvement in multiple armed robberies just months after being released from prison. Ronald Albert, 35, faces charges related to three armed robberies, although Detective G.D. Garcia of the Houston Police Robbery Division indicated that Albert is connected to a total of seven. “He has a very solid history of violent behavior,” Garcia stated. Albert was released in October after serving a 10-year prison sentence for committing nine armed robberies at fast-food restaurants and gas stations. “I think ten years would have been enough time to learn his…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Over the next two weeks, experience a rich variety of Latin flavors during Latin Restaurant Weeks. The event features a wide range of eateries, including Cuban restaurants, coffee shops, Mexican food, and much more. At the Post HTX, don’t miss the immersive “Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble” laser show, blending light and sound. Originally exhibited in Austria, this state-of-the-art show is making its U.S. debut and will run until October. On Sunday, Be More Pacific Filipino Kitchen and Bar is hosting its annual Lumpia eating contest. The event, aimed at fostering community and supporting local small…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Deputies are actively searching for a hit-and-run driver who abandoned a child’s bike after fatally striking the boy in northwest Harris County. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on the Fourth of July along Windy Stone Drive at Concord Green Drive. According to the Harris County sheriff’s deputies, an SUV was traveling north on Concord Green Drive while the young boy was heading west on Windy Stone Drive when the collision happened. The driver reportedly ran a stop sign before hitting the boy on his bike and fled the scene without stopping to help. The…
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China’s AI sector showed confidence this week at a major fair in Shanghai that it would overcome restrictions imposed by the West, with companies rolling out cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent. The country’s generative AI industry has shown explosive growth, with the United Nations reporting China has in recent years been the top filer of patents for AI software that creates everything from illustrations to computer code. At the World AI Conference in Shanghai on Thursday, exhibitors were keen to show off generative AI products, with one stall displaying realistic “watercolours” and sci-fi-themed illustrations produced by software. Meanwhile, a…
Pakistan’s javelin throwing phenomenon Arshad Nadeem is finally making his debut in the 2024 athletics season at this weekend’s Paris Diamond League. The 27-year-old and his coach, Salman Butt, flew to Paris on Thursday morning ahead of the elite one-day track and field event on July 7. His season opener in the French capital comes after he withdrew from the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland last month following a mild calf muscle injury. Despite the setback, the javelin ace said he felt confident with his recent training and overall fitness heading into Paris this week. “Injuries are common for me,…
RIYADH: Pakistan’s snooker duo, Asjad Iqbal and Awaisullah Munir, produced a sensational performance to defeat India 3-0 in the quarter-finals of the ACBS Asian 15-Red Team Snooker Championship on Thursday. The Pakistani pair dominated the match from the start, winning the first frame 63-35 against Indian cuiests Sarav Kothari and Hussain Khan. Asjad and Awaisullah, 30, continued their impressive form, taking the second frame 75-22. The Indian team struggled to find their footing, and Pakistan sealed the victory with a convincing 70-06 win in the third frame. With this win, Pakistan has stormed into the semi-finals, where they will face Hong…
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said no decision has been made on Babar Azam’s future as captain yet, and the future course of action will be taken after consultation with former players and head coach Gary Kirsten. Mohsin said he would meet head coach Kirsten and his assistant Azhar Mahmood here soon to discuss the national team’s T20 World Cup debacle, but refrained from taking any decision in haste. Mohsin had earlier criticised Pakistan team and suggested an overhaul of the side, saying it needs a “major surgery” following its ouster in the Super 8 stage…
LAHORE: The refurbishment and construction of portions of three stadiums by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi were not requirements of the International Cricket Council to host next year’s Champions Trophy; rather, it was the PCB’s own decision, Dawn has learnt. With costs amounting to billions, refurbishment and construction of the three stadiums had already begun just seven months before hosting the Champions Trophy, scheduled for Feb-March 2025. Initially, there was a common perception in the media and sports circles that the construction of these stadiums was planned in accordance with the requirements of the international governing body of…
The Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan’s home 2024-25 season but doubts remain whether neighbours India will make the trip across the border for the elite 50-overs tournament, which is being held for the first time since 2017. Thanks to their soured political relations, India have not visited Pakistan since 2008 and the cricket-mad countries play each other only at multi-team events. Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup last year but eventual winners India were allowed to play all their matches in Sri Lanka under what the organisers called a “hybrid model”. India said they did not get permission from their government to tour Pakistan for the Asia…
