A neighborhood in Oak Cliff is once again taking security into its own hands for the Fourth of July. The Marsalis Park Homeowners Association president says shelling out money for officers to patrol their neighborhood is worth every penny. The group is once again hiring two off-duty Dallas police officers to patrol 11 streets in and around South Marsalis Avenue on Independence Day. The neighborhood, with a large number of senior citizens, took the initiative after being terrorized by rowdy revelers who unloaded weapons in so-called celebratory gunfire and fireworks throughout the night. “We had some of our seniors had…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sunnyside resident Travis McGee described his neighborhood as a “jungle” due to the overgrown grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road. On Tuesday morning, McGee and fellow resident Tyrone North met with to express their frustration with the neglected landscaping. Both are alumni of Worthing High School and were dismayed by the knee-high grass on campus. “It’s ridiculous,” North said as they walked through the overgrown area. Worthing High School is not the only Houston Independent School District (HISD) campus suffering from tall grass. Similar conditions were observed at Woodson Leadership Academy and Young Elementary.…
HOUSTON, Texas — In 1974, Allen Lee made a decision that would shape the future of cultural preservation in the Greater Houston area by forming his own lion dance group. At that time, no formal team dedicated to this tradition existed in the region. “I’ve always been fascinated by lion dancing. When I studied on the West Coast, I had the opportunity to join a lion dance group and learn the art,” Lee said. “It’s very important to me to keep our Asian culture alive and pass it on to future generations.” Historically, lion dancing was believed to ward off…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Glen Yoshiaki Gondo, a prominent figure in Houston’s Asian and business communities, has passed away at the age of 75 following a brief battle with cancer. Gondo was renowned for his sushi catering business, commitment to Asian American causes, and generous contributions to Houston’s philanthropic community. He made his mark through quiet actions, always seeking to uplift those around him rather than seeking the spotlight for himself. Born in 1948, Gondo’s worldview was significantly shaped by his family’s internment during World War II. He understood the importance of treating all Americans with dignity and respect, regardless…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A fatal shooting outside a busy taco truck in southwest Houston has sparked concerns among local residents. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the taco truck located on Richmond near Dunvale. According to the Houston Police Department, a 31-year-old man was shot and killed. The victim’s identity has not been released, and the suspect is described only as an unknown Black male. Surveillance video obtained by shows a white car entering the parking lot off Richmond just before the shooting. The car stops, and then someone exits and starts firing at the victim.…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department is actively searching for an 18-year-old suspect, Alan Ernesto Ortega, who is wanted on three felony charges following a shooting incident outside a gas station in west Houston last month. The incident occurred just after 4 a.m. on June 10 in the 11800 block of Bellaire Boulevard near South Kirkwood Road. Officers responded to the scene and discovered a man inside a parked car riddled with bullet holes. The man, who had been shot multiple times, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. As the investigation continued, two young women were…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Dynamo introduced Ezequiel Ponce at Shell Energy Stadium after paying a club-record transfer fee. General manager Pat Onstad emphasized that this signing signals the club’s intent to make another deep playoff run. “We believe we’re just one or two pieces away from making a push,” Onstad stated. “You saw this group really come together towards the end of last year. With an experienced coach who knows how to ensure we’re peaking at the right time, we’re ready.” Ponce, a 27-year-old Argentine forward, brings extensive international experience, having played in Spain, France, Russia, and Greece. He…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man charged with murder in Houston is now also accused of kidnapping a Baytown woman. Kaile Goodwin, 29, has been missing since April 21, and investigators are seeking the community’s help to locate her. Police believe Goodwin is somewhere in the Houston area and are asking residents to check their properties and outbuildings for any signs of her. They also request that people in both Houston and Baytown review their surveillance footage from the days around her disappearance. “I never thought that I would be in these shoes,” Goodwin’s mother, Kaci Richardson, said during a…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston police officer was hospitalized after being struck by an AT&T vehicle on the IH-610 South Loop feeder road on Wednesday, according to the department. The Houston Police Department informed that the officer was part of a traffic initiative targeting speeders in the area. At approximately 2:15 p.m., the officer was running radar near the South Loop and Timberside Drive when he stepped into a moving lane of traffic on the service road. The officer attempted to wave down an AT&T truck driver who was allegedly speeding and was hit by the vehicle. “(The officer)…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 4-year-old girl tragically died after being left unattended in a car Wednesday evening in northwest Houston, according to police. Investigators reported that the girl was with two women and other children in a Chevy pickup truck. They had been running errands and parked at an apartment complex in the 6500 block of Hollister. The women and the other children went inside an apartment, leaving the 4-year-old girl behind in the car. It is believed she remained in the vehicle for about an hour before a parent discovered her and called 911. The girl was transported…
