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Trader Joe's opens a new 10,000-square-foot store in Sugar Land, Houston celebrating with a grand opening on October 24, complete with ribbon-cutting and festivities.
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Prosecutors are seeking Judge Cornelio's recusal in Ronald Haskell's death row case after she arranged an unauthorized MRI for him. The motion is set for an October 29 hearing.
Three Houston residents were sentenced for a $29 million meth scheme; the lead organizer received a 144-month prison term, while his accomplices got 60 and 37 months.
Abram Gonzalez, 25, was charged with murder and aggravated assault after a fatal shooting in Houston on West Little York Road, resulting in one death and one injured.
Two firefighters were injured in separate incidents at a west Houston apartment fire; one fell through the floor, and another was hurt when a balcony collapsed. The fire's cause is under investigation.
Houston Police have arrested Kyle Andrew Coolack for the murder of his brother, Brad Henry Coolack, following a 2022 shooting at an apartment complex.
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Residents in Houston's South Park are upset about persistent illegal dumping and the city's inadequate enforcement. Despite the potential for fines and jail, the problem persists.
An undercover sting led by Harris County Constable Mark Herman resulted in the arrest of child predators in the Houston area, with law enforcement agencies collaborating in the effort.
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in southeast Houston, with one in serious condition. The incident followed an altercation with an unidentified man. No arrests have been made.
A 17-year-old girl was found dead from gunshot wounds in a Houston parking lot; her identity and suspect details are unknown as the investigation continues.
Van Henry Brisbon received a life sentence without parole for the capital murder of 16-year-old Lauren Juma in Humble, as detailed by the Harris County DA's office.
Texas oyster season opens with limited areas due to environmental impacts, reducing the harvest zones to 10 from 28. Affected areas include Galveston Bay.
Houston Police seek public help in catching suspects from a June smoke shop armed robbery on Hillcroft, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest.
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