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‘Emotions run hot’: Attorney of suspect in HPD sergeant’s slaying wants case investigated by outside agency

Robert Soliz, 24, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in connection with Monday’s slaying of HPD Sgt. Looney said that while he was driving on Interstate 10 Katy Freeway, he was surrounded by a fleet of law enforcement vehicles that forced him to pull over. Looney said that action indicates that HPD is not the agency that should be investigating the case. “Whenever you are that close to the situation, your emotions run hot and your logic runs short,” Looney said. He said he believes Soliz is innocent of murder and that Soliz and Rios never encountered each other before Monday.

Houston-area burger joint inspired by President Donald Trump

HOUSTON – A restaurant in Bellville is inspired by the 45th U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump Burger, located at 233 South Front Street, about an hour from downtown Houston, serves all natural Black Angus Beef burgers, sandwiches and salads. Their selection of burgers include the Trump Burger, a 8 oz burger with fries, the Trump Tower, a 12 oz fully loaded burger with fries and the Bellville Zinger Burger, a 8 oz burger topped with onion rings, BBQ sauce and sriracha with fries. The restaurant also sells spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, Caesar and Greek salads and has kids meals. Trump Burger is opened everyday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VYPE Football 2020: District 12-4A-DII loaded with traditional powers

But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. THE RANKINGSBellvilleSweenySealyWhartonLa MarqueBrookshire Royal(Bold Denotes Playoff Teams)THE PROSPECTUSBetween Sealy and La Marque, this district boasts 10 state titles. Reese was the District Offensive MVP a year ago. Sweeny BulldogsCoach Randy Lynch bring back nine starters off a team that went undefeated in district play a year ago. Butler has Wharton headed in the right direction as the Tigers return 15 starters from a playoff team in 2019.

Tour this Texas castle boasting a drawbridge, moat, and trebuchet

But these days, visitors stop by the bakery for more than pastries and breakfast; it’s the first stop on a tour of a whimsical edifice outside of town known as Newman’s Castle, a full-scale replica of a medieval castle replete with five corner turrets, a 3,000-pound drawbridge, moat, and trebuchet. A fifth-generation Texan, Newman had spent time abroad, where he admired the palatial residences inhabited by the European elite. The communal dining table and high-backed chairs in the Great Hall were crafted from East Texas pine according to period specifications. Our tour concluded with a simple lunch brought from the bakery: deli sandwiches, donuts, cake, and cookies, served buffet-style. Hours: Mon-Fri 4 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 4 a.m.-5 p.m.To reserve a tour of Newman’s Castle, call 979-865-9804.On the day of the tour, guests meet at the bakery at 10:30 a.m. to buy tickets and receive directions.