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Houston man sentenced to life without parole for shooting Sunnyside recording studio employee during armed robbery
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday after he was convicted of capital murder in the robbery and shooting of an employee at a Sunnyside recording studio in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Balloon release held for mother and unborn baby shot, killed at birthday celebration at southeast Houston park
At Margaret Jenkins Park, where the barrage of gunfire abruptly ended a birthday celebration Saturday morning, loved ones of 21-year-old Autumn Laโshay Vallian who was killed, along with her unborn son Ameris, returned to celebrate their lives.
Harris County launches 2 new programs to address rising rate of violent crimes
Judge Lina Hidalgo, along with Harris County Public Health and Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced the launch of two new violent prevention programs aimed at reducing crime and increasing community safety in Houston and Harris County.
FEMA vaccine mega-site aims to vaccinate most vulnerable communities
HOUSTON โ A small number of people were allowed inside NRG Parkโs new mass vaccination site for its soft-opening Tuesday. The mega-site is set to open to those on the city of Houston and Harris Countyโs waitlists. Once the site is open, the goal is to have 126,000 people that meet eligibility requirements get vaccinated. City and county leaders say the focus will be on the elderly, vulnerable and high-risk zip codes. Sunnyside falls within the 70051 zip code, which is among a list of 35 zip codes with the highest risk for COVID-19.
Meet the local farmer bringing healthy foods to South Houstonโs Sunnyside community
HOUSTON โ From scrubs to overalls, a local farmer quit her job in public health to dedicate herself to feeding Houstonโs Sunnyside community. Ivy Walls moved to Sunnyside in February 2020 and quickly noticed the issue of food insecurity in our own backyard. Beyonceโs โBe Good Black Owned Small Business Impact Fundโ and the NAACP chose Ivy Leaf Farms as a recipient to a $10,000 grant she applied for to help expand the farm. THE MOBILE GREEN HOUWSE:Funded by her GoFunMe Account with support from the communityTravels throughout the neighborhood to get vegetables right into the hands of her neighbors, those with a lack of transportation to receive the groceries they needWHATโS NEXT FOR IVY LEAF FARMS? Expand the farm to host gardening classesHost farm to table eventsEstablish a brick and mortar location in a form of a healthy food restaurant where local farmers and artisans can sell produce and craftsIVY LEAF FARMS PUMPKIN PATCHES
HPD: Houston police officer suffers minor injuries in overnight crash
HOUSTON, Texas โ A Houston police officer sustained minor injuries in a crash that occurred in Houstonโs Sunnyside neighborhood overnight. The crash occurred around 2:20 a.m. Saturday in the 8200 block of Scott Street. The officer was traveling northbound on Scott Street in her patrol vehicle when a southbound driver failed to yield to the officer and attempted to make a turn, ultimately striking the patrol vehicle, according to an officer at the scene. The officer sustained a minor injury to her right leg in the impact and was transported to an area hospital as a precaution. The civilian driver complained of minor head, back and neck pain, according to an officer at the scene.
2 new testing sites at Sunnyside apartments opening Thursday
HOUSTON โ Two apartment-based COVID-19 testing sites in Houstonโs Sunnyside will be open to everyone Thursday, officials said. Congressman Al Green will be on-site to launch two free walk-up community testing sites located at Lansborough and Magnolia Place apartments. โIt is our hope that senior citizens will get the testing they need,โ Congressman Al Green said. โSo what we have decided to do is bring the testing sites to the senior citizens.โEveryone is welcomed to come and get tested, regardless of symptoms or referrals. Here is a list of the testing sites and their availability:
Teen accidentally killed self when gun in pocket went off near Sunnyside, police say
HOUSTON โ A 16-year-old boy was killed Tuesday in what officials believe to be an accidental shooting near Houstonโs Sunnyside neighborhood, according to police. The shooting was reported about noon in the 4700 block of Clover Street, near Cullen Boulevard. Houston police say the teen was playing basketball with other teens and young adults in the street outside a friendโs house. When the group went indoors to rest for a minute, witnesses told police that the teen slapped his pocket with his hand and a pistol he had in his pocket went off and killed him. It is unclear who owned the gun or why the teen was carrying it, officials said.
Missing Sunnyside boy found safe
HOUSTON โ A boy who went missing in the Sunnyside area Thursday morning has been found safe. According to Houston police, 9-year-old Romello Carter went missing about 10 a.m. from his home in the 8100 block of Bowen Street, which is near the intersection of Scott and Hondo streets. Romello was found safe about 5 p.m. Thursday and was reunited with his family, police said.
Houston couple shares special advice during 70th-anniversary parade
HOUSTON โ Houston Fire Department helped a local couple celebrate a milestone 70 years in the making. Along with family, friends, and neighbors, the fire department paraded by the home of Lionel and Grace Ann Russell in Sunnyside for a surprise celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary. โJune 3, 1950, was perhaps the happiest day of my life when I married this woman,โ said Lionel. โShe was a prize.โThey began their marriage with Lionel serving as an air mechanic in the Air Force. Communicate.โThe couple has seen a lot over the years: inside their family and in this world.
Elderly man shot during robbery calls to end violence in southeast Houston neighborhood
HOUSTON โ Arthur Cash, 71, says heโs thankful to be alive after being shot just outside his home located in the 3000 block of Dacca Drive. โHe was going back between the truck and he turned around and shot me,โ Cash said. The gunman shot Cash in the hip and stole $1,900 in rent money and a few prescription pillsโI think itโs wrong for them to go around shooting elderly people. He said this was the second time an elderly person had been targeted in the community in recent weeks. โItโs a shame that we have to live in an age where we have to live like this,โ Cash said.
Officials: Suspect in Nassau Bay police sergeantโs slaying last seen in Missouri City
HOUSTON โ The man who is accused of killing a Nassau Bay police officer Tuesday night was last seen Wednesday afternoon in Missouri City and is believed to be headed to Louisiana, officials said. Tavores Henderson, 21, was last seen Wednesday afternoon accompanied by a man identified only as โAnthony," officials said. Sunnyside SWAT sceneA Harris County Sheriffโs Office SWAT team found nothing Wednesday morning in the Sunnyside home where the home Henderson was believed to be hiding, officials said in a news conference. Henderson is wanted on a charge of felony murder in connection with the Tuesday night death of Nassau Bay police Sgt. Community activist Quanell X said Hendersonโs family has contacted him and they are working to get Henderson to turn himself in to authorities.