Authorities are searching for one suspect in connection to a stabbing incident in a local apartment complex near Timbergrove last week. In what appeared to be a home invasion, Houston police say a 71-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times while taking a shower in her apartment at the Brittany Place apartment complex off West 18th Street. She was taken to the hospital, where police say she is in stable condition. Houston Police Department Investigator Norman Wallace says a maintenance worker was servicing some lights near the woman’s apartment when he noticed some unusual elements around the door. Upon further inspection, that’s when apartment personnel discovered the woman in need. Due to the preliminary investigation, Wallace said investigators have been unable to determine … [Read more...] about Elderly woman stabbed in apparent home invasion
Residents sound off at Desoto batch plant meeting
Last Monday, Oct. 22, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) held a public gathering for feedback on the re-application of Soto Ready Mix, Inc.’s air quality permit for operation of a local concrete batch plant. The new permit, if approved, would allow Soto Ready Mix, Inc., to operate the same type of facility at the same location (Desoto Street) as the previous application, which was struck down this past April. Soto’s previous application was voided earlier this year due to the lack of a 100-foot setback required at various points on the property. In the process of re-application, Soto has purchased additional land to compensate and meet the setback requirement. Residents reiterated their concerns and aired their grievances – such as air pollution, constant noise, … [Read more...] about Residents sound off at Desoto batch plant meeting
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Contested seats spurring high voter turnout
During the last midterm election cycle, very little intrigue accompanied the races, with many landslides depleting voter interest. But fast forward four years later, and several contentious races appear to have piqued interest of voters around the county, state, and local neighborhoods. Both Republicans and Democrats have placed a multitude of propositions that will appear on residents’ ballots for consideration in Harris County. Meanwhile, Leader-area House District 2 looks to be a coin flip between Democratic candidate Todd Litton – who held off four challengers in March primaries – and Republican Dan Crenshaw, who emerged from a crowded nine-member primary field for the seat previously filled by Ted Poe. Additionally, incumbent Senator Ted Cruz will look to hold off a strong charge … [Read more...] about Contested seats spurring high voter turnout
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GOMO exclusivity period extended to Dec. 20
When the end of 2018 comes upon us, it appears as though the saga of the Garden Oaks Maintenance Organization’s (GOMO) bankruptcy proceedings will remain ongoing, as the process appears to have been extended through close to Christmas time. During a status hearing in a downtown Houston courthouse Oct. 25, GOMO counsel Johnie Patterson presented a plan of reorganization that, if approved, GOMO believes would result in an order from the court effectively curing the formation defect present in GOMO, and representing that certain bylaw and deed restriction changes be pursued after the plan is confirmed. This runs in contrast to the Creditors’ Committee’s plans to essentially eliminate transfer fees and form an entirely new entity. Judge David Jones, however, spoke several times on his … [Read more...] about GOMO exclusivity period extended to Dec. 20
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Diverse background, portfolio the key for Bilnoski
In today’s day and age, many professions – sports, technology, and more – employ specialists, with one key area of focus. However, there is one local real estate agent who possesses a multi-layered skill set to aid any and all comers. Century 21 Top Realty agent Patrick Bilnoski is a licensed Texas realtor, part of the Texas Association of Realtors as well as the National Association of Realtors. A native Houstonian and Oak Forest resident who still lives in the area, Bilnoski – along with his team at Century 21 – provides real estate services for both residential and commercial properties, as well as investment options. “Whenever I was graduating from Waltrip H.S., real estate was something I always had an interest in,” said Bilnoski, who ultimately went to U of H with a double … [Read more...] about Diverse background, portfolio the key for Bilnoski
