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Posts published in “Day: April 14, 2015”

Robbery attempt at Escapade ends with fatal shooting

April 14, 2015

NORTHEAST – A man and woman arriving for a night of entertainment were the victims of a senseless robbery and shooting in the parking lot of the Club Escapade at 11903 Eastex Freeway, last Friday night at about 10:15 p.m.

Harris County Sheriff’s deputies said that a car followed them into the parking lot, and one of the persons in the car demanded money from the husband. When he resisted, he was shot and killed in front of his wife, who was not harmed. The car with the perpetrators was described as a tan or silver vehicle.

Dead at the scene was 41 year old Ruben Acosta. Although security guards at the club heard the shots, they did not have a description of the car. HCSO Homicide division is investigating. Anyone with information should call 713-967-5810 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477 (TIPS).

Neighborhood ‘Hazmobile’ collection

April 14, 2015

Harris County will host a ‘Hazmobile’ collection event on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Aldine area.

The trash collection will take place from 8 am to 11 am ONLY, at North East Community Center/James Drive Park located at 10918 1/2 Bentley Street, Houston, TX. 77093.

Residents can bring fertilizers and other yard projects as well as paint and paint related products for their proper disposal.

Other items include household cleaners, automotive products such as oil and gas, pool chemicals, aerosol cans, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and small and BBQ size propane.

Electronics and tires WIIL NOT be accepted; washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or household trash WILL NOT be accepted neither.

For more information, please call 281-560-6230.