Acres Homes senior living residents frustrated after elevator stopped working for weeks
"Stop putting a band-aid on it": Residents at Chelsea Senior Community in Acres Homes shared concerns about their elevator that stopped working about a month ago.
"Stop putting a band-aid on it": Residents at Chelsea Senior Community in Acres Homes shared concerns about their elevator that stopped working about a month ago.
Acres Homes senior community residents speak on complications surrounding broken elevator
Senior community residents in Houston's Acres Homes are sounding off on why a longtime broken elevator is making them frustrated. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to residents and reached out to management for comment.
Senior community residents in Houston's Acres Homes are sounding off on why a longtime broken elevator is making them frustrated. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to residents and reached out to management for comment.
'Tackling Crime': Acres Home community hosts event targeting youth crime prevention
The Tackling Crime in the Red Zone Youth Empowerment Forum took place at Eisenhower High School, hosted by a Harris County court judge with retired NFL players as speakers.
The Tackling Crime in the Red Zone Youth Empowerment Forum took place at Eisenhower High School, hosted by a Harris County court judge with retired NFL players as speakers.
Retired NFL players speak at Houston forum tackling crime among youth
On Saturday morning, over 100 students were expected to attend the Red Zone Youth Empowerment Forum on the city's Northwest side. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a Harris County court judge and retired NFL players at the event.
On Saturday morning, over 100 students were expected to attend the Red Zone Youth Empowerment Forum on the city's Northwest side. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a Harris County court judge and retired NFL players at the event.
Northwest Houston: Two found with gunshot wounds while dropping off children at grandmother's home, police say
Both victims are expected to recover, and the children were not hurt. Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for any information about the shooting.
Both victims are expected to recover, and the children were not hurt. Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for any information about the shooting.
Acres Homes holds annual Juneteenth parade
Grand Marshal Bun B led the away for the 14th annual Sylvester Turner Juneteenth Parade on Saturday.
Grand Marshal Bun B led the away for the 14th annual Sylvester Turner Juneteenth Parade on Saturday.
Houston: Construction begins for upcoming Acres Homes clinic
Legacy Community Health and Houston Methodist held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday for an up-and-coming health clinic for Acres Homes.
Legacy Community Health and Houston Methodist held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday for an up-and-coming health clinic for Acres Homes.
Houston crime: $900 porta-potty stolen from construction site
Owners of a waste management business caught someone stealing one of their porta-potties from a site in Acres Homes. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with one of the owners who shared security footage of the theft.
Owners of a waste management business caught someone stealing one of their porta-potties from a site in Acres Homes. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with one of the owners who shared security footage of the theft.
Thieves steal $900 porta-potty from Houston construction site: video
Video from April 19 shows the moment an unidentified man walks up to a home construction site on the 900 block of Junell Street, tilts over the toilet, and loads it into a truck.
Video from April 19 shows the moment an unidentified man walks up to a home construction site on the 900 block of Junell Street, tilts over the toilet, and loads it into a truck.
Acres Homes Farmers Market partners with METRO to bring fresh produce to food desert
Starting on Saturday, with the help of METRO, people in Acres Homes can get their hands on healthy food for less than $5.
Starting on Saturday, with the help of METRO, people in Acres Homes can get their hands on healthy food for less than $5.
Houston homeowner defrauded by HomeBuy Solutions, jury awards significant damages to victim
An elderly Houston woman was defrauded by a home buying company, HomeBuy Solutions, but with the help of friends and legal counsel, she was able to expose the company's fraudulent practices and win a significant settlement.
An elderly Houston woman was defrauded by a home buying company, HomeBuy Solutions, but with the help of friends and legal counsel, she was able to expose the company's fraudulent practices and win a significant settlement.
Houston fire: 1 killed in early morning weekend house fire
An investigation is underway following a deadly house fire in Acres Homes over the weekend.
An investigation is underway following a deadly house fire in Acres Homes over the weekend.
Houston crime: Person of interest sought in mother's fatal shooting with child aboard
The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a man regarding the killing of a mom riding in a car with her 3-year-old son in the Acres Homes neighborhood of northwest Houston.
The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a man regarding the killing of a mom riding in a car with her 3-year-old son in the Acres Homes neighborhood of northwest Houston.
Caught on Camera: Houston-area postal worker knocks down basketball hoop as kids approach with basketball
A USPS postal worker didn't want to play ball after she was caught on surveillance video knocking over a popular basketball hoop.
A USPS postal worker didn't want to play ball after she was caught on surveillance video knocking over a popular basketball hoop.
Getaway driver in deadly drive-by shooting in Acres Homes sentenced to 30 years
Prosecutors say Angelo Alexander Perez and an unidentified shooter ambushed a 19-year-old in Acres Homes after a planned fight did not happen.
Prosecutors say Angelo Alexander Perez and an unidentified shooter ambushed a 19-year-old in Acres Homes after a planned fight did not happen.
Repeat offender gets 80 years after emptying gun into man during argument in Acres Home
Three years after a tragic incident outside an Acres Home convenience store, Demondrian McWright, a repeat offender, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for shooting and killing Gerald Nash during a heated argument.
Three years after a tragic incident outside an Acres Home convenience store, Demondrian McWright, a repeat offender, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for shooting and killing Gerald Nash during a heated argument.
Houston City Council approves six conservation districts to slow gentrification
Houston City Council is offering a path of preservation to legacy neighborhoods steadily succumbing to the combined forces of what many call “gentrification."
Houston City Council is offering a path of preservation to legacy neighborhoods steadily succumbing to the combined forces of what many call “gentrification."
Man, 69, mauled to death by neighbor's dogs, loved ones left with their "heart in pieces"
A man and his dog are dead after they were attacked in their own backyard by their neighbor's two dogs who came through a hole in the fence.
A man and his dog are dead after they were attacked in their own backyard by their neighbor's two dogs who came through a hole in the fence.
FOUND SAFE: SILVER ALERT issued for missing woman, 72, last seen in Acres Homes
Deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office confirmed Gail Pitre, 72, has been found and is safe.
Deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office confirmed Gail Pitre, 72, has been found and is safe.
Houston PD officer hospitalized after getting hit by DWI driver in Acres Homes
Two officers were reportedly helping a citizen Monday evening when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma hit one of the officers and crashed into a patrol vehicle, causing it to spin.
Two officers were reportedly helping a citizen Monday evening when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma hit one of the officers and crashed into a patrol vehicle, causing it to spin.