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3 Houston Officers Shot, Stable After ‘Chaotic’ Chase, Shootout; Gunman Arrested
A man has been arrested after shooting three Houston police officers during a chase, which ended in a standoff situation at a home near downtown.All three officers are in stable condition and their injuries were considered non-life-threatening. One was shot in the foot, one was shot in the leg and one was shot in the arm. All three were being treated at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
The incident began about 2:40 p.m. Thursday with a report of a disturbance involving a weapon, and a chase apparently followed. The gunman, later identified as 31-year-old Roland Caballero, crashed during the chase and as he jumped out of the car, he opened fire on the officers pursuing him. The officers returned fire on Caballero.
Moments later, Caballero carjacked a driver at gunpoint and led police on a chase to a home.
Gunfire again rang out between officers and Caballero at the home in the 2100 block of McGowen Street, which is just south of downtown in the Greater Third Ward neighborhood.
Caballero remained barricaded inside the home until 8 p.m. Thursday when he was taken into custody by police.
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement about the shootings Thursday night.
“The state of Texas grieves at the news of yet another violent attack on our law enforcement officers, this time on three members of the Houston Police Department who were shot this afternoon while serving their community. Violence against the police will never be tolerated in the Lone Star State. The State of Texas will ensure that the City of Houston and the Houston Police Department have the resources and support they need to ensure swift justice for the perpetrator. Please join Cecilia and me in praying for the officers who were shot and injured, as well as for the safety of all law enforcement who serve and protect our communities across the state.”
Source: nbcdfw
ROMANCE ABOUNDS AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL HOUSTON
Houston’s downtown destination celebrates Valentine’s Day all year long, with an array of romantic offerings for couples to indulge in
In advance of Valentine’s Day, Four Seasons Hotel Houston announces its offerings for the holiday and beyond.
“We are big fans of celebrating romance, be it over Valentine’s Day, or any other time of the year,” said Tom Segesta, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. “The stunning transformation of our hotel has created some great new experiences for couples to enjoy, here at Houston’s downtown destination.”
- The Hotel has introduced its Celebrate Romance Package, which includes a luxurious Premier Room or above, welcome bottle of Champagne and fresh strawberries, room service breakfast for two, and late-check out at 4:00 p.m. This package is available year-round.
- Toro Toro, the new Pan-Latin steakhouse by world-renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval presents a romantic multi-course prix-fixe dinner, featuring favorites such as Tuna Tiradito, Cusco Pork Empanada, Zareandado Sea Bass, Cowboy 20-ounce Ribeye, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes Three Ways, and Chocolate Lavender Cremoso. This dinner is priced at $125 per person with course pairing of cocktail, wine, and dessert wine for an additional $35 per person, and is available February 12-14, 2022.
- Bayou & Bottle, the acclaimed bourbon concept is offering a four-course Valentine’s menu, inspired by Bayou & Bottle’s Garrison Brothers inventory. Selections include Gulf Oyster, Spiced Maple Pork Belly, Goat Cheese Arugula Salad, Smoked Short Ribs, Bourbon-Glazed Salmon, and Bourbon Mousse Cake. This dinner is priced at $75 per person with a course pairing of Garrison Brothers bourbons for an additional $35 per person, and is available February 12-14, 2022.
- The Spa, a zen-like haven for relaxation and wellness, has introduced Night Spa, allowing guests private use of the entire Spa from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Beginning with 100 minutes of pampering with a Soothing Sugar Kiss Body Scrub, followed by a customized massage infused with Rose, Citrus, and Vanilla. From there, they are able to explore and luxuriate throughout the Spa, then enjoy a delectable sampling of specialty dishes and desserts from Toro Toro and a bottle of Champagne in the tranquil reception room. Luxurious Four Seasons bathrobes are gifted as a remembrance of this most special experience, which is priced at $2,500. Additionally, the Spa is offering a Sugar Kiss Soothing Body Scrub (50 minutes $285), a Sugar Kiss Massage (50 minutes $200 / 80 minutes $275), and a Sugar Kiss Facial (50 minutes $200). Guests are able to enjoy their treatments together in the couple’s suite for an additional $40.
- Krigler, guests can visit the famed perfumery’s first Texas boutique, where two of their scents celebrating love and romance are being showcased for the holiday: Pleasure Gardenia 79, the romantic floral fragrance that Albert Krigler, founder of the famed fragrance house created in 1879 for his fiancée; and Extraordinaire Camelia 209, created in 1917, and combining fresh, clean, citrusy scents with camellia, the renowned flower of love. These scents are available for purchase as perfume or as a candle. Pleasure Gardenia 79 is available as a perfume starting at $355 or candle at $120. Extraordinaire Camelia 209 is available as a perfume starting at $445 or candle at $145.
- Topgolf, the Hotel’s Swing Suites are available for private use by couples, small groups, or individuals, and offer a wide range of virtual entertainment experiences, from golf to baseball, football, hockey, soccer, carnival games, and more. The full food and drink menu from Bayou & Bottle, featuring inventive cocktails and a collection of 200 whiskies is available to TopGolf Swing Suite guests.
About Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Four Seasons Hotel Houston has been completely transformed through a multi-year, multi-million-dollar enhancement. As Houston’s downtown destination, the Hotel now features 468 guest rooms, suites, and residential suites; the acclaimed bourbon concept Bayou & Bottle; Richard Sandoval’s new Pan-Latin steakhouse Toro Toro; the new Krigler boutique, the first in Texas for the famed perfumery; Topgolf Swing Suites, the immersive virtual entertainment experience; The Spa, a zen-like haven for pampering; and 16,522 square feet of Houston’s most elegant meeting and event space.
In celebration, the Hotel is offering the Celebrate Romance Package, which includes a luxurious Premier Room or above, welcome bottle of Champagne and fresh strawberries, room service breakfast for two, and late-check out at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit online, call (800) 734-4114 or contact your travel professional (chain code FS.)
All-clear given after possible bomb threat prompts partial evacuation at Harmony School of Science in Meyerland
An all-clear was given at Harmony School of Science after a possible bomb threat prompted a partial evacuation, according to Houston police.Officers arrived at the school in the 5400 block of South Braeswood Boulevard near Chimney Rock in the Meyerland area Thursday morning at around 7:30 a.m.
After police conducted a thorough search at the school, they gave the all-clear at around 10 a.m.
Harmony School of Science released the below official statement:
At approximately 7:28 a.m., Harmony School of Science-Houston received an anonymous bomb threat against the campus. Campus administrators immediately implemented safety protocols by evacuating the building and notifying the Houston Police Department. Parents also were immediately notified. Police conducted a thorough search of the campus and determined it was safe to resume classes. Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into this threat, and we encourage anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
source: click2houston
Texas’ Flaring Rate Continues Record Drop
The statewide flaring rate fell to an even lower record level at the end of 2021, according to the Railroad Commission’s latest production report. The percentage of natural gas flared in Texas dropped from a previous record low of 0.20% in September 2021 to a new record low of 0.19% in November.
Texas has one of the lowest flaring rates of large oil and gas producing states in the country, with an average rate of flaring that has remained significantly less than 2% for more than two years.
“Report after report shows that Texas is on the right track to reducing and maintaining low levels of flaring,” RRC Chairman Wayne Christian said of the report. “Although the mainstream media often ignores this record achieving accomplishment by government and industry, it’s proof that a cooperative collaboration can bring positive results, and I continue to be proud of the effort and its outcome.”
“Texas proudly boasts conservative, pro-business policies which are bringing 1,000 people a day to our state,” Christian continued. “As we need to produce more oil and gas to keep up with our growth, I’m committed to a consistent and predictable regulatory process based on sound science that allows oil and gas companies to responsibly produce plentiful, affordable and reliable energy to meet the increasing demand for all Texans.”
A lifelong conservative businessman, Wayne Christian was elected as our 50th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. Prior to his time at the Commission, Christian served seven sessions in the Texas House of Representatives, accumulating a strong record of standing for free markets and against burdensome regulations. Christian is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have three daughters, Liza, Lindsey and Lauren. You can learn more about Chairman Christian here: https://rrc.texas.gov/About-Us/Commissioners/Wayne-Christian/.
Source: rrc
Railroad Commission Hires First Chief Data Officer, New Government Relations Director
The Railroad Commission recently hired its first Chief Data Officer and also a new director of Government Relations.
Chief Data Officer Alkesh Amodwala and Government Relations Director Krista Duke have hit the ground running as the agency implements new legislation, including bills on data governance and natural gas infrastructure.
“We are very fortunate to be able to add Alkesh and Krista to our staff,” said Wei Wang, RRC Executive Director. “Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the agency that will be vital for the RRC in important initiatives to help residents and energy industry operators in Texas.”
Amodwala brings more than 15 years of experience in supply chain development, business intelligence, analytics and data governance/strategy to the RRC. Among his roles, he has worked for General Motors IT Branch – Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Hewlett Packard and Home Depot.
Amodwala leads a new team in the RRC’s Information Technology Services Division focusing on data projects. The 10-member team consolidates experts in the agency and is working on data initiatives as well as supporting the work of the agency’s ongoing development of a map of the electric grid supply chain.
Duke, who is playing a critical role with the implementation of all the RRC’s state legislation and any federal legislation, has wide-ranging experience at the state Capitol. She most recently served in the Texas Senate as General Counsel and as Legislative Director for two senators, respectively. In addition, she held leadership positions in the offices of members of the Texas House of Representatives and House Committees.
She has a bachelor’s degree from St. Edward’s University and a law degree from St. Mary’s University.
Source: rrc
DART Extends Free Transit for Riders through February 6
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the free ride program for the New Bus Network through February 6.
DART will also offer 50% off full-fare rides purchased with any contactless payment option from February 7 until the end of service on February 21. Learn more about contactless payment methods at GoPass.org. Contactless payment options include:
- GoPass® app
- GoPass® Tap card
- Contactless Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards with contactless payment at the validators
- Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, and more with contactless payment at the validators
DART Paratransit services will be free from January 24 – February 6, and $1.00 from February 7 – February 21.
The DART New Bus Network Free and Reduced Rides promotions are valid on all DART transit services throughout the entire DART Service Area including buses, light rail, TRE (between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station), GoLink, Dallas Streetcar, and Paratransit Services.
With the goal of providing greater frequency, longer service hours, and improved access to destinations across North Texas, DARTs new bus network launched on January 24. The new bus system is designed to ensure passengers have quick and easy access to employment, education, and entertainment destinations.
Source: dart
State Of Texas, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sign Statement Of Mutual Cooperation
As part of the SMC, EDT organized eighteen local economic development partners from across the state to assist in executing the program goals — such as information accessing and sharing, access to “soft landing” programs, referrals to services, and the facilitation of introductions to local contacts, companies, start-ups, investors, and universities to foster integration in the local ecosystems.
“The State of Texas is proud to sign the Statement of Mutual Cooperation, further strengthening our already dynamic partnership with Tokyo and opening even more doors to economic expansion here in the Lone Star State,” said Governor Abbott. “Tokyo and Texas may be half a world apart, but we are closing that gap by facilitating more investment and economic development between our two regions. I look forward to our continued work together as we create a more robust partnership and a more prosperous economic future.”
“The Economic Development & Tourism office is proud to be working in close collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to encourage the continued expansion of Tokyo-based small and medium enterprises into the Lone Star State,” said Adriana Cruz. “We look forward to bringing new FDI and trade opportunities to our diverse communities across Texas.”
“Among SMEs in Tokyo, there are many companies with excellent product and technologies. They are highly motivated to expand the businesses overseas. By concluding a new partnership with the State of Texas, we hope that the collaboration between SMEs in Tokyo and local companies in Texas will become even more active than before, and this will promote innovations and create jobs in both markets,” said Director General Sakamoto.
The Texas community partners include:
• Allen Economic Development Corporation
• Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
• City of Austin
• Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation
• City of Dallas
• Dallas Regional Chamber
• The Borderplex Alliance
• Frisco Economic Development Corporation
• Development Corporation of Harlingen, Inc.
• Waller County Economic Development Partnership
• City of Hillsboro
• Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
• Kerr Economic Development Corporation
• TexAmericas Center
• Plano Economic Development
• City of Richardson
• Greater: SATX Regional Economic Partnership
• City of Webster
Texas and Japan have a strong and ever-growing economic and cultural relationship. Between 2003 and 2021, foreign domestic investment (FDI) from Japan into Texas resulted in 165 projects with a capital investment of $1.3 billion and 25,292 jobs, including significant announcements by Toyota Motor Corporation, Aisin, Fujifilm, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, OKI, CKD, and Continental Structural Plastics. Between 2003 and 2021, a total of 55 FDI projects from Texas into Japan were recorded. These projects represent a total capital investment of $1.36 billion and the creation of 4,525 jobs.
More than 400 Japanese companies have operations in Texas. Japan was Texas’ 6th largest export destination in 2020 with more than $9.8 billion in exported goods including organic chemicals, mineral fuel and oil, industrial machinery, electric machinery, and aircraft, spacecraft and parts. Texas imported $20.3 billion in goods from Japan in 2020.
In September 2019, Governor Abbott, in partnership with the Texas Economic Development Corporation, traveled to Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan for a Business Development Mission to promote the state of Texas. During the trip, the Governor met with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike to discuss the strong economic ties between Japan and Texas, as well as potential opportunities for growth. The Statement of Mutual Cooperation is a direct result of planned cooperation from the meeting of the two Governors.
Source: gov.texas.gov
Governor Abbott Reappoints Five to Texas Forensic Science Commission
Jeffrey Barnard, M.D. of Dallas is the director of the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science and Chief Medical Examiner of Dallas County and a professor of pathology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He served as chairman of the Rapport Society at Texas A&M University and is a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners and the Southwest Transplant Alliance. He completed a surgery internship and an anatomic and clinical pathology residency at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas and a forensic pathology fellowship in Suffolk County, New York. He is board certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology. Barnard received a Bachelor of Science in medicine from Texas A&M University and a Doctor of Medicine from Texas A&M College of Medicine. Barnard currently serves as chairman of the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
Michael Coble, Ph.D. of Fort Worth is the associate director and an associate professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Center for Human Identification. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the Washington Academy of Sciences and a member of International Society of Forensic Genetics and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists. Coble received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Forensic Science in Forensic Molecular Biology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics from George Washington University.
Mark Daniel of Fort Worth is an attorney at the Law Office of Mark G. Daniel. He previously served as assistant district attorney for the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a member and former president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a 2021 inductee to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Hall of Fame. Daniel received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Sarah Kerrigan, Ph.D. of The Woodlands is chair of the Department of Forensic Science and director of the Institute for Forensic Research, Training, and Innovation at Sam Houston State University. Previously, she was a forensic toxicologist with the California Department of Justice and Toxicology Bureau Chief for the State of New Mexico. She continues to serve on the Forensic Science Standards Board of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science. She is a former president of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and current member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Kerrigan received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Toxicology from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Jarvis Parsons of Bryan is the District Attorney of Brazos County. Previously, he served as chief prosecutor of the 272nd District Court and as president-elect, faculty advisor, and presenter for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. He is a board member of Scotty’s House, TEEX Central Texas Police Academy Advisory Board, and Sexual Assault Resource Center and a member of the College Station Noon Lions Club. Parsons received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from McNeese State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University Of Maine School Of Law.
Source: gov.texas.gov
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