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A Tyrone police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a ditch while DUI. About 8:10 p.m. Nov. 24, state police were called to a single-vehicle crash near Bickel’s Surplus on Old Sixth Avenue. On scene, police said Otto “Gil” Barton II, 42, was standing outside his truck, […]

During Day of the Dead celebrations scheduled to take place in late October and early November in and around Houston, the living will remember and honor their dearly departed with celebration — not sorrow.

Grief is a fair-weather friend. In the moments of crisis and chaos, it holds back, waiting patiently for the waters to calm so it can clear its throat and say, “Excuse me...” I’d been wondering when…

A Rensselaer County jury acquitted Jahquay Brown of murder but convicted him of...

Rensselaer County jury could soon decide the second-degree murder trial of Jahquay Brown on charges he participated in the deadly Sept. 13, 2020, drive-by shooting of 11-year-old Ayshawn Davis on Old Sixth Avenue.

Relative to all the trauma of 2020, restaurants had it somewhat easier in 2021. While they didn’t have to face any shutdowns — at least in Texas

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Diane and Willet Feng join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Burger-Chan, thei

Plus, Sweetgreen adds two locations. By Timothy Malcolm 5/24/2021 at 10:31am Sausages at Henderson & Kane. If you havent yet visited Henderson & Kane in the Old Sixth Ward, this might be a good time.  The general store announced last week the addition of Aaron Lazo to its team. Lazo spent 35 years at the beloved Burts Meat Market & Cajun Foods, which closed in March. Hell work with chef de cuisine Jesse Gallegos to tweak Henderson & Kanes sausage menu while introducing homemade chorizo verde...

Boozy retro soda shop headed to Washington Avenue The minds behind Henderson & Kane, the upscale neighborhood market just south of Washington Avenue, have big expansion plans for the next year. In addition to a second location of H&K, set to open in a yet-to-be0announced location in Spring 2022, owners John and Veronica Avila will open a Prohibition-inspired old-fashioned soda shop, ice cream parlor and speakeasy bar on Washington Avenue. The bar, called Old Sixth, will open at 2111 Washington...

New retro soda and sweet shop serves up boozy shakes + more on WashAve Courtesy of Old Sixth The owners of Henderson & Kane are bringing a classic soda fountain to the Old Sixth Ward. Veronica and John Avila will open Located in the former Frametek building at 2111 Washington Ave., the Old Sixth puts a modern spin on the classic soda fountains of the 40s and 50s. The concept will combine an ice cream shop with a cocktail bar to serve floats, milkshakes (both regular and boozy), tableside fon...