Sleep Inn Motel nixed!

FRIENDSWOOD, TX (KTRK) -- The Friendswood City Council voted down on Thursday a plan to build a hotel next to a residential neighborhood.


The Sleep Inn Motel would have been built near the intersection of Farm Road 528 and San Joaquin.
About 100 people attended Thursday's city planning and zoning meeting, and many spoke out against the proposal.

Eventually, the panel voted against the land owner, who wanted to build the hotel behind a neighborhood and near a school.

Residents worried about child safety, and a drop in property values.

"It's a step in the right direction," Friendswood resident Jackie Gibson said. "It's not over yet; this just means he's got more time to submit another site plan, but it's a small victory."
The land owner did not attend Thursday's meeting, and can resubmit a site plan in 90 days.


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NW Houston toddler found in hot car dead

by Courtney Zubowski / 11 News
Posted on August 19, 2010 at 7:32 PM
HOUSTON – A 2-year-old boy has died after being found locked in a hot car in northwest Houston, according to authorities.

The incident happened Thursday around 2:30 p.m. at 13813 Dentwood.
According to police, parents were arriving home from the grocery store when their 7-year-old child, who is autistic, began having seizures. While the parents went inside their home to tend to the 7-year-old, the 2-year-old boy was left locked inside the vehicle.

After going inside to help the 7-year-old , the parents realized their younger child was missing and eventually found him in the back seat of their SUV. Police said the boy was trapped inside the vehicle for about two hours.

One of the parents called 911 when they saw the toddler was not breathing. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators said the temperature inside the vehicle was 122 degrees when the toddler was found.
Neighbors of the victim’s family said it was an unfortunate incident that happened to good people.

"This is a good family, their children comes first with them," said Michael Carey. "I know for a fact that it was not intentional."

Investigators said the parents will probably not face charges, but the case will go to a grand jury.



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