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5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 1
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Happy New Year! Here are things to know for Friday, Jan. 1:
1. Brazoria, Galveston counties want to move into Houston’s trauma service area
After a state-mandated tightening of coronavirus restrictions prompted businesses to close or reduce capacity in Brazoria and Galveston counties, leaders in both places are asking to be moved into the same trauma service area as Houston.
Brazoria and Galveston counties are in Trauma Service Area R, while Harris County, where Houston is located, is in area Q.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in area R have been at or above 15% for at least two weeks, while the rate has been inching higher to that mark in area Q.
A 32-year-old woman kidnapped from Liberty County Tuesday was found safe in Illinois around 2 a.m. According to deputies, the suspect in the kidnapping, 38-year-old Abel Fajardo, was arrested, and Erika Rios Valdez was found with him, safe and unharmed.
Search continues for woman kidnapped from Liberty County at gunpoint
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The suspect s car was described as a white 2005 GMC “duelie” pickup with an Illinois license plate, number 2816533B. The name “Duramax” can been seen in large white lettering across the rear window of the truck.Liberty County Sheriff s Office Show MoreShow Less
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Liberty County Sheriff s Office investigators are searching for Abel Fajardo, 38, who was seen kidnapping 32-year-old Erika Rios Valdez at gunpoint.Liberty County Sheriff s Office Show MoreShow Less
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Liberty County Sheriff s Office investigators are searching for Abel Fajardo, 38, who was seen kidnapping 32-year-old Erika Rios Valdez at gunpoint.Liberty County Sheriff s Office Show MoreShow Less
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) In a great New Year s Day update, a 32-year-old woman kidnapped from Liberty County Tuesday was found safe in Illinois around 2 a.m.
According to the Liberty County Sheriff s Office, the suspect in the kidnapping, 38-year-old Abel Fajardo, was arrested, and Erika Rios Valdez was found with him, safe and unharmed.
No information was available about exactly where the two were located in Illinois, but deputies expect more information to be released later today.
Fajardo is currently in jail in Illinois, according to deputies.
According to LCSO, Fajardo kidnapped Valdez at gunpoint around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.