Cars damaged in fire at auto repair shop in NW Houston

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A few cars at a repair shop in northwest Houston are in need of even more repairs.

That's because they were damanged in an early morning fire at the Car Bach Automotive Shop on Hempstead.

The damage could have been much worse if not for a sharp-eyed Houston police officer. He was driving by when he noticed the flames leaping from the cars. He called for help and firefighters were able to contain the fire to two cars.

It's not clear if the fire was accidental or arson.

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Video store damaged after vehicle slams into building

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police responded to a report of a car into a building last night.

It happened at a Blockbuster on West Gray near Dunlavy near downtown. Investigators arrived and found a storefront window shattered. The window was boarded up a little after 11pm.

There's no word on the cause or any injuries.

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Several apartment units damaged in 2-alarm fire

A 2-alarm fire at a southwest Houston apartment building damaged several units.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Several apartment units were damaged after a laundry room caught fire in southwest Houston.

Firefighters were called to the Bayou West apartments on Club Creek Drive at Greenfork around midnight. They found flames coming from the laundry room. The fire was raised to a second alarm, but was soon knocked out.

The flames spread to a few adjacent units, causing moderate damage. No one was hurt. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Cy-Fair apartments damaged in 2-alarm blaze

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A two-alarm fire damaged an apartment complex in the Cypress area Sunday.

The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department was called to the apartments in the 8700 block of Point Park at Point North West around 3:30pm Sunday.

When they arrived, flames were shooting from the second and third floors of the complex.

First responders made a fast attack, but the flames were spreading through a common attic in the building, officials said. A second alarm was pulled for additional manpower and resources.

Officials said about eight to 12 units were affected. Six units were damaged by fire, and all 12 apartments sustained extensive water damage.

One firefighter had breathing problems and had to be rescued. He was treated at the scene and released.

No other injuries were reported.

Cy-Fair VFD is working with apartment managers and Red Cross to relocate displaced residents.

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Several units damaged in apartment fire

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- At least four apartments were damaged Saturday in a two-alarm fire in southwest Houston.

The flames started Saturday afternoon off Sandpiper and Dryad.

Firefighters at the scene said the fire started in a vacant unit, then spread.

They were not sure what started the blaze, but arson investigators are looking into it.

No injuries were reported.

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Church damaged by vandals re-opens

DICKINSON, TX (KTRK) -- A church was vandalized earlier this year, doused with acid and burglarized. Sunday night, members took an important step to recovery.

The congregation of Christian Fellowship Ministry Church in Dickinson was overflowing with joy to be back at their church home Sunday afternoon.

"Its really a wonderful feeling to be back in the house of the Lord. He has blessed us. It's been two months," church member Mary Frank said.

"A lot of hard labor, but it seems God gave us the strength to get through it and it seems we gained strength and momentum as we worked," said Jennifer Cooper, the pastor's wife.

Vandals broke in to the church in January, stealing microphones, guitars and keyboards and pouring acid on carpet and pew cushions.

The small congregation had no insurance for the $30,000 in damage. Donations helped them clean up and rebuild.

"We're excited and we're giving Him praise and glory through it all. We never stopped celebrating the Lord," Cooper said.

The acid soaked carpet and cushions are gone and they are celebrating a new beginning.

"We just thank the Lord for everybody that participated and donated to us and helping us get built back up again. We are just celebrating the Lord today," Frank said.

Police are still investigating this case. No arrests have been made.

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