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13 hours ago
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Popular Houston Mexican Restaurant Closes Abruptly
After two years in business, a local Houston Mexican restaurant closed its doors abruptly this week. Mi Tierra Mexican Kitchen shuttered on Wednesday, effective immediately. Owner Kate Mancia announced the news on social media after "after much reflection and with a heart full of mixed emotions." "This decision did not come easy. Mi Tierra was more than just a restaurant. It was a dream, a risk, a labor of love, and a huge part of my soul. It was where we poured our passion, culture, and our heart into every detail -from the recipes to the guest we welcomed through our doors," Mancia wrote. Mancia and chef Martin Weaver opened Mi Tierra in October 2023. Over time, it gained a following from loyal customers, who Mancia thanked, along with her staff, in Wednesday's final message. "Though this chapter is ending, I am proud of what Mi Tierra was and what it represented. I've learned so much through this journey ; about business, about people, and about myself," she added. "This isn't goodbye to the dream. It's just a pause, a redirection. I carry forward the good memories, the food , the flavors, and the spirit of what Mi Tierra represented wherever life takes me next." Mi Tierra customers also expressed their disappointment in the comments. "If you ever open another restaurant in a different location. We would love to come and eat again," one wrote. "So sorry to see this chapter close, but excited to see what lies ahead!" a second added. "Good luck and this is just a pause," a third chimed in. During its tenure, Mi Tierra offered a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites, as well as a raw bar, a variety of drinks and cocktails and dishes such as gochujang short rib, smoked duck carnitas in mole and a selection of small plates. Popular Houston Mexican Restaurant Closes Abruptly first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Three MS-13 gang members sentenced for violent crimes in Charlotte, three others pled guilty
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Three members of the La Mara Salvatrucha gang, known as MS-13, were sentenced for engaging in violent acts, including murder, in Charlotte, according to the Department of Justice. According to court documents and proceedings, those involved were leaders and members of the MS-13 sub-unit known as the Hollywood Locos Salvatrucha Clique, which operated in and around North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C. and elsewhere. From December 2018 through November 2022, the defendants engaged in racketeering activities involving murder, kidnapping, extortion, robbery and drug trafficking. Documents show that on November 6, 2022, 32-year-old Christian Alejandro Garcia Santa Cruz, known as 'Crimen', of El Salvador, 33-year-old Santos Guillermo Ramirez Mancia, of El Salvador, and 30-year-old Aderly 'Chanchin' Jose Veliz-Ronquillo of Guatemala were at a nightclub in Charlotte. They had gotten into an argument with several men in the parking lot of the nightclub. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> During the argument, Mancia identified himself as an MS-13. Mancia and another person shoved each other before Veliz-Ronquillo shot the other person. Santa-Cruz then shot the victim three more times. The victim died from their injuries. Officials say, participation in criminal activity was also intended to increase the respect and ranking of members within the gang, and to open the door to leadership positions. Accordingly, Santa Cruz and Veliz-Ronquillo committed murder in aid of racketeering to maintain and increase their position within the gang. Santa Cruz and Veliz-Ronquillo were each sentenced to 35 years for the shooting. Mancia pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy and is awaiting sentencing. Mancia held a leadership role within the gang. In addition to this case, another MS-13 member who also held a leadership role in the gang, Fredy Mauricio Buruca, 27, pleaded guilty to kidnapping a minor. Juan Francisco Sanchez Estrada, 31, of El Salvador, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy and will be sentenced at a later date, following a consolidation of federal cases against him. Lastly, Luis Fernando Guardardo Moreno, 24, of El Salvador, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
