Woman accused of intentionally starting fire at NW Houston restaurant on Thanksgiving, records show

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Arson Accused on Thanksgiving Night in NW Houston Restaurant

A dramatic scene unfolded at a Mexican restaurant in northwest Houston, where a woman is accused of intentionally starting a fire on the evening of Thanksgiving. According to court records, Theresa Williams, 44, was arrested Thursday morning for her role in setting off an explosive device that damaged Don Jose Mexican Restaurant.

Eyewitnesses claim that the explosion caused extensive damage to the eatery, leaving patrons and staff shaken but fortunately unharmed. The cause of the incident is being linked directly to Williams, who allegedly attempted to burn down the restaurant using a homemade explosive material.

As authorities took Williams into custody on Thursday morning, she was taken to face charges in connection with the alleged arson. A $15,000 bond has been set for her release from the Harris County jail, pending further court proceedings scheduled for Monday.

Restaurant owners have yet to respond to ABC13's inquiries regarding the incident and its impact on their business. The full extent of the damage remains unclear at this time, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged arson attempt.

The incident has left a sense of unease in the community, particularly around the holiday season when families often gather at restaurants to celebrate Thanksgiving. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in their ongoing investigation into the matter.
 
Ugh, can you believe this? Some psycho tries to burn down a restaurant on Thanksgiving night... what's wrong with people these days?! 🤯 It's just so reckless and thoughtless, you know? And the worst part is, it's not just the restaurant that got damaged, but all the families who were trying to have a good time. I mean, can you imagine showing up at your aunt's place on Thanksgiving only to find out that it was vandalized? It's just so... ugh!

And what really gets me is that this person tried to use some kinda homemade explosive material. Like, are they seriously that desperate?! Did they not think about the consequences of their actions?! I'm all for justice and accountability, but this is just taking it too far.

I do feel bad for the restaurant owners, though. This must be really tough for them, especially during a time when everyone's trying to be festive. But at the same time, they need to hold themselves accountable for not doing something sooner. I mean, how could they have prevented this?! And what are they gonna do about all those people who were affected by this? It's just so... messed up.

We should all just be more mindful of our actions and think about how they might affect others. Period. 💔
 
OMG, this is so shocking 😱! I mean, intentionally setting off a fire on Thanksgiving? That's just crazy! 🤯 What was she thinking?! 💡 I feel for the restaurant owners, it's devastating to see their business get damaged like that 🤕. The thought of all those people who were in there, waiting for their food and trying to spend quality time with family... ugh 😓. And now they have to deal with this on top of everything else? It's just not fair 🙅‍♀️. I hope whoever is behind this gets caught ASAP 💥 and the community comes together to support those affected by this awful act 🤝 #JusticeForTheRestaurant #ArsonPreventionMatters #ThanksgivingDisaster
 
this is so messed up 🤯, like, what's going on with people these days? setting off explosives in a restaurant during thanksgiving is just crazy 😱. it's not just about the property damage, but also the emotional toll it takes on the staff and customers who were just trying to enjoy their meal. i feel bad for the owners of don jose mexican restaurant, they must be losing their minds right now 🤯. and $15k bond? that's a lot of money 💸. what kind of motive would someone have to do something like this? was it just some random act of chaos or is there more to it? i hope the authorities are able to figure out the truth behind this incident soon 🕵️‍♀️.
 
😞 This is super crazy and disturbing. I mean, who sets fire on a restaurant, especially during Thanksgiving? It's like, what's to gain from that kind of thing? 🤔 The fact that it was all homemade explosives just shows how reckless and selfish someone must be. I'm glad no one got seriously hurt, though. That could've been totally disastrous.

I feel bad for the owners of Don Jose Mexican Restaurant. They're already dealing with a lot on Thanksgiving night, and then this happens? It's just not fair. And now they have to deal with all the hassle of an investigation and trying to get back on their feet. 😓 The community should come together to support them, but I'm sure it's hard for them right now.

It's also a bit worrying that someone thought burning down a restaurant was a good idea in the first place. What's going on with people these days? Is everyone just so unhappy and desperate that they think arson is an option? 🤷‍♀️ Anyway, I hope Theresa Williams gets the help she needs, but she should also be held accountable for what she did. 💪
 
omg what's wrong with this world?! 😱 like, intentionally trying to burn down a restaurant on thanksgiving night? that's just plain cruel 🤕 especially when families are trying to celebrate with loved ones...and now they're gonna be all worried about eating out for weeks because of some crazy lady and her homemade explosives 🚫💣 i mean what even is wrong with people these days?!
 
I cant believe what's been happening in NW Houston 🤕. It's like something out of a bad movie, you know? A woman trying to burn down a restaurant on Thanksgiving night? What was she even thinking?! 😱 It's just so sad and thoughtless. I mean, that place is just like my favorite spot to grab tacos with friends before Christmas. Can't even walk by there without feeling nostalgic for good old times 🙃. The owners must be heartbroken, and the employees too...I hope they're getting the support they need from the community 💕. And now this woman's going to get 15 grand bail? Like, what's wrong with people these days?! It just doesn't sit right with me...
 
Just heard about this crazy stuff that went down on Turkey Day 🤯🚨. I mean, intentionally trying to burn down a restaurant? That's just wild, man. You got people who were literally celebrating with their families, and then this woman comes along and tries to ruin the vibes for everyone. It's like, what's wrong with some people, you know?

And $15,000 bail? That's peanuts compared to the damage she could've caused if that explosion had gone off properly 🤑. I'm just glad no one was seriously hurt, but still... it's really concerning to think about who would do something so reckless and thoughtless.

I guess we'll have to wait and see how this all plays out in court, but for now, let's just hope the restaurant can recover from this and get back to serving up some delicious Tex-Mex 🌯.
 
Just read about this crazy thing that happened on Thanksgiving night 😱. Some lady tries to blow up a Mexican restaurant in Houston, can you believe it? I mean, what's going through her mind? That place was full of people trying to celebrate the holiday with their families... and she just decides to ruin everything? 🤯 It's just so senseless.

And the fact that she used this homemade explosive material is just ridiculous. Like, does she not know how serious this stuff is? 🚫 I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, but what if someone had been killed or worse? 🙏

I can imagine the owners are gonna be super stressed out with all this happening on their busiest night of the year. And now they're trying to figure out how to get back on their feet. It's just another reason why we gotta look out for each other, you know? 👍
 
can you believe this 😱? some people have no idea what they're doing with fire 🔥 and explosives 🤯. i mean, a restaurant is supposed to be a safe space for families to enjoy meals together on thanksgiving, not a potential target for crazy people 🙅‍♀️. the fact that this woman was able to get her hands on homemade explosive material is just shocking 💣. and now the owners of the restaurant have to deal with the aftermath and figure out how to recover from this traumatic event 😔. it's a good reminder that we need to be more vigilant about reporting suspicious activity and supporting our local law enforcement agencies 👮‍♀️.
 
omg can u believe this?! someone literally set fire to a restaurant on THANKSGIVING EVE 🤯😱 and now there's a suspect who allegedly made it happen... like what even is wrong with people these days?? 😒 i feel so bad for the staff and customers who were there when it happened, thank god no one was seriously hurt 🙏 the damage is still being assessed but i'm sure it's gonna be huge 💸 and now the community is all shook up 🤔 hoping whoever did this gets caught ASAP 🚔
 
I just saw this crazy news about some lady trying to burn down a restaurant on Thanksgiving night 🤯. Like, what's wrong with people? Can't they see how hurtful that is to others? The owner of Don Jose Mexican Restaurant must be super stressed out right now, not knowing how much damage was done or how long it'll take to get everything fixed up 🚧. And poor Theresa Williams, stuck in jail on a $15k bond, she might need some serious help finding her way out of this mess 😕. But honestly, I'm just glad nobody got seriously hurt and that authorities are taking this investigation seriously 🔍. It's times like these that remind us to be more considerate of others and to never take our freedoms for granted 💡.
 
omg this is so sad 🤕🔥, I was thinking about going to that restaurant yesterday but now i dont know if i should... hopefully the owners can recover from this and get back to serving delicious food ASAP! 😊💖 15k bond seems kinda low considering what they're accused of, fingers crossed she gets help tho 👍💪
 
this is just crazy 🤯 what's wrong with people? setting off a fire on thanksgiving eve? can't believe some ppl would do that 🙄 the restaurant owners should get all the support they need, not some random person trying to ruin a holiday for others 🎉 and $15k bond? that's like, what even is that? seems like too easy to me. hopefully justice will be served and this lady gets help wherever she needs it 💕
 
this is just insane 🤯, a woman trying to ruin everyone's thanksgiving by setting fire to a restaurant? what is wrong with some people? the thought of all those ppl who were there that night is still shakin', so grateful no one was hurt but like, why would u do this? and now the whole community is on edge, it's just not right 🤕.
 
😒 what's next? Someone tries to torch a Walmart on Christmas Eve? Like, I get it, Thanksgiving dinner leftovers can be super motivating for some folks... but really? Who does this? 🤦‍♀️ The fact that she made her own explosive material is just crazy... like, what's next? A DIY chemistry set in the kitchen? 💥 And poor Don Jose, left to deal with the aftermath. Hopefully they'll get back up and running soon, 'cause a holiday season without good Mexican food is just a tragedy 🌯️
 
Ugh 🤕, can't believe this is happening on Thanksgiving, of all nights! 😩 A woman setting fire to a restaurant? That's just crazy talk 💥. I mean, what's going through her head? Did she not think about the people who were there trying to enjoy their dinner and celebrate with their families? 🤔

I'm so glad no one got hurt, but the damage is still huge 😱. And now the owner of that restaurant has to deal with all this drama and uncertainty 💸. I hope they can get back on their feet soon.

This just goes to show that there's always someone out there who thinks they're above the law 🚫. But we can't let people like her win, we have to stand up for what's right and report any suspicious activity 💪. If you have any info about this incident, please come forward, Houston! 👮
 
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Ugh, can't believe this happened on Thanksgiving night 🤕. I mean, who sets off a fire at someone's restaurant? It's just so crazy. The damage is really extensive too, I heard it took out the kitchen and some of the dining area.

I feel bad for the owners and staff who have to deal with all this stress. And what's even more frustrating is that they're still trying to figure out how it happened and can't get a straight answer 🤔.

But you know, I'm glad no one was seriously hurt. That's gotta be a huge relief for everyone involved. The police should totally catch the person who did this and make sure they face justice ⚠️.

I hope the restaurant can recover from this and get back to normal soon. It's just so unfortunate that it had to happen on Thanksgiving night, when people are all about spreading love and joy 🕯️.
 
omg this is so sad 🤕 i was literally thinking about going to that restaurant on Thanksgiving dinner and now its destroyed 😱 15k bond is crazy though, like what were they expecting from her? shouldve been a bigger sentence imo, but at least no one got hurt which is the most important thing... does anyone know anything about this woman's past or what led up to the arrest? 🤔 also, any idea how much damage was done to the restaurant? hoping they can get it back up and running soon 🤞
 
OMG 🤯 this is so crazy! like, can't believe someone would try to burn down a restaurant on thanksgiving night 😱 that's literally the worst possible time to do something like that. i mean, don't restaurants already have enough to deal with during the holidays? and now there's a lady who allegedly tried to set fire to it with some homemade explosive stuff 🤯 like what is wrong with people?! anyway, i hope the restaurant can get back on its feet soon and that the community can just move forward from this crazy incident 🙏
 
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