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VIDEO: Drivers In Houston, Texas Discover Naked Person In Tree
Driving in Texas can sometimes be an experience. We've all seen at least one individual while out on the Texas roadways do something silly while driving right? Somebody going way over the speed limit, an individual not using a turn signal, or perhaps they're blasting music at an insane volume.
Attention Louisiana to Texas Travelers: I-10 West in Beaumont is Reopened
Travelers from Louisiana into Texas are facing significant delays due to an emergency closure of I-10 West in Beaumont. The Beaumont Police Department announced the closure after discovering a "substantial crack" on I-10 at the Washington Boulevard overpass. UPDATE:. I-10 West has reopened at Washington Ave in Beaumont, TX. ORIGINAL...
Future 50: Footage of Top247 QB/ATH and Houston commit Keisean Henderson
BRADENTON, Fla. — 247Sports was on-site in the Sunshine State for the annual Future 50 elite prospect camp. Many of the nation's top underclassmen from the class of 2026 were in Florida for a couple of days to workout, play some 5-on-5 flag football, meet with the media, and more.
HCC Coleman College interim president appointed to state task force
HOUSTON (July 1, 2024) — Dr. Lutricia Harrison, interim president of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to serve on the inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force for the State of Texas. The task force’s directive...
Review: “Kehinde Wiley An Archaeology of Silence” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Note from longtime Glasstire contributor, Betsy Huete: As part of an initiative to inspire competition and rigor in arts writing in education, one of my students’ written pieces will be featured on Glasstire each year. For last year’s installment, please go here. Looking around the gallery, one cannot...
Houston Housing Authority, HUD launch programs to enhance housing mobility, support aging in place
New initiatives expand services to reach more families and seniors, addressing needs with additional resources. For an 83-year-old grandmother, a simple bathroom renovation means she can now shower safely without fear of falling. Across town, a young family is preparing to move to a neighborhood with better schools, a dream they never thought possible. These life-changing moments are becoming reality for many Houstonians, thanks to two new programs launched by the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With $6.25 million in funding, these initiatives are redefining what affordable housing means for vulnerable residents.
Wags to Whiskers of Texas opens thrift store in Kingwood to support rescue animals
Officials noted 100% of proceeds from the thrift store will go toward the care and vetting of the nonprofit's rescue shelter animals. (Courtesy Pexels) Porter-based nonprofit Wags to Whiskers of Texas opened a new thrift store in Kingwood on June 27. Officials noted 100% of proceeds from the thrift store will go toward the care and vetting of the nonprofit's rescue shelter animals.
Star Furniture adds designer’s eye to buying team
HOUSTON — Star Furniture, part of Top 100 Berkshire Hathaway’s furniture division, has added Anthony Stransky to the company as buyer of upholstery. In this new role, Stransky will oversee the buying of both stationary and motion upholstery, reporting directly to Vice President of Merchandising Alicia Macha. “Anthony’s...
Houston Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Northeast Neighborhood
Houston residents were shaken by news of a fatal shooting in the northeast section of the city, where 55-year-old George Baeza-Cantu was shot dead. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gun violence on the 5600 block of East Hillside in the early hours, where they found Baeza-Cantu with multiple gunshot wounds.
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of neighbor in Fort Bend County
HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 15700 Baybriar Drive about 7:30 p.m. last Thursday. Barbara Jean Blue, 75, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 400th District Court in Fort Bend County.
Law enforcement officers around Greater Houston ramp up patrol to combat drunk driving ahead of Fourth of July holiday
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department’s DWI Task Force announced an initiative intended to combat drunk driving ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. According to officials, the initiative is in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Camp’s immersive experiences get a boost
A family-friendly, experiential retailer’s newest partnership promises to take its signature immersive experiences to a new level. Camp is joining forces with RWS Global, a provider of customized experiences across theatrical productions, events and multimedia, to bolster its immersive experiences. The provider will manage and enhance all existing interactive installations as they are introduced at different Camp locations. These will include BBC’s Bluey x CAMP, Disney’s Encanto x CAMP, and Universal’s Trolls x CAMP. The firm is also responsible for sourcing merchandise associated with the experiences.
Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educators
Principal LaKia Jackson is leading impactful change at Fondren Middle School and is this week’s HISD Star Educator. With two decades of experience in urban education, Jackson brings a passion for motivating both students and teachers to her NES campus. Together, Jackson and her team are building a high-performance culture backed by the school’s mantra of Excellence: Everyone-Everything-Everyday.
Houston neighborhoods face 3-month delay in trash pickup. Here’s how KPRC 2 is helping get answers
HOUSTON – When our viewers reach out to us regarding issues they are facing in their neighborhoods, we try our best to get answers. Have you ever had issues with your trash pickup? I’m sure if you’ve lived in Houston or the surrounding area, you’ve experienced a delay in trash pick-up services once or twice. If not, consider yourself lucky.
Chicago Red Stars vs. Houston Dash: NWSL TV channel, live stream, lineups, preview
What better complement to your Fourth of July weekend festivities than some NWSL? To get things started on Saturday afternoon, we've got a matchup on ESPN in the Windy City, featuring the sinking Houston Dash and a Chicago Red Stars team coming off a massive result out west. Led by...
Houston’s official Fourth of July forecast: hot and sunny with a 100 percent chance of agitated doggos
In brief: In the main, our hot and sunny weather will continue through the rest of the work week. We have no weather concerns for the Fourth of July, aside from heat. Our overall pattern may change this weekend, with slightly cooler temperatures and increasing rain chances due to moisture from Hurricane Beryl.
2024 Camp Preview: Offensive Line
The 2024 Houston Cougars move into their second season in the Big 12 behind new head coach Willie Fritz after Dana Holgorsen was let go after five seasons. Though Fritz may be in his first year at UH, the veteran head coach has won 64-percent of his games and has a career record of 208-116, having coached at Tulane for the past eight seasons. The Shawnee Mission, Kansas native began his career at Blinn Junior College in 1993, winning 39 games in four seasons before leaving for his alma mater, Central Missouri where he won 97 games in 13 seasons. Fritz then accepted the head coaching job at Sam Houston where he coached for four seasons from 2010 to 2013, leading the Bearkats to two NCAA Division 1 Championship game appearances before leading Georgia Southern to a 17-7 record over the next two seasons in 2014, 2015.
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