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CVS pharmacist credited with saving Houston-area teenager at risk of dangerous seizures
Like everywhere, the CVS pharmacy on 75th street in south Houston was paralyzed without electricity after Hurricane Beryl hit. “We completely lost power. We didn’t have any power,” said pharmacy manager Cynthia Khatcherian. It meant the pharmacy couldn’t document transactions of controlled substances, which meant Kevin and Ziyear...
Houston rain could mean appearance of toxic hammerhead flatworms
HOUSTON — With all the rain we’ve had and are expecting across the Houston area, there’s a poison in the ground you should know about -- the invasive hammerhead flatworm. These slugs can grow up to a foot long and can emit a toxin if you pick...
PHOTOS: Memorial Park continues recovery 2 weeks after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON – Two weeks after Hurricane Beryl struck Houston, Memorial Park is still dealing with the aftermath. The staff at Memorial Park Conservancy have been working tirelessly since the storm hit to ensure that many areas of the park were reopened quickly and safely for public use. The park...
Man killed after being hit by car on North Freeway, authorities say
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A tragic incident on the North Freeway late Monday night as a pedestrian lost his life after being hit by a car. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on I-45 at Aldine Bender Road. Police rushed to the scene and found a man on the side of the southbound lanes.
Here’s when, where Houston will host its 14th annual Back 2 School Fest
HOUSTON – The start of the 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner and the City of Houston is working to ensure parents and students have all the tools necessary to succeed before returning to campus. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Houston Council Member At-Large Position 1, Julian Ramirez...
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Where to Drink and Celebrate National Tequila Day in Houston
National Tequila Day is bringing the fun on Wednesday, July 24, and several Houston restaurants are ready to celebrate. From all-day happy hours to margarita-soaked parties, here’s where to get your drink on in Houston this National Tequila Day. Alicia’s Mexican Grille, 26326 Northwest Freeway. In honor of...
Kenny & Ziggy's Deli Month Menu
As Houstonians prepare to welcome Houston Restaurant Weeks this August, another food-centric event is taking place August 1 through August 31 across not only the city but the whole U.S.A. and even Toronto, Canada. The 9th Annual Delicatessen Month, founded in 2016 by Houston's own Deli Man, David 'Ziggy' Gruber, is a collaboration between Gruber and Jay Parker, owner of the now-closed Ben's Best Deli in Rego Park, New York.
Teachers rally at national convention in Houston
School teachers and staff members, nurses and health care workers from around the nation are meeting in Houston this week for the American Federation of Teachers national convention. Toni Malone, a kindergarten teacher in the Bastrop Independent School District in Central Texas, is attending the convention for the first time....
Houston’s New Hotel Saint Augustine Sets Its Opening Date With a Bludorn Restaurant — Get an Early Look at the Montrose Marvel
Get a look at the Hotel Saint Augustine lobby. The new Montrose hotel is on the verge of opening. (Rendering courtesy of Post Company) Bunkhouse Hotels, the acclaimed Texas hospitality group which brought Austin a number of unique hotels including the popular Hotel Saint Cecilia and Hotel San José, is now taking reservations for its first venture into Houston. Fans of the hotel group’s unique properties can make reservations at Houston’s new boutique Hotel Saint Augustine for stays that begin November 15 or later.
Texas crash leaves one dead, another seriously injured
PECOS, Texas — A head-on collision on FM 1053 near mile marker 384 resulted in one death and one serious injury Saturday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that the crash involved a 2015 Ford F-150 and a 2024 GMC Sierra. Donnavin Brown, a 21-year-old from Odessa, Texas, was driving the Ford F-150 southbound when his vehicle veered into the northbound lane. Nicholas Calloway, a 25-year-old from Houston, Texas, was driving the GMC Sierra and attempted to avoid the collision by moving into the southbound lane. However, Brown's vehicle returned to the southbound lane, striking Calloway's vehicle head-on. Calloway was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Braden. Brown sustained serious injuries and was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital.
Sheila Jackson Lee death: Harris County Democrats scramble to replace candidate ahead of November ballot
HOUSTON - There's a lot to do, in a short time frame, to find a candidate to replace Sheila Jackon Lee on November ballot. The death of Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has set off a busy effort, among Harris County Democrats, to replace her on the November ballot. The solution lies in a combination of state law and party rules.
'He keeps coming back' | Despite multiple arrests, neighbors say same man is peeking into their homes in middle of night
HOUSTON — Neighbors shot video Sunday night of a man’s sixth arrest in as many years -- it happened minutes after someone reported that he was peeping into their window. "You know, it’s months and months off, he's in jail, he’s out of jail, but he keeps coming back,” Gavi Lomnitz said.
Crewman dies in Houston Ship Channel capsize
The 50’x20’ towboat Miss Peggy was raised from the Houston Ship Channel, after one crewman died July 19 when the boat capsized after a possible collision with a passing ship, according to the Coast Guard and local news media. Five people were aboard the Miss Peggy when it...
Houston begins auctioning bike-sharing equipment, with online bids for bicycles starting at $10
The city plans to put more than 400 Houston BCycle bikes up for auction over the next several months, along with docking stations and base plates for those stations, after its bike-sharing network shuttered last month. Before Houston's bike-sharing network shut down at the end of June, users could take...
Texas man sentenced for killing 17-year-old friend during sleepover
CYPRESS, Texas (TCN) -- A 21-year-old high school dropout will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting his friend multiple times during a sleepover at the man’s house in 2021. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that a judge sentenced James Sotelo on Friday, July 19, to 40...
Houston mayor and acting police chief denounce councilman's critique on Beryl response
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is at odds with a councilman over the city's response to Hurricane Beryl.Whitmire and acting Houston Police Chief, Larry Satterwhite, publicly denounced comments made by Councilman Edward Pollard regarding the death of an HPD employee in a news conference today.Pollard made his comments to ABC13 after Wednesday's city council meeting.He said in part, "We were not fully mobilized. We were having our officers come in on the day of the storm and on the morning of the storm putting those lives at risk."Pollard went on to mention, Russell Richardson, an information security officer for Houston police.The...
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