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New mural in East End honoring fallen Harris County deputy Fernando Esqueda who was killed in line of duty
HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston community and family members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence last month, will now be able to visit a mural in his honor. Located in East End, at the Taqueria Monchy’s restaurant,...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
The Health Museum Launches Healing Arts Program with Caregivers Art Gallery Opening
The Health Museum, an interactive health science museum in the Houston Museum District, recently launched the Healing Arts Program with a private gallery opening for “Healing Hands: A Collection of Caregiver Expressions on Mental Wellness”. The gallery collection, the Healing Hands, was co-created with caregivers who use art...
Tatcho Mindiola Jr. remembered for his vision to lift communities
Lorenzo Cano remembers his longtime colleague Tatcho Mindiola Jr. as family, as a compañero, a camarada. For decades, the two worked together at the University of Houston’s Center for Mexican American Studies seeking grants, creating programs and pipines to get more Latinos to attend and graduate from UH.
Former Lamar Player Giving Back
Lamar High School’s Class of 2004 alumni and football star, Brian Orakpo, returned on Saturday, August 10, 2024, to tour the weight room made possible by his funding. Lamar and the Lamar Alumni Association celebrated his outstanding accomplishments and the inspiration he brings to our community. While at Lamar,...
Air Hockey Champs Crowned in Texas
The 2024 Air Hockey Worlds were held Aug. 1-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Baytown, Texas – the 64th National/World championship put on by the U.S. Air Hockey Association. Colin Cummings of Honolulu, Hawaii, won his ninth USAA World title, setting a record by losing only one game in the entire singles event.
Deadly motorcycle crash in northwest Houston, Beltway 8 to 290 East ramp shut down
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County authorities are at the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash which has caused a ramp shut down in northwest Houston. According to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, the crash occurred in the 7000 block of the W Sam Houston Tollway North and 290. ◀︎...
Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway
HOUSTON, TX – A man is dead following after a garbage truck slammed into him on the Eastex Freeway. The crash occurred in the 14400 block of the Eastex Freeway just after 5 a.m. The above photo was sent in to us by one of our readers. If you...
Suspects in violent robbery in Spring believed to be juveniles, still on the run
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Two juveniles are facing aggravated robbery charges after a violent incident Friday afternoon outside a Target store in Spring, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies reported. Deputies are searching for two suspects, believed to be between the ages of 14 and 18, who are accused of...
Harris County turns to taxpayers for flood prevention help, not for projects, but maintenance
After Harris County voters approved $2.5 billion for flood projects post-Hurricane Harvey, leaders say they need more money from you.HARRIS COUNTY VOTERS WILL SOON DECIDE WHETHER TO INCREASE TAXES FOR FLOOD MAINTENANCECrews cleared trees along Greens Bayou on Friday, not for new development but to improve the waterway's flow."We've identified about a billion dollars in deferred maintenance on our network," Woodell explained.Some of that is for the 2018 flood bond program. Six years ago, taxpayers approved $2.5 billion to add more flood protection.Now, they want more to maintain them. This November, voters will decide to increase property taxes.They say the...
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
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