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Houston-Area Arts Spaces Still Closed Weeks After Hurricane Beryl
Weeks after Hurricane Beryl brought storms and strong winds to Texas’ coastal region, art spaces in the Greater Houston Area remain closed. The hurricane first made landfall in Mexico and the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. After crossing the Gulf of Mexico it was downgraded to a Category 1 as it hit the Southern Texas coast. Residents and businesses along the coast were affected with nearly 3 million customers losing power in the immediate aftermath of the storm.
EaDo’s Himari to host matcha, sushi fusion event
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Himari is a Japanese restaurant in Houston’s EaDo neighborhood. The sushi bar is hosting a pop-up event on Wednesday, July 27 in collaboration with ensō, a local, Asian-owned matcha and tea company. This pop-up was created to make a special experience for matcha and...
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.
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....
Mayor Whitmire to Announce 2024 Mayors Back to School Fest
HOUSTON, Texas — Mayor Whitmire will announce the 14th Annual Mayors Back to School Fest Presented by Shell on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Houston Food Bank, located at 535 Portwall St., 77029. Mayor Whitmire will be joined by Christina Jones, Vice President of Human Resources D&I at Shell USA, Amy Ragan, Executive Gifts Officer at the Houston Food Bank, and Susan Christian, Director of Special Events.
'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.
It's been 2 weeks since Beryl hit and this Spring couple still doesn't know the fate of their home
SPRING, Texas — It's been two weeks since Hurricane Beryl made landfall and caused widespread destruction across Southeast Texas. While many have had their power restored and returned to their normal lives, others are just beginning to rebuild. Linda and Cameron Brown have lived at their Spring home for...
Houston outrage over power outages
Houston City Council members expressing outrage over repeated power outages during summer storms, highlighting Mayor Whitmire's challenges with inherited infrastructure issues and the urgent need for better preparation and recovery plans.
Recognize him? Photos show suspect wanted in connection to deadly shooting of 14-year-old in Spring Branch area
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department has released surveillance photos of a suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting which killed a 14-year-old boy in the Spring Branch area over the weekend. Abraham Choukair was killed after being shot in a vehicle at 8800 Hammerly Blvd. at around...
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Blalock Road
HOUSTON, Texas — A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on Blalock Road Saturday evening, according to Houston police. The man, whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was riding a red Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle northbound when he lost control and struck the curb of a center median. The motorcycle landed on the grassy area of the median, and Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department.
New FEMA rules include climate change impacts
FEMA’s new rules governing rebuilding after disasters will take into account the impacts of climate change on future flood risk. For decades, the agency has followed a 100-year floodplain standard—an area that has a 1% chance of flooding in a given year. The new standard will factor in the impact of climate change such as rising sea level and heavier rainfalls when it funds rebuilding projects.
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...
Former DWTS Pro ‘Devastated’ After Dear Friend’s Sudden Death
Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke has reacted to the sudden death of Jacoby Jones. Jones, a former football player, was on season 16 of the dance competition show. And, though he wasn’t partnered with Burke, the two became friends. On the July 19 episode...
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