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Hotel robbery suspect sought by Harris County authorities
HOUSTON, Texas — Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery at a West Houston hotel earlier this month. On the evening of July 12, the suspect entered a hotel in the 1000 block of Highway 6 North, pointed a gun at the clerk, and stole a sizable amount of cash from the register, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 5. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect drinking at the hotel bar just before the robbery.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Foundation Launches Emergency Power Program For Senior Citizens Impacted By Hurricane Beryl
Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to the senior citizens in her hometown of Houston following the city being hit by Hurricane Beryl.Megan Thee Stallion Is Giving Back To Young Girls And Women With Joy Is Our Journey Tour On Thursday (July 18), Meg’s Pete and Thomas Foundation announced its partnership with Bread of Life Inc. to create an Emergency Power Program, which provides generators to senior citizens in times of power outages caused by natural disasters. “It’s been painful to watch the elderly population in Houston suffer without electricity during these devastating storms,” the Grammy-winner stated in a press release. “That’s why we wanted...
Nearly 2 dozen families claim owner of Houston surrogacy escrow company stole millions to fund lavish lifestyle
Nearly two dozen families are listed in a lawsuit accusing the owner of a Houston-based surrogacy escrow company of stealing millions of dollars from their accounts.
The Houston SaberCats are back on Houston Happens!
HOUSTON (KIAH) – The weekend is almost here and we've got a great lineup of events for you! First, it's the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! The biggest party in the world has tons of food, fun, and entertainment for you and the whole family. If you're into art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) is the place for you. They've got a ton of cool exhibits, and they're always changing, so there's always something new to see. And for the music lovers out there, the House of Blues has got a great lineup this week. You don't want to miss all these great ideas to events to experience this weekend. Take a look!
METRO transit authority shifts focus away from bus rapid transit to safety and cleanliness
On a warm Wednesday morning before the Fourth of July, about a dozen people waited for a bus at the Hillcroft Park & Ride in Gulfton. None of the riders were eager to speak with a reporter at 7 a.m. on the Wednesday before the Fourth of July, though one said the bus service there is already fast enough.
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Houston Astros baseball game July 21
Sound Transit’s Sounder train is running for the 1:10 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Mariners game against the Houston Astros. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. From the north, the inbound Sounder N Line...
Event Roundup: Over the Moon Edition
Click the Buzz Me button to receive email notifications when this writer publishes a new article or a new article in this column is published. They don't call us Space City for nothing: This weekend marks the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic Moon landing. Get starstruck with the Menil’s Moon Party or Space Center Houston’s panel featuring real Mission Control decision-makers. And that’s not all – this weekend includes the Texas New Music Festival, the Houston World Series of Dog Shows, a Frida Kahlo festival, free outdoor movies, and more.
Home Turf: BHS Grad Drafted by the Houston Astros
After 18 years of rooting for the Rice Owls, Bellaire native Parker Smith joined their baseball team. Now, after three more years of perfecting his pitch, Parker has been drafted to another team he has supported since he could swing a bat: the Houston Astros. Parker, who started playing baseball...
Houston is set for a very rainy stretch of weather heading through next week
In brief: A smattering of showers and thunderstorms will be with us today and tomorrow. More scattered storms are in play for Sunday. And then widespread rain and thunderstorms will be the forecast for much of next week, with locally heavy rain, some flooding, gusty winds at times, but also cooler temperatures.
Two badly decomposed bodies found in 18-wheeler resembled 'mummies,' police said
HOUSTON (KTRK) - Two bodies were found in the trailer full of donated clothing and police said they had been there so long, they looked "almost like mummies." Houston Police officials said they don't know exactly what happened to them or how long they've been in the trailer. Police were...
Houston SPCA has taken in 1,800 animals, including egret colony, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl
Since Hurricane Beryl, the Houston SPCA has taken in more than 1,800 injured or orphaned wild animals from the region. On a regular day, the local SPCA gets about 40 to 50 animals. On the day after Beryl hit, they got over 700 in 24 hours – and even over a week later, more animals keep on coming.
Groundwork for greatness: Cougars gear up for 24-25 season
The Houston Cougars men’s basketball team doesn’t kick off the 24-25 season for months. However, the team is laying the groundwork for success with renewed health and an unreplicable culture as they look to get over the hump. “We start focusing now. It started when we had our...
Photos: NEXT TO NORMAL in Rehearsal at Houston Broadway Theatre
Houston Broadway Theatre is has released all new photos from rehearsals from the musical "Next to Normal". Check out the photos below!. The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal runs July 26-28, 2024, at Zilkha Hall within The Hobby Center. This critically acclaimed production delves into the heart of a suburban family grappling with the complexities of mental illness, underscored by a riveting pop/rock score.
Flights Grounded: Southwest Axes Routes at Major Airports
Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports. With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going to be long before they started hitting other industries.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
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