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Houston Daycare Sued for Leaving 4-Year Old in Hot Van
Buttonlawfirm.com reports that Star Kiddos Center is accused of endangering a 4-year-old son’s life by leaving him unattended in a hot van for approximately two hours. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Brandy Jones and highlights violations of daycare safety laws and the facility's subsequent mishandling of the incident.
SCORE Contest: Pitch Your Business Idea For Chance To Secure Startup Funds
Entrepreneurs have while receiving mentorship and exposure. Pitch your business to a panel of industry experts for a chance to win up to $20,000 in SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competitions. How the pitch competition process works:. Submit your pitch application by July 31. Begin working with your assigned SCORE...
Some HISD campuses may not be ready for Aug. 12 start date due to Beryl damage, district says
The start of the 2024-2025 school year is less than a month away for Houston ISD students. However, some campuses may need more preparation time as Hurricane Beryl significantly damaged some areas.According to the district, Beryl impacted the largest school district in Texas, as 200 campuses lost power once the Category 1 hurricane landed. RELATED : HISD takeover: 1-year review steeped in controversyAt least 60 campuses are reported to have roof or structural damage, 50 have trees down, and 20 campuses remain without power.HISD said Sinclair Elementary, Cage Elementary, Project Chrysalis Middle School, and Kelso Elementary sustained extensive damage in the storm.Sinclair was among the most damaged schools by the unexpected derecho in May.HISD says officials will contact parents whose students attend Sinclair every week to update them on the status of recovery and the first day of school.District officials have said crews are stationed around the clock to get campuses back online for summer school students and to begin preparations for the new school year that starts on Aug. 12.RELATED: How often does Texas get multiple hurricanes in one season? Here's what history tells usFor more on this story, follow Mycah Hatfield on Facebook, X and
Barton Healthcare Students Place in International HOSA Competition
GREAT BEND, Kan. — Students from Barton’s chapter of HOSA (Future Health Professionals) joined about 12,500 students in Houston, Texas earlier this summer at the 2024 International Leadership Conference (ILC), where they competed against students from all 50 states as well as students from China, American Samoa, South Korea, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Houston Biz Journal ME Adams departs
Jonathan Adams, the managing editor of the Houston Business Journal, has left to become deputy editor of Professional Products Association International. He had also been the associate editor of the American City Business Journals publication. Prior to joining the Business Journal, Adams worked at the regional design center at Lee...
Houston single-family lease prices climb to “unprecedented” levels
While home sales declined, the average single-family rental price reached an all-time high. (Courtesy Pexels) While home sales slowed across all pricing sectors this June, lease prices climbed to an “unprecedented” level, according to the Houston Association of Realtors' June rental market report. By the numbers. According to...
Louisiana native picks up Houston offer
Opelousas Catholic class of 2026 wide receiver Roderick Tezeno Jr. has received an offer from the University of Houston. Tezeno currently only has five offers. "I feel I can contribute greatly to their playing dynamic by making plays," Tezeno said. Head coach Willie Fritz personally recruited Tezeno. Tezeno will make a decision next year and has expressed that it doesn't matter if the school is close to home or not.
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
Inaugural UTA Athletics Roadshow Set for Late August
The inaugural UTA Athletics Roadshow is set to take place statewide during the final week of August. Director of Athletics Jon Fagg, select head coaches, members of the UTA Athletics department and campus staff will travel to Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Waco from August 26-29 – allowing UTA alumni and members of these communities to connect with UTA Athletics in a new and engaging way.
2024 UFL College Draft Breakdown: Houston Roughnecks
The Roughnecks took an interesting approach to yesterday’s UFL College Draft. Instead of claiming the rights to a majority of undrafted free agents who are currently under contract with NFL teams but face an uphill battle in making the regular-season roster, which is what all the other teams did, Houston drafted nine players who are not with any NFL team. While this means there is a higher chance these players will be available to join the Roughnecks next spring, it potentially sacrifices the quality of their draft class.
Former Coffeyville Coach Prepares for Life in Big 12
A college football coach with Coffeyville ties is preparing for his first season in the Big 12. Willie Fritz was named the 16th Head Coach of the Houston Cougars in December, looking to guide Houston towards the top of one of the nation's elite conferences. Fritz says every program has...
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Resilient Red-Crowned Parrots
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall in the Rio Grande Valley has been a boon to wildlife, and the Valley’s flocks of Red-crowned parrots are voicing their enthusiastic approval. Parrots thrive amidst flowering and fruiting native plants like anacua that provide shelter and sustenance. They nestle amidst prolific white flowers on some trees, while other […]
A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
Boy completes epic journey to every Harley Davidson in Texas amid terminal illness
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - A remarkable 9-year-old boy from New Braunfels, Gaven Quirarte, has achieved something extraordinary despite battling a terminal illness. Gaven, who has a deep love for motorcycles, has fulfilled his dream of visiting every Harley Davidson dealership in Texas, a feat made possible by the support of the biker group "Mile Monsters."
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