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Vincent Victoria Has Play Selected for the International Black Theatre Festival
Houston Playwright/Producer Vincent Victoria, known for writing plays about historical African American figures and events from the past, has another of his plays selected to be read at the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, North Carolina this month. His play "The House of Patrick" the first play...
Houston Uncle Sentenced to 55 Years for Murder of 3-Year-Old Nephew
A Houston man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison following his conviction for the murder of his 3-year-old nephew, a tragic case that has concluded with a ruling late Wednesday, sources reported in an article published by the Harris County District Attorney's Office. The convict, Melvin O. Morales-Gomez, faced charges for killing Kevin Ramirez-Lara on January 30, 2020, with the jury handing down the decision after an eight-day trial centered on the harrowing details of the abuse inflicted upon the child.
Houston Police Investigate Shooting Death of Local Man, Seek Witnesses Near East Freeway Ramps
Houston authorities are currently delving into the mysterious death of Damon Spiller, a 56-year-old man discovered deceased inside a residence located at 702 Girard Street on the morning of July 24. The discovery was made around 9:50 a.m., according to a press release issued by the City of Houston. Upon...
Debbie Allen And Phylicia Rashad Honor Mother's NASA Legacy In Touching Celebration
Renowned actresses Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen recently joined NASA in Houston, Texas, in honoring their mother, Vivian Ayers Allen’s history as a “hidden figure” of the Apollo 11 mission. Phylicia Rashad, who played Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, was the dean of Howard University’s College...
Framber Valdez strikes out 10 over 6 1/3 innings and Astros beat Dodgers, 5-0
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Friday night.Bregman hit a solo home run to left in the third inning and Singleton hit a 403-foot two-run homer into the second deck in right in the fourth.Joey Loperfido had an RBI single in the second and made an outstanding leaping grab to rob Shohei Ohtani of extra bases in the third. Mauricio Dubón added an RBI double in the eighth."We like some homers if you ask me," Houston manager Joe...
Authorities confirm human remains found in Millcreek Canyon are of missing Pearland woman
The Grand Canyon Sheriff's Office confirmed on Saturday that human remains discovered in Millcreek Canyon in Utah on July 22 are of a missing Pearland woman.Authorities sent out a press release that announced the remains belonged to Maranda Anofski.RELATED: Search for Pearland couple missing while hiking in Utah is now a recovery search, authorities sayShe and her husband, Ray Anofski, were said to be visiting the area in Moab for the third time during the week of June 21 and were supposed to return on that following Monday.Concern arose after the couple's family said they couldn't contact them. Officials said their ATV was found damaged, turned over, and abandoned.The couple's cooler and a jacket belonging to Ray were also found.The Grand Canyon Sheriff's Office said a severe thunderstorm triggered a multi-agency response to reports of flash flooding, road damage, and stranded hikers in the Moab area.SEE ALSO: Family speaks out after Pearland couple goes missing while hiking in Utah: 'We're all devastated'The couple's family said the couple has ample experience with hiking, camping, and riding UTVs.
President of nation's second-largest teachers union says Gov. Abbott is 'defunding' public schools
DALLAS — When we sat down with the President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), she didn’t hold back when discussing the state of public schools in Texas, in general, and in Houston, specifically. Randi Weingarten says Governor Greg Abbott is “defunding” public schools, and she points...
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
There Are Earthquakes In The Texas Panhandle? Why You Shouldn’t Be Surprised.
News came out earlier this week about an earthquake that rocked the Texas panhandle. The quake took place near Lubbock but was felt by many as far north as Amarillo. It was a magnitude 4.9 and it tied for the 8th strongest earthquake in Texas history, according to news reports coming out of Lubbock. It has a lot of people asking, once again, how common are earthquakes in the Texas panhandle?
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
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