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Lady M Opens Its Largest Boutique in West Houston
West on West, the new retail development at 12270 Westheimer has welcomed a new tenant to its lineup of restaurants and shops. The second location of New York City–based luxury cake brand, Lady M Confections, opened its doors on August 14th. Not only is it the second Houston location — the first debuted in the Houston Galleria in May of 2023 — the Westchase location is its largest in the U.S. The pastry shops are referred to as boutiques, and rightfully so, as the displays of the delicate cakes and the gallery-style space are worthy of those of fine jewelry and accessories.
Before you stream the game this football season, beware of streaming scams
HOUSTON (KIAH) It’s easier than ever to watch your favorite teams as they hit the gridiron, but there are scammers out there eager to intercept your personal information. The Better Business Bureau reports that people are putting fake posts on social media about streaming services that show football games.
Cy Fair ISD Cut Buses, But Still Put on Expensive Willy Wonka Event
Parents in Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District are fuming over an expensive immersive event based around the character of Willy Wonka after a massive budget downfall led to the district dramatically cutting bus service. CFID in Houston is the third-largest district in the state. Like many districts, it is facing...
NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth
NASA engineers met Friday to review test results and make recommendations on whether to bring two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner ferry ship or keep them in orbit an additional six months and bring them home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other senior agency managers planned to meet Saturday morning at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to review the data collected to date and to make a decision on how to proceed.While nothing official has been said or leaked, insiders say the most likely scenario, given the risk-averse post-Columbia environment, is to...
Labor Day Weekend in Galveston – Fireworks, Drone Show, Wine Festival, & More Fun Events Await!
While Galveston’s sandy shores are always a tempting retreat, this Labor Day Weekend, the island is gearing up for a celebration that extends far beyond the beach!. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Galveston Island Wine Festival, where culinary artistry meets exquisite vintages. Witness a technological marvel as hundreds of drones illuminate the night sky. And of course, no Labor Day Weekend would be complete without a dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf.
Anthony Santander slam in 8th inning rallies Orioles past Astros 7-5
BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander hit a grand slam off Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, carrying the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Baltimore managed only three hits and trailed 5-2 before rallying to end Houston’s nine-game road winning streak....
Astros star Jose Altuve's act of kindness during ballgame creates boy's 'best moment'
Whether fans at ballparks where the Astros are visiting are right or wrong about it, they still will boo Jose Altuve. The 2017 sign-stealing scandal is still raw to the baseball public outside of Houston.The video above was produced in 2019.But on Friday, baseball observers were reminded about the All-Star second baseman's generosity, and yes, his past acts of kindness are documented.During Houston's second game of its series against the Orioles in Baltimore, Altuve crushed a two-run homer to right field, giving his ballclub the lead in the second inning. The game telecast captured him pointing to the stands beside...
CDC says kids with head lice can stay at school, don't have to be sent home early
HOUSTON — Students with head lice don't have to be sent home from school, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance says for students to be sent home at the end of the day to be treated and they're allowed to return after beginning the appropriate treatment.
Fresh off more Olympic gold, Simone Biles is back in Spring and tells KHOU 11's Jason Bristol what comes next
SPRING, Texas — Fresh off another incredible performance at the Olympic Games, our hometown hero Simone Biles is back in the Houston area. While she was in Paris, Biles won three golds and a silver. And now, she is all about her newest work. She's headlining the Gold Over...
More people blurring homes on Google Maps to enhance security
HOUSTON - More people appear to be blurring their homes on Google Maps to promote security. A popular online tool that a lot of us use is seen, by some, as a potential invitation, for crooks. A growing number of people are trying to blur their existence on Google Maps.
Houston radiologist to pay $8.8M in fraud case
The founder of an interventional radiology practice in Houston has agreed to pay $8.8 million to settle an anti-kickback violation case, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani in an August 20 statement. According to the claim, beginning in 2015, Andrew Gomes, MD, allegedly offered physicians who invested in his clinics...
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,...
A Celebration of Life for Justin ‘Beatking’ Riley: RSVP For Final Farewell To Houston’s Club God
On Thursday, August 29, 2024 fans, peers, family and the City of Houston as a whole will come together to Celebrate the Life of Justin "Beatking" Riley from 11am to 2pm with a balloon release set to close the homegoing of H-Town's Club God. Admission by ticket only. The post A Celebration of Life for Justin ‘Beatking’ Riley: RSVP For Final Farewell To Houston’s Club God appeared first on 97.9 The Box. The post A Celebration of Life for Justin ‘Beatking’ Riley: RSVP For Final Farewell To Houston’s Club God appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
J.C. Hassenauer: Parts ways with Commanders
Hassenauer was released by Washington on Friday with the signing of Cameron Tom, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Hassenauer will leave the Commanders less than a month after he was signed. He'll now be in search of a new team as his depth role at center with Washington will be filled by Tom.
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