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Montrose neighbors slam 'mayor of transparency' after flood project put on hold
A group of Montrose residents who have been fighting for drainage improvements said they are tired of waiting for the mayor to agree flooding is a problem in their area. They're worried about more forecasted wet weather to come."We have 60-year-old drainage infrastructure, so a little rain leads to a lot of flooding," resident Mehdi Rais said.Alexander Spike's 90-year-old grandmother has been through it."Her car got flooded, and she was stranded in the vehicle," Spike said. "She had to be rescued by some nail salon technicians who had seen it happen, and she sat there for hours and hours waiting...
Prominent Houstonians Take Over a California Celebrity Enclave to Give Science and Texas Children’s Hospital a Boost
Mike Linn; Dr. Huda Zoghbi; Ilene H. Nagel,PhD ; Rick Montgomery; Carol Linn, Dr. Joshua Shulman at Texas Children's Duncan NRI cocktail reception and program in a private home in Montecito, California. (Photo by Darcie Roberts) What: Texas Children’s Hospital presentation “Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s: From Genes to Therapies”...
Hospitals In Houston, Texas With The Best Patient Safety Grades
When you or a loved one go for treatment at a hospital you want to have the confidence that they will give great care to their patients. We have all the details on the patient safety grades for every hospital in Space City. Did you know there is a website...
Katy ISD Kicks Off New School Year with 2024 Administrative Conference
Kicking off a year of “Unparalleled Learning,” Katy ISD held its 2024 Administrative Conference today as more than 300 District and campus leaders met in advance of the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Ken Gregorski, Katy ISD’s Superintendent, welcomed new and returning campus leadership and department staff, celebrating the...
Spring Branch family worried they won't find a place to live after storm damage repairs at apartment complex forces them to move out
HOUSTON — Some residents are still recovering from the derecho storm in May and others are getting the process underway after Hurricane Beryl. Still, repairs at the Woodvine Apartment Complex in Spring Branch damaged in both storms are making it difficult for Jo Herbert and her family. For 30...
Houston woman saw phone reach under restroom stall
A woman in a public restroom in Houston realized she wasn't in the bathroom alone after seeing a phone underneath the door of the stall. FOX 26's Damaliu Keith spoke to the woman and visited the bar where it happened.
Music and Democracy: Apollo Chamber Players garner national attention for their advocacy-centered programming
Houston’s Apollo Chamber Players have received plenty of media attention, but this was different. Rather than focusing on a single upcoming concert, NPR’s Weekend Edition spotlighted Apollo for building its entire season around real-world events. “These musicians believe what they play should speak to the historical moment,” reporter...
College Station business owner uses air tags to track mother-daughter thieves at Houston chop shop
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Thieves were allegedly caught in Houston last weekend after stealing roofing material from houses in South College Station. Owner of Aggieland Exteriors, Tim Gafford, told KBTX he noticed his materials were stolen three separate times in the past few months off home construction sites in Southern Pointe subdivision off Highway 6 in South College Station.
University of Houston To Retire Don Chaney’s Number — A Legendary Cougar Finally Gets His Due Thanks to a Kelvin Sampson Assist
Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes helped break the color barrier at the University of Houston. Now Don Chaney's number is being retired by the school. (Photo by F. Carter Smith) The University of Houston is retiring the number of Don Chaney, the legendary Cougar basketball star who helped integrate UH athletics and went on to become a standout NBA player and coach, PaperCity has learned. Chaney’s No. 24 will be put up in the Fertitta Center rafters, joining Chaney’s beloved former teammate and friend Elvin Hayes on that wall of honor.
'Without a trace' | Houston family desperately searching for 22-year-old woman last seen over 3 weeks ago
HOUSTON — A Houston family is desperate for answers as the search continues for a missing 22-year-old woman. Relatives said they haven't seen or heard from Angela Marisol Diaz since a text message on June 30. "She was happy, she was good, she was not afraid, perfectly normal," Angela's...
The Animal Shelter’s pet vaccination party was a smashing success, with 130 furry friends vaccinated, 6,000 lbs of food given out.
We served over 130 animals and 6,000 lbs. of pet food at our vaccine and microchip drive! 🎉. 🐾 Our amazing staff and volunteers for their hard work in serving the community. 🐾 Houston Pets Alive for sponsoring the microchips and Houston Humane Society for distributing the pet food....
HPD searches for suspect who fatally shot man during fight near bus stop in northeast Houston
The Houston Police Department is asking for help to find the suspect in the death of a man whose body was found next to a METRO bus stop.HPD said officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4710 block of Lockwood Drive at about 4:25 p.m. Monday.When officers arrived, they found a man unresponsive and with multiple gunshot wounds on the sidewalk.HFD paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.An investigation into the case determined the victim, whose name is still not known, was involved in a fight with an unknown Black man. During that fight, the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the victim several times.The suspect then fled the scene.Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact HPD's Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Bearkats Optimistic for Second Year in Conference USA
FRISCO, TX — Sam Houston’s head football coach KC Keeler, along with players Noah Smith and Kavian Gaither, addressed the media at the Conference USA (CUSA) Media Day on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Frisco, TX. The focus was on the Bearkats’ transition from the FCS to FBS last year and their preparation for the upcoming season.
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