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Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
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.
Missing man's body found in Buffalo Bayou near where roommates say he jumped out of their car
HOUSTON — The body of a missing man was found in Buffalo Bayou on Monday. His family members were told on Wednesday, a day after KHOU 11 reported on his disappearance. Houston police said they're not investigating his death, for now. They're waiting for the medical examiner to determine Kenneth Cutting's cause of death.
Forecast for Hurricane Beryl continues to trend south of Houston
In brief: The forecast for Hurricane Beryl and Houston remains more or less on track, which is to say the storm is still expected to go far enough south that it will not produce serious wind and surge impacts in Houston. We continue to watch the possibility of tropical rain next week.
Messi draws crowds in Houston ahead of Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador
HOUSTON - Soccer fans are gathering in downtown Houston, outside Argentina's team hotel, in anticipation of the upcoming Copa America quarterfinal match. Enthusiasts are eager to catch a glimpse of Argentine star Lionel Messi, one of soccer's biggest icons. Fans, some of whom have traveled from as far as Guatemala...
Suspect charged in shooting of three individuals in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against an 18-year-old suspect wanted in the shooting of two females and one male at 11831 Bellaire Boulevard around 4:15 a.m. on June 10. The suspect, Alan Ernesto Ortega, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and...
Texas BBQ Owner Trashes Ex-Workers Stand Claiming Stolen Recipes
Houston BBQ Feud: East Texas BBQ Owner Slams Former Employee for Recipe Theft. Down in the ol' armpit of the state; Houston, Texas, a BBQ showdown is sizzling hotter than the grills. The owner of the beloved East Texas BBQ, known for their mouth-watering brisket and savory ribs, has ignited...
Houston Community College gets approval for first 2 bachelor's degrees
The AI program is known as a Bachelor of Applied Technology, which will offer classes and labs at the West Loop and Stafford campuses. (Courtesy Houston Community College) Houston Community College now has two new baccalaureate degree programs focusing on artificial intelligence and robotics as well as health care management, according to an HCC news release.
AISD Board VP Paul Shanklin Completes Yearlong Development Program with TASB Leadership Class of 2024
AISD Board Vice President Paul Shanklin recently concluded a yearlong development program with the Leadership Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Class of 2024. Completing the program earned Shanklin the Master of Trustee designation, one of the highest designations recognized by TASB. Shanklin was one of 33 other professional school...
Officer was in moving lane of traffic when he was hit by AT&T work truck, HPD says
A Houston police officer was hospitalized after being hit by an AT&T vehicle along the IH-610 South Loop feeder road on Wednesday, according to the department.The Houston Police Department told ABC13 that it is running a traffic initiative in the area known for speeders.An officer was running a radar at about 2:15 p.m. when he stepped into a moving lane of traffic on the service road near the South Loop near Timberside Drive.HPD Commander Trey Coleman, with the vehicular crimes division, said the officer attempted to wave down a driver in an AT&T truck who was allegedly speeding and when...
Lake Livingston Dam repairs underway amid failure watch
About 70% of the total water supply produced by the City of Houston comes from the Trinity River. The City of Houston draws raw water for the East and Southeast water purification plants from the Trinity River pump station 35 miles downstream from the Lake Livingston Dam. The Lake Livingston...
Mayor Whitmire and first responders share safety measures for Shell Freedom Over Texas
The countdown is on for this year's Shell Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration.The fun starts on Thursday at 4 p.m. at Eleanor Tinsley Park and will end with a Texas-sized fireworks celebration. City leaders are encouraging folks to celebrate the holiday safely.During a press conference Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and first responders reminded people to be safe around the water, with fireworks, and to be responsible by not drinking and driving. Officials also asked to report any suspicious activity."The public is our partner in keeping everybody safe," Houston Acting Police Chief Larry Satterwhite said. "If you see...
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Blue Hose Sign Talented Prep Forward Chidi Chiakwelu. Presbyterian Blue Hose head men's basketball coach Quinton Ferrell announced the signing of Chidi Chiakwelu, a 6-foot-7 forward from Houston, Texas. "I'm very excited with the addition of Chidi Chiakwelu to our program! Chidi is one of the best athletes in Texas,"...
Houston Police Hunt for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Woman at Idlewood Apartments
Tragedy struck in southwest Houston yesterday evening when a woman's life was abruptly ended by gunfire during a disturbance at her apartment. The Houston Police Department (HPD) received a call about a shooting at the Idlewood Apartments on Westpark and S. Gessner at around 8 p.m., where they found an adult female victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, confirmed dead at the scene, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Amazon's electric delivery vans keep catching on fire
EV fires, while severe, aren’t as common as some naysayers predicted when electric power first started gaining popularity. So when a pattern in EV fires starts to emerge — say, when Rivian vans keep catching fire at Amazon distribution centers — one starts to wonder why. Suggested...
Houston Housing Authority, HUD launch programs to enhance housing mobility, support aging in place
New initiatives expand services to reach more families and seniors, addressing needs with additional resources. For an 83-year-old grandmother, a simple bathroom renovation means she can now shower safely without fear of falling. Across town, a young family is preparing to move to a neighborhood with better schools, a dream they never thought possible. These life-changing moments are becoming reality for many Houstonians, thanks to two new programs launched by the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With $6.25 million in funding, these initiatives are redefining what affordable housing means for vulnerable residents.
Megan Thee Stallion on Working With Jay-Z and Roc Nation: ‘I Ain’t Never Felt So Safe'
Megan Thee Stallion has been signed to a Roc Nation management deal for a few years now. During her conversation with Shannon Sharpe, the Houston hottie opened up about how working with Jay-Z and Roc Nation has made her feel protected and helped guide her career. “Never did I ever...
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