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Astros' Justin Verlander: Tosses 57 pitches in rehab outing
Verlander (neck) threw 57 pitches and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out five over four innings during his rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday. Verlander has now pitched seven innings across his last two rehab appearances, allowing two earned runs in the process....
Mega Millions Win Confirmed by Texas Lottery
If you were to ask a "man on the street" question to random adults walking the streets of Lufkin, Tyler, Longview, or Beaumont about lottery games to play the overwhelming reply would be Powerball. That game has woven its brand into pop culture through the years. But, the game you and other Texas Lottery players should be paying attention to, at least for the next few days is Mega Millions.
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen's employment status remains in limbo as 2024-25 school year begins
Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen was not present for the July 23 meeting when trustees voted 4-3 to propose the termination of her contract. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact) Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen’s employment status with the district is still in limbo with the 2024-25 school year already underway. Trustees...
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
Spring woman confesses to embezzling over $900,000 from her job at HVAC company
SPRING, Texas – A woman from Spring has confessed to embezzling more than $900,000 from a local HVAC company, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Sonia Yvonne Rodriguez, 51, worked as an office manager for the unnamed heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning company for approximately 26 years. A press...
Houston Drivers Grapple with Toll Overcharges Amid HCTRA's Billion-Dollar Modernization Drive
Despite road payoffs, Harris County tolls continue, and drivers like Brian Whittington struggle with overcharging—an ongoing issue in the long-standing debate over infrastructure financing. A review by the Houston Chronicle reveals clarity that no definitive promise was ever made to end the tolls once roads were paid for, with voters back in 1983 committing to pay tolls “so long as any of the bonds are outstanding.”
Houston Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Noble Street Shooting
Houston authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man connected to a recent shooting on Noble Street. The incident, which left one man wounded, occurred yesterday, and police have now released a surveillance photo of the suspect to the public. The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a...
Five schools, two positions: Michael Batton finally finds home as Houston linebacker
College football’s ultimate nomad is finally home. Michael Batton claims Houston, TX as his hometown, but the linebacker followed a pathway more complex than a Chutes and Ladders board in order to suit up for the FBS team located in his childhood stomping grounds. But the complexity of Batton’s...
National Nonprofit Day is August 17, but here are some Houston-area organizations you can support all-year-round!
HOUSTON – National Nonprofit Day is Saturday, August 17, but it doesn’t mean that should be the only day we remember to help out our neighbors in need. No matter what cause you’re passionate about, each is important and worth raising awareness for. That’s why KPRC 2 has compiled a list of just some of the dozens of Houston-area nonprofits people can turn to to donate, volunteer, or just spread the word.
Houston Athletic Director Search Down to a Final Two — UH Leadership Deciding Between Eddie Nunez and Ryan Alpert
New Mexico's Eddie Nunez is one of the final two contenders for the University of Houston athletic director job. The University of Houston athletic director search is down to a final two with New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez and Tennessee deputy athletics director of championship resources/chief revenue officer Ryan Alpert the only two still in contention, a source close to the UH decision makers tells PaperCity. UH chancellor Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta want to have the AD decision made by next week with a Board of Regents meeting already scheduled for the week at Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel, sources say.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
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