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10 Cougar returnees expected to contribute again in 2024
The Cougars are only abut a week away from the start of Fall Camp. Here are 10 returning contributors expected to contribute again in 2024. The Houston Cougars are coming off of a rough 2023 season which saw them struggle to a less than impressive 4-8 record and just two wins in their first season in the Big12 Conference. The underwhelming season ed to the dismissal of then head coach Dana Holgorsen and led the Cougars to bring in head coach Willie Fritz.
Man found shot to death in crashed vehicle on Eastex Freeway feeder
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Harris County Sherriff’s Department (HCSO) responded to a vehicle crash that occurred in North Harris County on the feeder road at 11606 Eastex Freeway on July 21. Arriving officers found a Ford Escape on the curb near the freeway with a deceased male between the...
Texas Leads Country in Weather-Related Power Outages, Study Finds
Over 600,000 ONCOR customers lost power — some for nearly a week — beginning on May 28, when a gnarly storm blew through Dallas and downed a significant number of trees and power lines. It was the second-worst outage in ONCOR’s 112-year history, a spokesperson told the Observer. But for many long-time Texans, the delayed power restoration was a lot more of the same old.
Houston’s biggest mistakes (July 22, 2024)
On Monday’s show: We recall the last time a sitting U.S. president dropped his re-election bid. Then we reflect on the life and career of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. And we consider some of the biggest mistakes Houston has made as a city over the years. Listen. On Monday’s...
Required Annual Student Update Open NOW Through August 9
With an amazing 2024-2025 school year just around the corner, we want to ensure that all of our families are prepared before school starts. RETURNING STUDENTS: For our returning students and families, welcome back! We cannot wait to see you back on campus! Please make sure to complete the Annual Student Update. This is required for all current students in Klein ISD to ensure each student has a schedule and teachers assigned prior to the first day of school.
Wet pattern all week, possible flooding
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Widespread storms are likely every day this week as we’re stuck in an active weather pattern. There will be plenty of available moisture for these storms to work with, and some could be slow moving, which means street flooding is possible. Scattered storms are likely...
Houston electric accounts show power use during Beryl power outages
No electricity for up to 11 miserable, sweltering days and now some of you are telling us your electric provider charged you for kilowatts there’s no way you could have used when you had no power. How is this possible? And what can you do about it? KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis has answers.
Here's why Kamala Harris will not automatically replace Biden as the presidential nominee
HOUSTON — In just a few hours we’re expected to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time since President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race. Harris plans to speak on the South Lawn today to celebrate the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship teams. This...
Theater Magic: The Wizard of Oz at Queensbury Theatre
The last time the Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of MGM's iconic movie The Wizard of Oz (1939) blew into town was 15 years ago, presented by Broadway Across America and NETworks Presentations. At best it was overblown, overwritten, yet blessed by its use of most of the original screenplay by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf; all the songs by Harold Arlen and E. Y. (“Yip”) Harburg (even one dropped after the film's preview, “The Jitterbug”); and a lot of juicy bits from Herbert Stothart's Oscar-winning score. (Inconceivably, Stothart that year beat out Max Steiner's magnificent opus Gone With the Wind for Best Musical Score.)
Houston soccer longing for a breakthrough ahead of 2024 season
Houston Soccer is looking forward to a big 2024 season. With a squad of young and experienced talents, the Cougars are ready to show they are worthy of playing in the Big 12. “We’re more prepared and have high expectations,” junior forward Cameryn Maddox said. “We expect to attend the tournament.”
These bloated contracts will torpedo Astros' attempts to upgrade at trade deadline
The Houston Astros are assumed by most industry sources to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, and that's a good thing. Houston has been hit hard by injuries — specifically to their starting rotation. The Astros are without Justin Verlander at the moment, and pitchers like Christian Javier and Jose Urquidy are out for the rest of the season.
A female victim is in stable condition after being shot in Acres Homes altercation
HOUSTON (KIAH) – On Sunday, July 21, Houston Police Department (HPD) officers were called to Carver Road and Morehouse Lane around 10:40 p.m. for a shooting in progress. Arriving officers were unable to find a victim after canvasing the area. However, they did find a suspicious vehicle in the...
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Tequila Tasting and A Pop-Up Diaspora Dinner
Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings:. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant is celebrating its 35th anniversary through August 4, offering a different special each week in addition to the return an iconic past dish, Chicken Alcaparrada made with mushrooms and a lemon caper sauce. This week, folks can enjoy the $10 El Jefe Margarita.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
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