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Class action lawsuit filed against CenterPoint Energy from industries in underserved Houston-area communities
HOUSTON (KIAH) — CenterPoint Energy is facing yet another lawsuit, this one from local businesses impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Houston-area businesses in the health and wellness community are fuming over the amount of hardship they feel they have suffered from the massive power outage, when Beryl moved through. These businesses feel that CenterPoint Energy’s delayed response to the power outages caused small business owners to not only lose customers and business, but in some cases, lose customers and their livelihoods.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Shipley Do-nuts to open new shop in Sienna community
Shipley Do-nuts will open its newest location in the Missouri City area off Sienna Parkway, providing its signature hexagonal doughnuts via drive-thru, in-store pickup or delivery. (Courtesy Shipley Do-nuts) Shipley Do-nuts, a Houston-based business known for its signature hexagonal doughnuts, will open another Missouri City location this year, a spokesperson...
Former Houston councilman Felix Fraga dies at 94 due to complications from Alzheimer's, family says
Felix Fraga, a former Houston City Council member, died on Tuesday due to complications from Alzheimer's, according to his family.Fraga's family made the announcement on Facebook, saying that the 94-year-old died on July 22 from natural causes in hospice.He was born in Houston's Second Ward on October 30, 1929, and volunteered for his community before entering local politics. Fraga even worked at a Houston ISD school from 1990 to 1994."It is with great sadness and yet with great gratitude and joy for a life well lived, the love we shared, and faith in life everlasting that we announce the passing this evening of our beloved Felix Fraga - husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, community leader, servant of the people - due to complications from Alzheimer's. We give thanks for the beautiful and meaningful ways he touched so many lives and helped so many. Now, he is free and at peace," his son, Bolivar Fraga, said on social media.Funeral arrangements will be provided at a later date.
Houston ISD announces changes to bus routes, pickup points for 3,000 school choice students
In an effort to cut costs and reduce the time students spend on buses, officials with Houston ISD announced July 22 a series of changes to bus routes that will go into effect for the first day of the 2024-25 school year Aug. 12. (Courtesy Fotolia) In an effort to...
'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...
Houston cold case: More than 20 witnesses believed to have seen 2020 deadly shooting
HOUSTON — Crime Stoppers of Houston is hoping the public will help find the person responsible for a deadly shooting on the South Side years ago. Brittany Guidry was shot and killed in April 2020. On Tuesday, her family joined Houston police and Crime Stoppers in a unified call...
SJRA shares Lake Conroe Status as of July 23 at 3:30pm
The San Jacinto River Authority shared Lake Conroe’s Status as of Tuesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Due to the line of storms moving their way through the Lake Conroe Watershed today, the current level of Lake Conroe is 201.49 feet above mean sea level (msl) with an outflow rate of 2,660 cubic feet per second (cfs). Heavy rainfall potential remains in place for the next two to three days.
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Message from space for Team USA: ‘We are so proud’
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps let her Team USA pride show when she joined Nexstar’s Tracking the Tropics from the International Space Station this week. “Do you have anything to say to our Olympians representing the United States?” WFLA’s J.B. Biunno asked Epps.
Unexpected Delays on Houston's I-10 as Rogue Spools Block Traffic Near Wayside Drive
Commuters on Houston's east side faced unexpected delays this afternoon when a truck lost its cargo, leading to a gigantic spool obstructing lanes on I-10 East Westbound before Wayside Drive. FOX26 Houston reports that two lanes were blocked by the incident, which included an accident between two vehicles, though it's currently unclear if the truck carrying the spool was involved.
Actor/singer Constantine Maroulis chats latest musical project ‘Next To Normal’ at the Hobby Center
HOUSTON – In 2005, Constantine Maroulis made his debut on season 4 of American Idol, giving viewers electrifying rock performances each week. Constantine went on to star in shows like ‘Jekyll & Hyde, ‘The Wedding Singer,’ ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘Rent,’ and even gained a Tony Award nomination for his performance in ‘Rock of Ages’ on Broadway.
Mattress Mack Stands Up for Houston – Slams “Centerpointless”[VIDEO]
As always Mattress Mack steps up for Houston! The same morning Hurricane Beryl made landfall last week, he opened up his Gallery Furniture Showroom floor as a shelter. Gallery Furniture has been functioning as a cooling center and has been providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mack estimates about 15,000 people came to his shelter during the past week! He says, it's the right thing to do!
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