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It’s almost that time! List of back-to-school events happening around Houston area
HOUSTON, Texas – Houston area students will be headed back to school soon, and for some parents, that can come with a financial strain trying to get back-to-school clothes, supplies and backpacks. If you need some help, visit one of the events:. Health and Community Fair. Who: Harris County...
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!
Cleveland resident wins $1 million with winning Texas Lottery scratch ticket
CLEVELAND, Texas — A lucky resident in Cleveland, Texas is a lot richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket. They won $1 million with a winning Million Dollar Loteria scratch game ticket. This is the second $1 million to be claimed in the Million Dollar Loteria game but there...
Houston rain could mean appearance of toxic hammerhead flatworms
HOUSTON — With all the rain we’ve had and are expecting across the Houston area, there’s a poison in the ground you should know about -- the invasive hammerhead flatworm. These slugs can grow up to a foot long and can emit a toxin if you pick...
Some Katy-area residents say they haven't received mail since Hurricane Beryl
KATY, Texas - Some people in Katy say they're facing another problem since Hurricane Beryl hit. They say they're not getting their mail. It's hard to say if this is widespread, as we saw in the spring when the Postal Service had hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail delayed at an area distribution center, or a more isolated problem. For those affected, it's a distinction without a difference.
Harris County inmate with almost $30K in commissary account accused of selling drugs in jail: Docs
An already incarcerated man and two of his family members are accused of selling drugs inside the Harris County jail and laundering money.During a news conference on Tuesday, District Attorney Kim Ogg and Kimberly Smith, a prosecutor with the DA's public corruption division, announced newly filed charges of engaging in organized criminal activity against 35-year-old Joshua Sinclair Owens, his stepsister Lativia Armiss Bailey, 31, and Owens' cousin 42-year-old Nathanael Campbell."(Owens) is currently making thousands upon thousands of dollars in the Harris County jail smuggling, distributing, and selling drugs within the jail," Smith said.Owens has been incarcerated since 2022 for a...
Retired Dr. Alvin Jones Emphasizes Holistic Health in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, TX – Retired Dr. Alvin Jones recently shed light on the importance of a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. With a medical career spanning over five decades, Dr. Jones has been a prominent figure in the Huntsville community, known for his compassionate care and dedication to serving the underprivileged.
Houston’s New Hotel Saint Augustine Sets Its Opening Date With a Bludorn Restaurant — Get an Early Look at the Montrose Marvel
Get a look at the Hotel Saint Augustine lobby. The new Montrose hotel is on the verge of opening. (Rendering courtesy of Post Company) Bunkhouse Hotels, the acclaimed Texas hospitality group which brought Austin a number of unique hotels including the popular Hotel Saint Cecilia and Hotel San José, is now taking reservations for its first venture into Houston. Fans of the hotel group’s unique properties can make reservations at Houston’s new boutique Hotel Saint Augustine for stays that begin November 15 or later.
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.
13-Year-Old Trinity Sanders Missing in Humble, Texas; Requires Medication
HUMBLE, Texas, July 23, 2024 – Trinity Sanders, 13, was last seen by her family on July 20, 2024, leaving her residence in Humble, Texas. Trinity is a Type 1 diabetic and requires medication. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office...
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
Deadly Harris County crash on US-290 Northwest Freeway at Jones Road
HOUSTON - At least one person has died after a crash on the Northwest Freeway, Harris County authorities say. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the fatal crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the US-290 Northwest Freeway near Jones Road. According to Houston TranStar, three vehicles...
Houston seniors and people with disabilities eligible to apply for free portable air conditioners
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is giving away some free portable air conditioners to seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children. Harris County residents who are 60 and older or who have a disability are eligible to apply by calling the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301.
Houston begins auctioning bike-sharing equipment, with online bids for bicycles starting at $10
The city plans to put more than 400 Houston BCycle bikes up for auction over the next several months, along with docking stations and base plates for those stations, after its bike-sharing network shuttered last month. Before Houston's bike-sharing network shut down at the end of June, users could take...
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