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Secret society steals, restores Kelowna gnomes
A Kelowna household was the latest subject of a covert restoration project undertaken by an 'un-gnome' organization. The group calls themselves the 'Gnome Restoration Society,' and Kelowna resident and gnome-owner Kelly Blair has no idea who or how many people may be involved in the secretive organization. In late June,...
Constable to Host Annual Free Watermelon Giveaway on July 16 in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — Constable Mark Herman will host his annual free watermelon giveaway on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or while supplies last. The event, featuring homegrown watermelons from Atkinson Farms Produce, will take place at 3217 Spring Cypress Road. Each family can receive one watermelon free of charge, according to a press release from Constable Herman's office.
Houston Woman Sees Her Husband's Registry For His Wedding ...To Another Woman ...On Facebook
Before you go sending wedding announcements or posting pics of the beautiful ceremony on social media, it’s a good idea to make sure the ink is dry on your divorce papers from any previous marriages. Unfortunately, one Houston man is learning that very important lesson the hard way. Suggested...
Help military family and say YES to summer camp on Houston Happens
HOUSTON (KIAH) – The Fourth of July is over, but now everyone’s got to get home. Find out how travel’s adding up in Houston, and when the craziest times will be at our airports. During the summer months, military parents struggle with food insecurity and childcare. We talk to one organization that can help alleviate the stress of raising a family in high-cost areas. And have you heard about Yes Day? Something similar exists called Yes Camp. If you have a child with a disability, you should definitely check out this opportunity and register them for camp. It is a wonderful way for your child to make new friends, try new things, and have some fun in a supportive environment. Find out more on today's show! Take a look.
Tragedy as new mom found floating in Texas river after July 4 boat party as brother-in-law charged
A man tragically and accidentally caused the death of his sister-in-law, who had just given birth, when his wild boat driving skills, impaired by alcohol, caused her to fall into the water and disappear. Jerri MacMeekin was found hours later, floating up in a Texas river, hours after a nighttime...
Beyonce’s Mom Tina Knowles’ ‘Potentially Unsafe’ Galveston Beach House May Be Headed to Demolition; One Neighbor Calls It an ‘Eyesore’
Texas officials have deemed a beachfront home on the Gulf of Mexico belonging to Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, as “potentially unsafe” after the property remained […]
Surfside Beach issues mandatory evacuation for recreational vehicles, motorhomes, watercraft
The Village of Surfside Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation for all recreational vehicles and watercraft in anticipation of approaching Tropical Storm Beryl. Mayor Gregg Bisso announced that the evacuation order applies to all travel trailers, motorhomes, watercraft, and box/utility trailers. Additionally, all rental companies must remove golf carts and...
‘It’s a huge risk to the public’: Sinkhole grows near church in Livingston
LIVINGSTON, Texas – The associate pastor of Life Vine Church in Livingston gives KPRC 2′s Reporter Rilwan Balogun and Photojournalist Wlad Moquete a tour of the church’s fellowship hall. “This is where the magic happens,” Associate Pastor Justin Fryar jokes. “This is where we prepare the meals....
‘The hotel is shutting down:’ Port Lavaca evacuating ahead of Beryl
PORT LAVACA, Texas – As Tropical Storm Beryl eyes up its final track along the Texas Gulf Coast, entire communities are fleeing for higher and drier ground. On Saturday night, hotel staff at the Holiday Inn Express in Port Lavaca hand-delivered notices to every guest in the hotel alerting them that they had to leave in the morning as everyone is evacuating.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Matt Leinart reveals what Ted Cruz told him during their meeting
A photo of Matt Leinart and Ted Cruz spread throughout the internet on Friday. The former quarterback has since revealed what was said their their meeting. Leinart shared a photo on his X account Thursday of him posing for a photo next to the Republican senator from Texas. The two looked like pals smiling in... The post Matt Leinart reveals what Ted Cruz told him during their meeting appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
SC American Red Cross volunteers head to Texas to prepare for Beryl
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - People down south are preparing for Beryl and the trail of damage it’s expected to leave behind. With the storm expected to reach Texas Monday morning, American Red Cross of South Carolina is now sending down trained volunteers, that hope to help those who may need it the most.
Bridges: Texan Otis Boykin had pioneering role in electronics
Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subtle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles. Boykin was born in Dallas in...
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