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Lou Diamond Phillips eats at local burger spot, leaves note for diner owner
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Pinky's Good Eats owner and founder John Roman took to social media over the weekend to post a photo commemorating a moment with a Corpus Christi native who made it to the big time. 'La Bamba' actor and Flour Bluff High School graduate Lou Diamond...
Houston homeowners, residents needing FEMA assistance must have these documents handy
HOUSTON – If you’re one of the many Houston residents still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Beryl, you may qualify for federal assistance. However, as part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA says it must have proof of ownership and occupancy for damaged homes. Whether you rent...
The University of Houston-Downtown Announces TERENCE BLANCHARD LIVE for UHD: Film Scores, Jazz and Beyond in Celebration of UHD’s 50th Anniversary
HOUSTON (July 29, 2024) – Eight-time Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Terence Blanchard returns to Houston for one night only, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in celebration of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) 50th anniversary. Slated for 7 p.m. on Nov. 9, “TERENCE BLANCHARD LIVE FOR UHD: Film...
Houston Housing Authority receives $50 million federal grant to transform Cuney Homes in Third Ward
The Cuney Homes public housing complex in the Third Ward will be transformed with the help of a $50 million federal grant. The project also aims to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. At the Cuney Homes public housing complex in Houston's Third Ward on Friday, city officials accepted a $50 million...
Houston, Texas Mother Accused Of Leaving Children Behind To Go On Cruise
A mother from Houston, Texas is currently accused of leaving her children behind to go on a cruise. Here's the details we know currently. As reported by KHOU 11, Lakesha Woods Williams allegedly left her children behind on April 4th, 2024. Neighbors at her place of residence reportedly saw Woods leave around 12:00 PM on the day in question. Five days later, on April 9th, neighbors worried about Williams' children alerted law enforcement.
Dodgers’ Joe Kelly has epic response to being booed by Astros fans
Joe Kelly had an epic response to being booed by Houston Astros fans on Sunday. Kelly came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning of his Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Astros fans booed Kelly loudly as he warmed during the middle of... The post Dodgers’ Joe Kelly has epic response to being booed by Astros fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Texas couple sues City of Fayetteville over short-term rental rules
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A couple from Texas is suing the City of Fayetteville over its rules regarding short-term rentals. The complaint says that the Hauses bought a property in Fayetteville in 2023 to have a place to stay during their trips to visit their daughter, a student at the University of Arkansas who requires regular care due to health concerns.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Fort Bend, Harris, Jackson Counties July 30
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend, Harris and Jackson counties July 30 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.
Galveston County crime: Man charged following roofing fraud investigation
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - One man is facing charges in Galveston County following a roofing fraud investigation, officials said. According to a release, Michael Kennedy, 41, of Dickinson, was charged with felony criminal mischief. SUGGESTED: Families of Santa Fe shooting victims begin long-awaited civil trial. Authorities said Kennedy, who is...
Huffman residents call Entergy's repairs of destroyed power equipment 'shoddy' and 'dangerous'
It's been three weeks since Beryl hit, and recovery still feels a long way off in River Terrace in Huffman.Residents there are concerned about what they call "shoddy" repairs of destroyed power equipment.They get their electricity from Entergy, a company that serves areas north and east of Houston, that generally has gotten more positive feedback than CenterPoint for its storm response from both residents and elected officials.The power pole repairs don't exactly inspire confidence."That looks pretty hokey to me. I mean, they jammed in a piece of wood and put some spray foam in there," Burney Garland said."It looks like...
3 Walmart employees arrested, accused of damaging up to $50K in equipment at Deer Park High School
Three men were charged and arrested after allegedly causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to Deer Park High School.According to charging documents, three masked men were seen on surveillance video breaking into the South Campus on July 16 at about 10:30 p.m.While wandering the campus, 14 monitors, two computers, seven printers, one phone, seven keyboards, seven LG monitors, four desks, four chairs, and a classroom floor were damaged.Court records show the damages were worth $30,000 to $50,000.According to court records, a staff member recognized one of the men because of red hair sticking out of a mask.Charging...
Former Ridge Point HS football player, Terrance Howard, on ventilator after being hit by vehicle in North Carolina
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – A North Carolina Central University football player and former player and graduate of Ridge Point High School in Missouri City is fighting for his life after being hit by a vehicle. Terrance Howard graduated from Ridge Point High School in 2022 and went to the...
Heat Advisory in effect with triple-digit heat index for North Texas
Triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas as August, the hottest month of the year approaches. By the end of July, Dallas-Fort Worth feels an average of nine triple-digit days, and so far this summer, there have been eight.
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
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