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Ted Cruz cites Latino values in ‘historic opportunity’ for GOP to win vote
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued the values of Latino Americans are greatly in line with the Republican Party, which gives lawmakers a major chance to win the voting bloc in the November elections. Cruz launched a $4.4 million Spanish advertising campaign last month that seeks to persuade Latino American voters to support his bid for […]
Bricks and Minifigs open on Sawdust Road
Customers can buy and trade their Lego sets at Bricks & Minifigs, according to its website. (Courtesy Bricks & Minifigs) Bricks and Minifigs, a store specializing in aftermarket sales of Lego figures and bricks, has a local franchise location owned by Abe and Jessica Hughes. Customers can buy, sell and trade bricks, minifigures and sets, according to the business website.
Conroe Symphony Orchestra 2024-2025 Season features captivation journey for music enthusiasts
Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is thrilled to unveil its 2024-2025 season, promising a captivating journey through diverse musical landscapes. From the beloved tunes of classic animation to the vibrant melodies of global holiday traditions, from the iconic works of American composers to the show-stopping hits of Broadway, this season offers something for every music enthusiast.
Shenandoah City Council votes for FY 2024-25 tax rate not to exceed $0.1421
Shenandoah City Council voted for a tax rate not to exceed $0.1421 per $100 valuation at the Aug. 14 workshop for its fiscal year 2024-25 budget. (Courtesy Pexels) Shenandoah City Council voted for a tax rate not to exceed $0.1421 per $100 valuation at the Aug. 14 workshop for its fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The tax rate, which will have a public hearing on Aug. 28, will remain below the level at which the city would need to seek voter approval.
InterFace Panel: When It Comes to Amenities in Today’s Multifamily Market, Sometimes Less Is More
HOUSTON — Within the world of multifamily development, the “amenities arms race” has become a well-documented trend over the past decade, a contest to curate and deliver the most appealing combination of entertainment and wellness features and activities to woo prospective renters. In many instances, this approach...
Hines to Lead Convention Center Development
HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – Hines, the global real estate developer based in Houston, has been selected to lead a major expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston. The expansion is expected to add 500,000 SF of space on the south side of...
National Nonprofit Day is August 17, but here are some Houston-area organizations you can support all-year-round!
HOUSTON – National Nonprofit Day is Saturday, August 17, but it doesn’t mean that should be the only day we remember to help out our neighbors in need. No matter what cause you’re passionate about, each is important and worth raising awareness for. That’s why KPRC 2 has compiled a list of just some of the dozens of Houston-area nonprofits people can turn to to donate, volunteer, or just spread the word.
Road rage turns deadly: Man shot after date night in east Houston
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A road rage incident turned deadly on Thursday night in east Houston after a man was shot in the head while driving, police said. The shooting occurred Thursday night eastbound on the East Freeway near Uvalde and Normandy. Houston Police Department (HPD) arrived around 10:45 p.m. and located a male driver of a pickup truck with at least one gunshot wound.
What you should and should NOT do to avoid becoming a victim of road rage
Road rage problems continue to be a violent and growing problem for everyone driving on Houston roads. Houston leads the nation in road rage incidents, with 215 over the last decade according to the organization Trace.org that tracks road rage shootings. And there have been at least seven reported road...
Olympian Shelby McEwen discusses victory
HOUSTON - Olympian Shelby McEwen, an Abbeville, Mississippi native and Houston, Texas resident, brought home a silver medal in the high jump. His highest jump was 2.36 meters. For context, that's over 7 and a half feet tall. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through...
Amit Rajindrasingh Priti and Priti Arora Ghai Priti purchase 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street, appraised at $43,230
The home at 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street was sold on Aug. 13 by Toll Houston Tx LLC for $43,230. The buyers were Amit Rajindrasingh Priti and Priti Arora Ghai Priti. The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was $737. This is 1.7% of the assessed value of the home.
Harris County leaders launch backup plan following blocked Uplift Harris
Harris County leaders are making a second attempt at a guaranteed basic income plan that has been held up by the Texas Supreme Court.Uplift Harris was Harris County's plan to provide $500 checks to low-income families in the area as financial assistance.However, critics, including the state's top lawyer, said the program violates the state's constitutional ban on gifting public tax dollars to individuals.The program unveiled Thursday would have restrictions on funds, according to county Judge Lina Hidalgo, limiting the use to basic necessities."This is the best we can do; we're giving it one more shot. We want to keep our...
North Houston sports bar burglarized, crawling thieves steal nearly $4,000
HOUSTON - Wakefield Crowbar, a popular sports bar in the Oak Forest neighborhood, was burglarized early Thursday morning, with thieves making off with over $4,000 in cash. The break-in occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the bar located on Wakefield Drive, known for its sand volleyball and cornhole activities. SUGGESTED: Marshall...
Houston woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1 million in wire fraud scheme
HOUSTON, Texas — A 51-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. For approximately 26 years, Sonia Yvonne Rodriguez worked as an office manager for a local heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning company. As part of her plea, Rodriguez admitted to embezzling $938,387.26 in business funds allocated for federal tax payments from 2015 to 2020. Rodriguez would key payments into the company’s accounting software for tax payments and subsequently clear out the payments from the check register upon making the payments into her personal bank account.
Houston Athletic Director Search Down to a Final Two — UH Leadership Deciding Between Eddie Nunez and Ryan Alpert
New Mexico's Eddie Nunez is one of the final two contenders for the University of Houston athletic director job. The University of Houston athletic director search is down to a final two with New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez and Tennessee deputy athletics director of championship resources/chief revenue officer Ryan Alpert the only two still in contention, a source close to the UH decision makers tells PaperCity. UH chancellor Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta want to have the AD decision made by next week with a Board of Regents meeting already scheduled for the week at Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel, sources say.
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