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Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alisa Zapata
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator. Zapata...
Man killed after being hit by car on North Freeway, authorities say
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A tragic incident on the North Freeway late Monday night as a pedestrian lost his life after being hit by a car. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on I-45 at Aldine Bender Road. Police rushed to the scene and found a man on the side of the southbound lanes.
Here’s when, where Houston will host its 14th annual Back 2 School Fest
HOUSTON – The start of the 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner and the City of Houston is working to ensure parents and students have all the tools necessary to succeed before returning to campus. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Houston Council Member At-Large Position 1, Julian Ramirez...
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...
Where to Drink and Celebrate National Tequila Day in Houston
National Tequila Day is bringing the fun on Wednesday, July 24, and several Houston restaurants are ready to celebrate. From all-day happy hours to margarita-soaked parties, here’s where to get your drink on in Houston this National Tequila Day. Alicia’s Mexican Grille, 26326 Northwest Freeway. In honor of...
Kenny & Ziggy's Deli Month Menu
As Houstonians prepare to welcome Houston Restaurant Weeks this August, another food-centric event is taking place August 1 through August 31 across not only the city but the whole U.S.A. and even Toronto, Canada. The 9th Annual Delicatessen Month, founded in 2016 by Houston's own Deli Man, David 'Ziggy' Gruber, is a collaboration between Gruber and Jay Parker, owner of the now-closed Ben's Best Deli in Rego Park, New York.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
Theatre Southwest's FOO-tastic Festival of Originals Returns
Theatre Southwest’s Festival of Originals – a showcase of five one-act, 20-minute plays – typically receives hundreds and hundreds of submissions from all around the world. And yet, for the first time, four of the five plays featured this year are from playwrights in Houston. Well, more...
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.
2024 Travis HS grad receives $46,000 in FFA scholarships
Travis High School 2024 graduate Gabrielle Ridings recently received a total of $46,000 in scholarships from the Texas Future Farmers of America Organization and other FFA-related groups and has earned the distinction of being the highest-ranking FBISD FFA member in the district’s history, according to a story on the district's website.
Texans safety Jalen Pitre back to familiar ground at nickel spot: ‘Jalen is very versatile, disruptive’
HOUSTON – Jalen Pitre has a different vantage point on the practice field. That isn’t unfamiliar, though, to the Texans’ safety and Stafford graduate. Lining up closer to the line of scrimmage as he cross-trains at nickel, Pitre looks comfortable being back in that spot again. The Texans are building in flexibility in their secondary by having Pitre in a similar role to the hybrid Star role he thrived in at Baylor as the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
Cigna targeting disparities with health equity impact fund
Cigna's philanthropic arm, the Cigna Group Foundation, is attempting to address health disparities through the Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund, through which the insurer will spend $9 million over the next three years to address inequities within the healthcare system. It will do so "by specifically targeting health disparities...
Meet Mercy Miller: Houston’s Star Shooting Guard Ready for Big Season
Mercy Miller, a highly-ranked shooting guard, is set to join Houston's basketball team under the coaching of Kelvin Sampson, with a strong background of development by his father, former NBA player Percy Miller. Coming from a successful high school career, including a State Championship win, Miller is part of a top recruiting class for Houston this year.
Houston native Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle are parents! WNBA star shares more about baby and his BASHFUL name👶🎉
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, have welcomed a baby boy into their family!. SEE ALSO: Houston native, WNBA star Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle are expecting a baby!👶🎉. The WNBA star announced the joyous news on Friday, sharing that their son, Bash Raymond, was born on July 8.
'He keeps coming back' | Despite multiple arrests, neighbors say same man is peeking into their homes in middle of night
HOUSTON — Neighbors shot video Sunday night of a man’s sixth arrest in as many years -- it happened minutes after someone reported that he was peeping into their window. "You know, it’s months and months off, he's in jail, he’s out of jail, but he keeps coming back,” Gavi Lomnitz said.
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