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Sheila Jackson Lee death: Harris County Democrats scramble to replace candidate ahead of November ballot
HOUSTON - There's a lot to do, in a short time frame, to find a candidate to replace Sheila Jackon Lee on November ballot. The death of Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has set off a busy effort, among Harris County Democrats, to replace her on the November ballot. The solution lies in a combination of state law and party rules.
Houston ISD announces changes to bus routes, pickup points for 3,000 school choice students
In an effort to cut costs and reduce the time students spend on buses, officials with Houston ISD announced July 22 a series of changes to bus routes that will go into effect for the first day of the 2024-25 school year Aug. 12. (Courtesy Fotolia) In an effort to...
Message from space for Team USA: ‘We are so proud’
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps let her Team USA pride show when she joined Nexstar’s Tracking the Tropics from the International Space Station this week. “Do you have anything to say to our Olympians representing the United States?” WFLA’s J.B. Biunno asked Epps.
Houston cold case: More than 20 witnesses believed to have seen 2020 deadly shooting
HOUSTON — Crime Stoppers of Houston is hoping the public will help find the person responsible for a deadly shooting on the South Side years ago. Brittany Guidry was shot and killed in April 2020. On Tuesday, her family joined Houston police and Crime Stoppers in a unified call...
Unexpected Delays on Houston's I-10 as Rogue Spools Block Traffic Near Wayside Drive
Commuters on Houston's east side faced unexpected delays this afternoon when a truck lost its cargo, leading to a gigantic spool obstructing lanes on I-10 East Westbound before Wayside Drive. FOX26 Houston reports that two lanes were blocked by the incident, which included an accident between two vehicles, though it's currently unclear if the truck carrying the spool was involved.
Houston Texas In The Top Bed Bug Infested Cities In The USA
Even if you're sleeping tight tonight, the bed bugs will still bite in Houston which ranks in the top bed bug infested cities in America. If anyone knows where the worst bed bug infestations are in the country, it would be Orkin. They just released their annual list of the Top 50 cities in the USA for bed bug treatments.
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!
Major Office Park Nears Full Occupancy
HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – The 1.5 million-SF CityWestPlace office campus in west Houston has reached 98 percent occupancy, according to the Parkway real estate firm. The CityWestPlace is a 39-acre campus with four office towers on the west side of the Sam Houston Tollway, just north...
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...
Houston Heats Up with Spirited Celebrations for National Tequila Day
As the sun sets on July 23, Houston's vibrant nightlife turns its attention to the celebration of National Tequila Day, a day that's become synonymous with the city's affection for the spirited agave-based drink. With July 24 approaching, Houston locals and visitors alike have a myriad of options to clink glasses in honor of the beloved Mexican spirit. A toast is most definitely in order, with establishments across the city rolling out special offerings and tequila-infused festivities, outlined by the Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.
Texas Festival Chefs for Farmers Returns to Houston With an Ode to Street Food
Texas food and wine festival Chefs For Farmers is returning to Houston’s Autry Park this September, and in its third year, the all-inclusive tasting event will feature an ode to street food. Houston area chefs including Victoria Elizondo of Cochinta & Co. and Cory Nguyen of Crawfish & Noodles...
Mavrick Miller, son of former Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Miller, commits to High Point basketball
Mavrick Miller — who won a state championship at Houston High School while playing for his father and former Memphis Grizzlies sixth man Mike Miller — has committed to High Point basketball. Mavrick Miller graduated from Houston in 2023, then enrolled at Tennessee Prep Academy, a post-grad prep school in Memphis. As a senior,...
After Hurricane Beryl, Houston tracks debris collection with public map
After Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc in Houston earlier this month, the city’s Department of Solid Waste Management has released an interactive storm debris collection tracker that allows residents to see the progress of debris pickup. The tracker shows the areas where waste management trucks are removing debris from curbsides...
Bridgeland Announces Six New Businesses Coming to Village Green at Bridgeland Central
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., the developer behind Bridgeland, has recently announced the arrival of six new businesses to its 70-acre mixed-use development, Village Green at Bridgeland Central. This ambitious project marks the beginning of an exciting time for the 925-acre emerging urban district and its residents alike. The first of...
Houston-Area Arts Spaces Still Closed Weeks After Hurricane Beryl
Weeks after Hurricane Beryl brought storms and strong winds to Texas’ coastal region, art spaces in the Greater Houston Area remain closed. The hurricane first made landfall in Mexico and the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. After crossing the Gulf of Mexico it was downgraded to a Category 1 as it hit the Southern Texas coast. Residents and businesses along the coast were affected with nearly 3 million customers losing power in the immediate aftermath of the storm.
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