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OMAHA, SET! 2024 Houston Texans Schedule
The 2024 Houston Texans schedule has been officially released. With a mix of divisional rivalries, primetime matchups, and key NFL games that could determine playoff contention, the Texans are ready to go, grasping at the Houston Texans odds to win division. Uncover Exclusive Picks & Predictions From Our Experts. Notice:...
Amazon's electric delivery vans keep catching on fire
EV fires, while severe, aren’t as common as some naysayers predicted when electric power first started gaining popularity. So when a pattern in EV fires starts to emerge — say, when Rivian vans keep catching fire at Amazon distribution centers — one starts to wonder why. Suggested...
Revisiting Houston’s civil rights history on a landmark anniversary
Sixty years ago today, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. On this date 60 years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. That landmark legislation finally codified the rights of non-white Americans and prohibited discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and national origin.
Federal Trade Commission, Houston Ethnic Media share information about various different scams around our area
Scamming is a scheme as old as time but many people still don’t know the telltale signs to lookout for or when they may be falling victim to the crime. Recently, the FTC has been emphasizing the importance of getting information about scams to residents as a crucial defense mechanism against these fraudulent activities. They say information is one of the most powerful weapons people have to protect themselves and their families against scams.
SADDLE UP! FALL POLO SET AT HOUSTON POLO CLUB
Clear your calendar and get ready for a jam-packed fall polo season at Houston Polo Club (HPC) in Houston, Texas, kicking off the weekend of September 8! Providing world-class polo, HPC will proudly host multiple USPA national, sanctioned and circuit events with the season ending mid-November. The 4- to 6-goal...
75-Year-Old Houston Woman Charged in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor Following Dispute
Authorities in Houston have arrested 75-year-old Barbara Jean Blue in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last week. Blue faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an altercation that left a 66-year-old man dead, as stated in a release on the City of Houston's official news portal.
A new Astros-White Sox trade to create a two-headed monster few saw coming
The Houston Astros pitching rotation has been through hell and back this year. They've seen multiple arms go down to Tommy John Surgery, sidelining them for the next 18-24 months. They've seen multiple starters not make their debut this season due to injury. Verlander has been hurt, Arrighetti has struggled,...
Star Furniture adds designer’s eye to buying team
HOUSTON — Star Furniture, part of Top 100 Berkshire Hathaway’s furniture division, has added Anthony Stransky to the company as buyer of upholstery. In this new role, Stransky will oversee the buying of both stationary and motion upholstery, reporting directly to Vice President of Merchandising Alicia Macha. “Anthony’s...
Early childcare and comfort foods for kids on Houston Happens!
HOUSTON (KIAH) – On today's show, host Maggie Flecknoe will be talking to the coordinators at the Early Reach childcare program, which has reopened and is accepting applications. If you're a parent looking for affordable childcare, this is great news and we'll have more information on how to apply and whether you qualify.
Houston Housing Authority, HUD launch programs to enhance housing mobility, support aging in place
New initiatives expand services to reach more families and seniors, addressing needs with additional resources. For an 83-year-old grandmother, a simple bathroom renovation means she can now shower safely without fear of falling. Across town, a young family is preparing to move to a neighborhood with better schools, a dream they never thought possible. These life-changing moments are becoming reality for many Houstonians, thanks to two new programs launched by the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With $6.25 million in funding, these initiatives are redefining what affordable housing means for vulnerable residents.
Megan Thee Stallion on Working With Jay-Z and Roc Nation: ‘I Ain’t Never Felt So Safe'
Megan Thee Stallion has been signed to a Roc Nation management deal for a few years now. During her conversation with Shannon Sharpe, the Houston hottie opened up about how working with Jay-Z and Roc Nation has made her feel protected and helped guide her career. “Never did I ever...
Houston, We Have a (Heat) Problem: How to stay safe when the mercury won’t stop rising
Temperatures in Houston are soaring this summer, even more so and earlier in the season than usual. Cy-Fair Fire Department’s Justin Reed shares tips to help you stay safe. As we face another intense summer in Houston, it's crucial to be prepared for the extreme heat. Did you know that heat-related fatalities annually outnumber those from hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined? In fact, FEMA is planning to add extreme heat to its list of disaster triggers. With a growing number of people moving to Houston, many might not be familiar with how dangerous the heat can be, says Cy-Fair Fire Department’s Justin Reed.
HCC Coleman College interim president appointed to state task force
HOUSTON (July 1, 2024) — Dr. Lutricia Harrison, interim president of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to serve on the inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force for the State of Texas. The task force’s directive...
Future 50: Footage of Top247 QB/ATH and Houston commit Keisean Henderson
BRADENTON, Fla. — 247Sports was on-site in the Sunshine State for the annual Future 50 elite prospect camp. Many of the nation's top underclassmen from the class of 2026 were in Florida for a couple of days to workout, play some 5-on-5 flag football, meet with the media, and more.
Review: “Kehinde Wiley An Archaeology of Silence” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Note from longtime Glasstire contributor, Betsy Huete: As part of an initiative to inspire competition and rigor in arts writing in education, one of my students’ written pieces will be featured on Glasstire each year. For last year’s installment, please go here. Looking around the gallery, one cannot...
Cougars in the Pros: July 2
Baseball fans are just weeks away from the Midsummer Classic with a multitude of Cougars playing some of their best baseball through the first half of the season, highlighted by Connor Wong making a strong case for an All-Star Game spot and Josh Ekness twirling a 0.00 ERA. This is...
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