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Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Houston Broadway Theatre
Full disclosure: Next to Normal is on my family's list of beloved musicals. Beyond the personal, this gripping story, if done right, endears its audience members with tears and emotions. A new player in the Houston performing arts scene, Houston Broadway Theatre, brings a new production of this terrific musical to Houston audiences this weekend and does so mostly well.
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...
‘I don’t remember anything’: Dad drugged at Montrose bar after drinking his wife’s drink roofied by a ‘creepy’ guy
HOUSTON – A father and husband was drugged while out drinking with his wife at a Montrose bar. Daniel and Melissa Zuniga were out at their favorite local watering hole, Rudyard’s, along Waugh Drive in Montrose. It’s a bar the high school sweethearts have been visiting for more than two decades.
Family tells ABC13 man shot in his sleep by stray bullet at Harmony House was rebuilding his life
A man who was shot in his sleep at a downtown Houston homeless shelter last week was trying to rebuild his life, his son told ABC13.The Houston Police Department says Damon Spiller, 56, was hit in the head by a stray bullet that tore through a dormitory wall at Harmony House, a low-cost housing option for those with jobs but no place to stay.Spiller's son, LaCraig Joseph, said his father led a troubled life and was trying to turn things around.RELATED: Man fatally shot while sleeping at Harmony House, bullet may have come from highway, authorities say"(He was) just...
Get ready for a day of free school supplies, food, health screenings, and community services at the Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest.
Join us for the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest, sponsored by Shell, on August 3rd at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 8 am to 2 pm. This event is dedicated to supporting elementary school students and their families who are facing financial challenges. We will be giving away 25,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and providing food and produce, courtesy of Houston Food Bank. Additionally, we will offer on-site health screenings and connect families to essential community health and social services.
Houston man's ceiling caves from back-to-back storms after Beryl
HOUSTON - A Houston tenant is in distress following back-to-back weather disasters. The man living in a duplex owned by Franco’s Properties is facing another round of flooding after a recent ceiling collapse. Forest Jordan, the tenant, said he’s living in deplorable conditions in the multi-unit duplex. He said...
Texans cheerleader and Beaumont native 'mentoring' young dancers at camp
West Brook Bruin turned Houston Texans cheerleader and Houston Rockets dancer Jasmine Thomas Reed spent the morning teaching young dancers at the Holiday Inn off I-10 and Walden Road. Kids were broken up into groups based on age and skill level to learn how to shake their pom-poms and perform...
Megan Thee Stallion Launches Emergency Power Program for Houston Residents
In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, Megan Thee Stallion has announced a new emergency power program to assist her hometown of Houston. The recent hurricane has left 2.7 million residents without power, causing significant hardship, especially for the city’s senior citizens. US Weekly Magazine reports that...
2024 Rice Football Season Preview: Tight End
Next up in our 2024 Rice Football Season Preview: tight end. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. Perhaps the deepest room on the Rice football roster, the second and third levels of the wide receiver depth chart represent a fierce battle for playing time that will be worth following throughout fall camp and into the regular season. Replacing Luke McCaffrey is just part of the intrigue at this position which boasts a couple of experienced returns a pair of transfers and a host of players vying for more time on the field this coming...
Victim found stabbed accused of robbing gas station in Spring Branch few hours earlier, HPD says
A man who was found stabbed outside of a NW Houston gas station may have been connected to an earlier crime just hours before in Spring Branch, according to the Houston Police Department.The situation unfolded at a gas station on Antoine Street just after 5:30 p.m. after officers responded to a report of a stabbing.HPD officers said the man, who was intoxicated, arrived at the gas station and tried to trade scrap metal for gas but was told by the store clerk they were unable to fulfill his request.SEE ALSO: 7 hurt between 2 separate scenes under Houston police, Harris...
Houston husky rescued from Bird Island in dramatic operation
HOUSTON - The dog is now fittingly named Journey. He was on one that could have ended badly. It didn't thanks to social media networking and three determined women. "I actually try to rescue every dog I see on the road," said Hollie Thiel. SUGGESTED: Petco Love grants $25K to...
Houston Firefighters to Receive Substantial Backpay with $650 Million Deal Ending Years of Contract Impasse
Thousands of Houston firefighters, current and former, are primed to receive substantial one-time payments in the coming week, a culmination of Mayor John Whitmire's pact with the fire union. Nearly $650 million in backpay is set to be distributed in what amounts to a long-awaited resolution for over seven years of working without a contract, according to the Houston Chronicle. Individuals could receive checks as hefty as $271,000, with a median payout of $153,224.
Houston ISD Contemplates $4.4 Billion Bond for New Career Centers Amid Community Skepticism
In a city grappling with educational disparities, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is considering laying down a $4.4 billion bond, which earmarks $425 million for the construction of three new career and technical education (CTE) centers. Despite a general leaning toward approval, HISD's board is facing pushback from community members and questions about the necessity of additional career centers. The board members are expected to make a decision on August 8, a mere few weeks away from the potential ballot appearance set for November 5th, as reported by Houston Public Media.
HFD evacuates 8 homes as a precaution following 'ground collapse' at Memorial-area condo community
A precautionary evacuation was triggered after what officials called a 'ground collapse' at a Memorial-area condo community.Houston Fire Department crews responded to the incident at 405 Sutherland Terrace Place at about 8:30 a.m.ABC13 spoke to a man whose parents were inside who said the house started to shake. When his parents looked outside, a giant hole was in front of their home.Nearby resident Rick Mckee said he was in shock. "That's a big hole," he said. "That's a really big hole.RELATED: Residents worried after massive sinkhole opens up in neighborhood: 'This is my biggest nightmare'The department shared the following images...
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