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Robert hits two home runs and has a four-hit game as the struggling Chicago White Sox snap the Houston Astros’ streak with a 5-4 win
Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs and had a season-high four hits and four RBIs in the Chicago White Sox’s 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. “They’ve been fighting really hard,” said Chicago interim manager Grady Sizemore. “I told them these last five games or so, they have been playing great and just to keep it up and good things will happen, and they showed up again tonight and really battled and fought hard.”
Astros Sign Brandon Walter To Minor League Deal
The Astros have signed left-hander Brandon Walter to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The lefty was released by the Red Sox earlier this month, freeing him up to sign this deal. Walter, 27, was a 26th-round selection of the Sox in the 2019 draft....
Mega pet adoption event this weekend in Houston, more than 1,000 dogs and cats available
HOUSTON - If you've ever thought about adopting a dog or a cat, this weekend this is your time to do it. The Mega Pet adoption event is an annual unique opportunity to find dogs and cats from more than 20 area shelters ready for adoption. SUGGESTED: Dolce & Gabbana...
Houston's Rothko Chapel indefinitely closed by Hurricane Beryl damage
One of the city's most-loved landmarks announced its indefinite closure, following damage from Hurricane Beryl. The Rothko Chapel's ceiling and several walls sustained water damage following the storm, and three of Mark Rothko's panels were also affected to varying degrees.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.The chapel announced this week it would remain closed while it determined its next course of action, including a full damage assessment and cost of repairs. It enlisted Whitten & Proctor Fine Art Conservation, one of the country's premier art conservation firms, to lead the conservation analysis."We are deeply saddened by the impact of the hurricane on the Chapel and across Houston," executive director David Leslie said in a statement. "The Chapel's continued stewardship of this beloved cultural and sacred site, renowned for its Mark Rothko panels, remains our highest priority, and the closure will ensure that the necessary repairs and restorations can be made as effectively and completely as required. Our focus now is on the restoration of the building and panels, and on continuing our mission of both contemplation and action at the intersection of art, spirituality, and human rights."To read the rest of this story, visit our partners at Houston CultureMap.
Bears obliterate Alpharetta in Atlanta
The Houston Co Bears opened their 2024 season in Atlanta at the Corky Kell and Dave Hunter Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Alpharetta Raiders and the result was a dominant 57-10 HoCo victory to start off at 1-0. The Black, Silver, and White scored the game’s first 14 pts to lead 14-0 before Alpharetta booted a field goal to make the score 14-3 in favor of HoCo.
Heartbroken father seeks answers after son dies following medical emergency at Marshall Middle School
HOUSTON – Alexis Payton, a grieving father, is searching for answers after the sudden death of his teenage son, Landon, who collapsed on the gym floor at Marshall Middle School this past Wednesday. Payton described his as a young boy with dreams of becoming a football player and gamer.
Multiple Houston ISD classrooms reach temps of 82 degrees at Harvard Elementary School in the Heights
HOUSTON – Multiple classrooms at a Houston Independent School District elementary school reached over 80 degrees on Friday as the district continues to deal with A/C issues at multiple campuses. KPRC 2 sources confirmed that several classrooms at Harvard Elementary School reached over 82 degrees during a heat advisory.
Taking a walk through Aldine ISD’s Grigg’s Elementary for first week back
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Aldine ISD is back to school this week and it’s celebrating with a extra school spirit! CW39 Houston’s Kara Willis took the show on the road and was LIVE Friday morning at Grigg’s Elementary to talk to teachers and Principal Sheree Johnson about what they have in store this school year and what they want parents to know going into a new school year.
Woman Found Dead in Houston Apartment, Police Investigating
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the death of a woman found at 300 Sunnyside Street about 4:35 p.m. on Thursday. The identity of the woman, believed to be 30 to 40 years of age, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant N. Lazo and Detective M. Providence reported that HPD patrol officers responded to a welfare check call regarding a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment complex at the above address. Officers arrived and found an unresponsive woman inside an apartment. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the woman deceased.
Caught on camera: Wanted suspect robs sleeping pregnant woman in her home
A Houston mom-to-be is recovering this weekend after a frightening home invasion Thursday afternoon. Most of that harrowing crime was captured on her home video.Lily Garza, who is eight months pregnant, was home taking a nap when the robbery happened. Her husband Cesar, was still at work.From their home security video, you can see a lanky, middle-aged man with a baseball cap trying to find a way inside their southeast Houston home. He eventually got in through an open window.The intruder is then seen on video with a knife going upstairs."He just tried to go through all the drawers," Cesar...
12-year-old cancer patient makes stop at GSU on his quest to set world record
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 12-year-old from Houston, Texas battling brain and spinal cancer is on a quest to be sworn into 1,000 law enforcement agencies so he can set a Guinness World Record. On Friday (Aug. 16), his journey brought him to Grambling State...
Ex WVU, Current Houston RB to Miss Entire 2024 Season
A former Mountaineer will miss the entire 2024 season. Ex WVU and current Houston running back Tony Mathis received some bad news earlier in the week and will be out all year after suffering an ACL injury. Mathis’ injury will require surgery, ending any hopes for a return this season....
The latest advancements in dental implants offering new hope to patients suffering from bone loss and gum issues
HOUSTON – Dr. Michel Azer, a periodontist and founder of Texas Dental Implant Center - along with his patient, Rodney BlueJacket, discuss the latest advancements in dental implants on Houston Life. Dr. Azer explains how the ONEARCH procedure works and how it’s helping restore a patient’s smile in one...
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