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APPLY NOW: “Gamer’s Dream Job” wants to pay you $1,200 to play all day
HOUSTON (KIAH) — National Video Games Day is on September 12, and HighSpeedInternet.com is gearing up for a unique celebration. The company is on the hunt for two enthusiastic gamers to participate in a special event, where they will be rewarded with $1,200 each for dedicating 12 hours to their favorite video games.
HPD hosts fashion show to raise funds for youth programs
HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Police department is getting ready to host its 3rd Annual Youth Fashion Show that raises funds for youth programs. Guests are invited to enjoy what Houston fashion has to offer while helping a good cause. The event is kicking off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 18 at Silver Street Studios located on 2000 Edwards Street.
‘I will do what I have done’: Former Turkey Leg Hut owner Lynn Price set to open Oyster Hut brick-and-mortar
LOUISE, Texas – A businessman known in the Houston community for creating a popular, fan-favorite restaurant has officially stepped into his next project. Lynn Price, one of the founders of the Turkey Leg Hut, announced the opening of his newest restaurant location which will be about 75 miles southwest of Houston.
New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
James Tour's lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing process. The findings were published in Nature Chemistry on Aug. 8. Traditionally, synthesizing solid-state materials has...
Astros All-Star to miss games due to odd sleep injury
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will miss a couple games due to an odd sleep-related injury. Bregman told reporters Friday that he has been playing through a sore elbow, but is taking a few days off as things are not getting better. The All-Star said the issue started when he slept on it wrong,... The post Astros All-Star to miss games due to odd sleep injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Astros sign former Yankees top prospect and Rangers pitcher
Who says you can't go home? The Houston Astros are welcoming one of their native sons back to the Lone Star State after agreeing to terms with Glenn Otto on a minor-league contract. The right-hander had been part of the San Diego Padres organization earlier this season, but also spent time with two of the Astros' biggest rivals.
Medical helicopter makes emergency landing in Cypress with burn patient
HOUSTON - A Washington County medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing late Wednesday night. According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the aircraft, an EC145 helicopter, had a mechanical issue, causing the pilot to land at Dan Jones Airport on Kitzman Road at approximately 9:49 p.m. ◀︎ ▶︎...
Mexican National Sentenced to Over 17 Years in U.S. Prison for Meth Trafficking in Houston Area
A Mexican citizen has been handed a substantial prison sentence after being convicted for his role in a drug trafficking scheme that sought to distribute more than 17 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Conroe area, just north of Houston, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alberto Ramos-Nogueda, 36, was found guilty of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute by a federal jury and sentenced to 210 months, according to a recent press release from the Department of Justice.
Harris County murder suspect wanted after body found two hours away
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County law enforcement are searching for a man they suspected murdered another man in Katy then moving the body two hours away. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Michael Maurice Mack is wanted on a capital murder charge for the death of 53-year-old Kelvin Hinton. SUGGESTED:...
Guilty Plea Results in 45-Year Sentence for Little Saigon Restaurant Shooting
Bich Xuan Dang, a repeat offender was sentenced to 45 years, after pleading guilty for his involvement in a double murder in Houston’s Little Saigon neighborhood in 2022. According to The Harris County District Attorney’s office, Dang, 51, was one of three men who entered Tai Loi, a Vietnamese restaurant on Bellaire Boulevard on Oct. 5, 2022. He shot at Hanh Nguyen, 63, and Long Nguyen, 51, killing them both. Video surveillance recorded the shooting, and witnesses also identified Dang.
Vidor Police assisting Harris County with death investigation along U.S. Highway 90
VIDOR, Texas — Vidor Police are assisting Harris County in a death investigation just off Old Highway 90 on the west side of the city on Thursday. Wednesday, August 14, deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Precinct 5 Constable’s Office were notified of a possible homicide occurring at a home located in the 2500 block of Wells Station Court, Harris County, TX.
CenterPoint hosts first of 16 open houses to address failures during Hurricane Beryl
CenterPoint Energy launched a new initiative today in an attempt to win back trust with the community amid accusations that dropped the ball with its response to Hurricane Beryl.CenterPoint Energy is hosting open houses through September to inform the public about improvement efforts. However, this comes after the public got a better picture of the company's donations to politicians.Governor Greg Abbott received about $115,000, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick received $91,000.The company also made large donations to local Democrats, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire and former mayor Sylvester Turner, who each received more than $40,000.In the wake of Hurricane Beryl...
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