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West Nile Virus found in Baytown mosquitoes
BAYTOWN, Texas – Positive West Nile Virus results have been found in mosquitoes tested in Baytown, the city announced Wednesday. The positive tests were found in four samples collected by Harris County’s Public Health and Environmental Services, or HCPHES. The announcement comes less than two weeks after the...
Spring Bass Pro Shops hiring fair: 150+ jobs need to be filled
HOUSTON - Bass Pro Shops is hosting a hiring fair to fill more than 150 positions at its new Spring location opening this fall. The hiring fair will be held Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hochzeit Hall (427 Gentry Street). FOX...
Engineers develop technique that enhances thermal imaging and infrared thermography for police, medical and military use
A new method to measure the continuous spectrum of light, developed in the lab of University of Houston professor of electrical and computer engineering Jiming Bao, is set to improve thermal imaging and infrared thermography, techniques used to measure and visualize temperature distributions without direct contact with the subject being photographed.
Astros are paying dearly for maddening Joey Loperfido playing time decisions now
How the Houston Astros have handled Joey Loperfido in 2024 has become exceedingly maddening. After Loperfido absolutely raked in spring training, Houston decided to not include him on their Opening Day roster. This decision itself was disappointing, but at least understandable, as the team didn't want to push Loperfido too quickly. Plus, they had a load of veterans on the big league roster that lacked minor league options. Again, a perfectly reasonable position to take.
The Wilcox building in downtown Tyler transformed into apartments
The historic Wilcox building sat abandoned and deteriorating for decades, creating an eyesore for passersby downtown. Today, it has been redeveloped into 31 luxury apartments. "This is an entryway to downtown and what do people see? They see this building," City of Tyler Mayor Don Warren said. "This is a big start for the rest of the revitalization of downtown."
Beyonce’s Dad Mathew Knowles Fighting Ex-Landlord in Court, Accuses Building Manager of Using N-Word
Beyonce’s dad Mathew Knowles’ nasty court battle with his former landlord has turned ugly, In Touch has exclusively learned. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Mathew, 72, and his music company Music World Entertainment were hit with a new lawsuit by Decorative Center of Houston (DCH) on April 30.
Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10
Have you got the blues? The City of Orange will on Aug. 10 when Blues Fest takes place at the Riverside Pavillion from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We’ve been thinking about doing this for six or seven years, and it’s finally time,” event organizer Benetris Edwards said. According to Edwards, there’s plenty of Zydeco […] The post Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10 appeared first on Orange Leader.
A's denied series sweep against Astros in 8-1 loss
Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Wednesday.Chas McCormick homered for the first time in more than a month and Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs as the Astros bounced back to win the last game of the series after losing the first two in likely their final regular-season trip to the Coliseum."Just trying to keep it rolling," Brown said. "You're just trying to put together good innings, good outings and make good pitches. You kind of start...
Grayson Rigdon joining Columbus Cardinals – July 24, 2024
BENJAMIN (KFDX/KJTL) — Two-time defending Nexstar Sports Awards small school male athlete of the year winner Grayson Rigdon is leaving Texoma. The former Benjamin multi-sport star is taking his talents to Columbus High School for his senior season in 2024-25. The Cardinals are a class 3A Division I program located between Houston and San Antonio. […]
Houston Rockets Target New York Knicks Star Forward in NBA Trade Deal
The Houston Rockets are eager to enhance their roster and boost their winning chances by acquiring a star forward, potentially making a big trade move with the New York Knicks to land Julius Randle. Randle averaged 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game last season. The proposed trade...
Former Houston city manager Patrece Lee faces new felony charge in water line repair contract scandal
The former Houston city manager at the center of a contract corruption scandal exposed by KPRC 2′s Amy Davis is facing a new felony charge in the case. Patrece Lee is now charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. She was already in jail on $460,000 bond charges, including abuse of official capacity and four counts of bribery. Her bond has not been set on the new charge, as of Tuesday night.
Texas State 4-H Horse Show is a tradition for Moody sisters
Attending the Texas State 4-H Horse Show in Bryan has become a summer tradition for Trinity and Audrey Moody. For the past seven years, the sisters have made the trip from Sour Lake to take part in the pinnacle of Texas’ 4-H horse competitions as they compete against riders from across the state. This summer’s event, though, has truly become a family affair between the two.
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