Program Will Reimburse Eligible Homeowners for Harvey-Related Repairs
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) is releasing a new tip sheet for homeowners making repairs to their Harvey-damaged homes. Later this year, the City of Houston will launch a Homeowner Reimbursement Program to reimburse homeowners for eligible repair expenses.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Real Estate Research Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Troy Alley, Jr., Russell Cain, and JJ Clemence to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The committee reviews and approves proposals submitted to the board of directors of the Texas A&M University System relating to staffing and general policies of the Real Estate Center. The committee decides the priority ranking of research studies the center conducts.
Nicki Minaj Surprises Fans with the Release of Her Highly Anticipated New Album Queen
New York, NY (August 10th, 2018) - The undisputed reigning queen of hip-hop, NICKI MINAJ, has released her highly anticipated fourth full-length album, Queen. The album is available at all digital retailers, see full track listing below.
Tax-free Shopping in Texas This Weekend Is Making History
Texas is officially into its second generation of back-to-school, tax-free shopping. Millennials bred in the state are not only the first digital natives, but they are also the first group of Texans who weren't around the last time one weekend of shopping in August wasn't tax-free. Five-year-olds heading into kindergarten in 1999 for the state's first tax-free weekend are now 24 or 25 and may have their own 5-year-old to take school shopping.
Kitchen DNA Brings the Flavors of NOLA to Cinco Ranch
Inside The Public House of Villagio Town Center, located at 22758 Westheimer Parkway, are former co-workers turned business partners cooking up some of the tastiest food on the west side of our Metroplex.
Almost Home: Houston Texans Prepare to Leave West Virginia
Talk to anyone whose job requires them to travel at least 15-20 days out of the month and they will tell you that they start to get a tingling sensation by the end of the week because they know it is time to go home. Most will reiterate how great their bed feels or how they only get good food from their regular spots at home, even though all Chick-Fil-A’s are the same. Side note: So is their excellent customer service, but I digress. That’s how most of the Houston Texans players feel as they wrap up the first part of 2018 training camp in West Virginia. They will make a quick stop in Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in their first preseason game and then it’s back to Houston.
The Secret to Democratic Victory: Stop Trump!
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Cory Booker were among the potential 2020 presidential candidates who spoke this week about where the party needs to go at the Netroots Nation conference in New Orleans, adding to the internal debate on the left about strategy. Yet, there should be no mystery about the right answer.
The Wakanda Effect? Black Women Are Dominating Magazine Covers This Month
Beyoncé said it herself, in her own words, while reflecting on her historic Vogue cover and spread.
Man Loses Limb After Being Infected From Dog’s Lick
A Wisconsin man had his lower legs and hands amputated after developing a rare blood infection caused by bacteria in dog saliva.
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Continues His 34-Day Drive Across Texas With Visit to Harris County For Town Halls in Houston
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke will continue his 34-day grassroots drive across Texas with a return to Harris County on Saturday, August 11. He will hold town halls in Houston, TX. This follows the El Paso Congressman’s travels to all 254 counties of Texas as his people-powered campaign continues to hold open dialogues with Republicans, Democrats, independents and non-voters alike. The details for the events in Houston are:
Toni Braxton’s Formerly Autistic Son Now Signed Model
Toni Braxton has always been a proud parent, always sharing how great her sons are. But she took to Instagram recently to celebrate one of her son’s, Deizel, extra special milestone. “Congrats Diezy @diezel.braxton on signing to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency,” the celebrity mom exclaimed.
What LeBron James Understands About the Presidency and Trump Doesn't
The run-up to the 2018 congressional elections has begun. With 40 Republican representatives deciding not to run again, the party's majority in the House is at risk. President Donald Trump has announced he plans to stump for Republicans across the country, seeking to make the election a referendum on him. Characteristically, a centerpiece of his approach is to use race as a weapon to divide and distract us.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas’ Controversial ER Claims Process Begins
The largest health insurer in Texas changed an ER claims review process Monday. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas said its 500,000 HMO members may have to pay the entire cost of an out-of-network emergency room bill, if they go for something not serious or life-threatening
John S. Chase, Trailblazing Texas Architect, Celebrated in Two Exhibits
John Saunders Chase, FAIA was a Houston architect who realized a large body of work in the city, throughout the state of Texas, and around the United States. Chase achieved many historic firsts during his career.
Immigrants Worry a Texas Judge May Rule Against DACA
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was the center of a court hearing in Texas where Republican state leaders sued to get the Obama-era program wiped out.
Salute to Houston's Own Slim Thug
Slim Thug has been running things like a “Boss” for the past twenty years. Coming on the scene in 1998 to catch the ear and eye of DJ Michael “5000” Watts and joining the “Swisha House” family, Slim’s legacy was set to become one of the most well known and respected rappers in the game. From that date to the present, he has dominated the rap game in Houston from his first freestyle to birth a clothing collection, beer line, e-Cigar, construction company, foundation, and constantly give back to the community that helped him rise to the top. He credits Houston for giving him that entrepreneurial spirit. The city stands to salute this Houston legend with all the rights and privileges thereof.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Joins Fight to Stop Flooding in Houston and Harris County
Jackson Lee—“The federal government has a major role in stopping flooding in Houston and the greater Harris County Area. Working alongside the State of Texas after the devastating singular weather event of Hurricane Harvey—which generated 51 trillion gallons of water—we must work to secure local matching funds for continued federal funding to fix our flood-weary areas.”
Mattress Mack turns showrooms into shelters
As Hurricane Harvey approached Houston last year, thousands of people began gathering their emergency kits and mapping out evacuation routes. Not many Houstonians prepared the way Jim McIngvale did.
SCRUB OUT CANCER Cheeky Physique's Luxe Scrub Body Polish Gives Back to Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cheeky Physique will be donating 20% of sales from their Luxe Scrub (a limited edition product) to Bright Pink. The only national non-profit that focuses on early detection and prevention of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, Bright Pink is one of the fastest growing organizations in the United States working to impact and save lives each and every day.
Emergency Utility Repairs Prompt Temporary Service Change on Red Line
Beginning Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, METRO will modify rail service on the Red Line to allow City of Houston work crews to complete emergency repairs to a downtown water main.
