Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to Open New Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Restaurant in San Diego
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) today announced that its award-winning Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse brand will open its first restaurant in San Diego in late 2018. In addition to the San Diego restaurant, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group plans to open one more Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse restaurant in the back half of 2018 and another in the first half of 2019 in California.
'Changes must be made': Shocking Australian Child Abuse Inquiry Ends
Children are still being sexually assaulted in Australian institutions. That was the stark warning of an exhaustive five-year investigation by an Australia Royal Commission into institutional child sex abuse that concluded Thursday.
Airplane Draws One-of-a-Kind Christmas Tree In the Sky
An Airbus plane out of Hamburg, Germany, took a particularly festive flight on Wednesday, mapping out an intricate Christmas tree over the country that could be clearly seen on flight radar sites.
Overall Teen Drug Use Low, But Marijuana Edging Up, Survey Finds
Teen drinking, smoking and drug use overall are stable, but the percentage of teens using marijuana is increasing, according to a new report from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
Las Vegas Massacre Survivors 2 Months Later: 'We're in the dark'
More than two months have passed since 58 country music fans were gunned down in the Las Vegas massacre, and survivors as well as victims' families are still searching for some semblance of closure.
METRO Honors Rail Employee for Heroism
Employee Pulls Two Crash Victims From Burning Car
When Leang "Terry" Ear came across a car crash in the early hours of Nov. 20, 2017, he knew he had to act. He was in the middle of his overnight shift as a METRORail technician near the 66th Street rail crossing, when a silver car struck a safety barrier.
Israel Closes Gaza Border Crossings
The Israeli military said it will close border crossings into Gaza beginning Thursday until further notice "due to the security events and in accordance with security assessments."
Private Stash: The World's Best Exclusive Ski Resorts
Imagine a skiing experience with no lift lines where you can plunder pristine powder all day long. You could splash out on remote heli-ski adventure, but that's not for everyone.
Say It with a Smile: The World's Happiest Airports
A waist-high army of smiley-faced machines is popping up in airports and public spaces around the world.
Warmer Arctic Temperatures Are the 'new normal,' Report Finds
Arctic temperatures are continuing to rise while sea ice declines, a new report has found, with the region showing no sign of returning to its "reliably frozen" state.
On Tax Cuts, Trump Is the Modern Day JFK
How sad is it that the party that brought us John F. Kennedy's tax cuts, economic growth and higher wages is now the party that puts redistribution ahead of prosperity.
Omarosa to Leave White House
White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, a former contestant on "The Apprentice," plans to leave the White House next month, according to a statement from press secretary Sarah Sanders.
Disney Is Buying Most of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 Billion
Disney is buying a huge chunk of 21st Century Fox in a deal that promises to reshape the media industry and help the entertainment giant fend off digital rivals such as Netflix.
Disney buys 21st Century Fox: Who Gets What
Disney is buying a huge chunk of 21st Century Fox. The $52.4 billion deal will combine two of the biggest players in Hollywood.
5 Things for December 14: Net Neutrality, Tax Overhaul, Rod Rosenstein, North Korea
It's a red-carpet salute to kindness. "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribune" airs Sunday night at 8 ET. Before the big show, meet this year's top 10. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
HPD Officers, Volunteers to Put Final Touches on Boxes for Needy Houstonians
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, Houston police officers and dozens of volunteers will pack food supplies for distribution to those less fortunate this holiday season as a part of department's annual Comida/Food Drive.
The Houston Right-of-Way
What is Allowed and What is Not
In response to the questions from the news media about the esplanade in the Broadacres neighborhood, the city has confirmed that the esplanade and street are in the public right-of-way.
Council Member Dave Martin Encourages Kingwood and Lake Houston Area Residents to Participate in the Recover Lake Houston Plea For Three
On November 13, in a news article distributed to the Kingwood Community, Council Member Dave Martin was quoted at the Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) meeting, asking community members to "show up" and speak out for their community. It was communicated to the District E office that community members misunderstood the article as Council Member Martin asking community members to "show up" at the upcoming TIRZ 10 meetings.
Houston Rated #1 Party City By Evite
Evite Unveils the Top 10 Party Cities in the U.S. You’ll never believe who’s #1.
Evite, the leading digital service for bringing people together, today announced the Top 10 Party Cities of 2017. Evite’s third annual list recognizes the cities that rank highest when it comes to planning events throughout the year.
Elsa and Olaf bring touch of winter wonderland to Children’s Museum of Houston
Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Museum Open Late till 8 p.m., Dec. 22 to Jan. 2!
The snow queen herself along with her trusted partner in crime, Olaf, will fly down on a snow cloud for a special meet-and-greet and musical extravaganza during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s “By Golly! Let’s Get Jolly” winter wonderland celebration.
