Blackhawk Military Helicopter Crashes in Maryland
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
What to Watch: White House Faces Key Decision Points
For a young White House still gripped with internal divisions, a set of upcoming events are taking on new significance. President Donald Trump -- who spent last weekend without his senior-most aides at his Florida estate -- is still caught between a conservative faction, led by senior adviser Steve Bannon, and a more moderate bloc, led by his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
There's a New World's Oldest Woman
How to be the oldest person in the world? Don't drink rum, according to 117-year-old Jamaican Violet-Mosse Brown, recently dubbed the world's oldest human.
Governor Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Star of Texas Award. The Star of Texas awards honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Nominations for this year's awards must be submitted to the Governor's Office by June 15, 2017.
WR Andre Johnson to Retire a Houston Texan
The Houston Texans will sign WR Andre Johnson to a one-day contract that will allow him to retire as a member of the organization, the team announced today. Johnson will be honored at a press conference on Wednesday, April 19 at NRG Stadium that will include Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Cal McNair and Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Rick Smith.
Outlook uncertain for bill to raise age of criminal responsibility
State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, is not sold on raising the age of criminal responsibility in Texas from 17 to 18.
Preventing Listeriosis in Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pregnant women about the risks of listeriosis, a foodborne disease that can severely affect a pregnant women and her unborn child.
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Stabbing at 1517 Gentry Street
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal stabbing of a man at 1517 Gentry Street about 11:10 p.m. on Saturday (April 15).
Venegas helps expansion Minnesota United tie Dynamo 2-2
Johan Venegas and Christian Ramirez scored, and John Alvbage came off the bench and held Houston scoreless in the second half as Minnesota United rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Dynamo on Saturday night.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3300 Broyles
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 3300 Broyles at about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday (April 16).
New $1.5 Million Grant to Fund National Research On Faith and Work
A $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will enable researchers from Rice University and Seattle Pacific University to examine the relationship between faith and work. The researchers hope to gain an understanding of how people from diverse workplaces and socio-economic backgrounds integrate religious views and their work.
Mother’s Day Social Media Contest – “Expressions of Impression”
Over the years, mothers have shared their infinite wisdom to us – providing invaluable advice that has stuck with us during the test of time. Celebrating Mother’s Day is an ideal time to not only express our love for them, but to share their endearing wisdom, lessons of advice, and expressions of impression which can hopefully serve as a blessing to others.
SHAPE Community Center's Second Annual International Food Festival
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, SHAPE Community Center will present its Second Annual International Food Festival from 12 noon to 5pm at 3815 Live Oak and Alabama. Come and experience multicultural connections of gastronomic proportions! Some of the countries and ethnicities that will be represented include Cameroon, French-Louisiana (Cajon Creole), Grenada, Guyana, India, Japan, Nigeria, Taiwan, St. Lucia, and many more! The International Food Festival will feature some of our local international restaurants and premier chefs in the community.
Multifamily and Townhome Housing Growing to Meet Houston Needs
Although single-family detached homes constitute 61 percent of Houston’s housing stock, the number of multifamily properties and townhomes is growing at a faster rate and is consistent with Houstonians’ living preferences, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. However, the report noted, the area’s growth has eclipsed housing production and resulted in a tighter market.
Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative
Partnerships aim to Transform Under-Resourced Neighborhoods
Mayor Sylvester Turner today kicked off a new program that aims to improve quality of life for residents in areas that are not thriving at a level enjoyed by other Houston neighborhoods. Acres Homes, Gulfton, Second Ward, Near Northside and Third Ward are the first neighborhoods selected for the mayor’s new Complete Communities initiative. The city will work in a concentrated manner with stakeholders in each community and partners across Houston to create more complete neighborhoods with enhanced access to quality affordable homes, jobs, well-maintained parks and greenspace, improved streets and sidewalks, grocery stores and other retail, good schools and transit options.
Theatre Under The Stars Seeks Local Houston Talent with Auditions for PIPPIN
Houston, TX - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will hold auditions in Houston on April 28th and 29th for the upcoming production of PIPPIN, slated to run at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer.
Hundreds protest downtown in Tax March
Hundreds of people protested during the Tax March in downtown Houston on Saturday in hopes of pressuring President Trump to release his tax returns.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Larry Miles and has appointed E. F. “Mano” DeAyala and Patrick O’Daniel to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Texas Board of Criminal Justice provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons.
New Real Estate Brokerage Firm Opens Doors in Power Center
Joins NAREB's "2 Million New Black Homeowners in 5 Years" national initiative
A real estate brokerage firm with a "Kingdom" vision opened its doors in southwest Houston on Saturday.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “It is our responsibility in Congress to listen to all sides and try and find solutions to restore trust in our criminal justice system.” Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who serves on the Police Strategies Working Group which was established to examine police accountability, aggression towards law enforcement and public safety concerns related to these issues, will host a bi-partisan congressional delegation in a tour of several Houston detention facilities and high-level meetings followed by a press conference on April 20th, 2017.
