Pepsi pulled from supermarket shelves in Europe over price increases
Carrefour, one of France’s biggest supermarket chains, will stop selling PepsiCo products because they have become too expensive, in the latest clash between retailers and their suppliers over prices.
House Speaker Mike Johnson knocks Biden for ‘catastrophe’ at border during Texas visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Joe Biden on Wednesday for the “mayhem” he witnessed at the US-Mexico border, saying in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper that the Biden administration isn’t doing its job.
Bodies of missing pregnant teen and boyfriend in Texas may have been found in car with gunshot wounds, police say
Two bodies found inside a car, believed to belong to a missing Texas teen who was nine months pregnant and her boyfriend, each had a gunshot wound, police said Wednesday.
Houston Arboretum Hosts Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event is free and open to the public
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts its annual Arbor Day Celebration where guests can recognize the importance of trees and experience the flavors of the forest. Meet Johnny Appleseed and try some apple cider, learn how bees use trees to make honey, go on a hike to discover how trees feed wildlife and more. There will be plenty of tree activities and crafts to enjoy. Crafts will be available while supplies last.
Defendant dives over bench to attack judge, courtroom video shows
A Nevada judge was assaulted in court immediately after she denied a defendant’s request for probation, video from a Clark County district court shows.
Hyundai and Kia thefts soar more than 1000% since 2020
Certain Hyundai and Kia models saw a 10-fold increase in thefts in just the past three years, a wildly dramatic increase in the wake of a series of social media posts showing people how to steal the vehicles.
Houston Health Department reveals city's top baby names for 2023
More than 60,800 babies born in Houston in 2023
Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department.
Texas clinic earns $9M from the American Rescue Plan Act to open outpatient GI lab
Houston-based Quentin Mease Clinic is set to receive nearly $9 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to open an outpatient gastroenterology lab, according to a Dec. 19 report from Community Impact.
America’s Unspoken Suicide Pandemic is the Sharp Edge of Social Isolation
The news stays filled with endless examples of hyper-partisanship out of Washington. It is no surprise most people think that’s the only thing happening in Washington. It’s not.
Did Taylor Swift manifest her relationship with Travis Kelce years ago?
An old interview with Taylor Swift has some of her fans believing she predicted her relationship with Travis Kelce long ago.
Rose-hued Stanley cups for Valentine’s Day spark a frenzy at Target
The world is going wild for Stanley cups. And no, not the hockey kind. Just ask Target.
Police responding to shooting at high school in Iowa, county government says
Police responded Thursday to a shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, according to a post on the Dallas County Facebook page.
Trump wants judge in January 6 case to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt
Donald Trump’s legal team told a federal judge on Thursday that special counsel Jack Smith and prosecutors in his office should be severely sanctioned and possibly held in contempt after they continued to submit filings in the case following a stay order from the judge.
Jeff Young Named Chief Operating Officer for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Jeff Young, who has most recently served as Vice President of Operations for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the entertainment venue. In this position, Young will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the organization, ensuring seamless execution of events, optimizing resource utilizations and contributing to the strategic growth and sustainability of the venue.
Houston's Children's Museum Secures Good Housekeeping's 2024 Best Family Travel Award for the Second Consecutive Year!
Celebrates with crowns, princesses, ponies and snow! Only museum in the nation to top the list!
Hear ye, hear ye! You’re invited to receive the royal treatment as Children’s Museum Houston celebrates its consecutive Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Family Travel Award win.
Commissioner Rodney Griffin Receives President’ s Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Commissioner Rodney Griffin of Missouri City was presented the 4th Annual President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, December 3, 2023 at City Centre in west Houston
Award-winning Apple Original Film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” from Martin Scorsese, to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 12, 2024
Following its widely acclaimed and award-winning global theatrical run, Apple Original Films today announced that Martin Scorsese's Critics Choice and Golden Globe Award-nominated feature, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” will be available to stream globally on Apple TV+ beginning Friday, January 12.
Houston Grand Opera and Asia Society Texas Present World Premiere of The Big Swim
Organizations join forces to stage family-friendly one-act opera at Asia Society Texas from February 16 through 18, 2024, in celebration of the Lunar New Year
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) and the Asia Society Texas (AST) are proud to announce the world premiere of The Big Swim, created by composer Meilina Tsui and librettist Melisa Tien. Commissioned by HGO in partnership with the AST, The Big Swim will be presented on February 16, 17, and 18 at AST’s Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater.
GM sales inch higher despite big strike impact
The strike at General Motors plants in September and October took a bite out of its fourth-quarter sales, but strong demand for the vehicles made at its other plants allowed the company to report a narrow gain in US vehicle sales overall.
Rap Snacks Announces Line-Up of Top Entertainers and CPG Leaders, Including Master P, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Derrick Hayes, Denise Woodard and Other Leaders for Disrupt Summit 2024
Rap Snacks Disrupt Summit will feature compelling keynotes, interactive workshops, and exclusive fireside chats that guarantee unrivaled exposure, strategic networking, ground- breaking insights and r
Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop” and one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the industry of food and beverage, is proud to announce its line-up of special guests at the highly anticipated return of the Disrupt Summit. This year’s special guest speakers include Master P, Derrick Hayes, Denise Woodard, Wall Street Trapper, and more leaders in the CPG industry.
