First Home Run at Minute Maid Park Means A Lot to Home Town Rookie Corey Julks
It has been an exhilarating two weeks for Houston Astros rookie reserve outfielder Corey Julks.
Coming Up at Discovery Green!
Spring is in full swing and Discovery Green has activities for all Houstonians! See below for a breakdown of what is happening next weekend.
Can't Hide That Ram Pride! METRO Unveils Newest Student-Designed Bus Shelter
A young artist from Waltrip High School, one of many HISD's magnet schools dedicated to the study of research and technology, has helped transform a METRO bus shelter in the Oak Forest community to celebrate Waltrip Ram Pride.
Chit, Chat & Chew
Before you can market, sell or even open a business, you must be vigilant in honing your leadership skills. I am Joi Beasley, a Houston business owner for the last 16 years. Houston has so many great programs that teach …
Olympians Visit Houston for the 2023 Make-a-Splash Tour Presented By Phillips 66
Olympians Nathan Adrian, Elizabeth Beisel, Rowdy Gaines, Cullen Jones and Chase Kalisz will participate in a community swimming activity and visits to local schools during the 2023 Make-a-Splash Tour stop in Houston.
FAA issues nationwide ground stop for Southwest Airlines flights due to equipment issues
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop for Southwest Airlines flights, citing "equipment issues."
Harbor Freight Tools Signs Deal to Open New Location in Houston, TX
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Houston, TX. The new store will be located at 10045 Almeda Genoa Road and is expected …
High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones Breaks Ground on Westfield Pines and Village Drainage Improvement Project
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones’ office was joined by elected officials and community partners in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, April 17 that marked the next step in improving street drainage and mitigating flood risks for the Westfield Pines and Village …
Commissioner Ellis, Julia C. Hester House Officials Celebrate Historic Community Center’s 80th Anniversary of Providing Programs and Social Services to Fifth Ward Area
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Julia C. Hester House officials on Thursday, April 13 celebrated the 80th anniversary of the community center that was established as a settlement house to enhance the quality of life for African Americans in …
Occupational Therapy Month: Celebrating Colleagues Who Provide Support in Unique Ways
In observance of Occupational Therapy Month and Autism Awareness Month, we shine a light on Harris County Department of Education Occupational Therapist (OT) Tammy Hillegeist, who works with students in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD like five-year-old Roslyn Black, who is on the …
Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2023
Any home without some sort of electronic device to connect with the internet or a way to access the internet is a household that is at a serious economic, social, and mental disadvantage. Various studies have proven this. The internet …
Food Rankings Results: CHILDREN AT RISK, Kroger honor Aldine ISD and Houston ISD in 2023 Food Rankings
Across Texas, nearly 5.4 million students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through federal programs such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. For many of these children, meals eaten at school are the only …
Harris County DA Ogg announces 21% case-backlog reduction
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that recent initiatives by her office have helped lead to a 21% reduction in the criminal case backlog from the COVID-related highs of recent years. As of April 10 – the 100th …
Miller Outdoor Theatre opened May 12, 1923. Celebrate with Houston Ballet May 12, 2023
Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates its official 100th Anniversary Birthday on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. with a colossal birthday cake! Indulge in luscious slices of delicious cake by El Bolillo Bakery served during intermission at the concession stand …
