Rockets Sign James Harden to Four-Year Contract Extension
Houston Rockets Owner Leslie Alexander announced today that the team has signed guard James Harden to a four-year contract extension, which will run through the 2022-23 season. The Rockets have made the playoffs in all five of Harden’s seasons with …
Houston Native Lands Role in Tracy Morgan’s The Last O.G.
During the wee hours of the morning on June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan almost lost his life after a Walmart trucker collided with his limo. But God was not ready for Morgan just yet. After eight days in a coma, …
Red Cross and the Houston Fire Department Kick Off Partnership on July 15 with Third Ward Smoke Alarm Installation Event
Volunteers and leaders from the American Red Cross of Greater Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HFD) will be going door-to-door in historic Third Ward this Saturday, July 15, to install free 10-year lithium ion battery smoke alarms and educate …
Statement of Mayor Turner About Public Works and Engineering Director
“I am placing city Public Works and Engineering Director Karun Sreerama on administrative leave with pay, effective today, while I review the entire matter stemming from a federal grand jury indictment naming him as the victim of a bribery scheme.
Rice Scientists Simplify the Incorporation of Nitrogen Into Molecules
A Rice University laboratory that specializes in synthesizing reagents and intermediate molecules for the design and manufacture of drugs and other fine chemicals has delivered on a promise to generalize the synthesis of electrophilic (electron-poor) aminating agents.
Investigation into Shooting of Man at 12012 Crystalwood
Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 12012 Crystalwood about 2:05 a.m. today (July 12).
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12345 Bob White
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12345 Bob White about 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday (July 11).
Investigation into Shooting at 13111 Northborough
Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 13111 Northborough about 1:10 a.m. today (July 12).
TSU National Alumni Convention Travels to New Orleans
The Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) will hold their 2017 National Alumni Convention from July 20-23, at the Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans. This year’s theme is Roaring on the River: Celebrating 90 Years of Excellence in …
TMSL Earl Carl Institute Hosts Inaugural Public Service Awards Event
The Earl Carl Institute honored four for their service to the Houston community and held the first Marcia Johnson Outstanding Public Service Award event. The inaugural winners are Natasha Malone (Student Leader), Joseph Do, executive director, Annam Community Development Corporation …
TSU Art Students Revive School’s Mural Tradition
Texas Southern University’s long and storied history of art lives on in a new set of student-produced murals recently hung in the school’s Wellness and Recreation Center.
Nigerian Doctor Opens Her Own Emergency Room In Houston
Dr. Foyekemi Ikyaator is an emergency room physician and medical director of Life Savers Emergency Room in Houston. Life Savers Emergency Room is a standalone emergency room, meaning it's not attached to a hospital.
Houston Selected for U.S. Navy Band Tour
America's Navy is coming to Houston, Texas, one of 14 cities in four states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2017 tour -- one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy.
METRONext Listening Tour Hits the Road
METRO's summer listening tour ramps up next week. The public is invited to share ideas for transit service now and into the future. METRO is developing a regional transit plan that will serve the Greater Houston area through 2040. Next …
Spoiled Latina Day 2017 Women’s Empowerment Brunch
Yvonne Guidry, Founder of SpoiledLatina will celebrate her blogs 9th Anniversary at The 2nd Annual SpoiledLatina Day on July 8th 2017 at Republic Square Houston. SLDay 2017 is a celebration for all ambitious women of Houston, to be empowered, inspired …
