Men Steal From A City Gear In Smash-And-Grab
Police are looking for the suspects who stole merchandise during a smash-and-grab of a City Gear store in southeast Houston early Saturday morning.
Houston Food Bank Unveils New and Expanded Keegan Kitchen to Provide More Nutritious Meals to Children
More children living with uncertainty about whether they’ll have enough nutritious food to eat will be fed thanks to the Houston Food Bank and its new, state-of-the-art production kitchen. Construction is complete on the new 10,000 square-foot Keegan Kitchen, housed …
Astros to Host Center Field Grand Opening Event on Wednesday, March 29
On Wednesday, March 29, the Astros will unveil their brand-new, renovated center field to members of the media and select fans. The Center Field Grand Opening event, which begins at 3:00 p.m., will feature a walking tour of all of …
Meals On Wheels Saved Her Life. Proposed Cuts Could Cripple The Program.
Martha Daniels moves at a slower pace these days—the pains of growing older and lingering back problems have that effect. Though she slowly steps through her two-bedroom apartment in west Houston, her voice and laughter fill the halls. At 62, …
Firefighters Respond To 3-Alarm Fire At Big Daddy's BBQ On Hwy 6
Firefighters responded to a 3-alarm commercial fire that started at a barbecue restaurant in northwest Houston Saturday afternoon.
Woman Leads Police On Chase Through Two Counties
A woman wanted on a stalking warrant lead police on a high-speed chase from Willis to the Heights Friday morning.
15 Percent Of Undergrad Women At UT Say They've Been Raped
Fifteen percent of undergraduate women at the University of Texas-Austin reported they had been raped, according to the results of a UT System-wide survey released Friday.
Knowledge is Power: On Financial Literacy
It’s a simple concept, yet it is difficult to fully define. It’s an important goal, yet is a moving target. It’s an expected reality of most adults, yet it is not something that’s taught in primary or secondary schools. Financial …
Houston Housing Authority Breaks Ground on First Multifamily Housing Dev
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston, City Council Member Karla Cisneros, and others join HHA to break ground on the City’s newest mixed-income community
Fifth Harmony Blazes Rodeo Houston Stage Friday Night With Fan Favorites
Dressed in red, award-winning singing group Fifth Harmony radiated the Rodeo Houston stage this past weekend, with an electrical performance of some fan-favorites. The now quartet opened up the show powerfully with fireworks and a white horse-drawn carriage, captivating their …
Midtown Houston Hosts Month-Long Culinary Series to Spotlight Local Restaurants
Midtown Houston kicked off eat IN midtown, a month-long culinary event offering residents a taste of the area in a cost-effective way.
Long-time HPD Officer Named Acting Police Chief at TSU
as Southern University has announced that Mary Young has been named new acting chief of police for the Department of Public Safety at Texas
Community Artists' Collective Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Community Service to Houston Area Artists - April 15th
One of Houston’s profound cultural arts organizations will be commemorating its milestone 30th Anniversary this year. The Community Artists’ Collective, founded by Michelle Barnes and Sarah Trotty in 1987, continues to provide comprehensive art education programs to inner city school …
Texas Senate Committee Hears Pros and Cons of School Choice Measure
A Texas Senate committee kicked off its first round of hearings Tuesday on a controversial measure that would give public funds to parents who want to enroll their children in private schools or public charter schools.
Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature
After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is …
