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METRO Board members Sanjay Ramabhadran and Cindy Siegel along with President & CEO Tom Lambert join Missiouri City Mayor Allen Owen, U.S. Rep. Al Green …
Published on August 28, 2018
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Pope Francis silent on Archbishop's call for him to resign
Pope Francis says he "will not say a single word" on a former archbishop's call for him to resign over his handling of sexual abuse allegations against a prominent cardinal in 2013.
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METRO Unveils New Transit Service in Missouri City
A new transit service will be hitting the road in Missouri City Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at 10 am at the Missouri City Community Center.
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BREAKING NEWS Houston ABC13 weather icon Ed Brandon has died
Houston television icon and longtime member of the ABC13 family Ed Brandon died peacefully last night in Houston.
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Fitness Trainer Opens First Minority Sister Duo Smoothie King in Franchise History
“How growing up with a speech impediment drove her to success”
Health and Wellness Trainer Alexis Moore is now the co-owner of the first sister duo Smoothie King in Texas and Minority sister duo in Franchise History. Located in Lake Jackson, the grand opening of Smoothie King will take place on August 30, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. After struggling with a speech impediment her whole life, Moore thrives as a business woman setting trends to help people overcome communication disorders.
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Photograph by Michelle Allen: Alexis Moore (left) and Sade Moore (right).
Published on August 20, 2018
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Preliminary Analysis of Irrigation Water Needs for Turf Grass Across Harris County
Harris County is the third most populated counties in the US. About 30% of domestic water use is for outdoor activities especially landscape irrigation and gardening. Optimum landscape and garden irrigation contribute to substantial water and energy savings and consequently reduction of CO2 emission into the atmosphere.
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Florida governor declares emergency over red tide for 7 counties
Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Monday declaring a state of emergency for seven counties dealing with an unusually lengthy red tide algae bloom that has killed thousands of marine animals, his office said.
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2018 Mayor’s Jazz Brunch
Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner showcased his conductor skills at the annual …
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Fourth suspect in XXXTentacion's killing turns himself in
The last man authorities were seeking in the killing of rapper XXXTentacion surrendered at his lawyer's office, Broward County authorities said Tuesday evening.
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Jerome Love Joins U.S. Chamber Foundation Annual Conference As Featured Speaker
Love highlights post-Harvey business recovery efforts on national stage
Jerome Love, CEO and founder of Texas Black Expo, took the stage with national dignitaries and corporate leaders as a featured speaker at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 7th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) Conference in Washington, D.C., July 24 – 25.
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Trump opens window into his rage with Mueller attack
Donald Trump is giving Americans a glimpse of the fury raging inside him as a pivotal moment nears for special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, and different strands of political and legal vulnerability swirling around the President become ever more threatening.
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That's not snow! Colorado residents shovel hail after thunderstorm
Folks in Southern Colorado could be seen shoveling, yes shoveling, hail off their property Monday. The region was slammed with hail, heavy rain and flooding over the weekend and into Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Ron Allen, an employee with the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, and other employees dig out of hail drifts.
Published on July 24, 2018
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This is what Shonda Rhimes has been working on for Netflix
Shonda Rhimes's first batch of shows for Netflix will primarily be female-powered stories, several of which will be spearheaded by female creatives.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Allen And Antuna To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sue Allen and George Antuna to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for terms set to expire on September 26, 2019. The board establishes and enforces policies to ensure the best possible quality of veterinary services for the state of Texas.
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How companies change packaging without alienating customers
People cheered Starbucks' recent decision to ditch straws. But that's not always the reaction companies get when they introduce eco-friendly packaging.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Plans for Citgo Freedom Over Texas
Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics Tuesday, July 4th from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. For the first time in the event’s history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by United States Air Force Band of the West. Five-time GRAMMY-nominated and CMA Award-winning artist, HUNTER HAYES will follow before multi-platinum selling, 2016 MTV Video Music Award-winning DNCE takes the stage.
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Meet the African American and Hispanic Valedictorians of 2018
Before kindergarten, you couldn’t wait to go to school. Finally reaching the enrolling age, your parents set you on your educational start. Mastering your numbers, colors, and ABCs, you advanced through the grade levels to reach the ultimate goal, high school graduation.
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Santa Fe High School teachers return for the first time since the massacre
Five days after a gunman slaughtered 10 people at a Texas high school, teachers are returning Wednesday to the site of the massacre.
