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The US special representative for Afghanistan has met with one of the founding members of the Taliban for the first time, as the latest round …
Published on February 25, 2019
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Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say
The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.
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Award Winning Hadestown Comes to Houston
Winner of Eight 2019 Tony Awards Including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album
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Sandra Bland’s Mom Returns To Texas To Urge Police Reforms
The mother of a black woman who died in a jail near Houston following a confrontational traffic stop in 2015 returned to Texas on Tuesday to back a sweeping police reform bill named after her daughter that influential law enforcement groups are fighting.
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Battle for the Top Spot
Texans look to break the tie against the Tennessee Titans
The Houston Texans (8-5) are preparing for an all-out brawl on the field this week against the Tennessee Titans (8-5) in an AFC South matchup that has playoff seedings on the line. The losing team will be fighting for a wildcard spot in a crowded AFC division where some teams that are under .500 are still in contention to make the postseason.
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Society for the Performing Arts Presents Storytellers: The 20th Annual Wells Fargo Student Art Contest
Deadline for entries is Mar. 9
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) welcomes entries for the 20th Annual Wells Fargo Student Art Contest, also co-sponsored by Neiman Marcus. Deadline for entries is Mar. 9. This year’s theme, Storytellers, is inspired by SPA’s performance of the cinematic shadow play Feathers of Fire. Student artists are tasked with sharing their personal stories through artwork that answers the question, What is your story?
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The Ensemble Theatre Prepares for Its Legendary Gala Weekend
After a 2 year pause on large-scale events due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Ensemble Theatre is bringing back their legendary Gala weekend.
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Texas man allegedly shot and killed a man who scammed him of $40 in parking fees. Then he resumed his date
A Texas man who was allegedly scammed of $40 in parking fees while on a date shot and killed the man who posed as the lot's attendant -- and then "nonchalantly" walked away to proceed with his dinner plans, court records show.
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Union Pacific Begins Additional Vapor Testing in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Vapor testing is an integral component of Union Pacific’s ongoing commitment to community safety
Union Pacific today began testing the groundwater near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site for vapors to determine whether chemicals once used to treat wood railroad ties are evaporating and impacting the air in nearby homes and businesses.
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Humble Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Shooting at Police during 37-mile Chase
An Humble man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at a police officer in Upper Kirby during a chase through Houston on the Southwest Freeway, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Police identify woman who opened fire in Houston megachurch - what we know
A woman who walked into a popular Texas megachurch Sunday afternoon with a long gun and a young child opened fire before she was killed by law enforcement officers on scene.
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Mayor Turner Names New Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Board, Strengthening Community Engagement in the City of Houston
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner proudly announces the establishment of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advisory Board, a momentous step towards fostering stronger connections between the City of Houston and its diverse communities. This newly formed board will serve as a vital bridge, ensuring that the voices, concerns, and contributions of the AAPI community are heard and included in the city’s decision-making processes.
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Houston's New Economic Visionary: Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell Takes the Helm
Houston Style Magazine is thrilled to announce that Mayor John Whitmire has made a pivotal move by appointing the acclaimed economic strategist, Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell, as the City of Houston's Chief Economic Development Officer. Tillotson-Bell brings a wealth of experience, most notably from her 17-year tenure as Deputy Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development and is set to administer the city's economic growth and maintain key partnerships that invigorate our vibrant communities.
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Spectrum Fusion Studios moves to new space and begins collaboration with Impact Hub in downtown Houston
Coincides with celebration of Autism Acceptance Month in April
On Apr. 1 Spectrum Fusion Studios, the media production arm of Spectrum Fusion, moves to a new workspace, or “launchpad,” with Impact Hub Houston, which also signifies the beginning of a transformational new partnership. The Studios’ move to 1801 Main St., 10th floor, in the Amegy Bank Building, coincides with April’s Autism Acceptance (formerly National Autism Awareness Month), a time when the Autism Society emphasizes the need to build an inclusive community where autistic individuals are embraced and supported to achieve the highest quality of life possible.
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Houston Bicycle Museum Announces Full July Calendar For Cycling's Pinnacle Month
Summer 2017 at the Houston Bicycle Museum kicks off with the celebration of “The Bicycle – the Subculture, Camraderie, and Lifestyle
July at the Houston Bicycle Museum will be our most ambitious month in two and a half years of operation. The month will be full of events and begins Friday, June 30, 8pm-11pm with a Sneak Preview of the Museum's first annual juried art exhibit: “The Bicycle – the Subculture, Camraderie, and Lifestyle” A call was sent out to Houston's art community for submissions in a wide variety of mediums and the only guideline was that bicycle-themed entries were preferred.
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Houston Fire Department Initiative Focuses on Firefighter Health and Safety
The Houston Fire Department has been awarded the 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). It’s an award that will give the department the ability to protect firefighters and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Due to the extremely busy emergency response system in Houston firefighters are exposed to vehicle fumes on a routine basis. When these vehicles are started, the exhaust infiltrates the living and sleeping areas of the fire stations that are staffed around the clock.
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Tatyana M. Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Will Smith, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joseph Marcell appear in a picture that was posted to Ribeiro's Instagram …
Published on March 28, 2017
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(pictured left to right) Captain Steve Harris, EMT Shay Cope, Paramedic Joseph Holden and Lieutenant Dustin Hass. Mandatory Credit: Montgomery Co. EMS/WSMV
Published on August 24, 2022
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Jamal Edwards, pioneering music entrepreneur, dead at 31
Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for founding media platform SBTV, has died at the age of 31. His mother confirmed Monday that her "beautiful" and "inspirational" son died on Sunday morning from a "sudden illness."
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Joseph Griffin was handcuffed and detained last month when police said he matched the description of a suspect in a nearby burglary./Credit: Volusia County Sheriff's …
Published on September 8, 2020
