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Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mora, from Houston,Texas Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jamaal Liddell Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15
Published on March 29, 2024
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African Fashion Week 2014
On Saturday, August 16th, the Fall of Signature Essence (FOSE) concluded a successful debut of …
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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).
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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).
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Representative Garnet F. Coleman on Passing of Governor Mark White
Today, August 5, 2017, former Texas Governor Mark White passed away. Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:
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Flier at Bus Stop Encourages Gay People to Commit Suicide
A flier recently posted at a Houston bus stop used a slur and statistics to encourage gay people to commit suicide, according to a report by Outsmart Magazine.
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4002 Corder
Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of two men at 4002 Corder about 1:10 a.m. today (March 22).
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Mexican Woman Admits Illegally Selling Prescription Drugs in Houston
A Mexican woman was convicted Friday after pleading guilty to conspiring to smuggle prescription drugs into the United States, and receiving and delivering misbranded drugs with the intent to defraud. This guilty plea was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez, Southern District of Texas.
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Texas Backs School That Expelled Girl Over Pledge of Allegiance
The state of Texas is backing a school that expelled a black student after she refused to stand for the flag during the US Pledge of Allegiance. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened on Tuesday to defend the Houston-area school district in its lawsuit with the student, India Landry. Ms. Landry, 18, filed a lawsuit after she was expelled last year from Windfern High School.
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One Tweet Saved a Texas Bakery From Closing
A viral tweet has managed to save a Houston-area bakery from shutting its doors. Trinidad Garza has been baking since he was 12-years-old, he told ABC13. But after Hurricane Harvey, business at La Casa Bakery and Cafe had slowed.
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New School Buses to Have Seat Belts Under Texas Law
Starting this month, Texas school districts in the market for new school buses must ensure they have shoulder-to-lap seat belts for all riders. The three-point seat belt law replaces a 2007 law that offered money to districts that opted to install seat belts in their school buses. Few districts took advantage of the funding, leaving most Texas school buses belt-less.
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Ballistics Key In Solving Celebratory Shooting Death: Former HPD Officer
As investigators look into whether celebratory gunfire truly led to a family matriarch's death during a New Year's celebration, a former Houston police investigator said the ballistics of the case will be key in looking for the shooter.
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The Health Museum to Host Emergency Blood Drive from March 31 to April 3
This week, from Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to Friday, April 3, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold an Emergency Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in the local region at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.
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Houstonians Team Up to Help Immigrants Released From ICE Custody
As immigrant families released from ICE custody pass through Houston, a group of local women are helping them as they head to their final destinations and beyond. Over the weekend, Dionne Ukleja and volunteers gathered travel essentials in bags to give to more than 100 parents and children at the Greyhound bus terminal downtown.
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METRO Delivers Holiday Cheer to Local Students & Seniors
There was no shortage of smiles or cheers as several Houston area school children got a surprise visit from Santa and bags full of toys this week. It is part of METRO's annual Adopt-a-School program.
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Mayor Turner Opens First Campaign Field Offices June 1
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will preside of the grand openings of the first two field offices of the 2019 campaign Saturday, June 1.
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Houston Rep. Al Green Will Push Another Impeachment Vote
Rep. Al Green has already forced two votes aimed at impeaching President Donald Trump.
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H-E-B’s Bringing the Smells of the Rodeo to Your Kitchen
Your dishes can now smell like the rodeo but in a good way, thanks to H-E-B. With the Houston Rodeo wrapping up and the Austin Rodeo just getting started, Texas’ top retailer is now selling a trio of rodeo-inspired dish soaps for a limited time.
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Young Students Showcase Passion and Wisdom at 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Lockhart Elementary Nyla Johnson has won the 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
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Houston’s First CBD-Obsessed Coffee Shop Will Of Course Open On 4/20
The Smoking Pot, a new coffee shop serving up CBD-infused beverages, is set to open this week in Spring Branch. The new shop at 8510 Longpoint Road announced on Instagram that it will open its doors on — of course — April 20, also known as “international weed day.”
