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Free Repair Advice Available in Harris County Jan. 15-20
As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Harris County are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
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Renovation Pros Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin Return to HGTV In New Series 'Two Steps Home'
In a new eight-episode limited series, home renovation and real-estate experts Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, best known for their earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, guide clients through the daun
In their new HGTV series Two Steps Home, Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, hosts of the earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, take a two-step approach as they help clients through the challenging process of selling their home and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs.
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Congressman Al Green Delivers Billions For Small Businesses, Fair Housing & More In America Rescue Plan
On this past Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Con- gressman Al Green released the following statement after the final House passage of the American Rescue Plan:
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Texas Southern Men’s Basketball Team Begins NCAA Tournament Play Against Mount St. Mary
On Thursday, the NCAA will get back to some sort of normalcy as its First Four round of the 2021 Men’s basketball tournament begins and the opening game will feature one of two Houston schools to reach the “Big Dance.” Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Champions Texas Southern (16-8) will face Mount St. Mary’s (12-10) who also made it to the NCAA tournament by winning the Northeast Conference Tournament.
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Prairie View Uses Dominant Ground Game To Win Labor Day Classic Over Texas Southern
After waiting for over an hour due to inclement weather, Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern were finally able to open their 2022 season in the annual Labor Day Classic. The Panthers improved their record to 8-0 against the Tigers in their last eight matchups with a 40-23 win, as Prairie View has not lost to Texas Southern since August 31, 2014.
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The Open House: With Realtor Falyn Davis Client Testimony Time
Welcome back to The Open House. I want you to close your eyes and imagine just for a moment that you had a person who anticipate all of your housing needs and even most of your wants, then made it happnen!
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5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss this Summer at Five Nine Lounge
Five Nine Lounge, the bar and hookah lounge, announces new hours and renovations
Those looking for a great time this summer won’t want to miss checking out Five Nine Lounge, located at 11786 S. Wilcrest Drive in Houston. The bar and hookah lounge is known for providing a great atmosphere for those looking to chill, have a few drinks, and enjoy their evening. Now, with some of the changes they have made, this fourth year of them being in business is slated to be their best so far. The lounge offers the ideal atmosphere for hookah enthusiasts who want to enjoy the age-old tradition.
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Jet Setters Ball '23: Lone Star Flight Museum Pays Tribute to Founder Robert L. Waltrip
The Lone Star Flight Museum is hosting the Jet Setter’s Ball ’23 on Saturday, Nov. 11. This year’s fundraising gala will pay tribute to Robert L. Waltrip, the museum’s founder, and will recognize his accomplishments, philanthropy and life in an evening filled with more than 500 guests and supporters.
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Week 2 Of Texans Training Camp Begins With Some Strong Questions That Need To Be Answered.
Let me preface my statement by saying, “Yes. I do know he is a rookie?” I understand the Texans selected quarterback Davis Mills with their first pick in round 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft. What did I expect from a rookie in his first training camp of his NFL career? More.
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Beyoncé's "Renaissance World Tour" Takes Center Stage in Cinemas this December - Tickets Now Available
Beyoncé, the iconic Grammy-winning artist, is set to bring her extraordinary "Renaissance World Tour" to a movie theater near you, offering fans a unique cinematic experience like never before. "RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ" is slated to make its North American theatrical debut on December 1, with screenings scheduled at various Houston-area cinemas. Tickets for this highly anticipated event are now on sale.
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Man Who Fled Country After Killing Man in Case of Mistaken Identity Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
The owner of a Houston transmission-repair shop who fled the country in 2018 after shooting a man he mistook for a thief was sentenced to 35 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.
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Unlock the Power of Your Vote: Early Voting Begins February 20th in Harris County for the Upcoming Joint Primary Elections
As the heart of democracy beats stronger in Houston, Harris County gears up for an essential phase in the electoral process. Starting Tuesday, February 20th, residents are empowered to cast their votes early for the Joint Primary Elections set for March 5th. This early voting window, open from February 20 through March 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (except for a special window on Sunday, February 25, from noon to 7 p.m.), is a testament to Harris County's commitment to accessible and flexible voting options. With 79 early vote centers scattered countywide, convenience is at every voter's doorstep, ensuring your voice can be heard regardless of your location in the county.
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17-City Tour with Special Guests Travis Scott and D.R.A.M.
Tickets On Sale April 28
Seven-time Grammy-winning hip-hop Renaissance man, Kendrick Lamar, is set to embark on The DAMN. Tour this summer, announced today. Produced by Live Nation, The DAMN. Tour, featuring special guests Travis Scott and D.R.A.M., will see 17 cities beginning July 12 in Phoenix at the Gila River Arena, including stops in Dallas, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston, and Vancouver, culminating in a triumphant return to hometown Los Angeles on August 6 at Staples Center. Complete itinerary below.
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Civil Rights, Housing, and Community Development Organizations Urge HUD to Maintain Critical Fair Housing Tool
Seventy-six national civil rights, faith-based, affordable housing, and other organizations have voiced their strong opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s sudden decision to effectively suspend the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulation.
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Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied
Cara Pressman sobbed in the big red chair in her living room. The 15-year-old tried to absorb the devastating news relayed by her parents: that their insurance company, Aetna, denied her for a minimally invasive brain surgery that could end the seizures that have haunted her since she was 9 years old.
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What Mark Zuckerberg has to fear in testifying before Congress
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is about to join a short list of chief executives from Silicon Valley who have stepped into the Capitol Hill hot seat -- with mixed success.
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China sends first civilian astronaut to space as Shenzhou-16 blasts off
China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit on Tuesday, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation, marking another step forward for the country’s ambitious space program.
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SMU, Children's Health Harness Power of Sports to Improve Kids' Well-Being
SMU and Children’s Health through its Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are launching a collaboration dedicated to leveraging the transformational power of sports to improve the health, activity levels and well-being of kids. The Youth Sports Impact Partnership, a unique university-hospital relationship, will use an evidence-based approach to improve access to youth sports, prevent injury and share age-appropriate training and development practices.
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H-E-B Tops Another List – This Time for the Most Trusted Brand
H-E-B was ranked as the most trusted brand by U.S. consumers, tied with Mercedes-Benz, according to a ranking by the Temkin Group.
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Census Studied Citizenship Question Even After Losing in Supreme Court
Even as it was losing the fight to put a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, the bureau was running tests last summer that it now claims show the question would not have affected response rates.
