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Fresh Bus produce delivery ends this week, Thursday deliveries canceled due to weather
The Fresh Bus produce delivery program will come to an end this week as the grant provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program has concluded.
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Robbyn Traylor, MD, Named Among Top 25 Women in Healthcare
Chief Medical Officer of Next Level Urgent Care, LLC, Robbyn Traylor, MD, is named among the Texas Healthcare Diversity Council’s Top 25 Women in Healthcare 2019.
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METRO Offers Free Rides and Security Tips for Astros Fans
Astros ticketholders will be able to ride METRORail for free to and from the World Series games. METRO will also provide safety and security tips about how to protect mobile devices and other valuables in game day crowds.
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50K Witness Live Baptism at NOON on Field at NRG
Baptism Highlights Second Day of Global Convention
Saturday will mark the most important day in the lives of hundreds of delegates attending the “Love Never Fails!” International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they symbolize their life-long dedication through water baptism at NRG Stadium.
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Attucks Middle School Student Dies After Fight
An Attucks Middle School student has died after being placed on life support over the weekend. T
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Beyoncé's Father Is Producing a Destiny's Child Musical
Beyoncé's father is working on a Destiny's Child musical. Mathew Knowles announced Tuesday that he's producing a musical featuring the former girl group.
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Nearly 200 People in Texas Immigration Detention Facilities Have Contracted Mumps
Nearly 200 people at immigration detention facilities across Texas have contracted mumps since October, officials say. The 186 patients range from 13 to 66 years old, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday.
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Houston Native Signs with Harlem Globetrotters
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, who are preparing to enter their 93rd season of entertaining fans around the world, today unveiled their 10-player rookie class for the 2019 Fan Powered World Tour, which is now underway and will travel to more than 250 markets throughout North America.
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Texas Hispanic Activist Muniz Free After 24 Years in Prison
Hispanic rights activist and political pioneer Ramsey Muniz, who was sentenced to life without parole in 1994 on a drug conviction, has been released from prison after years of intense efforts by family and supporters to free him.
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Walmart Innovations Changing How Texas Customers Shop
Retail is evolving, and for Walmart to remain a global leader within the retail space, there is a need for continual innovation. To kick off 2019, Walmart is sharing new ways to shop and new innovations in stores that make the retail experience more convenient for customers. Over the last year, a long list of retail innovations was introduced or expanded in Texas
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Cavazos, the Army’s First Hispanic Four-Star General, Dies in San Antonio at 88
Gen. Richard Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in the U.S. Army and one of its most highly decorated veterans, died Sunday in San Antonio after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 88.
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University of Houston Hosts Hidden Figures Author
Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the New York Times bestseller Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race, will engage the university community in a discussion of her work on October 3, 2017.
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Texas Takes Early Steps to Repair Or Replace Its Aged Mental Hospitals
Texas leaders are taking the first steps to make long-awaited fixes to state hospitals built in the 19th and 20th centuries that serve Texans who need mental health services. T
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David Byrne (of Talking Heads) Coming to Houston!
White Oak Music Hall and Pegstar Concerts are proud to Present DAVID BYRNE: American Utopia Tour, Saturday April 28th on The Bud Light Lawn @ WOMH
David Byrne has announced an extensive world tour in support of his forthcoming solo record, American Utopia. David will perform songs from the new album, which is out March 9 via Todomundo/Nonesuch Records, as well as classics from his solo career and his days with Talking Heads.
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Medical Marijuana Is Close to Being Sold in Texas
Cannabis lovers, Texas is weeks away from the first legal sale of medical marijuana. The legal bud will be available for purchase for epilepsy patients looking for an alternative to help control seizure medication. "
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New Report Shows How Mexican Cartels Are Infiltrating Texas
Mexican cartels smuggle more drugs into the U.S. than any other criminal group, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration said in a new report.
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Children's Museum Houston Celebrated Juneteenth
Sponsored by Gilbert Andrew Garcia & Garcia Hamilton & Associates, L.P.
On Saturday, June 19th, the Children’s Museum was proud to celebrate and honor Juneteenth with spoken word poetry, interactive activities, line dancing, and so much more. Activities included,
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Statement on La Porte Chemical Incident
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee gave the following statement regarding the chemical incident Wednesday at the Dow Chemical facility at 13300 Bay Area Boulevard.
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Trump campaign has to work overtime to counter the President's message on mail-in voting
While President Donald Trump continues to attack mail-in voting, the massive political machine trying to get him reelected is working hard to assure Republican voters that mail-in ballots are safe to use this fall.
