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US Justice Department charges Iranian with trying to assassinate John Bolton
The US Justice Department announced criminal charges Wednesday against a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for allegedly trying to orchestrate the assassination of John Bolton, who served in senior national security positions during the Trump and Bush administrations.
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Carvana cuts 1,500 jobs on slowing used-car demand
Used-car retailer Carvana Co. is cutting 1,500 jobs, or 8% of its workforce, the company said on Friday, amid waning demand for used cars on the back of sky-high prices and supply shortages.
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Sundance Film Festival Debuts World Premiere of Stephen Curry: Underrated Documentary to 2023 Lineup
Premieres Monday, January 23,2023 at 8pm Documentary to 2023 Lineup
Today, Sundance Film Festival announced its 2023 fall lineup which included NBA star, Stephen Curry’s newest documentary, Underrated. Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Peter Nicks, the documentary also features Producers world-renown Ryan Coogler and Erick Peyton.
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McDonald's is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item
McDonald's is bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets, but not everyone can buy them.
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Paramount Studios sued over 'Top Gun' copyright
Paramount Studios is being sued for copyright infringement over "Top Gun" by the family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 film.
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The Obamas Portraits Are Coming to Houston Thanks to MFAH
From the moment of their unveiling at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in February 2018, the official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have become iconic. Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrait of Michelle Obama have inspired unprecedented responses from the public.
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Astros Outfielder Heads To The IL
The Astros got some bad news on Friday as the team learned that OF Michael Brantley was headed to the 10-day Injured List due to tightness in his right hamstring. His stint was retroactive to May 25.
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Hot Summer Sets Under $100 For Her and Him by Rockstar Original
Rockstar Original, the leading US-based fashion curator of and downtown LA's hottest source for iconic custom-crafted street style is recognized for its bold, artfully embellished denim and specializes in colorful casuals like tracksuits, catsuits, outerwear, swimwear, and ready-to-wear!
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The Knowles-Rowland House Rebuilding Ceremony
Officials have become the rebuilding process of the Knowles-Rowland House.
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Biden Cabinet Member and Head of U.S. Small Business Administration to Travel to Houston with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
On Friday, February 17, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, will visit Houston, Texas. She will join Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to tour four small businesses and discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration is supporting minority-owned businesses and ensuring equal access to capital and resources.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Commissioners Court’s Forced Elimination of Election Administrator’s Office Because of SB 1750
Today, the Harris County Commissioners Court is forced to take action to comply with Senate Bill 1750, a new state law that forces Harris County, and only Harris County, to eliminate the position of elections administrator and revert election duties to a bifurcated system, where the Tax Assessor-Collector maintains voter registration and the County Clerk administers elections. Below is Harris County Rodney Ellis’s statement on that action:
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CVS is laying off 5,000 workers
CVS is laying off about 5,000 employees in a cost-cutting effort, the pharmacy chain confirmed Tuesday.
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Houstonian Wins First Place in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best Competition
H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best judges narrowed the field of 25 finalists to just FIVE winners on Friday, August 11 at the Central Texas Food Bank.
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A Classic, Slow-Cooked Meal
Whether you’re looking for a family meal or a dish to feed a different type of crowd, taking advantage of kitchen tools like your slow cooker can help take the effort out of preparation. Flavored using cranberries and oranges, this Cranberry-Orange Pork Loin is a classic dish that’s perfect for entertaining any type of group.
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Just Launched Life Time On-Demand Classes and Personal Training Soar During Temporary Closure
Company pivots core in-club business model to quickly meet members where they are: at home
Life Time, the company best-known for bringing an average of 3,000 to 4,000 members daily to its sprawling luxury athletic resorts, pivoted its business model in days to meet members where they currently are – at home – during the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kroger Houston Announces Partnership with Local Restaurants
Kroger Houston Division today announced their partnership with several local restaurants in an effort to support local businesses.
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National French Fry Day is today. Here's where to grab free fries
Today is National French Fry Day and not even coronavirus can ruin America's love affair with the crispy golden spuds.
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Main Squeeze Juice Co. Opens New Location in The Woodlands
Booming juice franchise celebrates 10th location
Main Squeeze Juice Company, a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is opening its fourth location in the Houston metro area on May 24.
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Tony Roma's® Strengthens European Presence by Opening 36th Store in Spain
Romacorp, Inc., the parent company of Tony Roma's® – the world's largest casual dining concept specializing in ribs – announced today a new restaurant opening in Madrid, Spain. Led by partner, Beer & Food, this multi-brand company took control as the master franchisee in 2018 and has created tremendous growth throughout the country.
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Can’t Take the Memories
Roughnecks season cut short due to coronavirus
The sports world has suffered some major setbacks during this coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since 1939, there will be no men’s champion in NCAA postseason, also a first for women since the NCAA began hosting that tournament in 1981-82. There also won’t be any spring sports (baseball, track & field, softball, etc.) in high school or college athletics this year. It affects the high school seniors the most because those who participate in spring sports lost their senior seasons to showcase their talents that could have earned them a college scholarship.
