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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for August 2018

The following is a list of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of August 2018.

Mayor's statement on anniversary of "9-11"

Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on the anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001:

No More Flat Irons: Houston Celebrates Its First World Afro Day

The Afro Chicks 5K Run Celebrates Curly Girls around the Nation

It’s a great day to be a curly girl loving her hair and partaking in Afro excellence. Launched In Europe to encourage normalization and aspiration towards Afro hair, culture, and identity, Houston celebrates World Afro Day with its first Afro Chick 5K Run this Saturday, September 15th at TC Jester Park located at 4201 T C Jester Boulevard Houston, TX 77018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by IAmQueen and MAD Movement, sponsored by KIND Bars, Proceeds of this event will be donated to The Rose Houston to help provide free mammograms and treatments for uninsured women.

More research needed on blood pressure targets for women of childbearing age

High blood pressure rates could nearly double in women of childbearing age if the latest guidelines are used, according to a new study. But researchers say more investigation is needed to see if those lower blood pressure targets in pregnant women are safe – or effective.

Declassification of Russia investigation materials poses a risky gambit for GOP

An outspoken bloc of House conservatives continues to call on President Donald Trump to declassify materials related to the Russia investigation as soon as this week, but their latest effort could backfire if it fails to confirm their allegations of serious misconduct, according to several current and former US officials.

Gates Open at Lake Houston Spillway

Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Lake Houston Area residents aware all gates on the Lake Houston Spillway Dam are open due to the current inclement weather threat to our area. The gates will remain open until a lake level of 41.5 feet is achieved or the weather threat to our area is lifted.

Hurricane Florence, already a monster, is due to strengthen as 1 million people are told to flee the US East Coast

Hurricane Florence has potential to cause "massive damage" to parts of the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States -- and not just in the coastal areas where the storm aims to make landfall Thursday night, officials warned.

Influenza may be cause of sickness for handful of crew, passengers on Emirates flight to JFK

About 10 people who were aboard an international flight that landed Wednesday at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport are being evaluated at a hospital and tested for respiratory illness, officials said.

Therapy dogs, Houston Ballet, soothing songs and interactive stories spotlight exclusive Autism and special learning needs event!

Monday, Sept. 24 beginning at 10 a.m.

The Children’s Museum of Houston will host Explore Abilities Day. Explore Abilities Day is an opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and special learning needs to explore the Museum. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed).

Children’s Museum of Houston spotlights Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival with stories, song and dance!

Saturday, Sept. 22 starting at 10 a.m.

Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Fest at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Explore this holiday with a variety of Asian traditions and check out the Museum’s new “Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam Through Folktales” exhibit. Don't forget to bring your camera!

9/11: 'A gray cloud of debris rolled violently toward us...'

Three-hundred and forty-one New York City firefighters. Twenty-three New York City police officers. Thirty-seven Port Authority police officers. Three court officers. Two EMS workers. Thousands of innocent civilians. Numbers alone, of course, cannot do them justice.

9/11 anniversary? Hurricane Florence? Donald Trump wants to talk about collusion.

On the 17th anniversary of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history and with a monster hurricane bearing down on the East Coast, the President of the United States woke up on Tuesday morning and tweeted this:

World-Renowned Award-Winning Africa Umoja Coming to Houston

International Arts Foundation of New Orleans presents the Africa Umoja USA Tour

The Spirit of Togetherness is a two-hour explosion of song and dance performed for Kings, Presidents and members of the public in over 50 countries worldwide

Beyond the Rhetoric: Minority Business Programs – How Much is Fake?

Since I was in high school my conscience was about bettering the lives of fellow African Americans. As a teenager I would work at housing construction sites. Spotting drywall and clean up were my niche. At the same time, I would recruit my friends and relatives. Most of the guys would lay around during the summer but I convinced them to make that extra change. Construction bosses loved it because they would pay us less than normal wages even though we could do the work equally as well as grown men. In retrospect, I would wonder how many husbands and fathers we were keeping from making income. That part I regret. We were cheating or as they say now “fronting”.

Clear Bag Policy in Effect for OTR II

Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II Tour on September 15 & 16, 2018, NRG Stadium

Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II Tour and Taylor Swift-reputation Stadium Tour at NRG Stadium. Jay-Z and Beyoncé will perform in NRG Stadium for two nights, September 15-16, 2018. Taylor Swift will follow with her reputation Tour, on September 29, 2018.

Mason Park Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Unveiling Set for September 22

As part of Bayou Greenways 2020, this iconic 485-foot bridge will connect communities along Brays Bayou in the East End

Houston Parks Board and its partners are pleased to announce the Mason Park Bridge Grand Opening event slated for Saturday, Sept. 22. Community members along Brays Bayou and across the city are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of Mason Park Bridge with Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Harris County Flood Control District, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Kinder Foundation and Council Member Robert Gallegos. Event partners include Houston Area Road Runners Association, The Houston Wellness Project, Houston Marathon Foundation, Houston Dynamo, Bayou Preservation Association, Houston Public Library, East End Management District, Nature and Eclectic Outdoors (NEO), Telemundo Houston and various community organizations.

Woman charged with killing husband outside Walmart in front of 3 children

Police said a Louisiana woman shot her estranged husband in the chest, killing him in front of their three children in a Walmart parking lot over the weekend.

Republicans hope strong blue-collar jobs numbers can stem November losses

Republicans face a host of headwinds heading into November's midterm elections: Democratic messaging in suburban and swing districts has put control of the House in play, there is a narrow path for the party to take control of the Senate and President Donald Trump continues to fume about issues that some Republicans believe are unhelpful to their midterm efforts.

Swedish election deadlock as far-right party makes gains

Sweden has been plunged into political uncertainty after both the main centrist coalitions failed to win a majority in general elections Sunday, and as the far-right anti-immigration party gained ground, further fracturing the vote.

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