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Most Texas School Districts Have Scant Sex Education
More than four-fifths of school districts offer no sex education or only teach abstinence in Texas, which has one of the country's highest teen birth rates, according to a study released Tuesday.
PARTY GUIDE: Super Bowl LI Parties & Events
Super Bowl LI is so much more than the game itself. Fans can enjoy a week-long celebration filled to the brim with exciting parties and family-friendly events that extend far beyond NRG Stadium.
COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives
Grants to Rice faculty support diagnostic, environmental, social projects
The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will fund six additional projects by faculty working to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus.
Discovery Green® to Transform Downtown Park into a Winning Wonderland for Houstonians
The Holiday Season Will Come to Life with an Ice-Skating Rink, Winter Movie Nights, Opportunities to Meet (and Skate With!) Santa, an Incredible Outdoor Art Installation, and more.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12345 Bob White
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12345 Bob White about 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday (July 11).
Fear in Texas Towns as Razor Blades are Found Welded Onto Slides in Children’s Playgrounds
Authorities in southeast Texas have launched an investigation after city workers found razor blades embedded in playground equipment at two parks.
HISD Trustees To Meet With State Officials, Vow To Avoid School Closures
State officials are heading to HISD headquarters Thursday to discuss plans to improve the district’s chronically failing schools – or face a state take-over of the board. A
Applebee’s® in Texas Announce ‘Buy 1, Provide 1’ Initiative to Help Local Food Banks Feed its Neighbors in Need
Leave it to Applebee’s in Texas to serve craveable entrees to its guests while providing fundraising dollars at Food Banks to feed its neighbors in need.
Dallas Taps Wells Fargo Commercial Bank Star From Houston
Wells Fargo & Company announced that is has named 16-year company veteran Brendon Riley to its Dallas Middle Market Banking leadership team as regional vice president, effective immediately.
Beyonce’s Drummer Cora Coleman Tapping Into Houston’s Real Estate
Best known for her percussion skills backing up iconic performers Beyonce and Prince, drummer Cora Coleman has been tapping in the real estate industry as owner of a construction company. According to KPRC, Coleman opened her company Building Simple this month.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12647 Ashford Meadow Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 12647 Ashford Meadow Drive at about 1:20 a.m. on Sunday (March 19).
High School Uses Davinci 12 to Color-Correct & Grade
Jack Yates High School, the second oldest African American high school (1923) in the Houston Independent School District, is the only high school in the country to have a full Davinci Resolve 12 system with the break out panels. Students just completed hard work on their first PSA/short film with color correction and grading.
Mayor Turner's Statement on HUD's Decision
The following is Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's decision to grant control of the City's Harvey housing recovery funds to the Texas General Land Office.
Mayor's Statement On New Federal Budget Law That Includes Disaster Relief Funding
The following is Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on the budget bill signed into law by the president:
Mayor Turner's Statement on the death of Mr. Ovide Duncantell
Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement following the death of Mr. Ovide Duncantell.
Charming Charlie Closing 10 Stores In Texas As Part of Its Bankruptcy
Houston-based Charming Charlie has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing 25 percent of its stores right after Christmas.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3400 Bremond
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 3400 Bremond about 5:50 p.m. last Friday (October 27).
Green and Purple Lines to Remain Open for Rockets Conference Finals
Houston is buzzing after last night's stellar performance by the Rockets who advance to the Western Conference Finals. As METRO cheers on our hometown team, all rail service interruptions on the Green and Purple Lines in the downtown area will be postponed.
Federal Judge Dismisses Claim Against Harris County DA in Wrongful Conviction Case
Federal Judge Lee Rosenthal dismissed a claim against Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg brought by a former death row inmate who was wrongfully convicted.
Nick Gordon, Found Liable in Bobbi Kristina’s Death, Dead of Suspected Overdose
Once Bobbi Kristina Brown’s boyfriend, he was also held liable in her 2015 death in a 2016 civil trial.
