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Ranchero King Buffet sponsors free drive-through Easter meal, grocery giveaway
Like all restaurants in Houston, Ranchero King Buffet is closed to help fight the spread of COVID-19. That isn't stopping owner Elias Duran from giving back this Easter weekend. Duran, Pepsico, Goya Foods, Cadence Bank, Hot Wings and Latino Learning Center are teaming up to give away free Easter meals and grocery items to anyone who shows up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
HISD updates food distribution site for April 16
As the Houston Independent School District continues its food distribution efforts throughout the district, there has been an update to one of Thursday’s distribution sites.
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-sponsors Legislation to Establish Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that she joined Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) as an original co-sponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, H.R. 7232, to designate June 19 as federal holiday each year. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas that “all slaves are free” and that there would be “an absolute equality of personal rights.”
Houston Texans Star - DJ Reader On A Mission To Tackle Kidney Disease
David Vernon Reader Jr. or 'DJ' as he is called among his adoring family, friends and fans, has made quite a name for himself in only his second season in the NFL. As the replacement for five-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork, Reader, a starter for every game, has amassed 45 tackles, three for losses, one sack and the season isn't even over yet.
Mom Claims Toilet Cleaner Spill Killed Her 5-Year-Old: Police
A Houston mother faced a judge Tuesday night after police say she confessed to hiding her 5-year-old's body inside an apartment closet. Detectives say 27-year-old Priscilla Nicole Torres wrapped her 5-year-old daughter, Sierra Patino, in a blanket and put her in a closet. Police say Torres told them she was too scared to call 911 after her daughter died because she feared CPS involvement.
The Health Museum and The Women’s Fund to Host “Doc Talk” on Immunizations During National Immunization Awareness Month
On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, members of the media are invited to join The Health Museum for a lunch and learn Doc Talk presentation by The Women’s Fund. The event will feature an open discussion with speakers from Baylor College of Medicine, Community Health Choice, and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic about the role of vaccines in society today.
Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Governor Abbott Vetoing SB 390, HB 1120 and HB 1174
"I am very disappointed and shocked with the Governor's veto of SB 390, which would create the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District. The governor's office did not indicate any problem with this bill until late in the session but worked with my staff on changes to eliminate concerns and even helped clear procedural hurdles to get the bill passed. This part of Senate District 13 has been in desperate need of economic development for years and was one of the areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Harvey.
Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for December 2017
The following is a list of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of December 2017
Freebirds World Burrito Gives Back to Communities Affected By Hurricane Harvey & California Wildfires
This holiday season Freebirds World Burrito is encouraging guests to donate meals, by way of loyalty points, to those impacted by some of this year’s most devastating natural disasters.
Hats, Gloves and Boutonnie: 17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch raises nearly $45,000 in support of outreach to area families
Friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, gathered to celebrate the Hats, Gloves and Boutonnières: 17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch inside the palatial home of Manmeet and Paul Likhari on May 6. The event was a resounding success raising nearly $45,000 for the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County.
Harris County Jail Inmate Death Ruled Homicide: Record Number of Jail Deaths in 20
Jacilet Lee the mother of Evan Lee, 31, has been waiting since March to find out any information she could about how her son ended up unconscious at Ben Taub Hospital from the Harris County jail and then passed away March 27, 2022. Friday she found out. Homicide.
UPDATED: Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee and Labor Advocates to Announce Contractor Safety Policy
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will be joined by Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones and members of the Build Houston Better coalition to announce a new policy that will make Harris County construction sites safer. The policy will be on the agenda for the first Commissioners Court meeting of 2023.
Quavo and Offset reunited to pay tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards
Quavo and Offset came together for their first public performance in years in an emotional tribute to Takeoff at Sunday’s BET Awards. Together the trio formed the influential hip-hop group Migos, but split in 2021. Takeoff was fatally shot during a private party held in Houston, Texas, in November 2022.
Virtual Community Meeting for Arlington Heights Drainage Improvements and Crenshaw Stromwater Detention Projects
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Arlington Heights and Edgebrook area residents Harris County Flood Control District and Houston Public Works will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:30 pm to discuss the Arlington Heights Area Drainage Improvements and the Crenshaw Stormwater Detention Basin Projects.
Cyberbullying Victims' Families Rally For Awareness, Legislative Changes
On one of the last days of Spring Break, students, teachers and the families of cyber bullying victims rallied at La Marque High School's Etheredge Stadium.
Viola Davis Helps Fight Childhood Hunger as Ambassador for Hunger Is Campaign
Viola Davis has never been afraid to speak out for what’s right — from issues like sexual assault to the lack of diversity in the entertainment industry, and beyond. Now Davis is using her star power to focus on another worthy cause: childhood hunger.
Tell the Supreme Court: We Still Need Affirmative Action
One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in the country. Penn has a longstanding commitment to affirmative action, and I have seen first-hand how diversity in the classroom benefits all my students. There’s just no question that diversity is a core piece of a vibrant academic community and a critical part of the learning experience – for all of us. Bringing together students with different lived experiences forces students to think critically about their assumptions, which is an essential goal of a university education.
Rites of Passage | Join Us - Friday, February 9th @ 7pm | University Museum at Texas Southern
Rites of Passage: An Ode to Humanity & Culture is an exhibition celebrating the spirit of nature and human experience. A fusion of vintage African art and vibrant contemporary works, this exhibition weaves the paradigms of history into present day sentiment, paying homage to the archetypes of family and society.
Monterey’s Little Mexico Celebrates Police Officers With Free Entrées May 14 During National Police Week
Legacy Tex-Mex restaurant honors local police officers with free offer
In celebration of National Police Week, participating Monterey’s Little Mexico locations will be offering police officers a free entrée on Monday, May 14, 2018 during regular business hours. The special offer is open to all police officers in uniform or with an official identification badge, which must be presented to receive the deal.
Kolache Factory Corporate Stores Re-Close Dining Rooms Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, dining rooms and restrooms at all corporate-owned Kolache Factory restaurants will be closed. For the safety of employees and customers, Kolache Factory stores will move back to carry-out, curbside, or drive thru service only.
