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It’s Your Birthday
The Astros celebrated catcher Martin Maldonado’s birthday with a walk-off win
Kyle Tucker capped off a great birthday weekend for his teammate Martin Maldonado. His walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Astros (11-10) a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners (7-16) and capped off a sweep of the series. Houston is now on a four-game winning streak and have won five out of the six games they have played in Minute Made Park.
Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.
Houston Teachers Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
On Wednesday, three Houston teachers were named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
Hermann Park Conservancy Breaks Ground On the Commons at Hermann Park
Project will transform 26-acre space into a multi-use destination
On Saturday, April 2, Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) broke ground on the Commons, a 26-acre space in the Park’s southwest corner on the corner of Fannin and Cambridge Streets. The project, part of HPC’s 20-year master plan, aims to make the Park an even more beneficial place for all Houstonians and to unify communities for years to come.
The world marks 2 million coronavirus deaths. The real toll is likely much higher
It's as if 10 of the world's largest commercial jets fell out of the sky, every day for an entire year. The official global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surpassed 2 million on Friday, according to Johns Hopkins University. The tragic milestone came just over a year after the first Covid-19 death was reported in Wuhan, China.
Houston Furniture Bank awarded $1.5 million Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund grant to aid Hurricane Harvey families
Houston Furniture Bank has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation to provide essential furniture to families affected by the storm. The grant will make it possible for Houston Furniture Bank to provide furniture to 2,000 families to help them recover, expanding the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to ensure that no child has to eat or sleep on the floor.
Anicorn Launches “The Trio of Time” Artist Watch Series
Independent watchmaker and design studio Anicorn present “The Trio of Time,” the first installment in an ongoing artist collaboration, aimed at bringing together international perspectives on time. The project will in turn follow the Anicorn founders as they travel to various cities and join forces with prominent designers to create new timepieces.
Houston Native Serves with U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan
A 2014 Bellaire High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Blue Ridge. Petty Officer 3rd Class Tiara Malbroue is a culinary specialist aboard the forward-deployed amphibious command ship operating out of Yokosuka, Japan.
Larry Fedora Of North Carolina Is The SwampButt Underwear College Football Coach On The Hot Seat For Week Two
Larry Fedora of North Carolina is the SwampButt Underwear (www.swampbutt.com) ‘College Football Coach On The Hot Seat’ for week two of the college football season. Fedora overcame stiff competition from Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin who two weeks running lost to ‘the cougars’; the first from BYU and the second belonging to Houston. The ‘quality’ of competition put Fedora over the top.
Colorado River Basin has lost 10 trillion gallons due to warming temps, enough water to fill Lake Mead, study shows
Rising temperatures have sucked more than 10 trillion gallons of water out of the Colorado River Basin between 2000 and 2021 – a volume about the size of Lake Mead – according to a recent study.
Everyday words and phrases that have racist connotations
The words and phrases permeate nearly every aspect of our society. "Master bedrooms" in our homes. "Blacklists" and "whitelists" in computing. The idiom "sold down the river" in our everyday speech.
Social Response: UH Graduate College of Social Work Launches Mask Drive
When a crisis hits Houston, Holly Davies looks for opportunities to volunteer on the front lines. During the devastating “Tax Day” and “Memorial Day” floods in 2016, and Hurricane Harvey the following year, she managed thousands of volunteers from around the world to provide food, shelter and financial assistance to victims. But with her energy so focused on helping others, Davies acknowledged it was easy to overlook her own needs.
Top Public Relations Pro Phyllis Bailey Sells Boutique PR Firm
Phyllis Bailey sells 3B Resources Group to media expert Misty Starks
Phyllis J. Bailey, one of the most respected public relations professionals in the industry, sells the PR firm she founded nearly two decades ago, 3B Resources Group Public Relations, to media strategist and television producer Misty Starks. As a highly sought-after PR professional, Bailey has worked with top names in business, government, entertainment and nonprofit from around the world.
Harvey Arts Recovery Workshop
Texas Cultural Emergency Response Alliance and Harvey Arts Recovery announced today details of a workshop for the recovery and stabilization of flood damaged art and collections.
Houston Diamond Buyer Providing Quick Cash to Bridge Financial Gap
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 has Americans bracing for impact as the repercussions of “non-essential” businesses temporarily closing their physical doors are being felt where it hurts the most – the wallet. Diamond Buyers company is helping people get quick cash by offering high market prices to those selling fine jewelry.
Twin Sister Doctors Combine Specialty Practices to Grow Health Care Options in Houston
Shalondria Simpson, PharmD, and her twin sister LaShondria Simpson-Camp, MD, combined their uniquely different practices with their collective passion for the health and wellness of others, to create a Cosmetic and Medical Spa in downtown Houston called Tru Essence.
The Unsung Hero: Eric Gordon Is An Intricate Part of the Rockets Success This Season
With less than a week left in the 2018-19 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are looking to secure the number three seed in the Western Conference playoffs. If the cards fall right they may even be able to move up behind the Golden State Warriors for the number two spot if the Denver Nuggets have a couple of setbacks and Houston wins out. The Rockets needs to stay in that spot to avoid an early matchup with the 2018 NBA Finals champs Golden State Warriors.
Astros Defeat The Mariners 5-4 In Extra Innings Thanks To Some Late Clutch Hits
One night after putting up 11 runs on the scoreboard, the Houston Astros needed extra innings to finally put away the pesky Seattle Mariners. Houston defeated Seattle by a score of 5-4 in 10 innings, thanks to some timely hitting by veteran third baseman Alex Bregman and shortstop Carlos Correa.
Astros Erupt In The Sixth Inning En Route To A Blowout Victory Over The White Sox
“Hitting is contagious and no one likes to be left out,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker about the dynamic sixth inning.
Astros Hold Home Run Derby In 9-1 Blowout Of The Angels
“Maldonado made me look bad right there, hitting the ball straight center,” said Altuve, who followed up Maldonado’s home run with one of his own. “Not too many guys can go straight center.”
