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Ready for Take Off: Astros Looking Down On Its Competition

Something special is going on at 501 Crawford Street. For those of you that may not be familiar with this address, it is the location for Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros who are tied for the best record in MLB at 14-6. Over the last 10 games, they are 8-2 and look like prime contenders to represent the American League in the 2017 Fall Classic (World Series). For the Astros, this is by far their best start since the 06’ season.

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Safety Camp 2020

Texans open training camp under a different set of circumstances than in the past

Normally this time of the year in Houston fans are preparing to watch the Texans play their first preseason game all the while calling in to their favorite local sports shows and debating on social media about which third-string player has a chance to make an impact and the roster.

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Now Hiring

Astros bullpen wastes brilliant outing by Bielak to lose in extra inning

At this point of the season Astros manager Dusty Baker should create a LinkedIn page with a headline that reads:

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Three Is the Magic Number

Roughnecks stay undefeated by defeating the Vipers 34-27

You know every now and then I like to let you all in on just how old I am. Yes, I remember using a house phone, listening to a cassette tape, watching a VCR, and I even remember when Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum hit Thriller was first released. I wouldn’t say I was old, but it does take me a minute to get up and out of the bed nowadays.

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Pre-Mother’s Day Online Auction Showcases Vintage Finds

. Gallery Auctions, Inc. presents an extraordinary online auction open to the public on Saturday, April 25 at 10am. Located at 13310 Luthe Rd., Houston, the auction will showcase over 350 lots of authentic pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories for women and men. Coveted brands include Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes, Yves St-Laurent and more.

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The Rebound

Texans look to bounce back after tough loss on Monday night

The Houston Texans look to rebound after such a heartbreaking loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night (30 -28) in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Houston will take on AFC South divisional rival, Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at NRG Stadium in their first home game of the 2019 NFL season. The Texans look to make it three- straight against the Jags after winning the last two meetings (20-7, 20-3).

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Fidelis Announces New Residential Division

Fidelis Realty Partners recently hired Kenady Davis, Ford Allen, and Trey Waggener to launch Fidelis Residential, a multi-family division within Fidelis Realty. The new division will concentrate on new multi-family development and acquisitions in strategic locations in Houston and other major Texas markets.

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Houston Native Among the First to Complete Modernized Operations Specialist Training

A 2014 Phillis Wheatley High School graduate and Houston native is currently serving with the U.S. Navy as an operations specialist (OS), prepared to perform duties at sea as a plotter, radio-telephone and Command and Control sound-powered telephone talker, and to maintain Combat Information Center displays of strategic and tactical information.

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Correcting A Mistake

Rockets Defeat the Jazz 118-98 to Go Up 2-0 In the 2019 NBA Playoffs

“Never let a mistake become a problem. Correct the mistake and you will solve the problem,” is what my late Pastor Steve Crampton from Bissonnet Baptist Church use to tell me all the time. The Rockets learned from their mistake they made last year in a game 2 loss and took care of business this year by defeating the Utah Jazz 118 – 98.

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1-year-old baby accidentally shot by officer in deadly shooting, police say

A mother who pulled into a southwest Houston gas station overnight could never have imagined what happened next. Her 1-year-old baby in the backseat of her car was shot. The pair was caught in the middle as police confronted a chase suspect.

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Spring ISD’s first Hispanic female superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa Off to a Great Start

History maker Dr. Lupita Hinojosa, new Spring HISD Superintendent, opened the school year by visiting several schools to welcome students back to class.

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Seeing Is Not Believing – On View Only Through Monday, Sept 5th

One Of Two Groundbreaking Exhibitions

Visitors to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, have only a few more weeks to view two groundbreaking exhibitions, Virtual Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection and Leandro Erlich: Seeing is Not Believing before the exhibitions close on Monday, September 5, 2022. The Museum will be open on the Labor Day holiday Monday, September 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mfah.org/tickets and visitors are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance of their visit.

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Astros Yordan Alvarez Throws A Welcome Back Party In Home Opener

“It felt great,” Alvarez said about his home runs. “When I hit the ball, the stadium got super loud, got excited. And yeah, great welcome back.”

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Garrison Mathews Confidence Helps Him Out Of Shooting Slump

“When you have a good shooting game, your confidence starts to build back up,” said Mathews about having back-to-back good games. “I had a tough few games, but that is just going to happen. The main thing for me is to not get so high or too low. When you are a shooter, you are going to have games like that or little stretches like that, but it is very important as a shooter to just keep your confidence all the time.

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The Inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit Focuses on the Power of Investing in Women of Color

A two-day summit with presenting sponsor, Beauty by H-E-B and exclusive spirits sponsor, Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky

Since 2013, Latina influencer and founder of SpoiledLatina, Yvonne Guidry, has curated multicultural experiences for ambitious women. This year will establish the inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit, a two-day multicultural conference with this year’s focus on conversations surrounding the importance of investing in women of color at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston from July 15-16, 2022.

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cullud wattah at Stages February 10-March 31

After appearing at The Public to widespread acclaim, this gorgeous, emotional play makes one of its first appearances outside New York at Stages. Winner of the 2021 Smith Blackburn Prize, cullud wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the current water crisis in Flint, Michigan. It’s been 936 days since Flint has had clean water. A third-generation General Motors employee, Marion is consumed by layoffs at the engine plant.

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C.J. Stroud: Houston Texans’ Rising Star Clinches 2023 Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award

Winner Selected by Fan Vote on nfl.com/rookies

The Houston Texans' dynamic quarterback, C.J. Stroud, has emerged victorious as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year accolade, jointly announced by Pepsi and the NFL. This coveted title was bestowed upon Stroud following a resounding fan vote on nfl.com/rookies, underscoring his meteoric rise in the league.

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Roberts Markland LLP Welcomes Former United States District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore to their Esteemed Team

Roberts Markland LLP, a prominent law firm known for its unwavering commitment to legal excellence and community service, proudly announces the addition of former United States District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore to its esteemed team. Judge Gilmore's decision to join the firm marks a significant moment, highlighting shared values, expertise, and a dedication to serving the Houston community.

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Astros Bring Justin Verlander Back Home

There had been chatter for days amongst the local sports media and fans about a possible return of one of the best pitchers ever to take the mound in a Houston Astros jersey. Many did not want to get their hopes up too high as they did not know what to expect from new general manager Dana Brown when making blockbuster trades like his predecessors had done in the past.

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Empowering HSPVA's Black Student Artists

The enchanting Harlem Nights After Midnight Gala recently graced Houston, uniting the community for a night of glamour and generosity, all for a commendable cause—bolstering the dreams of students at Kinder High School. This illustrious event promised a journey through a cultural tapestry, blending entertainment with altruism, and offering a chance to contribute to the future successes of young scholars.