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MD Anderson Cancer Center Will Remain Closed
MD Anderson Cancer Center will remain closed for outpatient services, appointments and surgeries at all Houston-area locations through Tuesday, Aug. 29. High water conditions persist in the Texas Medical Center, and travel should not be attempted. All leaks reported yesterday are under control, and patient care has not been impacted.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 11000 Homestead Road
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 11000 Homestead Road at about 4:40 p.m. on Sunday (June 18).
County Attorney Vince Ryan Obtains Order Shutting Down Unlicensed After-hours Bar in Brays Oaks
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a court order shutting down an unlicensed, after-hours bar known as Insomnia at the corner of Bissonnet Street and the Southwest Freeway.
Roads To Stay Closed As Crews Dismantle Super Bowl Live
Sunday was the last day for Super Bowl Live at Discovery Green, but some of the road closures will stay in place for at least a couple of days as crews dismantle the setup.
Black Heritage Society Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Icon Bench Statues of Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela
In 2014, the Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park. The memorial honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a larger than life size statue and a chronicle of Dr. King’s life embedded with granite in the floors of the plaza along with historical quotes taken from his speeches.
Exxon CEO Darren Woods Steps Out Of Tillerson's Shadow
Darren Woods, the new CEO of Exxon Mobil, is a veteran of the more cautious refining side of the oil business who’s likely to focus relentlessly on controlling costs.
Eight of Houston’s Finest to be Recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast will honor eight community volunteers for the fifth year since the Comcast Hispanic Hero Awards began. This year’s honorees will be celebrated through a series of vignettes, that will be featured on Comcast social platforms beginning September 15. Comcast will also donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of each honoree’s choice.
HISD Receives $1 Million Grant From Moody Foundation to Help Close Digital Divide
The Houston Independent School District will receive $1 million from the Moody Foundation to help close the digital divide by purchasing computers for HISD’s Achieve 180 students on some of the district’s underperforming campuses.
Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for January 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 January 2018.
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.
Amazing Race Winner Offers Tips and Cash Incentive for Stay-At Home Workouts
During our “new normal,” we are forced to workout from home and find new ways to stay active and physically strong. Houston-native, Uchenna Agu, a former Amazing Race winner and All American at the University of Oregon, offers an Olympic caliber workout to take your fitness to Champion & Legends status. As a fifty-five-year-old elite athlete that can still dunk a basketball, Agu offers five essential workout moves to help us make our time at home an opportunity to get in the best shape of our life.
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.
HISD asking parents to complete socioeconomic form
The Houston Independent School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to students at no charge for the 2018-2019 school year, but parents will need to fill out a new form to ensure Title I funding for HISD schools.
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.
Movietopia Brings Films to Life In Houston
Movietopia delivers an interactive wonderland for movie lovers.
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $72,500 in Scholarships to 28 Houston High School Seniors
Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program Recognizes Students’ Achievements Both In and Out of the Classroom
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced that it has awarded $72,500 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to 28 Texas students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills.
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.
