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Future College Athletes From The Astros Youth Academy Recognized

On Sunday, the Astros Youth Academy hosted their College Signing Day at Minute Maid Park to recognize players that are signed to play college baseball or softball next season.

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Houston Loses No-Hit Bid In The Eighth Inning In The Victory Over Texas

For over seven innings on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park, the crowd of over 37,000 was very loud and quiet at the same time. Yes, they were very excited that the Astros were dominating the game against the Texas Rangers, but they were also nervous.

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Astros Are Getting Closer To Adding Superstar Alex Bregman Back To The Lineup

Houston Astros fans got some very exciting news on Saturday as third baseman Alex Bregman announced that he would be headed to start his rehab assignment with the Triple-A minor league Sugar Land Skeeters within the next couple of days.

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"Come, Let Us Reason Together”

The battle over election laws has become too partisan, too political, and too personal. I am personally deeply disturbed by the widening chasm between Texans and citizens in Harris County. I speak for more than myself when I say that the “Us vs. Them” mindset is going too far. Frankly, we are becoming decisively divided. At a critical moment, Abraham Lincoln declared, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Long before that, the same words were spoken by an even wiser leader and written in scripture (Mark 3: 24-25).

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Why hundreds of Frito-Lay workers have been striking

Workers at the Frito-Lay plant in Topeka, Kansas, say it used to be one of the best jobs in town -- a place of shared meals, group outings and community.

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Door County, Wisconsin has a Season for you!

Not many destinations can give you the opportunity to enjoy all four seasons; however, not all destinations are Door County, Wisconsin. In northern Wisconsin is where you will find this one of kind oasis that encompasses all things that describes the word Vacation. Door County Peninsula and Washington Island is a traveler’s dream.

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JORDAN WINERY COMPLETES MAJOR GUEST SUITES RENOVATION

JORDAN WINERY COMPLETES MAJOR GUEST SUITES RENOVATION

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On Chicago Visit, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Promotes Biden Infrastructure Plan

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he’s confident the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill will pass Congress, touting on Friday its bipartisan support and saying both the president and the public are impatient to see the deal finalized. But he wouldn’t offer a timeline for when it will clear the House and Senate, both narrowly controlled by Democrats.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Statement on La Porte Chemical Incident

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee gave the following statement regarding the chemical incident Wednesday at the Dow Chemical facility at 13300 Bay Area Boulevard.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Was the Coolest Mayor 3 Times This Week

Mayor Sylvester Turner never shies away from a moment to remind the world that Houston is in his blood.

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Local Golf Courses You Should Visit in Houston

Houston is known for many things, like space travel, petroleum exploration and even capital punishment. But did you know it’s also an amazing place to play a round of golf? Get your golf apparel on and head out the door. Here are our favorite local golf courses you should visit in Houston!

Gulfton Community Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Murals

CHAT unveils “Together We Play” & “All Hands In” murals on July 22

Today, Culture of Health Advancing Together (CHAT) held a special celebration and ribbon cutting event to unveil the new Gulfton-area murals titled “Together We Play” and “All Hands In.” Event speakers included Council Member Edward Pollard, CHAT Executive Director Dr. Aisha Siddiqui, and Amer Kumar, Vice President of Ashford Communities, as well as artists Amy Malkan and Thaddaeus Arvie. All community members were invited to join this event, held at the sports courtyard of Ashford Crescent Oaks Apartments (6711 Hornwood, Houston, TX 77074).

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Wyden delays key Biden immigration nominee until he gets more info on Portland unrest response

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon will not advance President Joe Biden's pick to lead US Customs and Border Protection until he receives more answers about the agency's role in the Portland unrest last year, delaying a key nominee as the administration reevaluates border restrictions.

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Abby Finkenauer announces Senate bid in Iowa

Former Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer on Thursday announced she is running for Senate, becoming the highest-profile Democrat vying to possibly take on seven-term incumbent Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley.

Root of teen empathy begins with secure relationships at home, study finds

Teenagers who have close, secure relationships with their families are more likely to extend empathy to their peers, according to a new study.

Biden showed the Black community he gets it

"It's a simple basic proposition" President Joe Biden said Wednesday night during his CNN town hall, arguing that getting a Covid-19 vaccine was an easy decision.

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Deaf-blind Paralympic gold medalist heartbroken after pulling out of Tokyo Games because her mom can't be there as personal care assistant

Becca Meyers won three gold medals and a silver at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, but the swimmer, who's deaf and blind, said being there without someone to help navigate took its toll.

Stowaway Marmot From Colorado Caught 600 Miles Away In Arizona

A marmot from Colorado was captured in Arizona, after surviving a 600-mile road trip underneath a car — in record heat. Wildlife officials were called to a report of an “unknown creature” in the Phoenix area last month.

Residents Of Evacuated Crestview Towers In North Miami Beach Allowed To Retrieve Belongings

Some people who lived in the Crestview Towers building in North Miami Beach were allowed inside on Wednesday morning to collect their belongings.

Florida Man Found Skinny Dipping Stranger In Backyard Pool

A man returning home from an afternoon doctor’s appointment was greeted by a naked stranger in his pool.