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Thanksgiving can be a dangerous time for cooking, the Harris County Fire Marshall's Office reports
By George Willis | Nov 24, 2021
Thanksgiving can be one of the most dangerous times of the year, especially when it comes to cooking with hot oil, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
'Thankful': Fort Bend County judge home after kidney stone surgery
By George Willis | Nov 18, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is home resting after undergoing surgery last weekend to remove a large kidney stone, according to his Twitter account.
'It's a special day': Houston-area high school teams honor fallen classmates
By George Willis | Nov 16, 2021
Sometimes it's not just a game. When the Heights Bulldogs and Memorial Mustangs took the field on Nov. 13 to meet in a playoff game, each team did so representing a fallen classmate.
'The year of the shortstop': Correa captures first Platinum Glove
By George Willis | Nov 16, 2021
Carlos Correa’s free-agent price tag just got a little more expensive.
Abbott creates safety task force in wake of Astroworld tragedy to 'develop meaningful solutions that will keep Texans safe'
By George Willis | Nov 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott formed the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety to develop ways to enhance security and safety at live music events in the state.
'It's life-changing': Belong Kitchen provides employment to adults with disabilities
By George Willis | Nov 10, 2021
Kim Brown’s middle daughter, Ellie, was about to graduate from high school. Most kids go on to college or get a job at that point in their lives, but Ellie has developmental delays, hindering her prospects for employment and positive social interaction.
'I'm grateful to be alive': Lawmakers raise penalty for street racing as it plagues Houston area
By George Willis | Nov 10, 2021
Street racing, a dangerous form of adventure, continues to plague the Houston area, prompting Texas lawmakers to raise the penalty for those caught participating in the potentially deadly activity.
Travis Scott, promoters sued after Astroworld Festival due to alleged 'reckless mismanagement' that led to injury, death
By George Willis | Nov 10, 2021
Lawsuits connected to the tragedy in Houston where eight people were killed at a Travis Scott concert at the Astroworld Festival are beginning to pour in.
'Tragic': Two Houston high school students among those killed at Astroworld Festival
By George Willis | Nov 9, 2021
Two Houston high school students were among the eight people killed during Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park.
Women are encouraged to seek breast cancer prevention
By George Willis | Oct 28, 2021
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to an end, women are still being urged to take preventive measures to help with detection and treatment.
'A huge impact': Houston Food Bank feeds 500,000 through partnership with Amazon
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
A partnership with Amazon has allowed the Houston Food Bank to deliver nearly 500,000 meals to families, children and senior citizens in the Houston area.
Houston Rockets host Filipino Heritage Night on Oct. 28
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Rockets have designated Oct. 28 as Filipino Heritage Night.
'That's how Houston gets it done': Abbott extends waiver for truckers at Port of Houston
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended a waiver for another 30 days on the number of federally regulated hours that truck drivers can work around Houston in an effort to keep cargo moving through the Port of Houston that has seen record-setting cargo volume, according to the State of the Port Address delivered by Chairman Ric Campo.
OPEC's decision not to raise production 'causes immediate reaction in oil prices'
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2021
Oil prices rose to their highest level in seven years, a response to OPEC’s decision not to raise production.
Houston office market 'continues to struggle' amid pandemic
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2021
The office market industry in Houston continues to struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy.
National Night Out promotes goodwill between police, residents: 'It's a big deal for us'
By George Willis | Oct 11, 2021
National Night Out was held recently at the Greenspoint area park, an annual event staged since 1984 to bring together local communities and law enforcement agencies in a positive setting to address crime in their neighborhoods.
'Completely unacceptable': Teen charged with three counts of murder after valet workers killed during high-speed chase
By George Willis | Oct 6, 2021
Three valet workers were run down and killed near a Houston sports bar on Oct. 1 by a vehicle trying to elude police in a high-speed chase.
Texas Southern awarded $1M HUD grant
By George Willis | Oct 4, 2021
Funds targeted for housing and community development
Last chance to purchase general admission tickets to Houston Open
By George Willis | Sep 30, 2021
Today is the final day to purchase General Admission Good Any Day tickets to see some of the best players in the sport of golf compete at the Houston Open.
Fletcher encourages women to 'learn risk factors, symptoms' this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
For U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September is personal.