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Holocaust Museum special exhibit on Charlotte Salomon: 'Remarkable gouaches unveil a vivid self-portrait'
By John Kelly | Sep 15, 2022
The Holocaust Museum Houston posted about a new exhibit titled, "Charlotte Salomon: Life? Or Theatre?" based on the life of Charlotte Salomon, a German artist who was killed in the Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust.
Dr. Teeth is unveiling new Godard-inspired French comedy, 'Pas Honteux', at private event on Monday, Aug. 29
By John Kelly | Aug 28, 2022
NAACP award winner John D. Tucker, aka "Dr. Teeth," is presenting his new French comedy short titled, “Pas Honteux”, on Monday, Aug. 29, at a VIP event.
New peer-to-peer rental reservation platform: 'Our aim is to accelerate innovation in the short-term accommodations arena'
By John Kelly | Jul 27, 2022
#WKNDRENT, the newest peer-to-peer rental reservation platform (also called #WKND) is set to significantly reduce costs in the travel industry.
'Nothing of substance has been done': FGI criticizes Biden's energy policy
By John Kelly | Apr 18, 2022
The Biden administration's latest decision pertaining to high gas prices has been to invoke the Defense Production Act, which pertains to electric vehicles, not American energy production.
Houston area teacher: 'My teacher’s genuine desire to educate us inspired me to become one of them'
By John Kelly | Apr 14, 2022
Teacher Corazon Briones-Flores believes that small moments she experiences as a teacher are worthy of remembrance, such as when parents express their gratitude or when students learn English for the first time.
Peiser: 'The opposite has been happening' regarding net zero energy policies and benefits
By John Kelly | Apr 12, 2022
The 84th episode of the Plugged In Podcast featured Benny Peiser and Francis Menton as guests discussing net zero energy policies.
Halliburton CEO on withdrawing from Russia: 'We have employees in both Ukraine and Russia, and the conflict greatly impacts our people, their families and loved ones'
By John Kelly | Mar 31, 2022
Halliburton is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston that is one of the biggest oil field service companies in the world. The company employs more than 50,000 people and carries out business in over 70 nations.
'We hadn't seen it': Speed limit changes in Houston prove controversial with local leaders
By John Kelly | Feb 8, 2022
The Houston City Council approved speed limit changes to specific streets on Jan. 26.
'Valuable asset to the team': Spath joins Datagration as new executive advisor
By John Kelly | Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Jeff Spath was confirmed as Datagration Solutions Inc.'s new executive advisor on Jan. 18. He brings extensive experience and will be a part of the company's decision making process.
'She stood out': Cracker Barrel manager shot, killed on the job
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
Robin Baucom, a 59-year-old Cracker Barrel manager, was shot and killed while on the job on the morning of Jan. 15.
'People see me and start talking like I'm their long-lost friend': H-E-B president to retire
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
H-E-B President Scott McClelland will be resigning from the company after three decades later this year.
'I ask that you include BlackRock': BlackRock added to list of Texas companies boycotting energy companies
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
During last year's Texas Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed the Oil & Gas Investment Protection Act (SB13) which bans state entities such as pensions from investing in financial companies that boycott energy companies. The company BlackRock was added to a list of those companies.
'We're excited': Frontier Airlines to begin operation out of Hobby Airport
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
On Jan. 18, Frontier Airlines revealed that they will begin service at the Hobby Airport in May. The airline will serve an expansive array of locations throughout the United States and Mexico.
'We're just still going': Nurses face hard road in midst of rising coronavirus cases
By John Kelly | Jan 25, 2022
Houston health care workers are becoming overwhelmed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. This has led to relief being sent in from other areas.
'We're excited for Houston to be the epicenter of this trend': Moringa company Base 3 Farms finds success in Houston
By John Kelly | Jan 16, 2022
Base 3 Farms is based in Houston, growing and selling Moringa. Moringa is often described as a "superfood" and can be very useful for a person's diet.
'The most dangerous criminal is one who has skipped out on his bond': Suspected killer Trent Paschal dies by suicide
By John Kelly | Jan 4, 2022
Trent Paschal is believed to have died by suicide in Florida. Paschal was wanted by police for the alleged murder of his wife in October 2020.
'How many times do you get to graduate with your mom?': Mother and daughter graduate from UH together
By John Kelly | Dec 31, 2021
The mother and daughter pair of Victoria and Lisa Lopez graduated from the University of Houston on Friday, Dec. 17, having gone to great lengths to appear in the same graduation ceremony as each other and traveling a hard road past many obstacles to get their degrees.
'Among the recommendations withdrawn was one concerning Floyd': Abbott undecided on future pardon of George Floyd
By John Kelly | Dec 31, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued eight pardons for Texans on December 23, with George Floyd controversially not being on the list despite the officer in his case subsequently falling into disgrace
'People want to have a say': Upset wins in Texas school board race seen as response to COVID-19 restrictions, critical race theory
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Upset victories in two Texas school board elections has prompted discussion of the impact of national issues in local races, as well as the efforts of grassroots organization Convention of States.
'They play hard and they're just a good group of kids': Second Baptist makes state finals in football
By John Kelly | Dec 2, 2021
The Houston Second Baptist Eagles football team finally advanced past the third round to secure a berth in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools championship game.