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Travis Scott’s donates 2,000 presents to children in Houston
By Karla Florez | Dec 30, 2021
Just two months following the Astroworld festival tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 people, beleaguered rapper Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation hosted their second annual toy drive.
'Lives are being lost': Houston couple killed in car accident on Christmas Eve
By Karla Florez | Dec 30, 2021
A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident as they headed to church to celebrate Christmas Eve.
'Every community should have safe streets': Texas Southern University hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cleburne Street
By Karla Florez | Dec 10, 2021
Texas Southern University recently organized a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the completion of a restructuring project for the nearby Cleburne Street.
Former West University Place mayor honored at funeral for his dedication to ‘every facet of the industry’
By Karla Florez | Nov 2, 2021
The City of West University Place remembered its former mayor John Neighbors at his funeral service recently.
Sundance Square, Artspace111 host mural exhibition to ‘bring life back to downtown Fort Worth’
By Karla Florez | Oct 20, 2021
Sundance Square and Artspace111 Consulting are giving Texas-based artists the opportunity to showcase their work in downtown Fort Worth.
Jackson Lee insists the ‘global community must stand united’ against Taliban order threatening to strip Afghan women of their rights
By Karla Florez | Aug 29, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) forms part of a global group of women who have shamed the recent Taliban order confining women in their homes while the force trains its members to properly treat Afghan women.
Brady: Biden 'falls short' of employment goal in spite of record-breaking labor force participation rates
By Karla Florez | Aug 17, 2021
Despite the rising employment rate during the month of July, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) notes that the Biden administration has fallen short of its job count goal by 300,000.
Dewberry unveils plans to play at the University of Texas
By Karla Florez | Aug 12, 2021
Atascocita senior lineman Kam Dewberry has confirmed plans to play varsity with the Longhorns this fall season.
Two foreign nationals killed after drone strikes commercial ship in 'UVA-style attack'
By Karla Florez | Aug 6, 2021
The Liberian-flagged merchant tanker Mercer Street was struck by a drone earlier this month, claiming the lives of two people.
Meckler on vaccine mandates: 'Americans have never taken kindly to being told what to do'
By Karla Florez | Jul 28, 2021
A recent Trafalgar Group research report found that the common belief among the majority of Americans opposes the idea of mandated COVID-19 vaccines.
Maze Environmental introduces innovative approach to produce 'upstream oil and gas stabilization'
By Karla Florez | Jul 21, 2021
In response to the rising demand for clean energy, Maze Environmental will soon launch to eliminate stack flare and fully reduce methane emissions.
Houston Humane Society combats heat and pandemic-driven influxes to ‘protect the welfare of our furry friends’
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the Houston Humane Society on July 9 as the clinic copes with impacts of the pandemic and overwhelmingly hot temperatures.
Hidalgo considers new county administrator role a way to 'catch up with other major counties'
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expressed her support for the creation of a county administrator position.
Molina's Cantina has offered 'good Tex-Mex staples' to Houston residents for 80 years
By Karla Florez | Jun 29, 2021
Molina's Cantina has brought its Tex-Mex touch to Houston for over 80 years.
'Ambition': Bellaire High School graduate receives scholarship for hunger-combating efforts
By Karla Florez | Jun 28, 2021
Recent Bellaire High School graduate Shirley Zhu has earned the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship from Sodexo to cover her tenure at Harvard, as recognition for her dedication to combating hunger in Houston.
Abbott signs weatherization measures into law to 'improve the reliability of the state's power grid'
By Karla Florez | Jun 13, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a pair of ERCOT-related bills to improve the state’s main grid operator and modify the agency’s operation governing abilities power grid following February’s winter storm.
Houston’s American Red Cross highlights drowning prevention measures 'to make sure we have water safety'
By Karla Florez | Jun 8, 2021
Houston has more drownings than any other area in Texas so far this year, the leading accidental cause of death for children under the age of five.
Abbott approves measures that 'will stop cities from defunding the police, enhance penalties for criminal activities'
By Karla Florez | Jun 6, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed multiple legislative bills requiring certain cities to seek approval from the public to defund their local police departments.
Houston Botanic Garden hosts all new BotaniCamp to help Houston youth 'grow appreciation of the natural world'
By Karla Florez | May 30, 2021
Elementary school children are invited to participate in the recently launched Houston Botanic Garden's BotaniCamp.
Turner commits to building a transit 'system that provides travel choices' during State of Mobility address
By Karla Florez | May 30, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his sixth consecutive State of Mobility address speech on May 27.