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Houston has no shortage of billboards, but now when you drive around the city, you might spot one of the 18 new HISD billboards shouting out the district’s improving academics and it’s also encouraging families to enroll students. “This is a catch-22 for a school district,” University of Houston education professor Duncan Klussmann said. Klussmann […]
A suspect has been arrested in a July auto break-in that a dancer and a choreographer touring with Beyoncé′ said resulted in the theft of the singer’s unreleased music, Atlanta police said Tuesday Police identified the suspect as Kelvin Evans and said he was booked into jail on charges of entering a vehicle with the intent […]
The Astros are dealing with another serious injury to a key player. Yordan Alvarez suffered a “pretty significant” ankle sprain while crossing home plate during Monday’s win over the Rangers. This is going to keep him out for a while,” Espada said. “Let’s not get into days, weeks, any of that. We are going to […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will not seek reelection in 2026, her office confirmed Monday night. That means Harris County will have a new leader for the first time since Hidalgo took office in 2019. Hidalgo, a Democrat, was elected to her first term in 2018 with a shocking defeat of Republican Ed […]
“But there are some things that you cannot be sure of. You must take a chance. If you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant your seeds. If you are afraid that every cloud will bring rain, you will never harvest your crops.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 Reflection: Fear often lies at the root of our […]
The Houston Texans are gearing up to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers amidst injury concerns, with the final injury report revealing potential absences of key players. The team’s coaching staff must navigate the challenges posed by injuries and adjust their game plan accordingly. Embracing a “next man up” mentality, the Texans are looking for standout […]
Global Warming Is Impacting America’s Sweet Tooth A new British study shows that global warming is impacting America’s sweet tooth. Climate scientists at the University of Southampton say as temperatures rise, so does consumption of sugary drinks and desserts in the U.S. Americans — especially those with less money and education — drink lots more sugary […]
WNBA Playoff Field Set The field is now set for the WNBA Playoffs. The Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries to clinch the final spot in the postseason. The Minnesota Lynx earned the number one seed and will have home court advantage throughout the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty have […]
Astros Lose To Blue Jays In Extra Innings The Astros blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning and fell in extra innings north of the border. Houston lost to the Blue Jays 4-3 in a 10-inning contest in Toronto. Carlos Correa hit his 12th homer of the year on a two-run shot in the […]
Houston’s Funplex is shut down after nearly 40 years, an indoor amusement and theme park in Alief that offered roller skating, bowling, arcade games, a Ferris wheel, and even a cameo in Beyoncé’s 2014 music video “Blow.” But after nearly 40 years, the iconic Alief attraction has officially shut down. City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, who […]
A new survey from a retirement services provider shows Americans are not all that realistic when it comes to financial milestones. Empower asked nearly one-thousand Americans to set target ages for six life milestones: retirement saving, landing a dream job, earning six figures, buying a home, becoming debt-free and retiring. Most people said the age […]
Multi-Dove and GRAMMY-award-winning trailblazer Tye Tribbett is hitting the road this fall with his electrifying We Outside Tour—a 17-city run kicking off October 28 in Charlotte, NC. This high-energy gospel experience hits major cities like Atlanta, Brooklyn, Detroit, and Memphis, wrapping up November 22 in Houston, TX. Joining Tribbett on select dates are viral sensation […]
