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December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Unfinished Beltway 8 bridge over Houston Ship Channel to be demolished due to ‘significant’ flaws

On Tuesday, Harris County commissioners voted to demolish the partially built Beltway 8 bridge over the Houston Ship Channel after discovering major flaws in the...

by Nevaeh Richardson

November 30, 2021December 1, 2021

Local News

A fool and the government’s money: Houston man buying ‘Lambos’ sentenced for $1.6M PPP fraud

Let’s say it all together, people, crime doesn’t pay! And greed will take you down faster than anything! Well, one Houston man is learning that...

by Editor-in-Chief

Community Local News

Harris County COVID level drops from orange to yellow

We have some good news to tell you all about in the fight against the coronavirus. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county’s COVID-19...

by Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2021November 30, 2021

Community Entertainment Family Local News

PHOTOS: Aww-mazing! New ‘Winter Wanderland’ attraction spans Bagby Street Corridor in downtown Houston

This holiday season, the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) invites Houstonians and visitors to enjoy “Winter Wanderland,” a series of unique illuminated attractions along...

by Staff November 26, 2021November 30, 2021

Community Family Health & Wellness Local News

‘Thanksgiving for Refugees’ drive welcomes new Afghan neighbors

The Alliance hosted a “Thanksgiving for Refugees” food distribution at its headquarters in Gulfton to provide meal kits for 300 Afghan and recently arrived refugee...

by Staff November 26, 2021November 26, 2021

Health & Wellness Local

Add meaning to Thanksgiving by running a 5K to supports our troops

(StatePoint) Looking for a fun and meaningful way to work off some of that Thanksgiving dinner? While 5K races abound this time of year, runners,...

by Staff November 22, 2021November 26, 2021

Local News

State Senator John Whitmire plans to succeed Turner for Houston Mayor in 2023

State Sen. John Whitmire announced that he is set on replacing Mayor Sylvester Turner after his final term as the mayor of Houston. “I’m no...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 19, 2021November 26, 2021

Local News

Travis Scott, Drake, and Live Nation faced with $750M lawsuit for Astroworld tragedy

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee filed a massive lawsuit on behalf of 125 concertgoers who were either severely injured or died in the Astroworld tragedy that...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 18, 2021November 26, 2021

Local National News

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Houston to encourage the COVID vaccination of children

As part of a national campaign to get children vaccinated against COVID-19, Dr. Biden visited Texas Children’s Hospital to inform parents of the importance of...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 15, 2021November 22, 2021

Community Eats & Tweets Local

Bun B teams up with Houston food trucks to fundraise for Astroworld victims

A group of Houston food trucks are teaming up to fundraise on behalf of the victims of the tragic Astroworld Festival. Bun B Presents: Breaking...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 11, 2021November 15, 2021

Business Community Local News

Houston business powerhouse inducted into Texas Business Hall of Fame

A local financial powerhouse has been recognized for his years of consistent success. Gerald Smith, an investment manager, chairman and CEO of investment management firm...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 9, 2021November 18, 2021

Local News

Houston police chief allegedly warned Travis Scott about unruly crowds before deadly show

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner allegedly visited rapper Travis Scott, whom he knows personally, to speak on concerns regarding the crowd before the deadly Astroworld...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 8, 2021November 15, 2021