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Trump Hails South Korea's Golfers in Speech -- So Who Are the Best?
Amid talk of missiles and nuclear tests, US President Donald Trump found time to praise the skill of South Korea's female golfers during a speech in Seoul, Wednesday.
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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!
Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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TLC & Shaggy Announce Hot Summer Nights 2023 Tour
With Special Guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston
Tickets Available Starting March 14th with Presales; General Onsale Begins Friday, March 17th at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com or on Artists’ Websites
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Women Defy Tehran's Last Minute Marathon Ban
Hundreds of runners participated in "TehRUN" -- the Iranian capital's first international marathon -- on Friday, but many were left disappointed after authorities reportedly denied US citizens visas and prohibited women from taking part in the full race.
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What we know about Emma Gonzalez, the fiercely outspoken teen who stunned America with her silence
She strode on stage at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington over the weekend, and listed the names of the 17 students and staff gunned down at her high school in Parkland, Florida. And then she went silent.
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Body camera video shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed 20-year-old Black man
Police in Columbus, Ohio, have released body camera video that shows a police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in his bed.
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5 Steps to Properly Manage Blood Pressure
Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control, and many may not even realize they have it unless they experience other complications.
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Congressman Al Green's Statement on 2019 Open Enrollment Period
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Congressman Al Green made the following statement regarding the severity of enrolling in a health plan before open enrollment ends on Saturday, December 15, 2018:
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Fort Worth Police Suspend Officer in Controversial Arrest Video
A Fort Worth officer seen in a Facebook video arresting a woman who called police after a neighbor allegedly assaulted her young son has been suspended without pay for 10 days, authorities said Monday.
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Post-Roe, abortion access has dropped in the US, but support has not, survey finds
The US Supreme Court decision that revoked the federal right to an abortion led to significant restrictions to abortion access, but hasn't affected public support, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.
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Meet 'Sesame Street's' Muppet With Autism
The newest resident of "Sesame Street" has orange hair and a fondness for her toy rabbit. She also has autism. Julia has been a part of the "Sesame Street" family via its storybooks and was so popular that the decision was made to add the character to the TV series.
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Biden says if elected he will form bipartisan commission to recommend changes to Supreme Court
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if he is elected, he will form a bipartisan commission to recommend changes to the Supreme Court.
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Astros resume Summer Camp 2020 after receiving COVID-19 results
The Houston Astros resumed Summer Camp workouts today after cancelling Monday’s practice due to a slow return of COVID-19 test results from the MLB. The players and organization took test this past weekend and with results being delayed they decided not to take any chances by having practice at Minute Maid Park or the University of Houston baseball facilities.
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Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! Presents Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers
Houston Grand Opera’s (HGO) Opera to Go! presents the world premiere of Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers, with music by rising composer Kamala Sankaram and libretto by David Johnston, February 2 and 3, 9:30 and 11 a.m. both days, at Heinen Theater, 3517 Austin St., Houston. Performances are free. The 45-minute family opera is inspired by Indian and Chinese mythology and includes music influenced by Bollywood. A hilarious fable, Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers demonstrates the power of teamwork as a monkey prince and his brainy sister outwit a hungry crocodile and escape from the City of Tigers.
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Astros Are Primed and Ready for Another World Series Run
If it is October, you already know what is happening at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros is gearing up for another Major League Baseball Postseason run that hopefully will land them in a spot where they feel they have some unfinished business.
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TikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content
A content moderator for TikTok is suing the social media platform after she says she developed psychological trauma as a result of her job, which she alleges required her to review videos featuring graphic violence, conspiracy theories and other disturbing imagery.
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Houstonian Wins First Place in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best Competition
H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best judges narrowed the field of 25 finalists to just FIVE winners on Friday, August 11 at the Central Texas Food Bank.
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Just Launched Life Time On-Demand Classes and Personal Training Soar During Temporary Closure
Company pivots core in-club business model to quickly meet members where they are: at home
Life Time, the company best-known for bringing an average of 3,000 to 4,000 members daily to its sprawling luxury athletic resorts, pivoted its business model in days to meet members where they currently are – at home – during the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kroger Houston Announces Partnership with Local Restaurants
Kroger Houston Division today announced their partnership with several local restaurants in an effort to support local businesses.
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National French Fry Day is today. Here's where to grab free fries
Today is National French Fry Day and not even coronavirus can ruin America's love affair with the crispy golden spuds.