Things to do this weekend include back-to-school giveaways, concerts, Houston

Banana Ball coming to Constellation Field in Sugar Land this August

Banana Ball is coming to Sugar Land! The Party Animals will face the Texas Tailgaters at Constellation Field for two nights.

Houston on list of potential host cities for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Houston is on a shortlist of host cities for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, after its success hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mayor John Whitmire said.

SF Giants to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with LA Olympics a key factor

The Giants’ proximity to Los Angeles and the Olympics effectively allowed them to skip other franchises who had waited longer ...

Houston's Crystal Ballroom closes, leaving couples scrambling for new wedding venues

Mindy Escobar knew exactly what she wanted in a wedding venue — and she found it in the Crystal Ballroom in downtown Houston.

Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils 250,000-square-foot Houston factory

Apple Inc. officially opened its 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston on Aug. 13. The facility will begin ...

KPRC 2 lands new reporter who once went viral for on-air reveal

Her arrival continues a recent hiring spree at KPRC 2. Reporter Ajay Patel joined the station in July, while KPRC has also ...

$20 Polymarket promo code “OREGON” announces MLB bonus through August

The Polymarket promo code OREGON is upgraded for Friday's MLB slate: deposit $10, trade with $30 total, plus live Polymarket ...

‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo to perform at Tanglewood

She played a getaway driver in the 2018 heist thriller “Widows.” She portrayed abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the 2019 movie, ...

US Attorney confirms no meth was found in van of Texas man shot by immigration officers

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal prosecutor says tests on “a white crystal-like substance” found inside the van of a man shot to death by immigration officers in Houston last month showed the material was not ...

Where does Russell Westbrook rank amongst the greatest players in NBA history?

Russell Westbrook is one of the greatest players in NBA history, but after his retirement, where does he rank all-time?

Things to do this weekend include back-to-school giveaways, concerts

Summer events are winding down, with groups helping students get all they need to start the school year right. Here are a few other events of note.

Texas Southern: Board committees back Ashley Robinson for AD, split on Corey Lowery; vote still on Aug. 19

Texas Southern's personnel and athletics committees backed Ashley Robinson unanimously but split on Corey Lowery. The full ...

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 27 - Jim Ware (1967-68)

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Ware wore only jersey No. 27 and put up 2.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

HBCU head coach search takes unexpected turn with rejected offer

Texas Southern was set to hire Seton Hall head coach Corey Lowery, but the search takes a turn after an unexpected rejection.

Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Vanessa Laundrie

Congrats to Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh on his engagement to Vanessa Laundrie, who was a sprinter at the University of ...

Texas meteorologist returns to where it all started for top TV job

A familiar forecaster is back in the Texas Panhandle, this time taking over the top weather job at an Amarillo television ...

Athletics reliever Justin Sterner is out for the season after right knee surgery

Athletics right-hander Justin Sterner has undergone right knee surgery in Los Angeles and will miss the rest of the season.

Lincoln Riley is facing a tough special teams decision

Safety Bishop Fitzgerald had two tackles in his rookie debut with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday in the Titans’ 19-13 win ...

TCU Men’s Basketball to host exhibition in Midland

TCU basketball is coming to the Tall City this fall, giving fans a chance to see the Horned Frogs in action for free. TCU ...

Mike D’Antoni, who coached the Houston Rockets to new heights, to join Naismith Hall of Fame

The mind behind “seven seconds or less” revolutionized NBA basketball with a style that teams have either sought to replicate ...

New pharmaceutical campus near Lake Houston, SHSU college name change: 7 trending stories from across the North Houston area

Bristol Myers Squibb, a pharmaceutical company, has chosen Generation Park near Lake Houston as the location for its new ...

KPRC 2 lands new reporter who once went viral for on-air reveal

Her arrival continues a recent hiring spree at KPRC 2. Reporter Ajay Patel joined the station in July, while KPRC has also ...

Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs among top post-120 ADP targets for fantasy football 2026

John Laghezza digs deep, identifying the players he's most interested in going outside the top 120 picks according to ADP.