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Exclusive: Barclays inks lease at new downtown Houston office tower

Houston Business Journal 12/13 6:30A Cara Smith

HOK designed Barclays' space at 609 Main and construction should start in January.

Michelle Obama sets Houston date for "Becoming" book tour

Houston Business Journal 12/11 5:50A Rich Kirchen

Former first lady Michelle Obama is coming to downtown Houston for what is described as the final leg of a tour promoting her book “Becoming.” Tickets go on sale Dec. 15 at 10...

Baroque Specialist Jane Glover Leads Houston Symphony In Holiday Performances Of Handel’s Baroque...

The Katy News (Houston) 12/11 4:38A pat.wilson

HOUSTON (Dec. 10, 2018) – The Houston Symphony celebrates the holiday season with what is arguably the greatest oratorio ever written: the spiritual, Baroque-era masterpiece, Handel’s Messiah , at 8...

Standoff underway at Richmond Buc-ee's after driver points gun towards off-duty officer

KHOU.com (Local News) 12/8 7:28A

According to Sugar Land police, an off-duty Eagle Lake police officer called 911 after he said he was involved in a road rage incident in downtown Houston.

Former Houston Astros Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash

KHOU.com (Texas News) 12/7 6:10A

"The Astros family lost two young men yesterday, entirely too soon."

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Transportation updates routes ahead of new school openings, continues to recruit drivers

Houston ISD (News) 12/13 12:11P HISD Communications

Transportation Services has updated all bus routes assigned to Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts in preparation for their relocation to their new campus in...

Remington College Greenspoint Campus expands offerings

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:38P Wellons Communications

Enrollment now open for new program HOUSTON (Dec. 11, 2018) – Remington College Greenspoint Campus is expanding its offerings to students and providing those interested in a...

TSTC Welding Grad Has a Bright Future in the Industry

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 6:00A Amanda Sotelo

(FORT BEND COUNTY) - Cheyenne Kuta was only 16-years-old when she purchased her first $5,600 welding machine, she knew at the time that this would be a great investment toward...

McCarthy Completes HISD’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 11:20A Dala Communications

Complex design, innovative construction techniques and new technologies create a new cutting-edge school McCarthy Building Companies, Inc has completed construction on...

TSTC Provides Grad With Second Chance at a Career

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 12/9 10:30A Amanda Sotelo

(FORT BEND COUNTY) - With a bachelor’s degree, but ready for a career change and a new challenge, 58-year-old Joel Staner enrolled in Diesel Equipment Technology-Heavy Truck...

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Gabriel Iglesias special filmed at Toyota Center will debut on Netflix in January

KHOU.com (Entertainment) 12/12 2:57A

The comedian performed in Houston on September 13 and 14, and now fans will get to see the final product on Netflix.

Rainbow on ICE returns to Discovery Green

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 12/11 11:13A Style Magazine Newswire

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts the 8th annual Rainbow on ICE on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, from 7 to 10 p.m. This LGBTQ celebration is...

Baroque Specialist Jane Glover Leads Houston Symphony In Holiday Performances Of Handel’s Baroque...

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 12/11 4:38A pat.wilson

HOUSTON (Dec. 10, 2018) – The Houston Symphony celebrates the holiday season with what is arguably the greatest oratorio ever written: the spiritual, Baroque-era masterpiece, Handel’s Messiah , at 8...

Michelle Obama brings her 'intimate' conversation to Houston

CultureMap Houston (Entertainment) 12/11 4:10A Steven Devadanam

Not to be outdone by her husband's recent visit to Houston, former first lady Michelle Obama is poised to upstage the former president when she makes a highly anticipated stop in the Bayou City. After...

4 NASA African American Women Leaders honored at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s 17th Annual Jazz...

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 12/10 9:45A Style Magazine Newswire

The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with One Delta Plaza Educational Center (ODPEC) honored four NASA African American women leaders at the 17th...

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5 Tips To Having a Healthy Financial Lifestyle in 2019

Whatever Is Lovely 12/12 11:00P Lynne Gabriel

We are a few weeks shy of 2019. Some of you are already probably setting goals for the coming year. I know for a lot of people, the areas of career, health and finances are always a challenge and this...

Couple Holiday Photos Outfit Inspiration: How to Transition to Another Outfit Effortlessly

Whatever Is Lovely 12/11 11:00P Lynne Gabriel

Yesterday, I shared some 5 Tips for a Beautiful Couple Holiday Photos. If you missed that post, you can read it here. One of my tips and the very first one was all about the outfit. I suggested...

5 Tips For a Beautiful Couple Holiday Photos + Unlocked iPhone 8+ Giveaway

Whatever Is Lovely 12/10 11:00P Lynne Gabriel

Her: Denim Shirt Dress | Tecovas Boots The Penny His: Similar Ombré Shirt | Tecovas Boots The Dillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Rockets star and luxe international designer unveil stylish sneaker

CultureMap Houston (Fashion) 12/10 9:03A Steven Devadanam

It was a night of baller fashion as James Harden, Chris Paul, Clint Capela, and entire Houston Rockets team celebrated their sneakerhead teammate, P.J. Tucker Jr., and the release of the "Urchin...

Get Red Carpet Ready This Season with S. Carter Designs

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 12/10 7:10A Style Magazine Newswire

S. Carter Designs, a luxury jewelry brand inspired by one-of-a-kind found natural elements from the wild, is making bold statements this season with hand-crafted, elegant...

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AP source: Charlie Morton, Rays agree on $30M, 2-yr deal

KHOU.com (Astros) 12/12 10:54A

The 35-year-old Morton was a first-time All-Star last season when he went 15-3 for Houston. He had a 3.13 ERA in a career-high 30 starts.

All-Star righty Charlie Morton joining Tampa Bay

KHOU.com (Astros) 12/12 10:14A

A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press the contract is for two years and $30 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal...