3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (391+ words) HOUSTON — The American Black Film Festival is bringing a two-day pop-up event to Houston for the first time, expanding one of the nation’s most prominent showcases for Black film and television talent into the city’s growing creative community. The Houston…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (162+ words) Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 341 is asking the community to keep Probationary Firefighter Carleon Jones and his family in their thoughts and prayers as he remains in critical condition following an off-duty medical emergency while playing basketball Wednesday evening....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (911+ words) HOUSTON — Thousands of Houston households with overdue water bills could face service disconnection beginning September 8, making it important for affected residents to contact the city before the deadline. Approximately 15,000 Houston water customers reportedly owe a combined $30 million in past-due charges....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (138+ words) Approximately 15,000 customers fall into this category, collectively owing the City about $30 million. Disconnections will begin September 8. For the past two years, my administration has given customers significant leeway and held off on water shutoffs following the inaccurate water bills experienced…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (322+ words) A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in place. Retired Kaufman County District Judge Michael Chitty issued the decision Saturday following a two-day hearing in Collin County....