The annual ‘UNA NOTTE IN ITALIA” (A Night in Italy) “celebrity” Fashion Show presented by Festari for Men promises to be a fun-filled evening that includes cocktails, dinner and dancing as well as a silent and live auction. The highlight of the night is the “celebrity” men’s Fashion Show featuring local businessmen and athletes who [...]
The “Racing Humans” 5K run has announced that it will donate 10% of all regular registration fees to The Fallen Patriot Fund of The Mark Cuban Foundation. The Racing Humans event is a 5K “mud run” on July 2, 2011 at the nationally ranked Three Palms Extreme Sports Park in Conroe, Texas. The Fallen Patriot [...]
HOUSTON — On Monday, July 4th at noon members at every YMCA of Greater Houston facility will be invited to stop what they are doing, whether it’s swimming, playing a pick-up game of basketball or working out, and stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance. This is our way of honoring those who have and are still fighting for our freedom and a celebration of our country’s’ independence. Participation is voluntary.
Of course, you don’t have to be a member to take part in this patriotic celebration! The YMCA of Greater Houston is encouraging all Houstonians to consider participating as well. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – take a minute at noon to honor our country and say the Pledge.
Members of the media are encouraged to stop by any of the following locations at noon on July 4th:
For more information about this patriotic event, visit http://www.ymcahouston.org/4th-of-july/. Each YMCA around Houston is offering special activities related to the holiday – to find the YMCA nearest you visit www.ymcahousotn.org or call 713-659-5566 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
As we settle comfortably into August (as comfortably as possible with heat indexes above 100 °F a few days a week) Houston is still offering up action-packed weekends. If you are sick of hiding in the air conditioning or lying around the pool, try one of these events happening this weekend, August 6-8. Need a [...]
KPRC reporter Carl Willis heading to Atlanta
KPRC 2 repoter Carl Willis is moving to Atlanta’s WSB.
UPDATE: Weathercaster Heidi Jones pleads not guilty to faking police report that she was sexual assaulted
Ex-TV weathercaster Heidi Jones pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges she faked a claim she was assaulted in Central Park – but her lawyer said the case should be tossed because it has dragged on for too long. (thanks Matt)
UPDATE: KEYE planning to start the day with spunk
Erika Gonzalez has far too much energy to sit still for two straight hours. That’s why, when KEYE debuts “We Are Austin Mornings” on Friday morning, you won’t find her glued to the anchor desk.
Baby Boom among SportsNewsers in Dallas/Ft. Worth
Three of Dallas/Ft. Worth’s biggest names in sports news have more than the Mavericks, Cowboys and Rangers on their minds.
- KPRC anchor Daniella Guzman gives birth
KHOU 11 reporter Brad Woodard offers apology for live TV smoke break
UPDATE: The official KHOU 11 Facebook account offers an apology from Brad Woodard concerning his smoke break during live shot.
CBS11 anchor Karen Borta throws a few jabs, makes it through The Talk
KTVT CBS11 anchor Karen Borta survived a ribald edition of her network’s The Talk Tuesday, where the topics ranged from disgraced former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner to “commando or not?”
Glenn Beck might no longer be joking about moving to Texas
On his way out at Fox News, entertainer Glenn Beck may be on his way to a new home in North Texas.
Beck has often joked about moving his family to Texas when his New York-based subscription talk show on GBTV.com starts in September.
- Mike McGuff talks to Pat Gray of the Glenn Beck Show
American Statesman Buy-Outs
The Austin American-Statesman’s newsroom, after the previous buy-outs a couple of years ago, is even more emptier now.
KTSM’s Rivers leaving after brief EP stint
KTSM multimedia journalist Matt Rivers is leaving El Paso for KSAT San Antonio.
Changing Stations: KGOW’s Creative Team Packs Up
Former program director Chance McClain and production director Frank Bullington are leaving 1560 The Game KGOW.
Rice Owls sports find radio home at 1560 The Game
Rice IMG Sports Marketing, the multimedia rights partner for Rice Athletics and an IMG College property, and GOW Communications announced Tuesday that 1560 The Game (KGOW) in Houston will become the home for Rice Owls’ football and men’s basketball radio broadcasts for the next four seasons.
- UT sports gets new radio home at ESPN 97.5 KFNC
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- Nick Charles Dies at 64; Became the Face of Sports on CNN
- CNN Names Jessica Yellin Chief White House Correspondent
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DIGITAL
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Tucked between two antique shops, Agora Coffeehouse is a treasure in its own right. A spacious cafe with ample indoor and outdoor seating, it has become my favorite remote office in the Montrose area of Houston. Oh, and did I mention Agora doubles as a wine and beer bar as well? That’s definitely my kind [...]
What do you get when you combine a weekend of wine tasting with a lavender festival and a cozy bed-and-breakfast, all nestled in historic Washington County, Texas? A recipe for romance, complete with herbs and spices. When you think about farming in Texas the first thing that pops into your mind probably isn’t “lavender”. Beef, [...]
Turns out the Country Playhouse has more than 100 volunteers from the community participating in this ‘impromptu’ event to promote Hairspray, which just so happens to be the next production at the Country Playhouse.
I’m told the flash mob will perform three times. Twice Thursday night: 7pm at Memorial City Mall (near the skating rink) and 8pm at City Center (on the green, in the front of Yardhouse and Ruggles). The third time will be on stage at the Country Playhouse before the production of Hairspray on July 15th.
Our dogs have been going to Claws and Paws since we moved here 14 years ago. They are wonderful with my “babies”. I never feel cheated or taken advantage of. The staff are very friendly and all the vets have given my pets excellent care. I highly recommend this place.
