Humble, Texas Man Sentenced to 75 Years For 2020 Murder

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/25 8:17A Dorothy Canelas

A Humble man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the murder of a 22-year-old man in November 2020, according to an announcement by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Friday, September...

The Art Institute of Houston to close, students left in limbo

Houston Biz Journal 9/25 7:36A Sofia Gonzalez

The Art Institute of Houston is set to permanently close later this week, but the exact reasoning has not been made clear.

Harmony Bank CEO William Lowe: 'DFW is the strongest financial market in the United States'...

Houston Biz Journal 9/25 6:54A Alexa Reed

For over 40 years, William “Bill” Lowe, president and CEO of Harmony Bank, has served the Dallas-Fort Worth banking industry. With that long of a tenure, Lowe knows a thing or two about the financial landscape throughout the metroplex.

AIG spinoff Corebridge Financial to sell UK life insurance business to Aviva

Houston Biz Journal 9/25 2:47A Olivia Pulsinelli

Corebridge Financial has found a buyer for its AIG Life Limited business less than two months after announcing a deal to sell another European business unit.

United Airlines names Michael Leskinen CFO

Houston Biz Journal 9/25 2:00A Ben Miller

Michael Leskinen will replace Gerry Laderman, who is retiring in September 2024 after working for the airline for more than 30 years.

Things to Do: Upcoming Food and Drink Events in Houston This Week

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/25 1:28A Brooke Viggiano

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, September 25 National Lobster Day special at Lotus Seafood Cult favorite Lotus Seafood is celebrating National Lobster Day with a $15...

Preview: Fall TV Shows to Watch For

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 11:30P Jamil David

There are a ton of shows releasing this fall despite Hollywood’s turbulent time with the ongoing actors and writers strike. There are several new shows that will provide some good and engaging...

Preview: American Mariachi at Alley Theatre

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 11:00P Margaret Downing

In American Mariachi, a group of young women decide they want to be mariachis, something that just wasn't done in the 1970s.  In the play packed with music about to open at Alley Theatre, five members...

Four Reasons Minute Maid is Home to the Dis-Astros

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 11:00P Jeff Balke

The Houston Astros completed one of the worst stretches of baseball in a good six or seven seasons over the weekend, getting swept by the bottom-dwelling Kansas City Royals. They are 2-10 in their...

Houston Texans Pull off Upset in Jacksonville, 37-17 Over Jags

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 3:49P Sean Pendergast

This is how you know the Houston Texans got their head coaching hire right. Last week, in their 31-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, there was a lot left to be desired in every phase for the Houston...

NWS: HALF-DOLLAR SIZE HAIL & WIND GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH

Montgomery County Police Reporter 9/24 12:03P Jamie Nash

#1 AlertMCTX: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 24 at 4:51PM CDT until September 24 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near North Cleveland, or 8 miles west of Cleveland, moving...

Last Night: Beyoncé at NRG Stadium

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 4:18A John Amar

Let's make something clear — NRG Stadium was a different dimension last night. Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour touched down for a nearly three-hour homecoming performance nothing short of...

Here are the 10 largest banks in Houston in 2023 — plus which ones gained, lost the most deposits

Houston Biz Journal 9/24 12:00A Chandler France

Save for a couple of shake-ups, there were minimal changes to the top 10 largest banks in Houston in 2023. However, nearly every top bank saw local deposits decrease year over year, many which were double-digit losses.

Houston Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Killing 11-Year-Old

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/23 5:57A Dorothy Canelas

A Houston gang member, Desmond Hawkins, 23, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a Harris County jury found him guilty of capital murder. District Attorney Kim...

Houston Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison for Murdering Girlfriend in 2019

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/23 5:06A Dorothy Canelas

A Houston man, Joshua Dominic Lege Bourgeois, aged 29, has been sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Tracy Williams, in 2019. Harris County District...