Houston is buzzing with political energy as Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale hosts a rally supporting Donald Trump at Gallery Furniture, kicking off at 10 a.m.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, a well-known Houston businessman, has been hospitalized at St. Luke's due to massive leg swelling, a red rash, and memory loss.

After the funeral service, a celebration of life will be held at Gallery Furniture on North Fwy. The public is invited to attend both events.

The Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.

The Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.

Mark Herman’s Precinct 4 Constable’s Office has announced a new member of its squad, and the name is all too familiar for Houstonians.

The Pearland Little League 12-year-old squad will leave for their World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.

Crime Stoppers of Houston hosted a press conference Wednesday with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and other area leaders to discuss public safety challenges and solutions.

Houston businesses and organizations are stepping up in the wake of the deadly tornadoes that ravaged the Midwest over the weekend.

On Sunday, people prayed for the eight people who lost their lives at the Astroworld Music Festival Friday night.

The Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park for Game 6 of the World Series, and the organization will hold festivities prior to the start of the game.

HOUSTON – There was a steady stream of people pulling up all day Friday picking up supplies. We make that connection,” said Marisa McKimm, a community outreach volunteer with the Cajun Navy. It’s people helping people.””Thanks to all the Texans and Houstonians who have kept the faith in the last five days. Tough times never last, tough Texans do,” said McIngvale. If you would like to donate and register for assistance, visit Cajun Relief.

Abbott announced Friday an Executive Order to create a strike force team in an effort to reopen Texas. Many of the members appointed by Abbott are from Houston. The strikeforce team was formed to aid in “strategically restarting” various sectors and infrastructures in Texas such as education, culture, and work. The team will be led by retired COO of Hilltop Holdings James Huffines and veteran lobbyist Mike Toomey. Abbott’s strikeforce team and to see a full list of members can visit the State of Texas webpage.

HOUSTON – The owner of Gallery Furniture, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, is known for building a furniture empire, but he’s gained even more popularity for his kind deeds. “It’s just a thank you , since that’s what we do is write songs, we want to speak for those that don’t write songs, all of Houston who love Mattress Mack,” said Kim Nash who wrote the song with her husband, Bill. The couple decided to take their talents to write a song for Mattress Mack, a Houston hero. The song references how Mack made his empire on his own and how he gives back to the community. The chorus is catchy and repeats, “He’s Mattress Mack, Mattress Mack.”Several times.

Ariel Segoviano shares his story of hope after Hurricane Harvey and how Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale and Gallery Furniture changed his life forever.