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Changes noticed in Clear Lake neighborhood after KPRC 2 Investigates report on mailbox thefts
Read full article: Changes noticed in Clear Lake neighborhood after KPRC 2 Investigates report on mailbox theftsThis is how it’s supposed to work, United States Postal Service carriers opening your mail boxes with what’s called a arrow key and then delivering your mail.
Here’s how crews are removing oil and salt water from Clear Lake’s Horsepen Bayou
Read full article: Here’s how crews are removing oil and salt water from Clear Lake’s Horsepen BayouOn Monday, crude oil and saltwater leaked out of an ExxonMobil tank that had lost power, seeping into the Horsepen Bayou in Clear Lake.
WATCH TONIGHT: Diabolical murder of Houston teen examined in season finale of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: WATCH TONIGHT: Diabolical murder of Houston teen examined in season finale of ‘The Evidence Room’The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' is in its fifth season, streaming exclusively on KPRC 2+.
UTMB Clear Lake identifies woman admitted nearly 2 weeks ago
Read full article: UTMB Clear Lake identifies woman admitted nearly 2 weeks agoThe University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus Hospital is asking for the public’s help in identifying a young woman admitted to the UTMB Clear Lake Campus Hospital in Webster on Friday, Sept. 15.
Heat wave increasing visits to Houston Methodist emergency departments
Read full article: Heat wave increasing visits to Houston Methodist emergency departmentsAs 100-degree-plus days have become normal for summer 2023, Houston Methodist hospitals said they are seeing an uptick in emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses.
Man safely escapes with dogs after vehicle plows into home, causing it to catch fire
Read full article: Man safely escapes with dogs after vehicle plows into home, causing it to catch fireA vehicle crashed into a home in the Clear Lake area Friday, causing it to catch on fire, the Houston Police Department said.
Samuel Olson case update: Woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 52 years in prison for murder of 5-year-old boy in 2021
Read full article: Samuel Olson case update: Woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 52 years in prison for murder of 5-year-old boy in 2021The woman charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a 5-year-old Webster boy in 2021 is expected to appear in court Wednesday morning.
In-N-Out Burger headed to Clear Lake: Popular burger joint bringing animal fries and double-doubles to Webster
Read full article: In-N-Out Burger headed to Clear Lake: Popular burger joint bringing animal fries and double-doubles to WebsterIn-N-Out is adding a fifth restaurant in the Houston-area, this time in Clear Lake.
Investigation underway after 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in southeast Houston, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in southeast Houston, police sayAn investigation is underway after a 13-year-old was injured in a shooting in southeast Houston Tuesday night.
Houston man sentenced to 30 years in prison after ‘argument over nothing’ leads to deadly shooting, DA says
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 30 years in prison after ‘argument over nothing’ leads to deadly shooting, DA saysA Houston man has been sentenced to serve 30 years behind bars after murdering someone during a “botched drug deal,” according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Boeing partners with UH Clear Lake to hire students
Read full article: Boeing partners with UH Clear Lake to hire studentsUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake is one of only four universities in the country selected by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to participate in design and engineering projects. The university and multinational company signed a contract enabling Boeing to offer engineering students entry-level employment experience and internships that support multiple projects.
2 people injured in Webster apartment fire, HCFMO says; Crews work to battle the flames
Read full article: 2 people injured in Webster apartment fire, HCFMO says; Crews work to battle the flamesFire officials say two individuals have been taken to the hospital after an apartment complex caught on fire in southeast Harris County Saturday afternoon.
PHOTOS: ‘Out-of-this-world’ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at this Clear Lake-area McDonald’s
Read full article: PHOTOS: ‘Out-of-this-world’ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at this Clear Lake-area McDonald’sIf you’re headed to Space Center Houston this weekend or visiting the Clear Lake area in general, make sure to stop by this particular McDonald’s location -- but not just for the Big Mac’s or the McFlurry’s.
PHOTOS: ‘Out-of-this-world’ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at Nassau Bay McDonald’s
Read full article: PHOTOS: ‘Out-of-this-world’ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at Nassau Bay McDonald’sIf you’re headed to Space Center Houston this weekend or visiting the Clear Lake area in general, make sure to stop by this particular McDonald’s location -- but not just for the Big Mac’s or the McFlurry’s.
Mars is a superhero: 3-year-old celebrated for life-saving organ donations after drowning in Webster
Read full article: Mars is a superhero: 3-year-old celebrated for life-saving organ donations after drowning in WebsterA 3-year-old boy is being celebrated as a superhero for his family’s decision to donate his organs after he drowned in Webster last week.
University of Houston-Clear Lake helping patients rehabilitate from brain injury for free
Read full article: University of Houston-Clear Lake helping patients rehabilitate from brain injury for freeUniversity of Houston - Clear Lake has a center called the Health and Human Performance Institute, which helps patients maintain physical therapy and rehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury long after insurance stops coverage.
Firefighters battling blaze at apartment complex in Clear Lake, officials say
Read full article: Firefighters battling blaze at apartment complex in Clear Lake, officials sayFirefighters with the Houston Fire Department are working to put out a blaze at an apartment complex in Clear Lake Tuesday, officials said.
Have you seen him? Family, police searching for 79-year-old Clear Lake man suffering from Alzheimer’s
Read full article: Have you seen him? Family, police searching for 79-year-old Clear Lake man suffering from Alzheimer’sPolice and family members are asking for the public’s help in finding a 79-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s who they said has been missing since Sunday.
UH-Clear Lake program helps people with traumatic brain injuries when insurance doesn’t cover rehabilitation
Read full article: UH-Clear Lake program helps people with traumatic brain injuries when insurance doesn’t cover rehabilitationA program at the University of Houston Clear Lake is helping patients with traumatic brain injuries continue rehabilitation even after the insurance company stops paying.
Harris County DA’s Office questions city of Houston about policies, procedures
Read full article: Harris County DA’s Office questions city of Houston about policies, proceduresSome are calling the questions tied to a housing project in Clear Lake an investigation, but the city of Houston told KPRC 2 Investigates it is a “review”.
Utility companies warn customers of scammers after Hurricane Nicholas
Read full article: Utility companies warn customers of scammers after Hurricane NicholasUtility scams increase after large storm events. CenterPoint Energy is continuing its efforts to raise awareness and educate customers about utility imposter scams.
Clear Lake man held at gunpoint with his hands zip-tied during home invasion, police say
Read full article: Clear Lake man held at gunpoint with his hands zip-tied during home invasion, police sayA Clear Lake man faced with two men with guns – one with an assault rifle – had his hands zip-tied and then was robbed during a home invasion in late May, Houston police said Wednesday.
Live music, pop-up restaurants return to Kemah Boardwalk for first time since shutdown
Read full article: Live music, pop-up restaurants return to Kemah Boardwalk for first time since shutdownPost-pandemic activity is jumping on the Kemah Boardwalk, as more people become vaccinated and the COVID-19 restrictions relax.
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/22
Read full article: VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/22VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point (7 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Cy-Fair6- Tompkins7- Cy-Woods8- Clear Lake9- Seven Lakes10- Atascocita11- Deer Park12- PearlandCLASS 5A1- Friendswood2- Kingwood Park3- Magnolia4- Foster5- Katy Jordan6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- A&M Consolidated9- Montgomery10- Barbers Hill11- Nederland12- Fulshear
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/15
Read full article: VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/15VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point (6 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Cy-Fair6- Cy-Woods7- Tompkins8- Deer Park9- Clear Lake10- Seven lakes11- Atascocita12- College Park13- Pearland14- Bellaire15- Kingwood16- Beaumont West Brook17- Tomball Memorial18- Grand Oaks19- Katy20- Cinco Ranch21- Tomball22- Cy-Creek23- Clements24- Stratford25- Klein CollinsCLASS 5A1- Friendswood (New #1)2- Kingwood Park3- Magnolia4- Foster5- Katy JordanAd6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- A&M Consolidated9- Montgomery10- Barbers Hill11- Fulshear12- Manvel
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer
Read full article: VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer SoccerVYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point (5 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Tompkins6- Seven Lakes7- Cy-Fair8- Tomball Memorial9- Deer Park10- College Park11- Cy-Woods12- Clear Lake13- Atascocita14- Beaumont Westbrook15- Pearland16- Kingwood17- Klein Cain18- Bellaire19- Grand Oaks20- Cinco Ranch21- Tomball22- Cy-Creek23- George Ranch24- Stratford25- KleinCLASS 5A1- Magnolia (New #1)2- Kingwood Park3- Friendswood4- Katy JordanAd5- Foster6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- Fulshear9- A&M Consolidated10- Montgomery11- Barbers Hill12- Kempner13- Angleton14- Nederland15- Manvel16- Lake Creek17- Waller18- Porter19- Sanat Fe20- texas City
Body washes ashore near Hilton Hotel in Pasadena, police say
Read full article: Body washes ashore near Hilton Hotel in Pasadena, police sayInvestigation underway after body washes ashore near Hilton hotel in Pasadena on March 5, 2021. PASADENA, Texas – An investigation is underway after a body washed ashore Friday afternoon near the Hilton Hotel on Clear Lake, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The body was reportedly found at 7:57 a.m. at the hotel located at 3307 East NASA Parkway. Police said they are still trying to determine if the person’s death was the result of a homicide. The person’s identity has not been released.
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Top 20 powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer
Read full article: VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Top 20 powered by Lethal Enforcer SoccerVYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point2- The Woodlands3- Tompkins4- Seven Lakes5- Bridgeland6- Memorial7- Cy-Fair8- Pearland9- Deer Park10- Clear Lake11- Atascocita12- Tomball Memorial13- Klein Collins14- Beaumont Westbrook15- Cy Creek16- Klein Cain17- College Park18- Cy Woods19- Tomball20- BellaireCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park (5 Weeks at #1)2- Magnolia3- Friendswood4- Port Neches-Groves5- College Station6- Fulshear7- A&M Consolidated8- Katy JordanAd9- Foster10- Montgomery11- Fort Bend Kempner12- Barbers Hill13- Nederland14- Santa Fe15- Porter16- Angleton17- Lake Creek18- Waller19- New Caney20- La Porte
IN FOCUS: Clear Lake gives Clear Brook first loss
Read full article: IN FOCUS: Clear Lake gives Clear Brook first loss(Copyright (c) 2021 VYPE - All rights reserved)IN FOCUS: Clear Lake gives Clear Brook first lossLast week, VYPE hit the hardwood and caught some hoop action in south Houston. Clear Lake and coach Tommy Penders gave Clear Brook its first (and only) loss of the season in a 58-57 nail-biter. Clear Brook catches Dickinson this week as Clear Lake will face Clear Creek. All photos by Andy Tolbert
Clear Lake couple creates memorial wall for those who died from COVID-19
Read full article: Clear Lake couple creates memorial wall for those who died from COVID-19HOUSTON – A Clear Lake couple has made it their mission to go beyond the numbers to show you the faces of COVID-19. “I think the normal human being can’t picture that,” Ruth Nasrullah said. So, Ruth Nasrullah and her husband, Mohammad Nasrullah, set out to humanize the statistic by launching the website. “I think the best way to bring those numbers to life is to see the faces of the victims,” Ruth Nasrullah said. While collecting obituaries one of their volunteers lost a family member to the coronavirus.
IN FOCUS: Clear Lake; Brazoswood do battle
Read full article: IN FOCUS: Clear Lake; Brazoswood do battleHouston-area girls basketball is in full swing and our VYPE team caught the Clear Lake vs Brazoswood showdown down south. Brazoswood has started out quickly in 2020-21 and we will see if they can keep their momentum. Photos provided by Andy Tolbert.
ON ALERT: Small TAPPS school Grace Christian Academy is for real
Read full article: ON ALERT: Small TAPPS school Grace Christian Academy is for realON ALERT: Small TAPPS school Grace Christian Academy is for realDown south, in the Clear Lake area, is a surprise TAPPS 2A basketball program which is emerging. Grace Christian Academy is playing some tough competition in pre-district season and putting the fear of hoops in the city. Their main-man is Nick Anderson, who is averaging over 27 points per game. The junior has some offers already. Can the Eagles, under the direction of coach Patrick Pellerin, bring home a TAPPS title?
Clear Lake pediatrician, founding partner of Clear Lake Pediatric Clinic dies after month-long battle with COVID-19
Read full article: Clear Lake pediatrician, founding partner of Clear Lake Pediatric Clinic dies after month-long battle with COVID-19CLEAR LAKE, Texas – The Clear Lake Pediatric Clinic is mourning after one of the clinic’s founding partners lost her battle with coronavirus. “It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the death of our beloved partner and friend, Neera Bhutani,” the clinic said in a statement posted on Facebook. According to the statement, Bhutani died on Jan. 2 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. She was one of the founding partners of the clinic and served as a practitioner and the managing partner, according to the post. In the statement, the clinic urged people to not skip getting the vaccine: “We at Clear Lake Pediatrics implore you to consider receiving the COVID vaccine when available.
5 reasons why the end of the year may be the best time to buy a car
Read full article: 5 reasons why the end of the year may be the best time to buy a carMany customers ask: When is the best time to buy a car? Model-end clearanceOne of the best times to buy a new car is whenever the new model year is released. For example, the 2021 Tiguan was just released at Volkswagen Clear Lake, so the 2020 models -- which are still new -- are now on clearance. Right now, for example, Volkswagen Clear Lake is offering 0% APR for up to six years. Paying zero interest on a new car for six years means thousands of dollars in savings, making buying a car at Volkswagen Clear Lake for well-qualified buyers a no-brainer, Lundberg said.
This mid-century modern League City home has a boathouse, jet ski lift, $2M price tag
Read full article: This mid-century modern League City home has a boathouse, jet ski lift, $2M price tagLEAGUE CITY, Texas – A stunning, mid-century modern League City home that comes with a boathouse and jet ski lift has been listed with a price tag of $1,999,000. The home at 1822 Cove Park Drive is a waterfront residence, ideal for a boating enthusiast, situated on a half-acre parcel on Clear Lake. Highlights of the home include an elevator, a rustic stone hearth, a veranda with an outdoor fireplace, and plenty of indoor and outdoor living areas. Sitting on a half-acre, this gated estate offers a 200-plus-foot pier with a boat/jet ski house and rooftop decks. 1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)1822 Cove Park Drive (HAR)What do you think of this League City property?
Coaches Corner: Sue Berg, SBS Volleyball
Read full article: Coaches Corner: Sue Berg, SBS VolleyballSue Berg has always won wherever she has been. In high school at Clear Lake she won two state championships, then at Texas was a part of the 1988 National Championship and at Second Baptist School has led its volleyball program to four state titles. "Volleyball has been huge," Berg said. "'Volleyball is a game that I loved playing growing up and loved it in college. Winning a national championship, I thought that was the pinnacle but realized later in life that there was more to life than just playing volleyball."
IN FOCUS: La Porte runs past Clear Lake (Photo Gallery)
Read full article: IN FOCUS: La Porte runs past Clear Lake (Photo Gallery)The La Porte Bulldogs advanced to 2-0 over the weekend after blasting Clear Lake 27-3 in Week 2. The combo of RB Eric Wright and QB Cooper Upshaw on offense and a stingy defense led by Albert Regis. The 'Dogs are ready for the district slate as they open with a 2-0 Port Arthur Memorial. Check out Andy Tolbert expended photo galleries.
Comfort dog brings smiles, comfort to local hospital staff battling against COVID-19
Read full article: Comfort dog brings smiles, comfort to local hospital staff battling against COVID-19She is the result of a partnership with Joy Comfort Dog and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church & Lutheran Church Charities. The veteran comfort dog has trained for thousands of hours and has responded to several crisis situations across Texas, including the mass shootings in Santa Fe, El Paso and Midland. Joy’s latest job though is to help bring smiles and provide comfort to first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. So to be able to help in someway brings joy to our team as well,” said Stephanie Knea, with Joy Comfort Dog Ministry and Lutheran Church Charities. I think that all the nurses know who Joy is in our hospital, and they’re so excited for that,” said Welty.
GALLERY: Nurse tech delivers baby in hospital parking lot in Clear Lake
Read full article: GALLERY: Nurse tech delivers baby in hospital parking lot in Clear LakeLauren and Joseph Holloway welcomed their baby Ty into the world on Friday. The little one couldn’t wait to meet his parents and made his grand entrance in a parking lot at HCA Houston Healthcare Hospital in Clear Lake. He pulls into the valet parking lot. Nurse tech Audrey Valdez was working near the entrance and heard screams from the parking lot. The Holloways are hoping they can go home in the next 24 to 48 hours so baby Ty can meet his four other siblings.
Pilot uninjured after seaplane crashes into Clear Lake, officials say
Read full article: Pilot uninjured after seaplane crashes into Clear Lake, officials sayLEAGUE CITY, Texas – A pilot was not hurt after his seaplane crashed into Clear Lake on Monday, a trooper said. League City Police received a call that a seaplane had gone down around 5:30 p.m. The plane was upside down in the water when first responders arrived. The pilot told investigators he had landed on the water and was attempting to take off again when a wave hit, sending the plane nose down into the water. Stephen Woodard with the Department of Public Safety said the pilot is 59-years-old.
Space history: Neil Armstrongs El Lago home is for sale
Read full article: Space history: Neil Armstrongs El Lago home is for saleEL LAGO, Texas A piece of Houston, American and global history is for sale near Clear Lake. The 2,560 square-foot, El Lago home where Neil Armstrong lived during the Gemini and Apollo missions has been listed for $375,000. According to the HAR description, the home has four bedrooms, two and a half baths and features high ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring and a decked attic. Just imagine the conversations that took place in this stunning great room with a stone faade, beamed vaulted ceiling, and tile flooring, the listing reads. Go to the HAR website to see more photos or schedule a showing.
Soccer Stars of Clear Creek ISD presented by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: Soccer Stars of Clear Creek ISD presented by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights athletes from Clear Creek ISD in this edition of CCISD Headliners presented by Texas Citizens Bank. - Alyssa Andrea, Clear Lake (2nd team All-State Goalkeeper)- Kyra Guhl, Clear Lake (2nd team All-Region Defender)- Rebekka Rehrer, Clear Lake (Honorable Mention All-Region Mid-Fielder)- Logan Heausler, Clear Lake (Honorable Mention All-Region Forward)Clear Springs Women's SoccerClear Springs girls soccer was rolling its way to the District 23-6A Championship before everything was halted. - Alex Staat, Clear Springs (2nd team all-region midfielder)- Avery Pyle, Clear Springs, (Honorable mention all-region defender)- Parker Westover, Clear Springs (HM All-Region Defender)On the guys' side, the Chargers were 13-4-4 overall. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
Here are some of the best places to watch the Blue Angels flyover in Houston
Read full article: Here are some of the best places to watch the Blue Angels flyover in HoustonHOUSTON – The Blue Angels will be conducting a flyover of numerous Houston-area hospitals on Wednesday. The flyover will transit downtown twice, once towards Sugar Land heading southwest, and again from the 290 area towards Clear Lake, heading southeast. The Blue Angels will circle the Downtown Medical Center and flyover hospitals near The Woodlands, Kingwood, Sugar Land and Clear Lake. Twitter/Blue AngelsTo get the best view of the Blue Angels, spectators should find an open area without visual obstructions such as tall buildings or trees. Here are some locations we suggest watching the flyover from:Officials have reminded everyone that they should maintain social distancing while watching the flyover.
Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide at home in Clear Lake area, police say
Read full article: Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide at home in Clear Lake area, police sayHOUSTON – Police conducting a welfare check found an elderly couple dead in their Clearlake home on Tuesday in an apparent murder-suicide, HPD homicide detectives said. “It was a stab wound,” Detective Rossow said when asked how the woman died. Investigators made the discovery at the home on the 15800 block of Heatherdale Street just afternoon. “(We will) wait for (an) autopsy report to come back, toxicology report to come back,” Rossow said. A friend said the husband and wife were very religious.
Meet Romeo Robinson, the local artist featuring African Americans in his artwork
Read full article: Meet Romeo Robinson, the local artist featuring African Americans in his artworkHOUSTON – One of the most prolific contemporary artists working in the Houston art scene today proves that is never too late to follow your dreams. And in honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the work of mixed media artist, Romeo Robinson. James Baldwin by Romeo Robinson (Romeo Robinson)“I like to portrait African American figures and people of color because that’s not something we see a lot of in museum, in exhibitions, in galleries. If you are interested in seeing Robinson’s work, he is one of the featured artists in the African American Artists exhibition happening at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Art Gallery. Romeo Robinson art (Romeo Robinson)For another chance to see Robinson’s work, it is always on display on the culture shop of the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
Here are the 10 best Houston-area suburbs to live in and why, according to one website
Read full article: Here are the 10 best Houston-area suburbs to live in and why, according to one websiteHOUSTON – Houston Properties, an online source for local home sales, has released its list of the best Houston-area suburbs based on factors including commute times, employment, public schools and other amenities. Nearby amenities include popular shopping and entertainment establishments, Typhoon Texas Water Park and many of Houston’s best golf courses and communities. Richmond (A)Richmond is one of the most affordable suburbs among the list, according to Houston Properties. Missouri City (A-)Master-planned communities like Sienna Plantation and Lake Olympia have brought more residents to Missouri City, according to Houston Properties. For more details about the best Houston-area suburbs including seven more, visit Houston Properties online.
Residents remember West Mansion and mourn its demolition
Read full article: Residents remember West Mansion and mourn its demolitionPASADENA, Texas – What was once a historic vision at 3300 Nasa Parkway is now in a state of demolition, as the city of Pasadena reluctantly approved the permit to take the West Mansion down. The West Mansion used to be a 17,000 square-foot Italian Renaissance Mansion, designed by renown architect Joseph Finger. "I would drive them by the mansion and I would tell them stories about the mansion,” Conrad said. Keeney said he is disappointed with the city of Pasadena, saying they should have done more to stop the demolition. The West Mansion was a place filled with history.
Mayor: City ‘bound by law’ to approve West Mansion demolition
Read full article: Mayor: City ‘bound by law’ to approve West Mansion demolitionCLEAR LAKE, Texas – Demolition crews on Thursday began tearing down the historic West Mansion in Clear Lake, and the mayor of Pasadena said Friday the city was “bound by law” to approve permits for that demolition. The West Mansion in Clear Lake, Texas, is seen in 2013. “Because of this and the other requirements met, the City of Pasadena was bound by law to grant the demolition permit to current owner, Olajuwon Farms, LLC and the demotion company, Cherry Demolition. Wagner’s entire statement“I am aware of and saddened to see the demolition of the West Mansion on E. Nasa Parkway. Because of this and the other requirements met, the City of Pasadena was bound by law to grant the demolition permit to current owner, Olajuwon Farms, LLC and the demotion company, Cherry Demolition.
Justin Timberlake visits Santa Fe High School shooting victims at hospital
Read full article: Justin Timberlake visits Santa Fe High School shooting victims at hospitalCLEAR LAKE, Texas – Pop star Justin Timberlake took time to visit some of the Santa Fe High School students who are recovering from last week's shooting. WATCH: Justin Timberlake visits Santa Fe shooting victims at hospitalA video from a Channel 2 viewer shows Timberlake leaving Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Student Sarah Salazar, who was injured in the shooting, was smiling ear-to-ear in a photo with Timberlake. Salazar was severely injured after being shot in the several times from her neck down to her thigh, according to Salazar's aunt Norma Irlas said. The recovering students have also been visited by Texans superstar J.J. Watt.