By Andrea Leinfelder and Nancy Sarnoff Updated 8:09 pm CST, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Rice University said it would begin renovations in May 2019 to the historic Sears building on Main Street, a project that aims to transform the Midtown property into the centerpiece of what leaders hope will become a thriving innovation district. Rice said the renovated 270,000-square-foot building will be renamed The Ion. less Rice University said it would begin renovations in May 2019 to the historic Sears building on Main Street, a project that aims to transform the Midtown property into the centerpiece of what leaders hope will ... more Photo: Rice University / Rice University Photo: Rice University / Rice University Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 Rice University said it would … [Read more...] about Silicon Bayou? Houston makes tech pitch
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‘Texas 7’ escapee Joseph Garcia scheduled for execution tonight
By Keri Blakinger Published 6:42 am CST, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Irving Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins is seen with his son in this undated photo. Hawkins was killed in a 2000 Christmas Eve robbery of Oshman's Super Store in Irving. Irving Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins is seen with his son in this undated photo. Hawkins was killed in a 2000 Christmas Eve robbery of Oshman's Super Store in Irving. Photo: HANDOUT PHOTO, POOL / AP Photo: HANDOUT PHOTO, POOL / AP Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 Irving Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins is seen with his son in this undated photo. Hawkins was killed in a 2000 Christmas Eve robbery of Oshman's Super Store in Irving. Irving Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins is seen with his son in this undated photo. Hawkins was killed in a 2000 … [Read more...] about ‘Texas 7’ escapee Joseph Garcia scheduled for execution tonight
Houston’s 28 most philanthropic families
See how the Fertitta, Kinder, McNair, Arnold, Alkek, Moody and Sarofim families have made charity part of their legacy By Amber Elliott Updated 10:22 am CST, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Laura and John Arnold: Hedge fund manager John Arnold and wife Laura Arnold founded the Laura and John Arnold Foundation in 2008 shortly after signing the Giving Pledge that same year. Their philanthropic work focuses on criminal justice, K-12 education, public accountability and research integrity. LGAF distributed $684 million in grants between 2011-2016 alone. After adding evidence-based policy and innovation, health, science and technology, sustainable public finance and new initiatives into the mix, their generosity has swelled to more than $1.1 billion. less Laura and John Arnold: Hedge fund manager John Arnold and wife Laura Arnold founded the Laura and John Arnold Foundation in 2008 shortly after signing the Giving Pledge that same year. Their philanthropic ... more … [Read more...] about Houston’s 28 most philanthropic families
Actor/activist Wilmer Valderrama hosts Johnnie Walker election party at Goodnight Charlie’s
"That '70s Show" star brings Johnnie Walker and Chicano Batman to Montrose honky tonk for mid-term election party By Amber Elliott Published 10:46 am CST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Voters celebrate at a Johnnie Walker Election Day party hosted by Wilmer Valderama at Good Luck Charlies Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Voters celebrate at a Johnnie Walker Election Day party hosted by Wilmer Valderama at Good Luck Charlies Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Photo: Dave Rossman, Contributor Voters celebrate at a Johnnie Walker Election Day party hosted by Wilmer Valderama at Good Luck Charlies Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Voters celebrate at a Johnnie Walker Election Day party hosted by Wilmer Valderama at Good Luck Charlies Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Photo: Dave Rossman, Contributor Voters celebrate at a Johnnie Walker Election Day party hosted by Wilmer Valderama at Good Luck … [Read more...] about Actor/activist Wilmer Valderrama hosts Johnnie Walker election party at Goodnight Charlie’s
Beto O’Rourke cashes fat checks from Hollywood celebs
By Marcy de Luna Published 9:34 am CDT, Thursday, November 1, 2018 Hollywood celebrities can’t get enough of Beto O'Rourke. Sarah Jessica Parker, Jimmy Kimmel,and Chris Rock have all donated to O'Rourke's campaign. Photos: Celebrities who have backed O'Rourke... Hollywood celebrities can’t get enough of Beto O'Rourke. Sarah Jessica Parker, Jimmy Kimmel,and Chris Rock have all donated to O'Rourke's campaign. Photos: Celebrities who have backed O'Rourke... Photo: Photo: BeFunky Collage Travis ScottA week before election day, Houston hip-hop artist Travis Scott stopped by a Beto O'Rourke rally in the Bayou City to campaign with the Senate candidate. Armed with a megaphone and a crowd, Scott spoke about the importance of voting. "I just want to reiterate real quick...all the kids, we just need to go out and hit these polls," he said. "Only us from 18 and up, we can change the … [Read more...] about Beto O’Rourke cashes fat checks from Hollywood celebs