On Wednesday evening, ahead of the Copa America quarterfinals, hundreds of Argentine fans huddled in Discovery Green and called for a moment of silence. The banderazo, or pregame party, in downtown Houston quieted as fans led a cheeky chant praying for Ecuador’s downfall. Their prayers came true Thursday when, following a late-game tie, Argentina defeated […]
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Photo essay: Houstonians mourn fallen members of the military on Memorial Day
Hundreds of Houstonians gathered at the Houston National Cemetery to honor fallen members of the military on Memorial Day.
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Photo essay: Widespread storms tear through Houston, region begins recovery
A widespread storm system hit Houston on Thursday leaving a path of destruction from Cypress to the East End.Â
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Photo essay: Celebrating the Lunar New Year with a Chinese lantern festival
The Lunar New Year begins Saturday, but the celebrations of this important holiday have already started in the Houston region.
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Beyoncé is welcomed with open arms at her homecoming shows in Houston this past weekend
On Sunday night, a sea of thousands of Beyonce fans glittered and shimmied as they gathered outside of NRG stadium in anticipation of the hometown star’s final Houston concert. Weeks prior, the singer had posted in an Instagram story that her “birthday wish” was “to celebrate with you wearing your most fabulous silver fashions,” adding, […]