Council to weigh in on polarizing Garland land transaction
Garland City Council to vote on selling downtown property for $740,000 to The Owl Ice House LLC for a new restaurant, amid community debates and economic revitalization plans.
Garland City Council to vote on selling downtown property for $740,000 to The Owl Ice House LLC for a new restaurant, amid community debates and economic revitalization plans.
Howard Hughes Holdings announces a $900 million investment from Pershing Square, boosting the hedge fund’s stake to 46.9%. The deal includes leadership changes and a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the company’s future.
Cignal HD Spikers bolster their lineup with the signings of Heather Guino-o and Ethan Arce for the PVL season. The team aims to enhance competitive strength and address previous hurdles with strategic player additions.
Catholic cardinals gather in Vatican City to elect a new pope, deliberating whether to return the papacy to Italy after three non-Italian pontiffs. Historically, Italians have held the papacy for 455 years, but the last three popes hailed from Poland, Germany, and Argentina. The decision may reshape the future of the Roman Catholic Church.
Houston’s mounting trash problem affects residents, with the McCarty Road Landfill being a significant contributor. As waste production rises, solutions are necessary. The city faces challenges in planning, funding, and addressing environmental justice issues while exploring alternatives like composting and waste-to-energy plants.
A Houston woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend in northwest Harris County, Texas. Howard Devon Ruffin, charged with murder, turned himself in following the incident. The shooting, witnessed by the victim’s children, highlighted his history of family violence. Prosecutors seek to deny bail.
Krishnah Gravidez is set to represent her country in the 72nd Miss World Festival in India with support from former winner Megan Young. Gravidez, who will leave on May 6, disclosed Young’s valuable advice during a recent press conference in Pasay City.
Iglesia ni Cristo endorses Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Chi Atienza, as well as 26 Manila City Council candidates, ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. The endorsement could influence the outcome of the elections, as INC is known for its bloc voting practice.
Severe storms in North Texas caused significant flight cancellations and delays at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, affecting thousands of passengers.
A joint enforcement operation in North Austin led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of firearms and drugs, as police target high-crime zones to enhance community safety.