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Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles just opened her first restaurant at Houston's airport, bringing a taste of home to stressed travelers. The upscale café features menu items inspired by her journey and aims to give people a place to relax between flights.
Shane Lowry and Adam Scott both aced holes during the final round of the PGA Tour's Texas Children's Houston Open, creating a rare and thrilling moment in professional golf. The incredible feat had fans and players celebrating one of golf's most exciting achievements.
Dominique Dawes, part of the legendary "Magnificent Seven" Olympic team, is bringing her youth gymnastics academy to Texas. The Jersey Village location opens May 30, with classes for kids as young as 18 months.
Dominique Dawes, the first Black woman to win individual Olympic gold in gymnastics, is bringing her athlete-centered gym chain to Texas. Her Houston-area locations prioritize mental health alongside physical training, challenging the sport's traditional culture.
Gary Woodland captured his first PGA Tour victory in nearly seven years at the Houston Open, two weeks after publicly sharing his struggles with PTSD following brain surgery. The emotional win came just 30 months after doctors removed a baseball-sized piece of his skull to treat a brain lesion.
On April 14, Holocaust survivors and their families will share personal stories in 25 Houston living rooms, transforming Holocaust Remembrance Day into an intimate experience of hope and resilience. The global movement Zikaron BaSalon brings history to life through small gatherings where listeners become witnesses.
During the PGA Tour's Houston Open, fans wore T-shirts featuring Tiger Woods' booking photo with "#FreeTiger" messages. The show of support came one day after Woods was arrested on DUI charges following a car crash in Florida.
Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and member of the iconic "Magnificent Seven," is opening two gymnastics academies in Houston this spring and summer. Her mission is to create a compassionate, healthy environment that reverses the toxic culture gymnastics has been known for.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu shook off a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first round match, winning 6-4, 6-1. The victory marks a turning point after a challenging season plagued by injuries and limited match time.
After 40 years of borrowing spaces each summer, Houston's Hindu Heritage Youth Camp now has a permanent home with brand new classrooms. A collaboration between temples and organizations just brought 12 new learning spaces to the 37-acre Texas site.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu overcame a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first-round match, winning 6-4 6-1 after racing through 10 of 11 games. The inspiring comeback shows the mental strength that's defined her career.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Adam Walton in straight sets at the Australian Open, moving one step closer to tennis immortality. The young Spanish star needs only this title to complete a career Grand Slam at just 21 years old.
Norway's Casper Ruud dominated home favorite Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 to reach his first Italian Open final, showing remarkable focus through a two-hour rain delay. The tournament serves as the final major warmup before the French Open, where Ruud hopes his strong clay court form will lead to his first Grand Slam title.
Jiho Yang became the first pre-qualifier in 68 years to win the Korea Open, nearly missing the tournament because he was too tired to compete. His wife insisted he go and even hired a driver to get him there.
Apple is opening its first U.S. Mac mini factory in Houston, doubling its manufacturing footprint and creating thousands of jobs while training the next generation of American manufacturers. The tech giant is also expanding AI server production in the city, with locally assembled servers already powering data centers nationwide.
Alexander Zverev finally captured his US Open title after years of heartbreak, while rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to the highest-scoring Week 1 victory in NFL history. Two athletes proved that persistence and bold debuts can rewrite the record books.
When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.
The Houston Dynamo is bringing back its legendary 2006 championship team for a special celebration night this August. Fans can relive the magic and even take home a replica championship ring.
After nearly freezing during a winter storm, Doris Brown transformed her Houston home into a solar-powered emergency shelter for neighbors. Eight similar "hub houses" now dot the city, ready to welcome residents when the next disaster strikes.
The Fertitta family has reached a deal to bring professional women's basketball back to Houston after nearly two decades. The legendary Houston Comets will return in 2027 after the family purchases the Connecticut Sun.
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