KPRC 2 Investigates: Targeted towing? Nurse upset, towed while visiting patient
If you’ve ever left a store or business only to discover your car has been towed, you know the sinking feeling. It’s gonna cost you money and time to get it back. One woman called our Investigates team after a wrecker towed her vehicle from a Pasadena apartment complex where she said she was parked in a legal spot. We are looking into the case and what we learned could help you if you are ever in the same situation.
Free workouts: Houston-area high schoolers can work out here this summer for $0
Planet Fitness announced Wednesday that it is inviting high school students ages 14 to 19 to work out for free at any of its Houston locations from May 16 through Aug. 31, as part of its nationwide High School Summer Pass program.
San Jacinto College offers adult learners chance to finish with ‘Last Step Scholarship’
Adult learners who had to put their educational goal on hold because of COVID-19, a family issue, or for other reasons, can now take that last step and complete their certificate or degree with tuition, books and class materials covered at San Jacinto College with the Last Step Scholarship. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, they can move into a good-paying position and the career of their dreams.
‘This is not a trick’: Pasadena Municipal Court announces warrant amnesty program
When you get the opportunity to correct some of your wrongdoings, it is a great idea to jump on it. Oftentimes, people are really trying to help. The City of Pasadena Municipal Court is pleased to announce their annual Warrant Amnesty Month beginning February 28 and running through March 31. The program was designed as an opportunity for defendants to voluntarily make arrangements with the court to resolve their Municipal Court cases without fear of arrest.
60 years after being taken for abandoned L.A. freeway, homes may get new life
City and state officials unveiled a plan Friday to acquire 77 parcels from the California Department of Transportation and build affordable housing and parks in El Sereno where the 710 Freeway was once supposed to go.
news.yahoo.comPasadena jogger fatally struck by car that ignored stop sign, driver not arrested
A man from Pasadena, Calif., is seeking answers after a car allegedly plowed through a stop sign and killed his wife the day after Thanksgiving. What happened: Yang Yang Liu, 33, was out jogging when a BMW 328i struck her at the intersection of Allen Avenue and San Pasqual Street around 11:19 a.m. on Nov. 26. Liu, who had jogged the same route multiple times before, was killed instantly, according to Pasadena police.
news.yahoo.comHillary Clinton is co-writing a thriller novel that reckons with a post-Trump world
Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks onstage during the Hulu Panel at Winter TCA 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 17, 2020 in Pasadena, California. The mystery novel fan and former Secretary of State is teaming up with award-winning author Louise Penny to pen her first fiction book "State of Terror." The novel centers around a novice Secretary of State working in the administration of a rival politician who tries to solve a wave of terrorist attacks. Clinton's transition to fiction writing comes as her husband, former President Bill Clinton, is set to release his second collaboration with mystery writer James Patterson. The pair previously wrote the cyber thriller "The President is Missing" and are set to publish a follow up called "The President's Daughter" in June.
cnbc.comNASA unveils never-before-seen video from Mars rover landing on the red planet
After a long weekend without any updates or imagery from the Perseverance Mars rover, NASA released a spectacular bounty of video Monday, including never-before-seen footage capturing the hair-raising descent to the surface of the red planet. A camera on the Perseverance Mars rover captures a striking view across the floor of Jezero Crater, where the robot landed last Thursday. And that was the moment that inspired a phone call to my friend (Perseverance camera engineer) Dave Grohl, and that's what led to this system." 🎧https://t.co/JswvAWC2IP#CountdownToMars — NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) February 22, 2021Launched last July, Perseverance reached Mars on Thursday, February 18, plunging into the atmosphere for a seven-minute descent. "Since the @NASAPersevere landing, we've been prioritizing two types of data: first-of-its-kind footage from the rover's entry, descent & landing.
cbsnews.comNASA unveils never-before-seen video from Mars rover landing on the red planet
After a long weekend without any updates or imagery from the Perseverance Mars rover, NASA released a spectacular bounty of video Monday, including never-before-seen footage capturing the hair-raising descent to the surface of the red planet. A camera on the Perseverance Mars rover captures a striking view across the floor of Jezero Crater, where the robot landed last Thursday. And that was the moment that inspired a phone call to my friend (Perseverance camera engineer) Dave Grohl, and that's what led to this system." 🎧https://t.co/JswvAWC2IP#CountdownToMars — NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) February 22, 2021Launched last July, Perseverance reached Mars on Thursday, February 18, plunging into the atmosphere for a seven-minute descent. "Since the @NASAPersevere landing, we've been prioritizing two types of data: first-of-its-kind footage from the rover's entry, descent & landing.
cbsnews.comNASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars NASA's Perseverance rover reached Mars, pulling off a seven-minute plunge through the atmosphere to land on the surface of the red planet. Flight engineers in Pasadena, California, burst into cheers and applause as telemetry came in confirming touchdown. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, join CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the successful landing.
cbsnews.comHBO Max launches on Roku Thursday
(L-R) TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO Max Content Acquisition EVP Michael Quigley, HBO Max CCO and TNT, TBS, & truTV President Kevin Reilly and HBO Max Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey appear onstage during the HBO Max executive session segment of the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 15, 2020 in Pasadena, California. WarnerMedia's HBO Max will be available on Roku starting Thursday. The app had not been available on Roku while the two companies worked out an agreement. For users with the current HBO app, the channel will automatically update to HBO Max. Otherwise, Roku users will be able to download the HBO Max channel on their Rokus.
cnbc.comPasadena Police Officers Shoot, Kill Man Suspected Of Car Theft After Chase – Houston Public Media
Police say the man brandished a gun after officers cornered him. Four Pasadena police officers shot and killed a man suspected of stealing a car in southeast Houston Monday afternoon, the Houston Police Department said. There, officers cornered the man and shot him after he brandished a gun, HPD Assistant Chief Wendy Baimbridge said. Baimbridge said the man stole a Cadillac Escalade on Monday morning. The four officers who fired their weapons will be on administrative leave for the next five days, Pasadena Police Chief Josh Bruegger said.
houstonpublicmedia.orgMore than 42 million student loan borrowers don't have to resume payments until February
Payments will resume at some point, so borrowers who know they won't be able to make the same or any monthly payments should apply for a different repayment plan or deferral as soon as possible. "Any borrower today that's worried about payments coming due in 2021 and would struggle to cover their monthly payments would still benefit from enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan," said Sealy. Switch your repayment plan Borrowers who need to lower or pause monthly payments have a few different options. Going forward, borrowers can either recertify for an income-driven plan once a year as required or can switch back to a standard repayment plan if their situation changes, she said. Those who aren't unemployed and still cannot make monthly payments could apply for other forms of deferment.
cnbc.comSouthern California and San Joaquin Valley trigger stay-at-home order as ICU capacity drops
Two regions in California, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, have triggered the state's new stay-at-home order after capacity in their intensive-care units fell below 15%, according to the California Department of Public Health. Gavin Newsom on Thursday said the state would be split into five regions — the Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Northern California, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. If the remaining ICU capacity in a region falls below 15%, it will trigger the stay-at-home order, he said. Newsom warned that every area was projected to drop below 15% ICU capacity at some point in December. San Joaquin Valley's ICU capacity dropped to 8.6% as of Saturday, while Southern California's capacity, which includes Los Angeles and San Diego counties, dipped to 12.5%, according to a statement from CDPH.
cnbc.comFlying discs fill air at local parks
The Taylor Lake Village Disc Golf Course is one of them. A recent evening saw at least six groups working their way around the nine-hole course in Kirby Park, 500 Kirby Road. Maybe I’ll find a new sport.”Vogler said he has been playing for two years and he caught the disc golf bug fast. Centennial Park, 3219 McLean, has a moderately wooded nine-hole course that measures out to about 2,500 feet. At the intersection of Halfmoon Bay Drive and Clear Lake Loop is the Shadow Creek Ranch Disc Golf Course.
chron.comPasadena crowned one of America's best under-the radar suburbs
Nick de la Torre/Houston ChronicleOnce considered a sleepy but growing town just down the road from Houston, Pasadena has won a new distinction as one of America's best "under-the radar" suburbs for 2020. Note to proud residents of Pasadena: It's the only Texas suburb on the list. A new ranking from Zillow and Yelp has placed Pasadena at No. 5 among America's top 10 under-the-radar suburbs, based on home buyers seeking urban amenities and housing affordability, as first reported by Culture Map's John Egan.
chron.com"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Balm in Gilead"
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Balm in Gilead" Performing in isolation, members of the Pasadena, Calif.-based arts organization MUSE/IQUE join virtually to present "Balm in Gilead," a poignant spiritual fitting for these troubled times. Performers include vocalists Ben Harper and Maiya Sykes, drummer Jimmy Paxson, bassist Michael Valerio, violinist Charles Yang, and keyboardist Deron Johnson, joined by Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theater.
cbsnews.comResidents displaced, drivers stranded, trees toppled after severe weather passes through Houston area
HOUSTON Severe weather moved through the Houston area Friday afternoon and evening leaving some flooding and high water in different parts of town. City and county prepare for weekends stormsHarris County is gearing up and activating its high water rescue team to be ready. Starting Friday, county leaders are deploying six of its high water rescue vehicles all over the precinct. Harris County Flood Control District is asking you to be preparedHarris County officials with the Flood Control District said theyre ready too. Officials warn drivers and residents to be cautious during severe weather.
Houston coronavirus updates: What you need to know about May 10
Houston coronavirus updates: What you need to know about May 10Allan Anderson ties a blue ribbon around one of the trees that surround Memorial City Mall on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Houston. 4:28 p.m.Brazoria County officials have announced five new coronavirus cases on Sunday. As of Sunday, 661 people have tested positive and nine people have died of coronavirus in Brazoria County. A map and directory of testing centers is available on the Houston Health Department website. There are also reports of new clusters of coronavirus cases internationally which are igniting concerns about a second wave.
chron.comFDA approves new NASA ventilator for COVID-19 treatment
The FDA has approved this VITAL ventilator for coronavirus disease patients designed and built by engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The ventilator was one of several coronavirus-fighting devices and technologies NASA showed President Donald Trump last week. "VITAL poses several benefits in the national response to COVID-19," NASA officials said in the statement. The VITAL ventilator is designed to last up to four months and is not a replacement for dedicated hospital ventilators, which can last years. The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), which manages JPL for NASA, is offering a free license for the VITAL ventilator to commercial medical manufacturers.
space.comHere's what will be available on HBO Max when it launches on May 27
(L-R) TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO Max Content Acquisition EVP Michael Quigley, HBO Max CCO and TNT, TBS, & truTV President Kevin Reilly and HBO Max Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey appear onstage during the HBO Max executive session segment of the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 15, 2020 in Pasadena, California. HBO Max is the latest service to join the crowded streaming market. In the first year of its service, HBO Max will feature a library of more than 2,000 feature films including blockbusters like "Crazy Rich Asians," "A Star is Born," "Aquaman" and "Joker." The streaming service will pull from WarnerMedia's TV series from CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth and Looney Tunes. The bundle will also include originals from HBO including "Westworld," "Game of Thrones," "Veep," "Sex and the City," "Succession," "Watchman" and "The Sopranos."
cnbc.comAmid crisis, Pasadena, La Porte event venues wait, hope
Amid crisis, Pasadena, La Porte event venues wait, hopeThe Old West Main Street portion of Jackie Spigeners popular Silver Sycamore venue has been like a ghost town after restrictions related to the novel coronavirus pandemic led to rescheduling of weddings and other events. Spigener has not yet canceled any events but said that many clients have postponed or rescheduled for the fall, especially weddings. At Silver Sycamore, Spigener said shes had to trim her staff, temporarily, from approximately 30 employees to about a dozen. She keeps a few baristas in the coffee shop, some office staff and some restaurant employees for the small amount of food business they have. It helps us with a little bit of revenue and keeps some of my employees working and were also feeding people.
chron.comFestival that is a 47-year Pasadena tradition is postponed
Festival that is a 47-year Pasadena tradition is postponedThe humongous strawberry shortcake that is an annual part of the Pasadena Strawberry Festival will have to wait after the festival was postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The humongous strawberry shortcake that is an annual part of the Pasadena Strawberry Festival will have to wait after the festival was postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Courtesy Pasadena Strawberry Festival Photo: Courtesy Pasadena Strawberry Festival Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Festival that is a 47-year Pasadena tradition is postponed 1 / 5 Back to GalleryThe pageant, the mud volleyball, the carnival and worlds largest strawberry shortcake will have to wait. The 2020 Pasadena Strawberry Festival, which had been set for May 15-17, has been postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Following last years festival, Staley estimated that 45,000 people had attended, compared to 25,000 in 2018.
chron.comEscape coronavirus chaos on the most beautiful walking trails around Houston
Escape coronavirus chaos on the most beautiful walking trails around HoustonArmand Bayou Nature Center's healthy bayou, surrounded with native trees and flowers Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena. ( Nick de la Torre / Chronicle )>>>See more ... more Photo: Nick De La Torre, Houston Chronicle Photo: Nick De La Torre, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Escape coronavirus chaos on the most beautiful walking trails around Houston 1 / 27 Back to GalleryGot cabin fever? Tucked away in neighborhoods around Houston are 10 of the most scenic walking trails that promise to give you a refreshing break into nature amid coronavirus fears. STAY POSITIVE: Here are 15 pieces of good news amid grim reports regarding COVID-19Houston hiker and architect Laura Bard shared what she loved most about the walking trails around Houston. One of her favorite Houston walking trails is White Oak Bayou Trail near the Heights.
chron.comSouth Belt, Bay Area, Pasadena private schools fall back on distance learning
South Belt, Bay Area, Pasadena private schools fall back on distance learningLutheran South Academy third-grader Andrew Clark retrieves school supplies with his mother Brenda at the school as it moved to convert education activities online because of concerns about the novel coronavirus. Settling in for school at homeAnd for schools like Lutheran South Academy in South Belt, Bay Area Christian School in League City and First Baptist Christian Academy in Pasadena, theyve all gone to online instruction for now. Depending on a familys last name, students at Bay Area Christian arrived at the school on March 16, reserving an hour to retrieve their educational belongings. The following day, the schools distance learning got under way. Psencik stated the Lutheran Souths experience in using technology should help in the transition to distance learning during the novel coronavirus (also called CIVID-19) pandemic.
chron.comWreck leaves passenger dead in Pasadena
Wreck leaves passenger dead in PasadenaCrews with the Texas Department of Transportation clean up the roadway after a deadly wreck on Texas Highway 225 on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation clean up the roadway after a deadly wreck on Texas Highway 225 on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Wreck leaves passenger dead in Pasadena 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA passenger was killed in a three-vehicle wreck Monday night in Pasadena. The wreck happened around 8:40 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Texas Highway 225 just east of Beltway 8. MORE FROM JAY R. JORDAN: Choir director's death, Amber Alert kidnapping shocked Houston this weekA passenger in one of the cars was pronounced dead on scene, Ramirez said.
chron.comHandcuffed man steals Pasadena patrol cruiser, leads officers on pursuit into Houston
Handcuffed man steals Pasadena patrol cruiser, leads officers on pursuit into HoustonOfficers from Pasadena and Houston investigate the end of a pursuit in which a handcuffed man stole a Pasadena police SUV and led officers on a chase Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Officers from Pasadena and Houston investigate the end of a pursuit in which a handcuffed man stole a Pasadena police SUV and led officers on a chase Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Handcuffed man steals Pasadena patrol cruiser, leads officers on pursuit into Houston 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA man who had just been arrested for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle managed to steal the police cruiser in which he was incarcerated Friday morning, authorities say. The officer put handcuffs on the driver and placed him in the backseat of his patrol SUV, Garcia said. He led Pasadena officers on a lengthy pursuit, eventually crashing out along Texas Highway 288 near Holmes Road along a set of train tracks.
chron.comBest of Houston 2020: Best Spay/Neuter Clinic
Best Best Spay/Neuter Clinic: SNAP Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness ClinicReducing pet overpopulation is an ongoing battle in the Houston area, and SNAP Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic is a key player in that fight. The clinic intentionally limits its services to make sure that it can offer accessible, affordable spay-neuter to everyone. The clinic, which has locations in Houston and Pasadena, is open for by-appointment spay and neuter services from Tuesday through Friday. Appointments are not required for the wellness clinic, but any animals over the age of six months must be spayed or neutered to be seen. SNAP is proud to prevent approximately 30,000 unwanted births each year with its low costs and high-quality services and do its part in keeping Houston animals safe and healthy.
houstonpress.com98-year-old swimmer "Mighty Mo" refuses to slow down
Pasadena, California At the ripe old age of 98, Maurine Kornfeld is at the peak of her career. Around the pool, the woman known as "Mighty Mo" is a legend to everyone but herself. A child of the Depression, Kornfeld was told, "good girls don't play sports." This late in life hobby inspires her new family of teammates, training at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California. "What I like about the team is seeing them starting from little or nothing into becoming quite accomplished, and that's really neat," Kornfeld said.
cbsnews.comChase into SE Houston ends with 4 officers firing shots, killing man
FOUR OFFICERS fired and killed a man allegedly running from a stolen car. It happened after a chase that started in Pasadena. As the suspects were running, four officers shot and killed one suspect who had a gun. Two HPD officers discharged their firearms. Two Pasadena officers discharged their firearms," Assistant Houston police Chief Troy Finner said.Of the officers involved, two of them are with HPD and two are with Pasadena police.Police tell ABC13 that two other suspects were taken into custody.
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