โNot approved to open:โ Lazy river pumps, pipes at hotel pool where girl died werenโt approved or inspected by city
A new lazy river pool at whatโs now the DoubleTree by Hilton off the Northwest Freeway was built in 2018, according to City of Houston records, but the plans approved by the City lacked a major component: the system that made it function as a lazy river.
Foden leads Man City fightback for 3-1 derby win over Man United after Haaland's glaring miss
Phil Foden has led Manchester Cityโs fightback after an astonishing miss by Erling Haaland for a 3-1 win over Manchester United in a one-sided derby that exposed the gulf between the two Premier League rivals.
โIโm not trying to be a nuisanceโ: Battle waging between homeowner and city over wildflowers
A Galveston woman balking a notice from the city to mow her lawn or risk a hefty fine. Sasha Francis got a notice from the City of Galveston earlier this month that the tickseeds, or coreopsis, in her yard are taller than the city allows without a permit.
Uvalde officials say local prosecutor impeded investigation into police response to shooting
In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the city of Uvalde says the district attorney is restricting information needed by its independent investigator. Uvalde wants a judge to compel the prosecutor to hand over all relevant investigative information.
Turner says maintaining water pressure in Houston โbecoming increasingly difficultโ
HOUSTON โ The water system in Houston on Tuesday is operating in emergency mode and officials are urging people to use water sparingly. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a tweet that โit is becoming increasingly difficultโ to maintain water pressure. The City is working very hard to maintain water pressure but it is becoming increasingly difficult. There are 2 requests: please do not run water to prevent pipes from freezing and turn off water if pipes have burst. The Houston Public Works Department said in a tweet that people should only use water for โhealth & safety reasons.โHoustonโs water & wastewater systems are operating at emergency pressure levels and experiencing system-wide low water pressure.
Watch and admire: Man City goes top of EPL after 5-0 win
West Bromwich Albion players react after Manchester City's Joao Cancelo scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at the Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, England, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. City was on course to match its biggest league win of the season and, on the evidence of this game and the last couple of months, Pep Guardiola's team is going to be hard to stop. City became the ninth side to finish a day in first place this season, the most within a single top-flight campaign since 1986-87. โBut this time I want to dedicate the win and my two goals to my wife. Arsenal came from behind to win for the first time in a Premier League game this season, having trailed after three minutes.
Houston Health administered nearly 3,600 doses at Minute Maid Park COVID-19 vaccination clinic
HOUSTON โ The Houston Health Department administered nearly 3,600 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. The Houston Health Department announced Friday a partnership with the Astros Foundation to host Minute Maid Park as a COVID-19 vaccination site on Saturday. Those who do not have an appointment with the health department will be turned away, health officials said. โThe City of Houston is working around the clock to get the COVID-19 vaccine to the public based on available supply. Unfortunately, we are not in control of the vaccine supply and must schedule local vaccines based on vaccine delivery,โ Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Chelsea beaten by Everton; Manchester derby stalemate
(Tim Keeton/Pool via AP)MANCHESTER โ The People's Club welcomed back its fans and Chelsea felt the full force. It means third-place Chelsea can be overtaken โ if Leicester beats Brighton on Sunday โ and front-runners Tottenham and Liverpool can pull further away at the top of the Premier League. โThe impact was really strong โ we were really pleased," Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said. There was no atmosphere, no intensity and no goals as Manchester United and Manchester City drew 0-0 in the 183rd derby. The rivals are both unusually low in the Premier League, too.
Rockets โCityโ jerseys feature colors reminiscent of Houston Oilers
HOUSTON โ The Houston Rockets on Wednesday unveiled their โCityโ jerseys for the upcoming season and they feature colors that are reminiscent of the Oilers. Dropping the news in a video tweeted at 7:13, the announcement featured images of the Astrodome, Houstonโs freeways, oil rigs, rockets, the Rockets championship wins and Clutch. Our 20-21 City uniform has arrived! pic.twitter.com/glxiuZtQX4 โ Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 3, 2020That tweet was followed by images of the uniform and another video. H-Town, this one's for you ๐ค pic.twitter.com/yfWTwWtxWL โ Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 3, 2020The blue, white and red uniforms are reminding a lot of people of the colors worn by the Houston Oilers -- the cityโs NFL team from 1960 to 1996.
New relief program announced for Houstonโs musicians, music venues during pandemic
HOUSTON โ City officials announced a new relief program Wednesday for Houstonโs musicians and music venues that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and members of the Houston City Council said $3 million of the cityโs allocated CARES Act 2020 funds will fund the Musicians and Music Venues Economic Relief Program. Music venues and iconic performance spaces are a big part of our city and an important segment of Houstonโs cultural life. To qualify, applicants:Must be a live music venue whose principal place of business is located within the City of Houstonโs city limits. Must be a musician whose principal residence is located within the City of Houstonโs city limits.
Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women's FA Cup
Manchester City's Sam Mewis celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the Women's FA Cup final soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)LONDON โ Sam Mewis emulated fellow American Carli Lloyd by scoring in an FA Cup final for Manchester City as the defending champions beat Everton 3-1 after extra time on Sunday. Mewis, whose goal in the semifinal secured the trip to Wembley Stadium, headed in the opener in the 40th minute of the 50th Women's FA Cup final. It sealed City's third Women's FA Cup triumph in four seasons โ a winning streak that began with Lloyd netting in the 2017 victory over Birmingham. Mewis wasn't the first American to score in a pandemic-delayed FA Cup final at Wembley in 2020.
Houston top doctor says hospitals will be โoverwhelmedโ if we continue this way with COVID-19 spread
HOUSTON โ Houstonโs top doctor Dr. David Persse warned in a news conference Friday that hospitals will soon be โoverwhelmedโ if the area continues its uncontrolled COVID-19 spread. So while most people are walking around saying, โI donโt know what the problem is. I donโt know anyone who is sick. I donโt know anybody who has died, I feel fine.' โWe know that itโs the right thing to do to slow down the spread of this virus,โ he said.
Galveston: Horse manure still OK on Texas cityโs beaches
GALVESTON, TX โ City leaders in Galveston have turned down a proposal that would require horseback riders to pick up what their animals leave behind on the beach after equestrians argued that horse manure is harmless. One person even brought a bag of manure to Thursday's city council meeting while arguing against the measure, the Galveston County Daily News reported. City staff members had suggested lifting the exclusion for horses. Horse riders told the council that requiring riders to pick up manure would prevent people from riding on the beach because it's difficult to carry the necessary equipment to remove the droppings. The council opted Thursday to keep the exclusion for horses but directed city staff to explore regulations for riding businesses or large groups of horses.