By Katherine Blunt Published 7:47 am CDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 Federal officials in Houston are investigating widespread bribery and money laundering at PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company. Federal officials in Houston are investigating widespread bribery and money laundering at PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company. Photo: JORGE SILVA Photo: JORGE SILVA Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Federal officials in Houston are investigating widespread bribery and money laundering at PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company. Federal officials in Houston are investigating widespread bribery and money laundering at PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company. Photo: JORGE SILVA Former Houston executive pleads guilty in in PDVSA … [Read more...] about Former Houston executive pleads guilty in in PDVSA bribery case
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Titans vs. Houston Texans: Keys to victory
Erik Bacharach Nashville Tennessean Published 8:00 AM EDT Sep 14, 2018 Three keys to victory for the Titans (0-1) in their Week 2 game against the Houston Texans (0-1) on Sunday (noon, CBS) at Nissan Stadium: Limit Deshaun Watson The Titans can’t allow Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to go off like he did the last time they saw him, when he completed 25 of 34 passes for 283 yards and four touchdowns in leading Houston to a 57-14 pounding on Oct. 1, 2017. In his first game back from an ACL tear last week, Watson didn’t look spectacular (17-for-34 passing, 176 yards, one touchdown, one interception) but the Titans are well aware of his capability. Improve pass rush Coming off a week in which they had just one sack and two QB hurries, the Titans have to improve their pass rush against Watson. Newly acquired linebacker Kamalei Correa had the sack for the Titans, who are looking for more from their other outside pass rushers, a tall task for a group that has been … [Read more...] about Titans vs. Houston Texans: Keys to victory
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Rain-Or-Shine Screwed Up Sunday
Here’s a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings:Boutique Wine Tasting at the Italian Cultural & Community Center As part of its “Come Wine with Us” series, the Italian Cultural & Community Center will host a wine tasting featuring boutique, low-yield wines from multiple regions of Italy, including the Bruno Vespa Primitivo Raccontami 2014, which was awarded the highest rating from Gambero Rosso. The wines will be paired with bites from Sud Italia Ristorante and tickets are $60 for ICCC members and $65 for non-members. Reservations can be made at Eventbrite or by calling 713-524-4222 ext. 7. Texas Taco Music Fest at Discovery GreenHead to Downtown’s Discovery Green for the annual Texas Taco Music Fest, where you can treat yourself to a blend of specialty tacos, live indie, rock and Spanish music, crafts beers and margaritas, tasty treats, crafts and live art, and more. General admission tickets are $15. Forage & Gather: Dining on … [Read more...] about Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Rain-Or-Shine Screwed Up Sunday
Houston police officer arrested on DWI charge when picking up child at school
By Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk CYPRESS, TEXAS — A Houston police officer was arrested Thursday on a DWI charge after he picked up his child at school, KTRK reported. >> Read more trending news According to school officials, Officer Artie Weathers showed up at Ault Elementary School in Cypress, Texas, on Wednesday and was visibly intoxicated.School officials called Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District police, who took Weathers into custody and charged him with DWI, the television station reported.Weathers bonded out of jail. Recommended for you Recommended for you Recommended for you Most read 1 Georgia town for sale for the cost of a NYC luxury apartment 2 Hurricane Florence nears landfall as Category 1 storm 3 Atlanta Gulch proposal: A giveaway to the developer | Torpy In a statement, the school district confirmed that “an intoxicated parent arrived on campus to pick up a … [Read more...] about Houston police officer arrested on DWI charge when picking up child at school
Retail wrap: iRACE, Old Navy, Ross, Primrose School expand in Houston market
By Katherine Feser Published 5:00 am CDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 NewQuest Properties will break ground on a 12,500-square-foot store for Old Navy in Brazos Town Center at FM 762 and U.S. 69 in Rosenberg. Opening is planned in spring 2019. NewQuest Properties will break ground on a 12,500-square-foot store for Old Navy in Brazos Town Center at FM 762 and U.S. 69 in Rosenberg. Opening is planned in spring 2019. Photo: NewQuest Properties Brazos Town Center, a 550-acre development of NewQuest Properties, is the Houston-based company's largest property with more than two million square feet of regional and national retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. The center at U.S. 59 and FM 672 is among the 50 largest mall developments in America, according to NewQuest Properties. less Brazos Town Center, a 550-acre development of NewQuest Properties, is the Houston-based … [Read more...] about Retail wrap: iRACE, Old Navy, Ross, Primrose School expand in Houston market