50 Cent and local developer partner to bring filmmaking to Houston

Plus: How did HISD students do on SAT, ACT and AP exams in 2023?

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April 28, 2024

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🔍 Need to Know

50 Cent, Houston developer team to bring filmmaking to Houston The former furniture store and warehouse on Fondren will be used for movie and TV production and design-oriented retail.

 

Houston ISD students earned lower SAT, ACT scores during 2022-23 year Houston ISD student performance on the ACT and SAT dipped slightly during the 2022-2023 academic year, mirroring statewide trends, according to recent reports from the district.

 

Astros 12, Rockies 4: Houston routs Colorado in Mexico City The Astros opened a two-game set in Mexico City with a blowout win over the Rockies on Saturday.

 

New gold rush underway as prices soar amid economic uncertainty Gold and rare coins, which are mostly made of precious metals, can be expected to retain some value and offer less volatility than stocks.

 

Storms moving to Southeast Texas, here's how much rain to expect Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into Southeast Texas Sunday and Monday, and some storms could be severe.

 

How to steer clear of pesky mosquitos as peak season nears Mosquitos hang around Houston all year, but they are most active from May to October, increasing the chances of mosquito-borne diseases.

 

Do you know Rolling Stones opener Gary Clark Jr.? You should. Before the Rolling Stones take the stage Sunday night at NRG Stadium, a Texas star will warm up the crowd.

 

Historic warehouses to be transformed into hip project in The Heights The Heights continues to evolve as Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate plan an ambitious 4.5-acre adaptive reuse of the turn-of-the-century and vintage warehouses in the Heights.

 

Why were Texas state police called to a pro-Palestinian protest at UT Austin? University leaders defended the police response, which sparked a rebuke from UT faculty and outrage from those who said it was an overreaction to a peaceful protest.

 

 

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💼 Business

Tomlinson: Biden sends $16B for clean energy and jobs in Texas Federal and state officials must work together for a modern electricity grid.

 

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🚗 Outside the Loop

'Blue wave' of sea creatures blankets Corpus Christi Thousands of blue blobs are floating onto Corpus Christi shores, but the creatures are much more special than they appear. They also have friends.

 

Want to explore Galveston's finest homes? Here's your chance For a dose of architectural and island history, check out the 2024 Galveston Historic Homes tour in May.

 

Magnolia couple creates Houston nonprofit chapter to support veterans Magnolia couple has started a Houston chapter of the Joshua Chamberlain Society — a nonprofit with a mission to help wounded veterans and families of deceased veterans.

 

Conroe Salvation Army leaders moving to Beaumont Conroe Salvation Army commanding officers Lt. James Guzman and Lt. Claudia Guzman will soon be transitioning to the Salvation Army Beaumont Corps.

 

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📝 Opinion

'Understanding and nuance' at UT protests? Not when Abbott has a say | Editorial The arrests of protesters against the war in Gaza on the University of Texas campus undermines the tradition of free speech at universities.

 

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🏀 Sports

Gabby Douglas takes first step in Olympic comeback Gabby Douglas, competing for first time in eight years, qualified for U.S. Championships in vault and beam and has another chance to qualify for all-around at U.S. Classic in Hartford.

 

Astros feel the fan support amid festive atmosphere in Mexico City The Astros and Rockies met for the opener of their two-game series in Mexico City on Saturday amid a festive atmosphere at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú.

 

Charles Barkley takes shot at Galveston on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' Charles Barkley cracked up Shaquille O'Neal on Saturday when he said the New Orleans Pelicans would be going to Galveston instead of Cancun.

 

Texas is back, at least in the draft, with 11 Longhorns selected Texas trailed only Michigan with the number or players taken in this year's NFL draft.

 

Astros sent J.P. France to Triple-A hoping to 'get him going' The Astros hope the right-hander's time in Sugar Land can help "get him going again."

 

Rice WR Luke McCaffrey goes to Commanders, becomes latest draftee in his family After converting from quarterback to receiver, Rice's Luke McCaffrey became the third member of his family drafted into the NFL, joining his father and brother.

 

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🖼️ Get Out

In Salman Rushdie's new book 'Knife,' the author addresses his attack Despite the violence that sent Rushdie to the hospital, "Knife" is a book remarkably void of bitterness and existential hand-wringing. Instead, there's an emotional elegance at work.

 

Houston SPCA celebrates 100 years of serving the community Houston SPCA celebrated its 100th anniversary with a birthday party featuring live music, live animals and more on its campus just north of Memorial Park.

 

HISD's 'When I Grow Up' expo aims to inspire people to think about their careers Houston ISD held its 12th annual 'When I Grow Up' expo, which is designed to inspire people on their career paths.

 

Want to live like a celebrity? Here's where to eat, shop and hang in Houston Whether they're pumping gas at Buc-ee's, getting a meal at Frenchy's or spending the afternoon at the Museum of Natural Science, celebrity hotspots in Houston are often local favorites.

 

Houston ensemble WindSync celebrates 15 years with Rice concert The award-winning group caps a busy week with a performance at the Shepherd School of Music featuring current players and four former members.

 

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