Category: Lifestyle

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — First, it was sewage issues. Now, tenants have no power and hot water at an apartment complex in north Harris County. Life at the Palms on Rolling Creeks hasn’t been ideal for several days. “We figured maybe it was just an hour or two,” Nikki Allen recalled. “Then, it’s the next day. It’s the next day. It’s like…” Allen has to keep doors and windows open to get light. Whatever was left in the fridge is gone. The complex lost power on Saturday, and it’s…

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Are you ready to vote on Saturday, May 4? Chances are, you probably have not heard about this special election or maybe forgot. Last year, a new state law created three new elected positions in the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). This is happening because last year, Texas voters approved constitutional amendments to lower property taxes and new political positions within their appraisal districts. In Harris County, 13 candidates are seeking those three seats on the nine-member HCAD board, and you will be voting for…

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Forrest Whitley, the Astros’ former first-round draft pick eight years ago, will make his Major League Baseball debut during the second of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, the club announced. The 26-year-old from San Antonio will get his chance with the ‘Stros, who are 6-12 and desperate for healthy starting pitching arms. The Astros optioned right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, who lost both of his first starts of his career over the last week, to the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Whitley, who…

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NEW YORK — Judge Juan Merchan has now seated and sworn in seven jurors to sit in judgment of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, after each side used several preemptory strikes and other prospective jurors were stricken over politically-charged social media posts. “You are the first six jurors selected for this trial,” Merchan said. Eleven more people still need to be picked before opening statements begin as early as next week in the Manhattan case accusing the Republican of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal…

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man accused of pretending to be a police officer was arrested over the weekend, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office believes there could be more victims. Shaun Arnold was allegedly wearing a uniform, ballistic vest, body-worn camera, and a security badge before being placed into custody during a Memorial area racing event on Saturday, April 13. Arnold was reportedly also driving a white Hyundai Santa Fe with red and blue emergency lights when he “attempted to pull over undercover deputies,” according to a release.…

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) — One of the biggest events in women’s sports takes center stage this week in the Houston area. The Chevron Championship, the first major of The Ladies Professional Golf Association season, returns to The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands from April 17 to April 21. It does so with the largest purse in tournament history – $5.2 million – and a star-studded field of major winners, riding a crest of popularity in women’s sports. Casey Ceman, LPGA VP of Tournament Business, was enthusiastic about…

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney’s plans to expand its theme parks in Anaheim will go before the City Council on Tuesday for a critical vote. With the proposed DisneylandForward Project, the company wants to spend $1.9 billion to develop the property over the next 10 years. That includes $40 million to buy streets from the city of Anaheim including Hotel Way, part of Clementine Street and Magic Way. The Anaheim Planning Commission last month voted to greenlight the expansion project. The Anaheim City Council still needs to give its approval. Disney…

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As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* It’s festival season, and whether you’re heading out to the desert for weekend two of Coachella or ready to vibe to your favorite artists at the upcoming Governors Ball, there are a few essentials you can’t forget to pack. These included concert-approved fanny packs, sunscreen, the right sunglasses and more. See below for the 10 most essential festival accessories you need to buy. Best music festival essentials Lululemon Everywhere Belt…

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An 18-year-old murder suspect, Periche Roshal Barley, appeared in court on Tuesday, a day after being captured during a run-in with the Houston Police Department. The video above is from a previous report. In total, the judge set Barley’s bond at $350,000 on five charges, including murder and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to the judge, surveillance video from Feb. 21 shows Barley walking up to a vehicle and offering to sell marijuana to minors in the 13600 block of Ella…

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Beatles fans everywhere, rejoice. Following a tease on social media earlier this week, Disney+ has revealed some big news for fans: The Beatles documentary “Let It Be” is coming to the streaming service. Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film is set to debut on the streaming service on May 8, marking the first time the documentary has been available in more than 50 years. The film has been restored from the original 16mm negative by Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post Production. The film will feature the iconic foursome — John…

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