Results tagged “ami”

This past spring, Houston's own Spain Colored Orange lent one of their new songs, "Who Am I," to a skin cancer public service announcement. The television commercial was directed by Whitey from Jackass. We know it wasn't filmed in Houston – a big man prancing around in his underwear downtown would have caused too much of a stir here! Spain Colored Orange will be on stage with Austin's Invincible Czars tonight at Rudyard's. The... more ›

Good morning, Houston. The bad news: You've missed your chance to see the International Space Station this morning as it orbits above Texas. (We suppose it's only bad news if you're interested in seeing the space station — if you're not, hey, you won't be disappointed!) The good news: You'll have three more opportunities before the end of the week. The ISS will be visible at 4:08 a.m. Thursday (for nearly four minutes, beginning... more ›

Three local women were arrested this week on charges that they scammed 13 people out of as much as $20,000 by falsely promising them telephone counseling with Dr. Phil McGraw, his wife Robin and television psychic Sylvia Browne. According to the indictment, the women — Ann Theresa Stevens, Serena Stevens and Cher Evans — set up fake toll-free phone numbers for the Dr. Phil show and Browne last fall; when people would call, they would... more ›

The shot from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor Laanba. It's a good question and an interesting find. Are you helping humanity? Do hearts over the i's help humanity somehow? If you are interested in helping humanity (at least locally) check out the following sites: Volunteer Houston - All Houston volunteering, all the time. BBB Houston Charity Report - Check before you give. Most charities in Houston do an excellent job of putting most... more ›

Sad news from Katy: During lunch yesterday, a sophomore at Seven Lakes High School walked outside the school building and shot himself. The 16-year-old had a pulse when he was found, but he died at Memorial Hermann Hospital, KHOU reported. What's not known is why the boy shot himself — officials said a note was found near his body, but its contents haven't been released yet. Meanwhile, there are rumors, according to KTRK: more ›