Around H-Town

What’s happening in H-Town, “in your hood,” right under your nose? From top local news headlines to headlining events, we are keeping you up to date on the latest from the streets of Houston.

Check your tickets! Unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions ticket expires Dec. 14

A prizewinning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million will soon expire. The Texas Lottery Commission is asking Mega Millions players to check tickets purchased for the June 17 drawing. The deadline to claim the second-tier prize is Sunday, Dec. 14. The winning numbers for the drawing were 10-14-24-47-60-3. The ticket was purchased at Sellers Brothers Drive In Grocery located at 220 Preston Street in Pasadena. ... Read More...

Houston billionaire opens Golden Nugget Lake Charles

The buzz has been growing louder and louder as the doors are officially set to open, and the excitement of Lake Charles' newest casino is sure to have locals and tourists flocking. Houston billionaire Tilman J. Fertitta, owner of Golden Nugget Casinos and sole owner, chairman and CEO of Fertitta Entertainment, Inc., will officially open the newest casino in the South.... Read More...

NFL suspends Adrian Peterson without pay for remainder of 2014 season

The NFL is sending a clear message on abuse after handing down a tough decision against star running back Adrian Peterson. The Minnesota Vikings player was notified Tuesday that he has been suspended without pay for at least the remainder of the 2014 NFL season, and will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy in an incident of abusive discipline that he inflicted on his four-year-old son last May. ... Read More...