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The Hill
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
The Alamo to display famous bicycle from ‘Pee-wee's Big Adventure'
SAN ANTONIO (KIAH) — The Alamo has a new piece of history to display — and no, it's not in the basement. The original screen-used stunt bike from the classic 1985 film 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' was acquired by the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The item played a big role in the movie as Pee-wee Herman, played by Paul Reubens, went to the Alamo in search of his stolen bike. The bicycle will be displayed in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery inside the future Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, opening in fall 2027. The new Visitor Center and Museum will feature eight chronological galleries that tell the full 300-year story of the Alamo, from its Indigenous and Spanish mission roots to the 1836 battle and beyond. One of these, the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, will explore the Alamo's lasting cultural impact. The Pee-wee's Big Adventure stunt bicycle will be on display alongside film clips, music, toys, and other memorabilia that have introduced the Alamo to new generations in unexpected and memorable ways. 'We are thrilled to add this beloved piece of film history to our collection,' said Kate Rogers, Executive Director of the Alamo Trust, Inc. 'The Alamo holds a special place in the hearts of people everywhere, and 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' helped to introduce a new generation to the historic site. This artifact perfectly illustrates how the Alamo lives on in pop culture, and soon, visitors to Texas' top tourist destination will be able to see it up close in our new world-class museum.' The Alamo will also have a free screening of 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' along with the bicycle coming later this year in Plaza de Valero. While details regarding how The Alamo was able to acquire the bike weren't shared, People reported in May that it had been bought at auction for $125,000 by a private collector.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Houston to unite MLK parades in 2026
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Big changes are coming to Houston's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. Starting in 2026, the city will host one unified MLK parade instead of two separate events. Mayor John Whitmire made the announcement Tuesday at City Hall, calling it a historic step forward after more than three decades of efforts to bring the parades together. The change follows months of discussions between the Mayor's Office, City Council, and parade organizers, including the Black Heritage Society. Previous efforts to unify the parades, including those by former Mayor Sylvester Turner, were unsuccessful. The new "Unity MLK Parade" is scheduled for January 19, 2026. The City of Houston says additional details will be released in the coming weeks.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
18-wheeler on fire on North Beltway before West Rd
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A truck caught fire on the West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound before West Rd this morning around 8:36 a.m., causing lane closures. The incident was cleared at 10:32 AM, but it is unclear if the lanes have been reopened.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms possible throughout the South
Severe storms possible throughout the South (NewsNation) — Thunderstorms and other severe weather have threatened the southern parts of the U.S. for a second day. In southeastern Texas, the body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by rising floodwaters on Monday was found Tuesday. According to KIAH, a NewsNation affiliate in Houston, more severe storms will continue into Tuesday. Storm systems brought hail to other states across the southern half of the U.S., from New Mexico to West Virginia and Florida. Storms could also impact some states in the Northeast. Hurricane season is just a month away. Are you prepared? There is currently a slow-moving weather system in the South and Northeast called an 'omega block pattern' because it is taking the shape of the Greek letter omega. The jet stream coming from Canada has not picked up the storms yet and likely won't until later in the week. A tornado watch was issued in parts of southeastern and central Texas, and the northern part of the state is under a severe thunderstorm watch. Significant flooding is also expected in Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico. The severe weather has also impacted Oklahoma City, where the state experienced its wettest April on record with an average of 8 1/2 inches of rain. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
U.S. Attorney: Dozens of illegal game rooms shut down, $16M in cash seized in massive gambling bust
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Federal and local authorities have shut down 30 illegal game rooms across Houston as part of 'Operation Double Down,' a sweeping takedown on an alleged multimillion-dollar gambling and money laundering scheme. Local and federal officials seized more than $16 million in currency, bank accounts, and assets during the April 2, 2025, operation. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei described the seizure as one of the largest law enforcement operations in the history of the Southern District of Texas. 'We've exposed and dismantled one of the largest illegal gaming and money laundering operations in the state's history and taken another significant step in our efforts to eradicate organized crime in the Houston area,' Ganjei said at a press conference Thursday afternoon. Full story at
