The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3389: Carlo Antonio Testore
Episode: 3389 In which Carlo Antonio Testore's violins and other stringed instruments show him to be a different kind of Luthier. Today, a luthier teaches us a lesson....
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Cyclospora outbreak — what Houston-area shoppers need to know right now
The Houston area and its neighboring counties continue to monitor cyclospora cases as the FDA pulls back on part of its investigation into a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. The agency says a Taylor Fresh Foods sample that initially tested positive turned ...
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
Hundreds of homes damaged by Texas floods as concerns remain downstream
Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged by last week's floods in the Texas Hill Country, and while recovery is underway, dangerous conditions remain across Central Texas as floodwaters continue moving downstream....
OWN’s Heart & Hustle Houston stars talk real business
OWN’s “Heart & Hustle: Houston” is in its second season, and cameras follow six Black women as they navigate ambition, family, and friendship in one of the country’s most competitive cities. But for cast members Alaina Saulsberry and LeBrina Jackson, what airs each Saturday night...
18-year-old killed, 20-year-old wounded in shooting outside North Freeway restaurant, HCSO says
A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called around 1:30 a.m. to the 12901 block of the North Freeway near Airtex, where they found two m...
Dollar Tree to shutter 75 stores while growing its overall footprint
Dollar Tree plans to close dozens of stores nationwide this year while continuing to expand its overall footprint.
North America needs over $1 trillion in midstream investment over 30 years; Texas leads demand
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Houston Named Among U.S. Cities Hardest Hit by Rental Scams
Houston ranks among the U.S. cities most targeted by fraudulent rental listings. Here is what renters need to know before signing a lease.
Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Heavy Metals Found in Protein Powder
A class action suit targets Costco over alleged lead, arsenic, and cadmium in a protein powder it sells — a concern for Houston-area shoppers.
Universal Kids Resort Opens in Frisco, 250 Miles From Houston
A new Universal theme park built for young children opened Tuesday in Frisco — a drivable option for Houston families seeking a summer trip.
Free VPN “Voidly” Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help People Get Around Internet Blocks
Voidly is a new, free VPN that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help people reach blocked websites. The service automatically adjusts to bypass government firewalls and doesn’t collect personal data or charge any fees....
