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Questions over your vote? League of Women Voters Houston’s phone bank is back at KPRC 2 on Election Day
With Harris County leading the nation with one of the longest ballots this election cycle, the amount of information out there on the issues and the candidates can be overwhelming. The League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH) has been distributing its Harris County Voter Guide , ...
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Landry’s Chef Series: Celebrate the Holidays at Mastro’s Houston
Mastro’s Houston, located in Uptown near the Galleria, is rolling out holiday hospitality with its full dining menu, private rooms for parties and special seasonal offerings. Area Executive Chef Michael Colbert joined Houston Life to share why Mastro’s is a favorite destination f...
schools
El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action
El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools....
safety
Texas phone outage impacting multiple county non-emergency lines, 911 unaffected
A statewide telecommunications problem is making it tough for some Texas residents to connect with local county offices and dispatch lines.
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Houston is looking at some showers this weekend but not a washout for Halloween night!
Thursday’s forecast: The air has become very muggy with streams of tropical moisture moving into Texas from Mexico. However, most of the rain chances will stay west of greater Houston. Our western and southwestern city have the highest chances to get showers. We should get a bit ...
business
More young adults are moving in with parents, study finds
Nearly half of Americans under age 30 lived with a parent in 2025, while rising childcare expenses and caregiving responsibilities continued to put pressure on household budgets, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Report on the Economic...
business
H-E-B salad kit recalled over possible undeclared soy, almonds
Taylor Farms is recalling an H-E-B salad kit because it may contain soy and almonds that are not declared on the label, the company announced Oct. 27. The recall covers H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit, 13.4 ounces, with a “Best If Used By” date of Oct. 30, 2026, and UPC 0412203...
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Texas rule bars businesses with H-1Bs from some TDA grants
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Wednesday that businesses employing H-1B visa holders will be ineligible for certain grants administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture, saying the policy is intended to prioritize Texas workers and protect taxpayer fund...
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Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
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Houston City College, Tesla among recipients of $1.7M Texas job training grants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced four Skills Development Fund grants totaling $1,726,092 to help train workers in the Houston and Rio Grande Valley areas. Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the grants will fund customized training for 689 new and current worker...