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Residents have 30 days after July 24 to submit public comments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or request a public meeting about the Bayshore Desalination Facility before officials make a final decision on the project's wastewater discharge permit....
News
Critics say the governor must call legislators to Austin to pass state laws regulating data centers.
parks
Cookies are always a good idea, but Brassica is putting a unique spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie. In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Jacob Wolfe, Houston owner-operator of Brassica , joined Houston Life to share how the restaurant creates its soft, ch...
safety
The lawsuit comes several months after the Houston City Council adopted and then revised an ordinance that sought to limit the Houston Police Department's coordination with ICE as well as how long its officers could hold someone with a civil immigration warrant....
Local
Hip-hop fans are in for a once-in-a-generation experience as the Cash Money Records and No Limit Records Reunion Tour makes its first stop in Houston on Sept. 11. Grammy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and No Limit Records founder Master P stopped by Houston Life to talk abou...
Local
Houston Methodist Hospital has been named to the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll (best hospitals in the country) for the 10th time and is the number 1 hospital in Texas, according to a release....
business
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
News
Homeowners associations (HOAs) across the nation are reportedly taking a tougher stance on unpaid dues, pursuing foreclosure against more homeowners as communities grapple with mounting financial pressures....
News
The lawsuit argues the policy is vague and unlawfully censors certain viewpoints in violation of the First Amendment.
News
According to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Report, Texas has emerged as the nation's top relocation destination for Gen Z and a leading choice for Millennials and Gen X....
safety
Houston police officers are at a scene on Bellaire Blvd. where a guard reportedly fired gunshots at several suspects who were allegedly trying to rob an armored truck, hitting two of them in the process. The incident happened in the 5500 block of Bellaire Blvd. near the intersect...
business
Daniella was placed on leave while the company conducted an internal review regarding tickets she received for a concert and FIFA World Cup matches. While there was no conclusion that the tickets influenced or were connected to her journalism or news coverage, Daniella acknowledg...
Local
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
business
Today: We discuss a Supreme Court ruling that could put Houston's Haitian and Black immigrant communities at risk, find out how AI is being used to improve traffic safety, break down what’s in store for Houston Restaurant Weeks, and more....
government
Conversations at the UnidosUS conference in Austin revealed growing frustration over housing costs, food prices and immigration enforcement as Democrats and Republicans compete for one of the country's fastest-growing voting blocs....
Local
Two alleged leaders of a violent Houston street gang have been convicted in federal court for ordering a retaliatory drive-by shooting in the Third Ward that killed an innocent bystander, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A federal jury found Shaquille Richards, 32, and Al...
Local
Compared to last year, about 155,000 fewer people in the region are eligible for food stamps, according to Rice University’s Kinder Institute.
safety
Gov. Greg Abbott directed TDEM to activate additional wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas....
Local
Houston Methodist Hospital has once again been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 15th consecutive year it has earned the top statewide ranking from U.S. News & World Report . The hospital also secured a spot on the publication’s prestigious Honor Roll for the 10th ti...
News
Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose "unreasonable" safety risks, according to federal regulators. Here's what to know.
News
Check you ticket! Someone in Texas just won the $1,825,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Monday night's drawing.
News
The survey released Tuesday by Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center marks the third consecutive poll showing Talarico, the Democratic candidate, ahead of Paxton, the Republican....
Local
Expectant parents and growing families in Fort Bend County are invited to a free community baby shower and resource fair at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on Tuesday. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s Sweetwater Pavilion – NEAL Family Confe...
government
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Local
Accomplished broadcaster Tessa Barrera is joining Hello Houston, as co-host alongside longtime personality, Ernie Manouse. Barrera makes her on-air debut on Aug. 17....
News
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
News
This is the second Texas university system sued over teaching restrictions in recent weeks.
Local
Residents who live, work, or spend time in Houston’s District C have an opportunity to weigh in on how $1 million in city funding should be prioritized for neighborhood improvements. District C Council Member Joe Panzarella’s office recently launched the “Direct Your Dollars” sur...
business
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest....
News
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday....
safety
The parents of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Erika Serrato have filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly crash that took Erika's life at the end of June....
News
The Gulf has been warming at about twice the rate of the rest of Earth's oceans for more than a decade, according to a meteorologist with Yale Climate Connections....
Local
Drivers in east Harris County should expect significant delays Tuesday after a heavy truck and hazardous materials incident shut down multiple lanes along State Highway 146. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, southbound SH 146 at SH 225 has multiple main lanes b...
schools
Ahead of the first day of classes for most local school districts, there is a statewide sales tax holiday for school supplies.
business
Food writers discuss what dishes local restaurants are offering this year during Houston Restaurant Weeks and what they’re looking forward to sampling....
business
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
News
A popular nut butter sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide is being recalled over potential Salmonella contamination.
Local
Highs climb into the upper 90s today, with humidity pushing the heat index near 105. An isolated storm could develop late in the afternoon, but most neighborhoods remain rain-free....
schools
As families prepare for the new school year, health experts say now is the perfect time to reestablish healthy routines, and that includes limiting screen time before bed. According to experts, about 90% of Texas school-age children spend two or more hours each day on screens out...
safety
As Houston students prepare to head back to class, local law enforcement is making campus security a top priority. The Houston ISD Police Department, Houston Police Department and several local agency partners are set to announce Project Safe Start Tuesday morning — a multi-agenc...
News
In Texas v. Kennedy, the state of Texas is challenging the constitutionality of a mandate that has allowed disabled people to receive care in their homes rather than in institutions for decades....
business
On Tuesday's show: We learn why some local restaurants are doing their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks. Then, local food writers discuss what dishes they want to try at restaurants that are participating in HRW this year....
Local
Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros’ six-game winning streak. Shane Bieber (3-2) bounced back after walking a career-high six batters while just getting two outs in...
Local
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Let’s get into some news this morning. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love our morning newsletter? Share it with your family and friends! Weather ⛅ TODAY: 95 ° TONIGHT: 80 ° KPRC Meteorologist Da...
safety
A Honduran man who was deported after a Houston traffic stop has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the City of Houston and unidentified Houston police officers, alleging they unlawfully detained him so federal immigration agents could take him into custody. According ...
News
Health officials are warning people to protect themselves from ticks as a rare but potentially serious disease known as tularemia, or “rabbit fever,” continues to be reported in parts of the United States. While uncommon, the bacterial infection can cause severe illness if it’s n...
schools
Texas shoppers can skip the sales tax on a wide range of back-to-school items this weekend. The 2026 Texas Tax-Free Weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9 — and knowing what qualifies before you hit the stores (or your browser) can mean real savings. What it...
News
Members of the hemp industry are suing Texas, claiming that the ban on hemp-derived THC products imposes an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce....
business
Halloween may still be months away, but Spirit Halloween is already preparing for its busiest season ever. The specialty Halloween retailer announced it plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal associates to staff a record 1,575 Spirit Halloween stores across the United States and...
News
Episode: 3395 Century Magazine reveals how scientists were viewing the new X-Rays in the year after their discovery. Today, X-Rays one year old.
business
Nearly 92 percent of American households rely on a personal vehicle to manage their daily lives. Consumers shopping for a vehicle in May learned that the average cost of a new car was $49,307, and that used cars averaged $25,918, according to Cox Automotive. But the high price of...
Local
DJ Screw’s original mixtapes hit streaming platforms for the first time this year, and Houston is throwing him a birthday tribute Aug. 8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. But his real legacy already lives inside songs millions of people stream every day without knowing wh...
government
Every summer, a group of Houston-area teenagers boards a bus before sunrise and spends a week retracing the roads of the Civil Rights Movement. The Freedom Tour, an immersive week-long journey organized by the Expose Excellence Youth Program, takes students to the cities where Bl...
parks
Lucille’s owner, Chef Chris Williams, and the nonprofit Street Art for Mankind are running an active fundraising campaign to complete a mural honoring the legacy of famed Houston artist John Biggers, with a public unveiling planned for this fall. The mural, designed for a parking...
News
As a 10-year-old girl growing up near Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Nia Gilliam spent hours looking skyward, mesmerized by airplanes. She imagined where they were going. More importantly, she imagined herself in the cockpit taking them there. That childhood dream eventual...
News
"Heartbroken and devastated" were the words used by the family of the In-N-Out Burger employee who was killed Saturday in a mass shooting in southern Idaho....
Local
A search is underway for four suspects following a shooting on Houston's south side on Monday evening, officials said.
parks
A federal judge has denied the government’s request to suspend an order releasing a key witness in the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. In an order signed Monday, Aug. 3, U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled that José Trinidad Rojas Pliego can re...
schools
School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely. The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on t...
News
Terry Jordan credits our July 30 report about his stolen miniature horse named “Peanut" for the safe return of his beloved pony.
