The scorching summer heat in Houston isn’t stopping outdoor workers from getting the job done. Along Hillcroft Avenue, crews are installing new utility poles to strengthen the power grid ahead of hurricane season. But for one foreman, keeping his team safe in the brutal heat is t...
Houston parents and college students are finding ways to save on back-to-school shopping as school supply costs add up. Here's what families are doing to stretch their budgets....
The rule, which will allow USCIS officers to refer asylum seekers directly to immigration court without first interviewing them, has the potential to affect more than 100,000 people in Texas....
Four Houston students are proving that one person’s trash can become another person’s everyday essential. Incoming seniors Emmanuel Wieczorek, Ananya Menon, Antonio Psyllos and Haasini Yatagiri of The Village School created Next Use a student-run business that transforms donated ...
Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, 24, was last seen walking around the Rice University campus late Saturday night or early Sunday.
Cypress has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the Houston area. View this post on Instagram From thousands of new homes in master-planned communities like Towne Lake and Bridgeland to the steady growth of shopping centers, restaurants and the future Toro District –...
Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago....
The heat will be on much of the week in the Houston area.
As families get ready for the new school year, a little preparation can bring a lot of peace of mind — especially when it comes to recognizing medical emergencies and knowing what to do next. Friend of “Houston Life,” CPR and Safety Lady Gail Gould , stopped by the studio to shar...
Health officials reported 14 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Galveston County with four other potential cases under investigation as of Monday.
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial....
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide....
As the county’s Democratic and Republican commissioners spar over Wong’s legitimacy to serve as county judge, a position he’s seeking in the November election, a visiting judge from Galveston County has been asked to provide clarity....
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know....
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.
The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays....
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
Today: Council Member Joe Panzarella shares his vision for Houston's Freedmen’s Town, we find out how the Genuine Cup empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities, and we learn about how Combined Arms supports veterans and service members....
Two people have been arrested in connection with what police described as an animal hoarding case in Alvarado.
Galveston County health officials are investigating a recent increase in Cyclosporiasis in the area after more than a dozen cases confirmed.
Opening statements began in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children inside the family’s home while suffering from what her attorneys say was severe postpartum psychosis....
A 25-year-old Texas man has been charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a locked vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking, police said....
Looking for a new job could come with more risks than ever. A new study from SmartAsset found that reports of employment scams in Texas increased 25% year over year, placing the state No. 29 nationwide for the largest increase in reported job scams. According to the study, there ...
The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said....
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday that his office has launched industry-wide investigations into several popular feminine care and cosmetic brands over concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in their products. According to the Office of the Attorney General...
FIFA World Cup 2026 is now in the books and it was no easy feat to put on. FIFA shared the numbers behind what made this sporting event one for the record books. FIFA World Cup 2026 logistics: 39 days event Event stretched across three countries in North America 16 host cities 48...
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
The agenda for the newly formed Religious Liberty Committee in the Senate has been expanded.
The Baytown Police Department has launched both an internal affairs investigation and a criminal investigation after receiving allegations that one of its officers misused the department’s Flock Safety license plate reader system. Police Chief John Stringer announced the investig...
The new park in Missouri City recognizes the history of the Palmer Plantation, where slaves gathered under an oak tree during the 1860s to learn they had been freed....
Houston skywatchers will want to look up Wednesday night as July’s Full Buck Moon rises over the southeastern horizon. The moon officially reaches its fullest phase at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 29. Since that happens during daylight hours in Houston, the best opportunity to see i...
Texas ranked as the fourth-worst state in the nation for healthcare in a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia on healthcare costs, access and outcomes. According to the personal finance website , Texas ranked 48th overall, with only three s...
A Texas surgeon explains the condition believed to have killed U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the steps you should take to prevent it.
The Texas Attorney General's office has launched sweeping, industry-wide investigations into major manufacturers of feminine care and cosmetic products over concerns that companies may be misleading consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals....
A North Carolina woman has vanished while on a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada, sparking an urgent search as her family, friends and loved ones plead for her safe return....
Stricter heat-safety standards for Texas high school athletics and marching bands will become mandatory statewide on Aug. 1, following a formal rule change by the University Interscholastic League....
There is complete roadway closure in northwest Houston after an accident on Grand Parkway, according to Harris County officials.
Alim Garipov, 18, was released three days after his July 17 arrest by federal agents. Immigration experts say his detention, for an overstayed visa with a pending asylum case, is a demonstration of the significantly wider net ICE is casting under the Trump administration....
As voter participation continues to shape the future of Houston, one woman has spent decades ensuring Black and underserved communities have the information, resources, and encouragement they need to make their voices heard. Annie Benifield, a veteran educator and the first Afric...
Talarico's team has studied Paxton's previous races and is attempting its own version of the playbook by trying to paint Paxton as part of a broader culture of corruption that has failed to improve people's lives....
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for thousands of torch lighters sold on Amazon due to posing a fire and burn risk due to not having required child-resistant mechanisms....
One driver is dead and another in critical condition at the hospital after a major crash in the East Houston area late Sunday evening, Houston police say....
Texas may expand use of the Classical Learning Test despite a new report finding less evidence its scores predict college success than the SAT or ACT.
Traffic is back flowing on the westbound SH-99 Grand Parkway near Cypress Rosehill after a major crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler shut down part of the road for hours Monday, according to authorities. Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival sh...
On Monday's show: Katy ISD is banning the use of AI by some students and limiting its use by others. We learn more about the decision and how it differs from HISD....
Hello, Houston.☀️ Although we don’t have another tropical storm on our radar this week, Houston has another issue. THE HEAT. If you’ve touched foot outside this weekend, you know the heat has been like no other. Well, unfortunately for us, it’s set to get hotter this week. Temper...
A suspected drunk driver was killed and another driver was injured in a head-on crash late Sunday night in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash happened around 11 p.m. Sunday in the 9300 block of Tidwell Road. Extreme heat expected this week in...
A police chase suspect is in custody – but not before leading a dramatic half-hour pursuit across Los Angeles County.
Episode: 3391 In which Project Mohole looks inside Earth while Sputnik reaches outside. Today, Inner Space versus Outer Space.
Mental health in underserved communities refers to the unique needs, stressors, and barriers to care faced by diverse communities. Access to mental health support is an ongoing nationwide issue . But it disproportionately impacts underserved groups. Factors like cultural stigma, ...
This article was originally written by Jennifer Porter Gore for Word In Black. For much of the developed world, childbirth has become safer with each passing generation. Medical advances, better prenatal care, and stronger public health systems have dramatically reduced the chanc...
History is filled with breathtaking, inhumane thefts. Empires stole land. Colonizers stole labor. Enslavers stole generations. European institutions claimed African achievements as their own. Indigenous nations were stripped of lands that became the United States. As historian Dr...
For decades, one of the Houston area’s largest predominantly Black communities has drawn little attention from local arts coverage. This summer, the Anderson Center for the Arts set out to change that, launching Apollo HTX, a live talent showcase modeled after the Apollo Theater’...
A man died after being shot early Saturday in the parking lot of a convenience store in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for the gunman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
At least four people including a child were wounded in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, a hospital spokesperson said. Police were investigating the shooting and urged people to avoid the area. Harborview Medical Center spokesperso...
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an abandoned school early Sunday after crews were dispatched to reports of smoke coming from the vacant building....
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