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.
A statewide telecommunications problem is making it tough for some Texas residents to connect with local county offices and dispatch lines.
government
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 , ...
Local
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 and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools....
Local
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
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
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...
government
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...
News
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
government
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...
