News
Fort Bend County Judge Surprised By Decision To Reinter Sugar Land 95
Posted on · The saga on what to do with the remains has been ongoing for almost two years.
Local
Houston Police Creates New Narcotics Squad In Response To Deadly Drug Raid
Posted on · HPD Chief Art Acevedo says the unit will specialize in serving high risk warrants. The new squad will start operating on November 1.
Houston
A Dream Come True For BMX Riders In H-Town
Posted on · The recently-opened Rockstar Energy Bike Park is one of the biggest BMX parks in America. It's hosting a national tournament this weekend and the World Championships in 2020.
National
House Democrats Subpoena Energy Secretary Rick Perry
Posted on · Three House chairmen are asking the former Texas governor about his involvement in the July call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
News
Houston Philanthropist Lynn Wyatt Gifts $10 Million To Renovate Jones Plaza
Posted on · The venue will be renamed the Lynn Wyatt Square For The Performing Arts. There will be a new performing space, gardens and a restaurant.
News
AAA Finds Flaws In Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
Posted on · The research by AAA shows automatic emergency braking systems are inconsistent at detecting pedestrians.
News
Houston Has Highest ATM Fees For Out-Of-Network Withdrawals
Posted on · A study by Bankrate.com finds that the national average fee is at a record high of $4.72.
News
Harris County Confirms Three Teens With Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses
Posted on · The cases are different from the three that the City of Houston confirmed on Sept. 10. Currently, there are 54 cases in Texas, according to the state’s health department.
Houston
Historic Heights Church Will Take Months To Recover From 2-Alarm Fire
Posted on · Rev. Emily Chapman says they don’t have an estimate of the losses so far. Worship services will be held at nearby schools for the next few weeks.
News
Historic Church In The Heights Heavily Damaged By 2-Alarm Fire
Posted on · The fire at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church started shortly before 1 p.m. It escalated and seven fire trucks had to be deployed.
Health & Science
Recent Cases Of Lung Illnesses In Houston Linked To E-Cigarettes
Posted on · Three Houston teens have been hospitalized in the past month. The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating more suspected cases.
Local
Houston Wants To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Suicides — And Provide Help
Posted on · The city is participating in an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. National statistics indicate that 20 veterans die by suicide every day.
Local
Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over Historic Lawsuit On Harris County Bail System
Posted on · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.
Local
Houston Plans Large Solar Farm To Revitalize Sunnyside Neighborhood
Posted on · The Sunnyside Energy project is part of the city’s participation in the C40 Reinventing Cities competition, which Houston joined in 2017.
Local
Series Of Murals Will Showcase History Of Houston’s Oldest Neighborhoods
Posted on · The paintings are part of a rebranding of the Washington Avenue area.