Energy & Environment
Low water supplies in Rio Grande and across world are ‘new normal,’ expert says
Posted on · As the drought takes its toll on water levels across Texas, experts warn that changes need to occur with usage and conservation.
NASA
NASA set for first moon mission in 50 years with Artemis I launch Monday
Posted on · Artemis 1 will be the first moon mission since Apollo in 1972 and will be a test of various systems and capabilities.
Traffic
Houston HOV lanes will be open on weekends starting September 10
Posted on · A summer pilot program was successful, so METRO will open HOV lanes seven days a week on I-45, I-69, and US 290.
Hurricane Harvey
Former Harris County leaders reflect five years after Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Town Square with Ernie Manouse discussed how the county got information out during the storm and lessons learned for the next big hurricane.
Sports
Pearland team’s first 2022 Little League World Series game is Thursday evening on ESPN2
Posted on · Pearland will represent the Southwest during the Little League World Series.
Education
Houston ISD enrollment down 15,000 compared to pre-pandemic level
Posted on · School officials said the pandemic caused chaos in public education, leading to ongoing declines in enrollment.
NASA
Watch NASA Artemis I rocket rollout to pad at Kennedy Space Center
Posted on · The Artemis I Moon rocket is being rolled out with less than two weeks to go until its scheduled August 29 launch.
Health & Science
Harris County has its first monkeypox case in a child, under 2 years old
Posted on · The child is asymptomatic as of now and does not attend a school or daycare.
Health & Science
New CDC COVID-19 recommendations reflect herd immunity, Houston health expert says
Posted on · The CDC's recommendations no longer requires quarantining if exposed to the virus, or screenings for symptoms.
Weather
Wednesday’s rain across Houston provided relief from heat, but much more needed to end drought
Posted on · Nearly three inches of rain was officially recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport as the region got much-needed precipitation.
Education
Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says
Posted on · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.
Health & Science
How Houston played a big part in the history of breast augmentation
Posted on · Breast augmentation began here in Houston and the city has long been a destination for the surgery.
Sports
Texans lower prices on beer, soda, hot dogs, chicken tenders for 2022 season
Posted on · The cuts will reduce the cost of the four most-ordered concession items by an average of 20 percent.
Sports
New Harris County pickleball courts to open as interest in sport grows
Posted on · The sport -- a mix of badminton, ping pong and tennis -- is growing in popularity around the country and in the Houston area.
Energy & Environment
Freeport LNG to resume operations in the fall
Posted on · Operations halted in June when an over-pressurized pipeline caused an explosion, resulting in the facility being shutdown.