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.
Energy & Environment
Construction on $31 billion ‘Ike Dike’ coastal barrier will take decades, expert says
Posted on · It could be as late as 2042 before Galveston Bay's coastal barrier project is completed.
Houston
Houston is more stressed than other cities, according to survey
Posted on · Houstonians had the largest percentage in reporting higher stress in areas like the mental health of their family members or loved ones, accessibility, convenience and affordability of health services, household finances, and physical health.
Hurricane
U.S. Senate approves “Ike Dike” plan to protect Houston area from hurricanes
Posted on · Gates would be built across the coast of Galveston Bay and moved into place before hurricanes hit to block water from going up the Houston Ship Channel and flooding homes.
Health & Science
Houston hits pause on monkeypox vaccinations amid shortage
Posted on · Monkeypox vaccine has not been widely available nationwide, and widespread vaccination is not recommended at this time.
Houston Matters
Texas drought conditions could have extensive impacts, expert says
Posted on · Much of the state is also experiencing above average temperatures with little to no relief. Several regions have seen more than 40 days in triple digit temperatures this year.
Houston Matters
A new law would require breaks for outside workers. Its sponsor says it’s long overdue
Posted on · Garcia said that the motivation behind this bill was the fact that so many workers have died of heat exhaustion, or heat-related illnesses.
Health & Science
Monkeypox cases rise to 57 as local leaders plead for more vaccines
Posted on · The city received more than 5,000 vaccines, and 1,500 of those were given to Harris County Public Health.