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.
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.