Houston Matters
Five things you should know about Houston bats
Posted on · A local conservationist talks about the many species of bats that live in greater Houston and what they do for our natural environment.
Energy & Environment
CERAWeek kicks off in Houston with eye on worldwide energy sustainability
Posted on · The COP28 climate change summit later this year is on the minds of energy industry experts this week at an annual conference in Houston.
Local
Local nonprofit says they will continue to feed homeless despite city of Houston’s warning against it
Posted on · Food Not Bombs says they have been handing out food downtown for nearly two decades, but the latest warning from the city feels more like a threat than a warning.
Arts & Culture
It’s rodeo season: 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off
Posted on · The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will run until March 19. The concert series kicks off Tuesday night with country artist Parker McCollum.
Houston
Houston Zoo finds intentional cut to mesh fencing of pelican habitat
Posted on · The vandalization of the Houston Zoo's Brown Pelican habitat comes after several animals were stolen from a zoo in Dallas.
Houston
If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, you have until February 1 in Houston
Posted on · Pet owners can be fined between $100 to $500 dollars if their pets are found without a microchip, but BARC says they understand pets get out and are not trying to get punitive.
Energy & Environment
Consumers in Houston and across Texas may experience sticker shock after opening their gas bills this month
Posted on · Local gas companies like Center Point pass the wholesale price of natural gas, which has been up, onto the consumer.
Weather
Freezing temperatures mean plants need to keep warm too. Here’s how.
Posted on · Tropical plants and arctic blasts don’t mix well, and with the predicted freezing temperatures there can be major impacts on outdoor trees and plants.
Health & Science
As children’s medicines fly off Houston shelves, doctor gives tips for treating sick kids
Posted on · Multiple Houston area stores are having a hard time keeping children’s fever-reducing products like Tylenol and Children’s Motrin in stock.
Transportation
United pilots picket board meeting in Houston, demanding better pay and work-life balance
Posted on · A group of about 300 United employees protested outside in downtown in hopes of better employment contracts at a pivotal time for the industry.
Houston
Houston Iranians speak out as crackdown on protests over woman’s death continue
Posted on · The young 22-year-old student died after being arrested by the Iranian morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly.
Infrastructure
More electrical vehicle charging stations to be built across Texas
Posted on · Texas’ EV charging plan outlines how the state will grow its emerging charging network of approximately 5,798 public charging ports, using funding from President Biden’s infrastructure law.
Health & Science
Flu season in Texas beginning earlier than usual; expert recommends not waiting for flu shot
Posted on · The current numbers of flu cases throughout the Houston area aren't usually seen until December or January.
Energy & Environment
Rise in Houston-area alligator sightings doesn’t mean there is a population increase
Posted on · There hasn’t been any kind of explosion in the alligator population in Harris County, rather there are multiple dynamics at play for the recent uptick in sighting.
Houston
City of Houston will partner with HCC to train employees on resiliency and preparedness
Posted on · The school will offer public safety training courses including nursing, respiratory care and firefighter training