Weather
June 2022 was the hottest June in Houston history
Posted on · A high-pressure ridge, effects of climate change and a lack of rain caused last month to break the record set in 2011 as Houston’s hottest June.
Food
Your July 4th cookout will be pricier this year
Posted on · Prices of ground beef, chicken breasts and hamburger buns have increased as a result of supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine.
Energy & Environment
Flooding, pollution more likely to occur in Houston minority communities
Posted on · Land-based contamination and rising floodwaters make Houston’s inner-city communities more vulnerable to pollution in the next 30 years.
Events
LIST: Houston 4th of July events
Posted on · The usual Independence Day celebrations are back on in the Houston area after two years of pandemic-related changes.
Education
Afghan refugee students in Houston experienced culture shock. Now many are thriving
Posted on · Afghan refugee students finished their first year of classes at HISD schools in June, assisted by volunteers from Houston-area nonprofits.
Weather
Chance for rain each day, all week in Houston area
Posted on · The cooler temperatures and rainfall expected are a result of a low-pressure weather system approaching from the Gulf of Mexico.
Business
Houston-area home prices jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on · The median sales price of a home is now $285,000 in Harris County and $315,000 in Houston.
Weather
Hot, hot, Houston: Forecast filled with triple-digit temperatures
Posted on · The city’s unseasonably warm June is a result of a high-pressure ridge over the area and La Niña conditions.
Houston
Houston asks for voluntary water conservation from residents
Posted on · City officials activate Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan as abnormally high temperatures and dry weather continues.
Education
Spring Branch, Fort Bend school boards approve teacher pay raises
Posted on · First-year teachers in Spring Branch ISD will earn $62,000 in 2022-23 and other eligible employees will get 3% raises.
Weather
Nearly 80% of Texas experiencing drought conditions
Posted on · A dry spring is causing agricultural issues as farmers work to produce more weather-resistant crops.
Houston
LIST: Juneteenth events in Houston
Posted on · Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.
Food
Houston SpongeBob SquarePants restaurant operators owe $6 million to Paramount
Posted on · Owners of “The Rusty Krab” were accused of improperly using names and images from the popular cartoon.
Energy & Environment
Texas power grid can take this week’s spike in demand, ERCOT says
Posted on · ERCOT officials project more than 75,000 megawatts of electricity will be used Wednesday, which would break the current daily record set in 2019.
Houston
Lakewood Church service interrupted by abortion-rights supporters
Posted on · Protestors stripped down to their underwear yelling “My body, my choice” before being escorted out of the church.