Business
Houston’s contract janitors are planning to strike if upcoming wage negotiations fail
Posted on · The current contract will expire at the end of the month, leaving many janitors hopeful for an increase to their hourly minimum wage.
Politics
Texas voting laws violate election officials’ right to speech, lawyers tell Texas justices
Posted on · The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case between Harris County Election Administrator Isabel Longoria and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Business
Crawfish prices rose in Texas amid the pandemic and last year’s winter storm
Posted on · Crawfish prices continue to rise in Texas as crops have suffered from multiple natural disasters, according to researchers at Texas A&M’s Agrilife Extension.
Arts & Culture
Here’s how to celebrate Star Wars Day in the Houston area
Posted on · Houston has a bunch of great places to celebrate Star Wars Day, here's just a few spots you can hit tonight or later this month.
Criminal Justice
Melissa Lucio’s execution has been put on hold by Texas’ highest criminal court
Posted on · Melissa Lucio, who was set to be executed on Wednesday, has been granted a stay of execution by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday.
Astroworld
Gov. Abbott’s concert safety task force finds 5 key factors led to Astroworld incident
Posted on · Abbott's Task Force on Concert Safety found permitting and lack of risk assessment, among other themes, contributed to the loss of 10 lives in November.
Business
Craft breweries may have to increase beer prices due to supply chain issues
Posted on · Supply chain issues are affecting most markets and resources, including the price of barley used to make beer. Saint Arnold Brewery is among those who may have to make some price adjustments if these trends continue.