Houston
BARC Animal Shelter intakes unlikely until at least mid-March after positive distemper case
Posted on · As long as no other dogs in BARC’s care test positive for distemper, March 14 is the earliest intakes could begin again.
Energy & Environment
Majority of Texans support a shift to renewable energy, according to UH Hobby School study
Posted on · One proposed idea for legislation would allow homes and businesses with solar panels to sell any extra power they generate back to the electric grid.
Local Arts
Rodeo Trail Riders arrive at Memorial Park in preparation for parade
Posted on · After nearly a week-long journey, folks from various Rodeo trail rides reach what the Rodeo calls "Muster Point".
Local
City of Pasadena approves funding for Animal Shelter renovations after tornado
Posted on · Only 30 kennels are currently available in the adoption center, about 15% of the shelter’s capacity.
schools
Houston ISD receives $300,000 to develop a new recycling program from various business leaders
Posted on · Lantrip Elementary, an environmental science magnet school at HISD, is one of 20 participating schools and facilities for the recycling program.
Health & Science
Harris County settles lawsuit against JUUL Labs, accuses vaping company of deceptive marketing toward children
Posted on · The $20 million settlement with JUUL is the second largest for a local government nationwide.
schools
Houston ISD receives $300,000 to develop a new recycling program from various business leaders
Posted on · Lantrip Elementary, an environmental science magnet school at HISD, is one of 20 participating schools and facilities for the recycling program.
Houston
University of Houston’s new mascot cubs make first public appearance at Houston Zoo
Posted on · Shasta VII and Louie will soon begin making appearances in connection with UH events.
Health & Science
Texas Southern University receives $2 million to go toward Center for Transformative Health
Posted on · The new center will promote health through research, community engagement, and education in under-served communities.
Education
Parents, students weigh in on four-day school week at Crosby ISD meeting
Posted on · Parents expressed concerns about the shortened week, while students supported it.
Harris County
Harris County couples feel the love as clerk’s office offers “express weddings” on Valentine’s Day
Posted on · The Harris County Clerk’s Office and Heritage Society waived a Texas law requiring couples to wait 72 hours after receiving their marriage license before getting married for their Valentine’s Day Express Weddings.
Infrastructure
Memorial Park in Houston officially opens Kinder Land Bridge this weekend
Posted on · The park will host the “Biggest Picnic in Texas” this Saturday at the officially completed Land Bridge.
Local
Raindrop Turkish Cultural Center in southwest Houston hosts prayer vigil for earthquake victims
Posted on · Christian, Jewish, Baha’i, and Buddhist representatives attended a prayer vigil for family and friends affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Sports
Houston begins countdown to hosting College Football Playoff title game in 2024
Posted on · The championship is just one of several marquee sporting events Houston will host in the coming years.
International
Houston Turkish residents organize disaster relief after 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, Syria
Posted on · The earthquake shook central Turkey early Monday and was followed by a 7.5 magnitude aftershock.