News
Shelter in place order lifted after chemical leak at Katy warehouse
Posted on · Officials say Anhydrous Ammonia is leaking from a refrigeration line that is hard to access.
Housing
Houston home sales are down, but ‘dramatic price drop’ unlikely, expert says
Posted on · High mortgage rates, inflation and fears of a recession this year have kept many potential homebuyers waiting for better market conditions.
Housing
Houston homes sales end 2022 with a thud, market winning streak over
Posted on · The average price of a home in Houston was $409,777 last month, up about 5% compared to December of 2021.
Health & Science
Rare combination of factors likely led to Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest, Houston heart doctor says
Posted on · The Buffalo Bills player collapsed on the field Monday night. A condition known as Commotio Cordis is in essence a disrupted heartbeat that can be fatal if it’s not treated immediately.
NASA
NASA expecting busy year as it prepares for next Artemis launch in 2024
Posted on · Judging from the early returns of the Artemis 1 mission, NASA is off to a good start. The empty Orion crew module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja on December 11 after a 25-day mission that covered 1.3 million miles, including a loop around the Moon.
Weather
Houston plumbers say these simple tips will keep your pipes from freezing
Posted on · Local plumbing experts say although residents should be aware of the potential risk that comes with freezing temperatures, most homes across Houston should fare much better this time around.
Infrastructure
Houston, Harris County compromise on I-45 expansion, bringing project closer to reality
Posted on · Local leaders said although the project isn’t perfect, it is better than it was before negotiations with TXDOT over the past year and half.
Housing
Houston home sales take another hit, down 30% last month
Posted on · A perfect storm of market conditions has led to a rough 2022 for home sales in Houston and across the nation.
Criminal Justice
Takeoff murder: Patrick Xavier Clark charged in fatal shooting of Migos rapper in downtown Houston
Posted on · Takeoff was fatally shot in the early hours of Nov. 1 after a private party at 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley.
World Cup
Houston 2026 World Cup reps visiting Qatar to learn what to expect when hosting matches
Posted on · Houston is one of 11 U.S. cities that will host matches in four years. NRG Stadium, where the Houston Texans play, will host between five and six matches over a 35-day period.
Sports
Houston Astros win 2022 World Series with 4-1 Game 6 win over Phillies
Posted on · Houston bounced back from several shaky games earlier in the series, including game three when starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. gave up a World Series record five home runs in a 7-0 loss.
Elections
Voting rights group says Galveston County not providing enough polling locations for election day, breaking state law
Posted on · According to the Texas Civil Rights Project, Galveston County will only open 28 polling locations on election day instead of the 41 mandated by law.
Health & Science
Texans feel state should invest in non-medical solutions that affect health, survey shows
Posted on · Experts say so-called social determinants of health play a major role in overall well-being and are often ignored or downplayed.
Housing
Houston home sales stumble as housing market continues to cool
Posted on · Mortgage rates above 6% and home prices in Houston that have stayed fairly high despite the sales slowdown are the biggest factors discouraging potential homebuyers.
Business
Montrose-area Starbucks becomes first Houston location to unionize
Posted on · In an 11-3 vote, workers at the Starbucks on South Shepherd near West Alabama voted to form a union on Thursday.