Local
Houston Museum of Natural Science Corpse Flower, ‘Meg’, in full bloom
Posted on · The corpse flower, Meg, has a bloom that will only last around one to three days, and it will take six to eight years before the flower blooms again.
Patricia Ortiz
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Local
NRG Park kicks off new sustainability initiative with park upgrades, expected to save $54 million
Posted on · The new initiative is part of Harris County’s Climate Action Plan to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030.
Pop Culture
Houston’s weekend-long Comicpalooza kicks off at George R. Brown Convention Center
Posted on · The annual event, which started in Katy in 2008, has become the largest comic and pop culture event in Texas.
Education
University of Houston admissions extends standardized test-optional policy through 2024
Posted on · Other universities, such as Baylor and Texas Tech, will have test-optional admissions policies until Fall 2025.
Texas
Uvalde shooting: Houstonians show solidarity on one-year mark of Robb Elementary shooting
Posted on · The event will have opportunities for prayer and meditation, and will start at 7 p.m.
Traffic
TxDOT breaks ground for 8-lane shortcut between Gulf Freeway and 610 South Loop
Posted on · The plan is part of the Texas Clear Lanes program to improve overall traffic flow, particularly during hurricane evacuations.
Energy & Environment
Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Center opens in East Aldine to prevent illegal dumping
Posted on · Residents are asked to make an appointment and provide proof of residency in the community to throw away their larger trash free of charge.
Houston
Houston Area Women’s Center breaks ground on Emergency Supportive Housing facility
Posted on · The new facility will triple the number of women facing domestic and sexual violence who can be housed safely.
Arts & Culture
“Houston Is Inspired” mural given touch up after 10 years
Posted on · Over the years, Houston has seen an increase in murals with at least 750 across the Greater Houston area.
Houston Matters
Kinder survey: Houstonians show an increased desire for walkable neighborhoods for the first time in 15 years
Posted on · The Kinder Institute for Urban Research also announced Fort Bend and Montgomery counties will be included in the 2024 survey for the first time.
Business
United pilots picket in Houston for higher pay as busy summer travel season approaches
Posted on · United pilots have been negotiating for a new contract with airline leadership and haven't received a raise in nearly half a decade, they say.
Education
Texas Southern University receives funding to address diversity needs in banking industry
Posted on · “We understood the Future Bankers Program at TSU was an outstanding opportunity for us to help ensure that we have more people of color in commercial banking.”
Health & Science
Survey: 70% of cancer patients from the Houston area show symptoms of depression
Posted on · One of the largest cancer treatment and research providers in Texas is bringing awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month about the mental health of cancer patients.
Voting
Harris County early voting totals show small but normal turnout for a May election, officials say
Posted on · Early voting, which ended on May 2, had a little over 17,000 voters in Harris County.
Transportation
United Airlines plans to recruit up to 3,000 new hires for George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Posted on · A recently-opened training center at the airport and a career fair this week are part of United Airlines greater goal to hire 50,000 employees company-wide.