Housing
Harris County apartment residents say they’re living in “inhumane” conditions; property management says work is being done
Posted on · City Crossing Apartments residents say they are experiencing mold, excess rodents and no air conditioning.
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Education
Houston ISD approves funding for police equipment in case of active shooting situation
Posted on · Equipment includes rifles, ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and ammunition for HISD officers.
Weather
Wednesday’s rain across Houston provided relief from heat, but much more needed to end drought
Posted on · Nearly three inches of rain was officially recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport as the region got much-needed precipitation.
Economy
Phone bills are about to go up for some in Texas. Here’s why.
Posted on · Texans with typical individual cellphone plans will have to pay a few dollars more each month. The increase will be higher for those with family plans and those who pay per-minute rates.
Education
Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says
Posted on · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.
Health & Science
How Houston played a big part in the history of breast augmentation
Posted on · Breast augmentation began here in Houston and the city has long been a destination for the surgery.
Local
Pearland Little Leaguers headed to Little League World Series
Posted on · Pearland has been to the Little League World Series in 2010, 2014 and 2015.
National
Houston woman charged with murder in crash that killed five
Posted on · Prosecutors say her Mercedes-Benz was doing 90 mph last Thursday when it plowed into cars in an intersection, setting several on fire.
Music
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ pays tribute to Black queer roots of house and disco music
Posted on · Influenced by the underground LGBTQ-dominated ballroom scene, Beyoncé incorporates the stylings of Black queer and trans performers in her new work.
Town Square
TOWN SQUARE SPECIAL: Beto O’Rourke’s discusses plans on Texas power grid, Roe v. Wade, gun safety measures
Posted on · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.
City of Houston
Aide to Houston mayor resigns after reportedly pleading guilty to public corruption
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says he did not have knowledge of a federal public corruption case involving William-Paul Thomas, who resigned last week after pleading guilty to conspiracy to accept a bribe, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Health & Science
Harris County monkeypox cases have risen to 125
Posted on · The county only has about 250 vaccines left, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Town Square
Is there still time to contain the monkeypox virus outbreak?
Posted on · With much still to understand about the monekypox virus, an infectious disease expert addresses concerns about vaccines and how the virus is spread.
Health & Science
Bike ride through Gulfton hopes to determine community air quality
Posted on · A bike ride through Houston's Gulfton community on Saturday will monitor air pollution. Air Alliance Houston is working with cyclists to collect air quality samples.
Houston
Houston is more stressed than other cities, according to survey
Posted on · Houstonians had the largest percentage in reporting higher stress in areas like the mental health of their family members or loved ones, accessibility, convenience and affordability of health services, household finances, and physical health.