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.
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News
Annual Houston Thanksgiving Parade expected to return after pandemic, weather cancellations
Posted on · The much-anticipated event was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, and cancelled in 2021 due to inclement weather.
Town Square
Exploring the best travel spots in Houston’s backyard
Posted on · Need a getaway but don’t want to get too far away, Chet Garner from The Daytripper has some ideas for you.
Criminal Justice
Houston, Harris County gets $2 million Department of Justice grant to reduce violent crimes
Posted on · The new initiative will include prosecutors from the Criminal Division’s organized Crime and Gang section, investigative agents, analyst, forensic experts from the FBI, HPD and HCSO.
Houston
Fire near Houston’s Westpark Tollway creates dark smoke visible for miles
Posted on · The fire was in a metal building that was the location of John's Wheel Repair & Tires.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2335: Life in a Seaport
Posted on · Episode: 2335 Houston’s great port: the engine behind a city. Today, life in a seaport town.
Town Square
Culture & Arts: The Houston theater scene
Posted on · Today, we discuss the theater scene in Houston and the most-anticipated shows of the season. Plus, the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Health & Science
Texas Medical Center announces new center for biomanufacturing
Posted on · The TMC BioPort plans to address medical supply chain issues faced by the U.S. during the pandemic
Weather
Houston could see record-setting September heat later this week
Posted on · A high-pressure system is expected to linger above the region this week, bringing sunny skies, dry air and hotter-than-usual temperatures.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2317: Backwater Curves
Posted on · Episode: 2317 Backwater curves and a natural bayou redesigned. Today, we watch flowing water.
Houston
Nearly 40 percent increase in calls after rollout of 988 suicide and crisis hotline in Houston
Posted on · 988 launched in mid-July as a way to connect people in crisis with the appropriate resources
Guns
Mayor Turner says mass shootings have increased in Texas, gun control needed
Posted on · Mayor Turner says shootings have increased across the state and is advocating for gun laws to be changed.
Town Square
The Latest: COVID & Monkeypox, Current Affairs in Education, & Appointment of Special Master to Examine Mar-a-Lago Documents
Posted on · Our experts discuss the latest on COVID and monkeypox, education and the laws coming into play in Texas schools, and the judge appointed special master in the FBI’s investigation into the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Sports
Houston Texans to host Uvalde high school team at season opener
Posted on · The Texans previously donated $400,000 to the Robb Elementary School memorial fund after 19 children and two teachers were killed in a shooting there in May.
Houston
Houston donates water to Jackson, MS amid its water crisis
Posted on · After Jackson, Mississippi experienced severe flooding and its water system failed, the city of Houston hosted a water bottled donation drive on Friday for Jackson.