Local
Harris County Launches Program To Fight Opioid Overdose With $2 Million Grant From The CDC
Posted on · In 2018, nearly half of all drug overdose deaths in Harris County involved opioids.
Local
Arts & Culture
GONZO Kicks Off Houston’s Biennial Mural Festival With New Mural In The Arts District
Posted on · During the upcoming citywide festival, artists from around the world will transform Houston’s streets with murals.
Sports
MLB Checking Into Report ’17 Astros Stole Signs, Broke Rules
Posted on · "We take the allegation seriously and we're going to look into it. If you're not following the rules, it's a serious matter."
In-Depth
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On How Houston Could Recover Quicker From Floods And Hurricanes
Posted on · Fletcher says both homeowners and local governments need a more streamlined process for obtaining disaster relief.
News
Fort Bend County Judge Surprised By Decision To Reinter Sugar Land 95
Posted on · The saga on what to do with the remains has been ongoing for almost two years.
Politics
Turner Leads Houston Mayoral Race In Early Voting Results
Posted on · Tony Buzbee is in second place with 29%, followed by Bill King with 13% and Dwight Boykins with 6% of the votes.
Local
Memorial Park’s Golf Course Reopens After Renovation For PGA Tour
Posted on · The Houston Astros Foundation is paying for the renovation. The first phase has been completed and the total project is budgeted at more than $30 million.
Local
New Growth Mapping Tool Meant To Help Houston Better Prepare For Flooding
Posted on · It shows one-fifth of development in the last two decades has been in the 100-year floodplain.
News
TEA Final Report Calls For State Takeover Of Houston School Board
Posted on · TEA investigators have submitted their final report on the HISD board. It has found multiple members violated open meetings rules and interfered with vendor contracts.
Health & Science
Trump Taps Cancer Specialist From Houston Hospital To Run FDA
Posted on · The FDA is facing some high-profile public health issues, including leading the response to the problem of underage vaping and the prescription opioid epidemic.
Local
Mayoral Candidate Dwight Boykins Accuses Police Union Of Racist Tweet
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
Sports
Nationals Beat Astros 6-2 To Win The 2019 World Series
Posted on · The Nats were handcuffed by Houston starter Zack Greinke who gave up only 2 hits in six innings. Washington scored all six runs in the last three innings.
Local
Future Environmental Education Center In Kemah Aims To Teach Visitors About Galveston Bay
Posted on · The Galveston Bay Foundation's new site will include an exhibit space for visitors, inside and outside classrooms, and laboratories for water quality sampling.
Sports
Houston Astros Take 3-2 World Series Lead Over Washington Nationals
Posted on · The Astros are proving why they may be one of the most complete teams in the history of the sport, shutting down the Nationals' bats, sweeping all three games at Nationals Park and now standing at the brink of their second title in three years.
News
Astros Fire Taubman Over Clubhouse Incident With Reporters
Posted on · Sports Illustrated reported Taubman yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna, who was suspended last year for violating MLB's domestic violence policy.