Energy & Environment
Al Gore Launches Youth Voter Turnout Initiative In Houston
Posted on · The former vice president talked about the impacts of climate change in Houston and urged students to vote.
Local
Energy & Environment
Criminal Trial Set To Begin For Arkema Over Crosby Plant Fires During Harvey
Posted on · After Harvey flooded the plant, over 350,000 pounds of organic peroxide burned. Now, the company and several of its employees face criminal charges in Houston.
Texas
Report: Texas Is One Of The Top Locations For White Supremacist Propaganda
Posted on · The Anti-Defamation League in Houston says it’s worried about a rise in white supremacist propaganda such as leaflets and fliers. The ADL is cautioning people to take these incidents seriously.
Energy & Environment
Harris County To Increase Inspections Of Concrete Batch Plants
Posted on · The increase in inspections comes after recent outcry over new facilities trying to open in residential areas.
Texas
Once A Rural Problem, Feral Hogs Are Now Encroaching On Houston’s Suburbs
Posted on · "Because they can eat just about anything, and live just about anywhere, there’s no reason to suspect that the problem is ever going to slow down. It will just get worse.”
Transportation
Houston Cyclists To Drivers: Stop Parking In Bike Lanes
Posted on · Bike advocates say the city needs a specific ordinance that addresses parking in an on-street bikeway.
Arts & Culture
15 Ways To Celebrate African American History Month in Houston
Posted on · Get the most out of this year’s Black History Month with film, plays, panels and much more in the Houston area.
Local
TxDOT Will Replace A Houston Bridge Frequently Hit By Oversize Trucks
Posted on · The demolition of the Waco Street Bridge will affect traffic on I-10 East this weekend.
Sports
Dusty Baker Replaces AJ Hinch As Houston Astros Manager
Posted on · The 70-year-old Baker becomes the oldest manager in the big leagues.
Local
Here’s Where To Use Your Student Discount In Houston
Posted on · Students can visit these cultural places in Houston for an affordable price -- or even free of charge.
Transportation
As Demand For Public Transit Grows, Fort Bend County Opens New Bus Facility
Posted on · Officials say the new facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population.
Politics
Republican Gary Gates Handily Beats Democrat Eliz Markowitz In Texas House District 28 Runoff
Posted on · Democrats had hoped the race would build momentum for their push to take control of the Texas House in November. The Houston-area contest garnered national attention and overshadowed two other special election runoffs for House districts Tuesday.
Local
UH Prohibits Non-Essential Travel To China As Coronavirus Outbreak Continues
Posted on · The university says their decision is based on travel warnings from the U.S. Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Local
Democrats Confront Bellwether Expectations As Texas House Special Election Reaches End
Posted on · Texas House District 28 is getting wide attention from Democrats, but it is far from the most competitive legislative district on their radar this year, and Republicans are confident ahead of a special election runoff Tuesday.
Local
Police: 2 Dead After Building Explosion Shakes Houston, Damages Nearby Homes
Posted on · The explosion, which occurred at a manufacturing facility, shook other buildings around 4:30 a.m., with reports on Twitter of a boom felt across the city.