News
A Big Ol’ Bean Battle Erupts Between Chi-Town And H-Town
Posted on · Chicago and Houston are fighting over something very big or something very small — two beans. But there's a plot twist.
Category: Local
News
Harris County Officials Report Flood Warning Is Still In Effect For Parts Of San Jacinto River
Posted on · Upstream storm water run-off in Montgomery, San Jacinto and Liberty counties is moving south and southeast through the river system
Transportation
Transportation Planners Hear The Concerns Of People Recovering From Harvey
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is gathering public input on its long-range transportation plan, but some people say their needs are more immediate. Neighbors spoke about those concerns at a meeting in northeast Houston.
City of Houston
In-Depth: Can Houston Apply New York’s Big Thinking On Flood Projects?
Posted on · As Houston recovers from Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters, architects in New York City are reimagining resilient design.
News
Janitors For GRB And Other Houston Venues Will Earn $12/Hour By 2021 With New Contract
Posted on · SEIU Texas represents the workers, whose new collective bargaining agreement also includes up to two paid days in case of a natural disaster
Texas
Facebook Breach: Texas Dems Push For Investigation Of Cambridge Analytica Because Of Ties To Ted Cruz’s Campaign
Posted on · Texas Democrats want Paxton to investigate Cambridge Analytica because of the company's past ties to Republican Ted Cruz’s campaign
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As Lawsuits Over Texas Chemical Disaster Add Up, Advocates Blame Arkema And Rules Regulating It
Posted on · Two counties, dozens of first responders and hundreds of neighbors claim in court documents that the Arkema chemical manufacturing plans committed negligence. Environmental advocates say lax industry regulations exacerbated the disaster.
City of Houston
UPDATE: Drug Overdose Was Cause Of Death For Houston Councilman Larry Green, He ‘Served Honorably’ Mayor Turner Says
Posted on · Green died unexpectedly on March 6
News
George Springer And World Series Champion Astros Top Texas 4-1 In Opener
Posted on · George Springer hit a leadoff home run at opening day for the second year in a row
News
UPDATE: Houston Megachurch Pastor Charged With $3.4M Fraud Will Surrender To Authorities Next Week
Posted on · The high-profile pastor, who was spiritual adviser to George W. Bush, faces 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit those offenses
News
Doctors Without Borders Brings To Houston Exhibit On Global Refugee Crisis
Posted on · ‘Forced From Home’ presents virtual reality documentaries and testimonies from people that work with the organization
City of Houston
Harvey-Related Dredging Of Houston Ship Channel Almost Done
Posted on · The 52-mile channel should be back to its full depth in a month or two
Texas
Hispanic Superintendents In Texas Lags Student Population
Posted on · An analysis shows Greater Houston lags far behind other Texas metropolitan areas when it comes to hiring Latino leaders
News
AAA: Texas, Nationwide Retail Gasoline Prices Up This Week
Posted on · Gasoline prices across the U.S. jumped 8 cents this week to average $2.65 per gallon
News
UPDATE: HPD Says Shooting That Killed 8 Year-Old Boy Is Gang Related
Posted on · Mayor Turner and Chief Acevedo ask again for help from the public with the investigation