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AirTags key to discovery of Houston's plastic recycling deception
One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up. Deason, who regularly recycles her packaging and other waste, began to have doubts about the city's plastic recycling program. Houston's program boasted of being able to accept even types of plastic that aren't normally considered recyclable. — Curious as to where the plastic was going, she bought a set of AirTags, and included them in various bags of her plastic recycling. Of the bags she tracked, nearly all of them went to a company called Wright Waste Management, located in nearby Harris County.
'He put up a good fight' | Man says SW Houston neighbor killed in apparent carjacking was WWII vet
HOUSTON — A man said his neighbor was shot to death in an apparent carjacking on Saturday outside their southwest Houston complex. It happened just after noon outside the Lone Star Living assisted living complex off Westbrae Parkway, which is near the intersection of South Gessner Road and West Bellfort Avenue.
‘I’m going to be alright’: Mattress Mack in the hospital for ‘cognitive’ issues
Members of the community are sending well wishes to local icon and businessman, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, who said he is recovering from “cognitive” issues. McIngvale posted on social media Saturday that he was being treated at the emergency room at St. Luke’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center.
Harris County Public Health director relieved of duty after investigation into $6 million contract
ABC13 has learned officials have fired the top leader of Harris County Public Health.Barbie Robinson was relieved of duty Friday after questions were raised in a Houston Chronicle report about her department hiring a California for-profit company that she reportedly had ties to.In 2021, DEMA Consulting & Management was hired by Harris County to run two COVID-related projects shortly after Robinson was hired.By the end of that year, the company would beat out The Harris Center, a state agency dedicated to mental health services, by a fraction of a point to run a new program involving 911.READ MORE: Questions surround...
NFL All-Pro helps HBCU end rivalry drought in debut
Former NFL All-Pro Cris Dishman, now head coach at Texas Southern University, led the team to a historic victory over rival Prairie View A&M. The post NFL All-Pro helps HBCU end rivalry drought in debut appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
USA Gymnastics Sent Strong Message To Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles
USA Gymnastics couldn't be any prouder of superstars Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. The organization showed as much on Friday, August 30, after the Houston Astros honored the Olympians against the Kansas City Royals. Biles and Chiles, along with other Olympic athletes, were in attendance during ...
Cool Casual Buttermilk Baby opens in Houston
Buttermilk Baby at M-K-T Heights, the latest concept from restaurant powerhouse Berg Hospitality Group, opens on September 4 with a week’s worth of deals and promotions celebrating Houston’s newest culinary bundle of joy. Bringing happiness to ice cream fans everywhere, the family-friendly restaurant – a modern homage to vintage soda fountain ambiance and retro, southern fare – marks a first-of-its-kind experience with Carvel, the soft serve innovator that revolutionized how Americans enjoy ice cream and frozen novelties.
Daddy’s Girl! Watch BeatKing’s Daughter Embody His Playful Energy In Her Eulogy At His Funeral (VIDEO)
On Thursday (August 30), two weeks after Justin ‘BeatKing’ Riley‘s passing, family and friends held his funeral. In addition to celebrities like Bun B, BeatKing’s eldest daughter, Jayla, delivered a eulogy. A video of Jayla choosing to embody her late father’s playful energy during her speech went viral overnight. As previously reported, the popular Houston producer [...] The post Daddy’s Girl! Watch BeatKing’s Daughter Embody His Playful Energy In Her Eulogy At His Funeral (VIDEO) appeared first on The Shade Room.
The Atlanta Hawks Will Trade Trae Young to the Houston Rockets
Why a Trae Young Trade to the Houston Rockets Makes Sense: Potential Blockbuster Deal with the Atlanta Hawks. As the 2024-2025 NBA season heats up, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential blockbuster trades, and one intriguing scenario involves the Atlanta Hawks trading their franchise player, Trae Young, to the Houston Rockets. This trade could shake up the league and set both teams on new paths toward success. Here’s why this deal could be a win-win for both the Rockets and the Hawks. This is a PREDICTION, not a REPORT!
AMBER Alert discontinued for 13-year-old Princeton girl
The Texas Department of Public Safety says an AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old Princeton girl who was last seen early Saturday morning has been discontinued. The girl had last been seen at around 2:40 a.m. Saturday. The statewide AMBER Alert was discontinued late Saturday night, with the DPS saying she...
Denton Guyer ends Aledo’s 30 game win streak and gives Aledo their first loss in the Robby Jones Era
(Image by: Dallas Morning News) Texas High School football is here, and week one featured a rematch between the Aledo Bearcats and the Denton Guyer Wildcats. These two teams coming into this game were 1-1, with Aledo winning last year's matchup 48-45. Entering this game Aledo was state champions and on a 30 game win streak and Guyer had come off of an early first round exit in the TXHSFB 6A playoffs.
Best Stop to expand the distribution center it opened four years ago. There's a reason why.
Now that The Best Stop Supermarket has established its wholesale business, it’s spawned a small problem. The calls from potential franchisees are constant. The popular specialty meats store one mile north of Interstate 10 in Scott with a distribution center that can produce 14,000 pounds of boudin a day now has four franchised locations and more coming. The first one outside of Louisiana opened in the Houston suburb of Katy, and two more could open in the area north of Houston with another four on the south side, including that will open soon in Baytown.
Engineering Firm CB&I Returns to The Woodlands, Reaffirming Local Business Strength
In a notable consolidation of business and a nod to roots, the engineering titan Chicago Bridge & Iron, known more colloquially as CB&I, is slated to make its return to The Woodlands, an area it departed from in 2018. The move, which signals a significant public vote of confidence in the township's business-friendly environment and quality of residential life, will bring more than 150 of its 4,000 global employees into a newly designed office space within Hughes Landing, a bustling mixed-use development.
4-Star 2026 S Isaiah Williams visiting Texas today
Per Rivals' Marshall Levenson, four-star 2026 Missouri City (TX) Fort Bend Marshall safety Isaiah Williams will visit Texas football for the Week 1 matchup at DKR against the Colorado State Rams this afternoon on Aug. 31. Texas football adds 4-Star S Isaiah Williams to the visitor list for Week 1...
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