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Some METRO bus routes not back to normal after Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Some Houstonians who rely on METRO buses have gone without service since Hurricane Beryl hit last Monday. A man living in northeast Houston said his usual bus stop near East Houston Road and Sunbury Street is still closed because of high water. And the closest stop...
Enormous Equipment Falls Off Flatbed During Busy Texas Traffic
Chaos on the Roads: Massive Equipment Tumbles Off Flatbed in Houston Traffic. Houston commuters found themselves navigating an unexpected obstacle on the roads today. During the height of rush hour, a massive piece of equipment fell off a flatbed truck, causing a crazy scene that left drivers and bystanders in disbelief. Keep scrolling to check out the video.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: '70s Summer Camp and the Feast of Saint Arnold
Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings:. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Colombian culture will be on full display at the 2024 Colombian Fest, with traditional Colombian food and drink, baked goods, a vendor market, kids games, and live music from a lineup of Latin artists. Tickets start at $20.
Thousands of teachers expected in TX for their annual convention
Thousands of educators from across the nation will be in Houston starting this weekend for the American Federation of Teachers annual convention. Before things get underway Monday, more than 100 education professionals will spend some time doing service projects in the Houston area. Sunday, teachers will restore three homes in the city's historic Fourth Ward Freedmen's Town, established by freed Black families in 1865.
Sunnyside church expecting power bill 10-times the norm after helping Hurricane Beryl victims
HOUSTON – When disaster strikes, the first place many people go is to a church. In Sunnyside, that’s exactly what hundreds did in the days after Hurricane Beryl left well over two million Houstonians in the dark amid triple-digit heat index temperatures. At the First Missionary Baptist Church...
Houston couple sells wedding rings after Hurricane Beryl devastation
HOUSTON - While power has been largely restored to Houston residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, many continue to face daunting challenges as they work to recover from the storm's impact. One couple, Ruth Gonzalez and Guy Vasquez, shared their story with FOX 26, detailing the hardships they've endured...
North Texas' work week ends with cooler weather, rain chances coming
NORTH TEXAS – Friday's weather wraps the work week with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90s. Saturday will be hotter and humid, so plan to hit an area pool or a movie to cool down. Sunday, there is a chance of showers and storms as an area of low pressure and front move into North Texas. This continues into Monday, which could be the wettest day ahead, with about 70% coverage. With the cloud cover and rain on Monday, temperatures might not reach the upper 80s. The trough that brings cooler temperatures and rain to North Texas will lift northeast toward the end of next week, and as a result, temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth will warm back to the 90s with lower rain chances.
Formerly segregated school for Mexican-American children in Texas becomes national park
The Biden administration on Wednesday formally established a formerly segregated school for Mexican-American students in Marfa as the country's newest national park, making it the third National Historic Site to document the experiences of Latino Americans during the pre-civil rights era. Open from 1909 to 1965, the Blackwell School is one of the...
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
Texas ERS adds to PE, RE and credit
The Employees Retirement System of Texas in Austin announced $335 million in investment activity, including co-investments completed during May and June. Through the first quarter, the $39 billion pension fund returned 11.8% annualized with private credit and private real estate gains leading the way. The majority of activity recently was in the $6.6 billion private […]
WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023
The state of West Virginia spent more than $900,000 in 2023 sending a group of volunteers from the West Virginia National Guard to the southern border as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial Operation Lone Star initiative, according to documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act and shared by nonprofit watchdog group American […] The post WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023 appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers
Visual arts teachers are invited to a professional development opportunity to investigate artistic methods, techniques, processes, and materials. Educators can discover ways to bring this knowledge into the studio and explore ideas for including works from the MFAH art collections in the classroom. Art-making and gallery sessions focus on the...
Dog with head trapped in jar rescued near Houston, taken to vet
MANVEL, Texas — A dog that had been on the loose in the area of Del Bello and County Road 58 has been captured and is en route to the vet, according to the Manvel Police Department. The successful capture was made possible with the help of Animal Control,...
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