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Mayor Whitmire to Announce 2024 Mayors Back to School Fest
HOUSTON, Texas — Mayor Whitmire will announce the 14th Annual Mayors Back to School Fest Presented by Shell on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Houston Food Bank, located at 535 Portwall St., 77029. Mayor Whitmire will be joined by Christina Jones, Vice President of Human Resources D&I at Shell USA, Amy Ragan, Executive Gifts Officer at the Houston Food Bank, and Susan Christian, Director of Special Events.
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
Houston seniors and people with disabilities eligible to apply for free portable air conditioners
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is giving away some free portable air conditioners to seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children. Harris County residents who are 60 and older or who have a disability are eligible to apply by calling the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301.
Weight Loss Surgery Patient Tells His Story
The following article by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital highlights weight-loss surgery patient Carlos Hernandez who shares his story. Patients who have long battled high blood pressure, hypertension and type 2 diabetes are turning to weight-loss medications like semaglutide injections, better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. However, these interventions are not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Staying safe, maximizing campus safety at UH
UH is located in a major urban area and has its own police department to protect students and staff while providing a number of helpful services. However, it’s still important to take personal measures to ensure safety. Here are some tips to help ensure a smooth transition from a...
City of Houston creates storm debris collection map as Beryl debris fills streets
All six neighborhood depositories are open for residents to drop off their storm debris. Any debris placed form the sidewalk toward the property will not be picked up. Residents are encouraged to separate storm debris into six categories- household trash, vegetative debris, construction debris, appliances, electronics and household hazardous waste.
How to avoid high FEMA check fees, price gouging in Houston
After Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho hit Houston, residents are facing difficulties cashing their FEMA checks due to potential price gouging. KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun will share the story of a Houston woman who claims that some businesses are charging exorbitant fees to cash FEMA checks. Tune in at 5 and 6 p.m. for more details.
Houston pool party shooting: 2 injured on Meadowglen
HOUSTON - Two people were shot during a pool party early Monday morning in Houston’s Westchase neighborhood. The shooting was reported shortly before 1 a.m. at an apartment complex in the 10900 block of Meadowglen. According to police, someone who lives at the complex confronted the people at the...
Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team
Cam Akers has joined his third team in less than a year. Akers on Sunday agreed to a deal with the Houston Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Texans are signing FA RB Cam Akers, who most recently was with the #Vikings. Akers worked out for them today. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July... The post Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Cooler temps, muggy weather in store for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — Another day of Flash Flooding risk is winding down as the threat moves south beginning Tuesday.Slow-moving storms training over the same areas in an atmosphere of deep tropical moisture produced 3"-4" of rain quickly in scattered areas. As the night wears on the flooding threat should abate. Tuesday morning's commute should be dry.The rest of the work week calls for smaller storm chances and cooler days (for July). While it will be very muggy each day this week, afternoon storms will be rather sporadic. Bigger rains will be further south as the stationary front drifts toward the coastline of Texas.Where the rain threat is higher, there is also a significant flooding threat.North Texas finds itself in a very unusual weather pattern for July, a persistent trough is parked over the central plains. This keeps temperatures below normal and rain chances in the picture.This pattern could hold until the end of the weekend. After that, as we count down to the start of August (next Thursday), the typical summer heat creeps back in.Here is your 7-day forecast:
A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches
SAN ANTONIO — Texas A&M’s Mike Elko has gone to great lengths to not pour dirt on Jimbo Fisher’s grave since Elko took over as Aggies coach. Fisher was Elko’s former boss, after all. But it’s no secret that there was a bit of a disconnect...
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
Texas recruiting ace Joe Hamilton returns to Florida in sudden about-face
Joe Hamilton is back in town. (Photo via Florida Gators) College football is known for its crazy recruiting flips, changes of heart and even some full-circle roller-coaster ride decisions, but that’s usually an activity relegated to 17 or 18 year old recruits. We don’t see much of it from coaches.
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