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Impact of Hurricane Beryl Felt Weeks Later
Houston — Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas two weeks ago today, and despite the passage of time many are still feeling the effects of the storm. Around 500 people are still without power long after the storm has passed, according to KVUE. About 2.7 million customers lost power...
Houston ISD decreases number of bus routes to reduce ride times, cut costs to school choice transportation system
HOUSTON – The Houston Independent School District announced they are making adjustments to their school choice transportation system. The district said the move is to minimize the time students spend riding the bus, improve efficiency in their transportation system, and ensure the district can continue to provide transportation to all HISD families who access their school choice options.
Taxpayer dollars to repair groundwater motors up for vote Tuesday
Hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars are on the line on Tuesday as city leaders work to vote on repairing nearly two dozen water pumps.On Monday evening, the Houston Public Works Department confirmed with ABC13 that 19 groundwater motors were configured incorrectly and don't have what they call protection relays that prevent electrical instabilities from damaging the motor.City records show that the groundwater motors that need repairs are vital to supplying water for our communities and maintaining the pressure in the water system.Public Works representatives say the city's groundwater system consists of 55 groundwater plants, 131 well sites, and more...
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Blind senior with injured back leg found wandering in circles on street now making miraculous recovery
A tiny Yorkshire terrier mix was spotted in a rural area of Houston, Texas last week wandering in circles on the streets. One back leg had been dragging on the ground, and it seemed as if she was blind. This senior pup was in dire need of rescue. Let’s start...
International dish cooking series set for Aug. 7-28 in La Marque
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Galveston County will host a Cooking Well Exploring Cultures cooking series featuring international dishes in La Marque. Courses will be from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday Aug. 7-Aug. 28 at the AgriLife Extension office in Galveston County, 4102-B Main St. The cost to register is $35 per course, and attendees should preregister at https://tx.ag/CookingWellInternationalFood.
Frutta Bowls superfood cafe opening soon in League City
Frutta Bowls superfood cafe opening soon in League City. (Courtesy Frutta Bowls) Editor's note: The opening timeline has been updated with further input from Frutta Bowls staff. Frutta Bowls, a superfood cafe in the same restaurant family as Saladworks, has plans to open a new location in League City before...
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
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...
Women who sued Texas over abortion law share stories in Dallas
DALLAS - A key issue in the upcoming presidential election centers around abortion and a woman's right to choose. Texas is one of several states that have passed a strict abortion ban, with medical exceptions that opponents argue are confusing. On Monday, three women who sued the state for the...
And The Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2024 Nominees Are …
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has announced its list of 50 nominees for the 2024 Induction Class. This year’s nominees were chosen from a pool of over two hundred professionals associated with Texas radio, narrowed down by the TRHOF Review Committee. The final selection of the 20 inductees...
All-country 'Twisters' soundtrack features prominent Texas musicians
DALLAS — As “Twisters’ swept the Box Office this week, its all-country soundtrack, featuring some well-known North Texas musicians, touched down on streaming services and radio. The soundtrack of the filmed-in-Oklahoma sequel to the 1996 hit “Twister,” which hit theaters Friday and raked in more than $80...
THSCA Press Conference: Mike Elko
Watch as Mike Elko addresses the media at the 2024 Texas High School Coaches Association meetings in San Antonio. A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko takes the stage at Coaching School in hope to help rebuild the bridge with High School football coaches.
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
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