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Part of highway in Baytown buckles under Houston heat
BAYTOWN, Texas — All of Harris County was under a heat advisory on Sunday and Monday. And it’s not just taking its toll of people. Roads are feeling the heat, as well. That includes a road in Baytown that buckled, apparently from the heat. Samantha K. shared video that showed a big issue with Highway 146 near Main Street.
2 Texas Cities Named Dirtiest in the Country
A recent study found two Texas cities were among the filthiest in the United States. This is one of those cases in which I have to ask that you not shoot the messenger. I didn’t conduct the study; I’m merely reporting on it. And yes, it pains me when I have to share anything negative about my beloved Lone Star State.
Special prosecutor to be appointed in Judge Kelli Johnson's DWI case, judge says
HOUSTON — Harris County criminal court Judge Kelli Johnson made her second court appearance Tuesday morning in downtown Houston after being arrested and charged with DWI last month. Johnson was in court to sign off on bond conditions. Part of those bond conditions include no drugs or alcohol use.
Mobile to base homeless outreach initiative on successful Houston strategy
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The city of Mobile created its first homeless outreach coordinator position and launched a team that will work with homeless people to get them the services and shelter they need. The city is basing this new initiative on the Harris County Sheriff's Office homeless outreach team in Texas. Deputies assigned to that team meet and build a rapport with people living on the streets in the Houston area.
Houston's METRO Announces Special July 4 Schedules, Park & Ride Services Closed
As Houston gears up to celebrate Independence Day, Harris County's METRO is rolling out a special schedule for the holiday. According to the Houston Chronicle, METRO services including local buses, METRORail, METRORapid, and METRO curb2curb will observe Sunday schedules on July 4. However, services such as Park & Ride will not be in operation.
Pasadena officials questioned about canceled scholarships for Latinas
PASADENA, Texas - Members of the Pasadena community are seeking explanations from city officials after two college scholarships designated for Latina students were unexpectedly canceled. At a city council meeting Tuesday morning, Cesar Espinoza, director of immigrant advocacy group FIEL, challenged Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner and City Attorney Jay Dell....
Dayton Chamber to welcome new teachers at annual luncheon
The Dayton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Annual New Teachers Luncheon, set to take place on Tuesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. This event will be held at the Dayton Community Center, located at 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton. The luncheon aims to welcome the new teachers...
Seabrook City Council to consider new freezer facility at July 2 meeting
A “world-class freezer facility” could be coming to Seabrook depending on if City Council gives the go-ahead at its July 2 meeting, city agenda documents show. (Courtesy city of Seabrook) A “world-class freezer facility” could be coming to Seabrook depending on if City Council gives the go-ahead at...
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