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Air conditioning outages at Houston ISD schools a result of maintenance worker layoffs, union leader says
HOUSTON — Just two weeks into the fall semester, the frustration is boiling over for students and parents at Houston ISD schools plagued with air conditioning outages. On Monday, an HVAC issue at Law Elementary required students to be moved to a nearby school, while an HVAC issue Wednesday at the TH Rogers school led HISD officials to cancel classes. Over the past few days, KHOU 11 has received reports from concerned parents at more than a dozen schools with potential AC issues.
Dash fall to Orlando Pride in return to league play
The Houston Dash fell to the Orlando Pride Friday night at Shell Energy Stadium. Orlando came away with the 1-0 win in both teams return to NWSL league play following the Summer Olympics and the NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup. Following their momentum from consecutive wins in the Summer...
Houston's plastic waste piles up waiting for "advanced" recycling
This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News and CBS News. Watch the CBS Reports documentary, "Advanced Recycling: Does Big Plastic's Idea Work?" in the video player above.HOUSTON, Tex.—When the news crew showed up outside a waste-handling business that's failed three fire safety inspections and has yet to gain state approval to store plastic, workers quickly closed a gate displaying a "no trespassing" sign.Behind the gate, deliveries of hundreds of thousands of pounds of plastic waste from residents' homes have piled up over the last year and a half next to strewn cardboard and tall stacks of wooden pallets.The...
Houston Travels to Face Tarleton State
HOUSTON – The University of Houston soccer team travels to face Tarleton State at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the Tarleton Soccer Complex. It is the first time that the Cougars will make the trek to Stephenville. The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with live stats available here. LAST...
Lady M Opens Its Largest Boutique in West Houston
West on West, the new retail development at 12270 Westheimer has welcomed a new tenant to its lineup of restaurants and shops. The second location of New York City–based luxury cake brand, Lady M Confections, opened its doors on August 14th. Not only is it the second Houston location — the first debuted in the Houston Galleria in May of 2023 — the Westchase location is its largest in the U.S. The pastry shops are referred to as boutiques, and rightfully so, as the displays of the delicate cakes and the gallery-style space are worthy of those of fine jewelry and accessories.
Family says hospital failed to inform them of woman's death for year, left body to sit in morgue
HOUSTON - A family takes legal action after being told incorrect information about their loved one's whereabouts. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!. Click the video above for the full segment.
Cy Fair ISD Cut Buses, But Still Put on Expensive Willy Wonka Event
Parents in Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District are fuming over an expensive immersive event based around the character of Willy Wonka after a massive budget downfall led to the district dramatically cutting bus service. CFID in Houston is the third-largest district in the state. Like many districts, it is facing...
NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth
NASA engineers met Friday to review test results and make recommendations on whether to bring two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner ferry ship or keep them in orbit an additional six months and bring them home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other senior agency managers planned to meet Saturday morning at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to review the data collected to date and to make a decision on how to proceed.While nothing official has been said or leaked, insiders say the most likely scenario, given the risk-averse post-Columbia environment, is to...
Before you stream the game this football season, beware of streaming scams
HOUSTON (KIAH) It’s easier than ever to watch your favorite teams as they hit the gridiron, but there are scammers out there eager to intercept your personal information. The Better Business Bureau reports that people are putting fake posts on social media about streaming services that show football games.
Anthony Santander slam in 8th inning rallies Orioles past Astros 7-5
BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander hit a grand slam off Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, carrying the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Baltimore managed only three hits and trailed 5-2 before rallying to end Houston’s nine-game road winning streak....
Labor Day Weekend in Galveston – Fireworks, Drone Show, Wine Festival, & More Fun Events Await!
While Galveston’s sandy shores are always a tempting retreat, this Labor Day Weekend, the island is gearing up for a celebration that extends far beyond the beach!. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Galveston Island Wine Festival, where culinary artistry meets exquisite vintages. Witness a technological marvel as hundreds of drones illuminate the night sky. And of course, no Labor Day Weekend would be complete without a dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf.
Astros star Jose Altuve's act of kindness during ballgame creates boy's 'best moment'
Whether fans at ballparks where the Astros are visiting are right or wrong about it, they still will boo Jose Altuve. The 2017 sign-stealing scandal is still raw to the baseball public outside of Houston.The video above was produced in 2019.But on Friday, baseball observers were reminded about the All-Star second baseman's generosity, and yes, his past acts of kindness are documented.During Houston's second game of its series against the Orioles in Baltimore, Altuve crushed a two-run homer to right field, giving his ballclub the lead in the second inning. The game telecast captured him pointing to the stands beside...
CDC says kids with head lice can stay at school, don't have to be sent home early
HOUSTON — Students with head lice don't have to be sent home from school, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance says for students to be sent home at the end of the day to be treated and they're allowed to return after beginning the appropriate treatment.
Fresh off more Olympic gold, Simone Biles is back in Spring and tells KHOU 11's Jason Bristol what comes next
SPRING, Texas — Fresh off another incredible performance at the Olympic Games, our hometown hero Simone Biles is back in the Houston area. While she was in Paris, Biles won three golds and a silver. And now, she is all about her newest work. She's headlining the Gold Over...
More people blurring homes on Google Maps to enhance security
HOUSTON - More people appear to be blurring their homes on Google Maps to promote security. A popular online tool that a lot of us use is seen, by some, as a potential invitation, for crooks. A growing number of people are trying to blur their existence on Google Maps.
Houston radiologist to pay $8.8M in fraud case
The founder of an interventional radiology practice in Houston has agreed to pay $8.8 million to settle an anti-kickback violation case, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani in an August 20 statement. According to the claim, beginning in 2015, Andrew Gomes, MD, allegedly offered physicians who invested in his clinics...
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