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Fifth Ward residents and officials call for railroad safety improvements after man killed by train
Houston City Council members called for safety improvements surrounding the city's railroad crossings on Wednesday.The calls for change came after a man using a wheelchair was killed as he attempted to cross underneath a train that had been stopped at St. Elmo Street.Council members said the man was elderly.The train had stopped for just four minutes, according to Union Pacific. However, residents say trains can often stop at crossings in the neighborhood for hours at a time."You are blocked. You can't get to a grocery store. Can't pick up your prescriptions. So what do you do? They figure out a...
Choo Choo! High Speed Rail Comes Closer to Completion in Texas
It's been over a decade of talk about a high-speed rail connecting Dallas to Houston, but, alas, obstacles have severely halted the project... until now. Thanks to a $63.9 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the project can now continue its construction. What Will the High-Speed Rail Do?. Over...
“Choose Humane Alternatives”, Houston SPCA Calls for Removal of Glue Traps
The Houston SPCA was quick to respond after a lonely screech owl was caught in a sticky situation. The wildlife rehabilitation center took to X in a recent post:. Just south of Houston in League City, a household left a small glue trap outside to ensnare some unwanted guests of the rodent variety. Well, as wise as these winged wonders may be, the owl fell victim to the sticky setup.
Best 10 fall festivals and fairs in Houston in 2024
Houston may skip the dramatic fall foliage and crisp cool weather, but the city's festival scene brings all the autumn energy you'll need — no chilly breeze required.Here's a list of some of the best activities and festivals to plan out your fall.Zoo BooWhat: Costumes are encouraged at this monthlong event that sees the Houston Zoo decked out with pumpkins in the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel and a Scary-Go-Round.When: Daily from Sept. 27-Oct. 31. 9am-5pm. On Fridays and daily from Oct. 23-30 there will also be Zoo Boo After Hours, featuring themed lights and photo opportunities, until 9:30pm.P-6 Farms' Fall FestivalWhat:...
When Houston Had the Blues Traces the Bayou City's Forgotten Musical Legacy
Houston’s early and indelible mark on American music and the blues—often overlooked despite its rich history—is celebrated in the soulful, feature-length documentary, When Houston Had the Blues. You can watch the film on 'video-on-demand' on major platforms, including iTunes, Apple TV, and Tubi.
Despite stats showing property crimes are down, business owners warn customers about car break-ins
Newly released data from the FBI shows that property crimes are down in the Houston Police Department's jurisdiction, but some argue they are merely being underreported.Property crimes include theft, motor vehicle burglary, vandalism, shoplifting, auto theft, and arson.Statistics compiled by the FBI show that 97,005 property crimes were reported to HPD in 2021. The reports increased to 105,432 in 2022 and fell slightly in 2023 to 104,246."I think if they're showing they're going down, it's probably because people are less likely to report it," Ray Hunt, executive director for the Houston Police Officers' Union, said.Business owners in the U.S. 59...
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