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Intrusive Alligator Gets Manhandled by Hero Cop in This Texas City
In the city of Fulshear, TX, just west of Houston, the police department don't need no man. They pull their sleeves up and get the job done, even when it means grabbing an alligator and treating it like it's a pillow you're about to put in the wash. Handful a'...
Happy birthday Houston! The city turned 188 on Friday
HOUSTON — We're celebrating a very special day. Friday was Houston's 188th birthday. That's right -- H-Town was founded on August 30, 1836, by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen near the banks of the Buffalo Bayou. Since then, Houston has grown to the fourth most populous...
Houston High Alert: Elevated Flood Risk & Possible Tropical Storm
The threat of street flooding will remain elevated over the next few days as more rounds of heavy rain roll through. Houston remains in a 1 of 4 risk of street flooding through the holiday weekend with a higher 2 of 4 risk around Galveston & Texas City. Rain may cause some delays for your holiday weekend plans. But temperatures at least remain more comfortable and below average for the next several days. One disturbance in the central Atlantic now has a higher Medium 40% chance to develop into a tropical system over the next week. So we could have a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Francine by Monday or Tuesday.
Astros Player Had One Request of Simone Biles After Throwing Out First Pitch
Who could blame Houston Astros infielder Jon Singleton for getting a little starstruck after meeting 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles during Friday’s game at Minute Maid Park? After all, Biles is the most-decorated gymnast of all-time and a seven-time Olympic gold medalist. After Biles threw ...
Astros' Framber Valdez and Bryan Abreu lose no-hit bid in 8th on single by K.C.'s Isbel
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Framber Valdez and Bryan Abreu lost their no-hit bid with two outs in the eighth inning Friday night on a single by Kansas City pinch-hitter Kyle Isbel. Valdez was pulled after throwing 98 pitches in seven innings. He threw 60 for strikes, with seven strikeouts, three walks and a hit batter. Abreu took over to start the eighth and Michael Massey was retired on a fly ball before pinch-hitter MJ Melendez grounded out. Isbel then grounded his single to left field to give the Royals their first hit. The 30-year-old Valdez threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 1, 2023. He nearly had a second one earlier this month before Corey Seager homered with two outs in the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over Texas on Aug. 6.
Sports Briefs: Prairie View names UH transfer Lucas Coley as starting QB
Texans cornerback Myles Bryant led the defense with nine total tackles (seven solo), including one stop for loss during the preseason game against Los Angeles. Alessandra Bastidas tallies 11 saves for Lady Tigers. Texas Southern goalkeeper Alessandra Bastidas came up with 11 saves in 90 minutes during the Lady Tigers’...
Bars Are Opting For Higher Age Requirements- Will Texas Follow The Trend?
As a Millennial person, I strive to be inclusive and welcoming to people despite any differences we may have, however, one demographic can be challenging at times- them kids. Don't get me wrong, I like Gen Z for many reasons, particularly bringing back 90s fashion, which I am ancient enough to have participated in the first time.
Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Dodging downpours this Labor Day weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A surface trough near the Texas Coast is bringing disturbed weather in the northern Gulf of Mexico and pushing rain showers inland throughout the day. With the tropical moisture in place, we could see heavy rain, providing a flash flood threat, especially in areas with poor drainage. For this reason, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that will remain in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. Rain and clouds will keep the temperatures down a bit today in the mid to upper 80s for the daytime high.
Mega Millions Winner: Texas Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Texas have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at South Padre, or sitting in a sewing circle with the gals in Bridgeport, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Wichita Falls, at some point college football will be discussed.
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