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Houstonians use Whataburger app to track power outages
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Millions remain without power in Houston after Hurricane Beryl, and to track power outages, Houstonians are turning to the Whataburger app. Why? Because it's almost as accurate as CenterPoint's outage map tracker – which is currently unavailable to view.
Meta to remove posts targeting ‘Zionists’ with antisemitic tropes
The policy expands which posts targeting “Zionists” will be removed based on how the term is treated, compared to Meta’s previous hate speech policy that more narrowly banned the term when it was used as a stand-in proxy term for Jewish or Israeli people.
Be a neighbor and help rebuild with Houston Happens!
On today's Houston Happens, host Maggie Flecknoe has the latest on CenterPoint's estimated service restoration and she'll take a look at Galveston, which was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Beryl. The City of Houston will continue to rebuild throughout the metro area and you can find out more about the available resources on today's show! Take a look.
Alleviating the strain of food insecurity, childcare for military members and their families
HOUSTON (KIAH) - The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), the oldest military non-profit in the United States, is on a mission to support junior enlisted service members and their families struggling with food insecurity and childcare.
Help military family and say YES to summer camp on Houston Happens
HOUSTON (KIAH) – The Fourth of July is over, but now everyone’s got to get home. Find out how travel’s adding up in Houston, and when the craziest times will be at our airports. During the summer months, military parents struggle with food insecurity and childcare. We talk to one organization that can help alleviate the stress of raising a family in high-cost areas. And have you heard about Yes Day? Something similar exists called Yes Camp. If you have a child with a disability, you should definitely check out this opportunity and register them for camp. It is a wonderful way for your child to make new friends, try new things, and have some fun in a supportive environment. Find out more on today's show! Take a look.
Happy Independence Day from Houston Happens!
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Hey Houston! It’s Thursday, July 4th, and we’re celebrating America’s 248th birthday with a bang! Get ready to see the biggest fireworks show in the Lone Star State, and join us LIVE at Freedom Over Texas to watch.
An early July 4th celebration only on Houston Happens!
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Today on Houston Happens, we're kicking off the holiday with a bang. We're also celebrating the 51st anniversary of Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic in College Station. You don't to miss this early Independence Day celebration.
AI is learning from what you say on social media. Are you OK with that?
Post a comment on Reddit, answer coding questions on Stack Overflow, edit a Wikipedia entry or share a baby photo on your public Facebook or Instagram feed and you are also helping to train the next generation of artificial intelligence.
How you can help a child experience the magic of camp by buying a cup of coffee
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Tim Hortons will once again celebrate its annual Camp Day fundraiser. This will be the second Camp Day celebrated in Houston. The 50th Anniversary of Camp Day will raise funds to support the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps with a mission to provide life-changing opportunities for underserved youth to help them reach their […]
Early childcare and comfort foods for kids on Houston Happens!
HOUSTON (KIAH) – On today's show, host Maggie Flecknoe will be talking to the coordinators at the Early Reach childcare program, which has reopened and is accepting applications. If you're a parent looking for affordable childcare, this is great news and we'll have more information on how to apply and whether you qualify.
Supreme Court won’t hear tech liability challenge from teen groomed on Snapchat
The Supreme Court will not consider a challenge to the scope of a federal law immunizing tech companies from liability for their users’ content brought by a teenager who was allegedly groomed by a teacher on Snapchat. The anonymous Texas teen said his high school science teacher used the image-based instant messaging app to groom […]
Spark joy in preschoolers and take part in the Summer Challenge on Houston Happens!
HOUSTON (KIAH) – If you have school-aged children, you know that summer vacation can be both a blessing and a curse. It's great to have the kids home, but it can be tough to balance their needs with our busy schedules. Luckily, Dr. Shana is LIVE in the studio to chat about how we can overcome the challenges that so many moms face during the summer months. This and more on today's show! Take a look.
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