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Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
Fellow member of Congress remembers late Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON – Better known as “The Congresswoman,” Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Lee lived a life of service for the Houston community. First as a City of Houston Councilwoman and then for 29 years as a Congresswoman representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.
Trials-Qualifying Sprinter Marshall Odom (2024) Commits to Utah
Marshall Odom will join the Utes with times that would have scored in the A final (50 free) and B finals (100 free, 100 fly) at last year's Big 12s. Current photo via Kellie Odom. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and...
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Press Release – USA Softball – WBSC World Cup Finals – USA Wins Silver in WBSC World Cup
USA Softball – WBSC World Cup Finals – USA Wins Silver in WBSC World Cup. Yesterday in the WBSC World Cup gold medal game, the Eagles lost to Japan by a score of 6-1. USA takes home Silver and Canada won Bronze. Going into the medal round USA...
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 68-Year-Old Man Diagnosed with Dementia in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas – Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department (HPD) for 68-year-old Leeo Gistand. Gistand was last seen on July 20, 2024, at 4 p.m., on foot in the 1700 block of Gessner Road, Houston, Texas. He was wearing a red and black baseball cap, a black tank top, light blue jeans, glasses, and walking with a cane.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Tequila Tasting and A Pop-Up Diaspora Dinner
Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings:. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant is celebrating its 35th anniversary through August 4, offering a different special each week in addition to the return an iconic past dish, Chicken Alcaparrada made with mushrooms and a lemon caper sauce. This week, folks can enjoy the $10 El Jefe Margarita.
Houston mayor and acting police chief denounce councilman's critique on Beryl response
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is at odds with a councilman over the city's response to Hurricane Beryl.Whitmire and acting Houston Police Chief, Larry Satterwhite, publicly denounced comments made by Councilman Edward Pollard regarding the death of an HPD employee in a news conference today.Pollard made his comments to ABC13 after Wednesday's city council meeting.He said in part, "We were not fully mobilized. We were having our officers come in on the day of the storm and on the morning of the storm putting those lives at risk."Pollard went on to mention, Russell Richardson, an information security officer for Houston police.The...
Houston Dynamo 2 Crush North Texas SC at Shell Energy Stadium
HOUSTON (July 21, 2024) – Houston Dynamo 2 defeated North Texas SC 4-0 at Shell Energy Stadium earlier today to secure its second consecutive victory over an in-state rival during this three-game homestand. Dynamo 2 took the lead in the 27th minute after Jefferson Valverde found Mattheo Dimareli at...
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