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Storm coverage and intensity peaks the next couple of days, with lessening impacts by the weekend
In brief: Houston faces three days of widespread showers, with the potential for heavy rainfall and street flooding, before conditions start to ease heading into the weekend. The entire metro area lies under a Stage 1 flood alert through Thursday, although the potential for heavy rain this week is highest near the coast. That’s where we expect the greatest accumulations, with 6 or more inches possible in some locations.
Houston’s New Hotel Saint Augustine Sets Its Opening Date With a Bludorn Restaurant — Get an Early Look at the Montrose Marvel
Get a look at the Hotel Saint Augustine lobby. The new Montrose hotel is on the verge of opening. (Rendering courtesy of Post Company) Bunkhouse Hotels, the acclaimed Texas hospitality group which brought Austin a number of unique hotels including the popular Hotel Saint Cecilia and Hotel San José, is now taking reservations for its first venture into Houston. Fans of the hotel group’s unique properties can make reservations at Houston’s new boutique Hotel Saint Augustine for stays that begin November 15 or later.
Texas report shows increase in housing availability in Waco; favorable to buyers
The Q2 edition of the 2024 Texas Quarterly Housing Report by Texas Realtors is out, highlighting the increase in housing availability in Texas. The market in Waco reflects the trends seen state-wide.
Houston begins auctioning bike-sharing equipment, with online bids for bicycles starting at $10
The city plans to put more than 400 Houston BCycle bikes up for auction over the next several months, along with docking stations and base plates for those stations, after its bike-sharing network shuttered last month. Before Houston's bike-sharing network shut down at the end of June, users could take...
Houston seniors and people with disabilities eligible to apply for free portable air conditioners
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is giving away some free portable air conditioners to seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children. Harris County residents who are 60 and older or who have a disability are eligible to apply by calling the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301.
Sheila Jackson Lee death: Harris County Democrats scramble to replace candidate ahead of November ballot
HOUSTON - There's a lot to do, in a short time frame, to find a candidate to replace Sheila Jackon Lee on November ballot. The death of Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has set off a busy effort, among Harris County Democrats, to replace her on the November ballot. The solution lies in a combination of state law and party rules.
Westbound lanes of US-290 at Mason Road in Cypress reopen following crash
CYPRESS, Texas – The crash has cleared and the highway has reopened, according to Houston Transtar. Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash in Cypress, deputies say. US Attorney to announce arrest related to record seizure. Person dead in crash on FM 529 and Barker Cypress. 1 killed, 1 injured in...
'He keeps coming back' | Despite multiple arrests, neighbors say same man is peeking into their homes in middle of night
HOUSTON — Neighbors shot video Sunday night of a man’s sixth arrest in as many years -- it happened minutes after someone reported that he was peeping into their window. "You know, it’s months and months off, he's in jail, he’s out of jail, but he keeps coming back,” Gavi Lomnitz said.
2 babies abandoned in Houston area within hours, authorities seek parents
PASADENA, Texas - Two babies were found abandoned in the Houston area just a few hours apart. A 2-month-old baby was found by Pasadena Police Officers on Monday morning in a car seat sitting outside a dumpster in a strip center just behind several restaurants on Crenshaw Road near Beltway 8. Sadly, this makes three babies abandoned in the Houston area in just about a month.
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...
Texas Festival Chefs for Farmers Returns to Houston With an Ode to Street Food
Texas food and wine festival Chefs For Farmers is returning to Houston’s Autry Park this September, and in its third year, the all-inclusive tasting event will feature an ode to street food. Houston area chefs including Victoria Elizondo of Cochinta & Co. and Cory Nguyen of Crawfish & Noodles...
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Allegedly Banned From Select Houston Establishments
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud has been ongoing for over a decade at this point. However, it finally came to a head this past year with some scathing diss tracks. "Like That" started it all off and "Push-Ups" soon followed. "Euphoria" escalated things and on the night of May 3rd, history was made. "Family Matters" sent shockwaves throughout the hip-hop world. Meanwhile, "Meet The Grahams" completely stopped everyone in their tracks.
Cleveland area hosts two back-to-school events this week for students
As summer draws to a close, the Cleveland area is gearing up to help students prepare for the upcoming school year with two significant events aimed at providing essential supplies. Backpack Giveaway at Santa Fe Middle School. The first event is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 6...
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