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Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
The Rodeo distributes $1.4 million in scholarships to 70 FFA members across Texas
Seventy FFA members representing 57 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention. Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and...
Houston's Hurricane Beryl death toll reaches 13, official numbers pending with more deaths expected
It could be weeks before we get a complete picture of the deaths caused by Hurricane Beryl.At least 13 people in the Houston area are believed to have died as a result of the dangerous hurricane, and many are afraid more people will die in the coming days as residents continue to struggle with power outages and damage.Multiple agencies track storm deaths, but the final number will come from the medical examiner, who will look at several factors.The Shaw family has been without power since Beryl hit last Monday.STORY UPDATE: Beryl death toll in SE Texas rises to 18 as...
Chef Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Foundation Set to Double Its Aid to Restaurant Workers This Year
Southern Smoke Foundation, the nonprofit led by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and his wife Lindsey Brown, who is the foundation’s executive director, has awarded $12.3 million in aid to restaurant workers since its inception in 2015. Each year, the amount awarded increases, but this year, the foundation is likely to set a startling record.
Texas man wanted for fatal hit-and-run of elderly woman during police pursuit arrested in Illinois
HOUSTON, Texas — A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in June has been arrested, according to the Houston Police Department. Jacolby Pendleton, a 30-year-old, is charged with murder in the 184th State District Court. Pendleton was apprehended on July 13 in Springfield, Illinois, and is currently held at the Sangamon County Jail awaiting extradition to Harris County.
Silver Honda traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Conroe
CONROE, Texas — An 18-year-old Humble resident was arrested for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on FM 1314, according to the Montgomery County Constable's Office. On July 15, 2024, around 2:50 p.m., a patrol deputy from Constable Ryan Gable's office observed a silver Honda commit...
FREE Chick-fil-A TODAY! Courtesy of the Houston Astros
HOUSTON – Love the Houston Astros or hate the way they’ve been playing lately, it doesn’t change that they scored fans a sweet deal!. Sunday’s game was a disappointment for our home team after losing to the Texas Rangers but outfielder Jake Meyers’ home run off the foul pole still gave us something to look forward to.
Houston hospitals overcrowded after Beryl, causing delays in discharges and treatment
While patients stayed at hospitals longer because they could not be discharged, more people were going to emergency rooms for reasons beyond medical treatment. Space, resources and manpower at local hospitals were limited during and after Hurricane Beryl swept through the region, drawing concern from Mayor John Whitmire and Houston city council.
What Houston looked like from space before Beryl...and after
HOUSTON — What did the Houston area look like before and after Hurricane Beryl? On Monday -- a week after landfall -- we got a look at it from space. NOAA Satellites posted before and after images from the satellite NOAA-21. One image is from June 9, well before the storm. The other is from July 9. Beryl made landfall early in the morning on July 8 near Matagorda, Texas, so the images show a before and after view of Houston.
Photo essay: Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath in Houston, documented
Hurricane Beryl tore through Houston on Monday, July 8, in a matter of hours. But its impacts — damaged homes, days on end without power, flooded streets, exhausted residents, and at least eight people in the area lost their lives — have lasted over a week. Houston Landing’s photojournalists, Antranik Tavitian and Marie D. De […]
Rebuilding After Beryl: Homeowners Face Long Wait for Fence Repairs
Among the challenges for a lot of home-owners, after Hurricane Beryl, is making repairs to their property. If that includes replacing a fence, the wait may take a while. William Ferguson is a Sugar Land city councilman, who also owns Fort Harris Fence Company. His business is among several that have been busy replacing and repairing fences that came apart in the hurricane.
‘Action is the greatest reaction’: Baytown woman wanted after social media threats to murder CenterPoint staff
A Baytown woman is accused of threatening to murder CenterPoint Energy employees in a series of posts on her X account, according to documents obtained exclusively by KPRC 2, days after more than 2 million people lost power in Hurricane Beryl. Rogan Brentae Miles, 21, is charged with felony terroristic...
Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund to aid victims
HOUSTON – In response to the significant number of households affected by Hurricane Beryl, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance held press conference Monday to announce its activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to raise financial support for those impacted by last week’s storm. The...
'Family Empire: Houston': Braden Real Estate Group On Showcasing Black Generational Wealth In OWN Series
OWN’s newest reality series, Family Empire: Houston, spotlights Black real estate, luxury and generational wealth. And, of course, it takes place in one of the Black meccas of the United States: Houston. The Carlos King-produced series follows the lives of the multigenerational Braden family. Their work in real estate began with their grandparents decades ago, and the granddaughters have taken over and expanded the empire beyond the grandparents’ wildest dreams. While real estate is the central point, the inner workings of the family also take center stage.
A surprise Astros-Giants trade to give Josh Hader some help
The Houston Astros have emerged as big-time buyers ahead of the trade deadline. Not just because they're a contending team, but they have been ravaged by injuries and poor play that has left them in a spot with plenty of holes to fill on their roster. While they have obvious...
Nanosized Implantable Sensor to Advance Treatment for Spinal Cord Neurological Disorders and Injury
Image: The sensor can record the activity of spinal cord neurons in a freely moving animal model (Photo courtesy of Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Implantable technologies have significantly advanced our understanding and ability to modify brain neuron activity; however, studying neurons within the spinal cord during active movement has been more challenging. This difficulty arises because the spinal cord is highly mobile, shifting position whenever a person turns their head or bends over, as a result of which the spinal neurons are also moving. During such movements, rigid sensors implanted in the spinal cord can disturb or even damage the fragile tissue. Gaining a deeper understanding of how spinal neurons process sensations and control movement is crucial for developing more effective treatments for spinal cord diseases and injuries. Now, researchers have developed a tiny sensor called spinalNET which records the electrical activity of spinal neurons without interfering with normal activity. This capability marks a significant initial step toward creating potential treatments for millions affected by spinal cord diseases.
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