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Taxpayer dollars to repair groundwater motors up for vote Tuesday
Hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars are on the line on Tuesday as city leaders work to vote on repairing nearly two dozen water pumps.On Monday evening, the Houston Public Works Department confirmed with ABC13 that 19 groundwater motors were configured incorrectly and don't have what they call protection relays that prevent electrical instabilities from damaging the motor.City records show that the groundwater motors that need repairs are vital to supplying water for our communities and maintaining the pressure in the water system.Public Works representatives say the city's groundwater system consists of 55 groundwater plants, 131 well sites, and more...
Food truck owners expo is coming to Houston
HOUSTON (KIAH)– Food truck owners will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the industry and connect with other owners in the upcoming Food Truck Expo. The event is more than a trade show; it’s an opportunity to take educational classes to help entrepreneurs grow. The list...
Commemorating Katherine Johnson’s Key Role in America’s First Moon Landing 55 Years Ago
WASHINGTON D.C. (WVDN) – “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth.” These prophetic words were spoken by President John F. Kennedy (JFK) on May 25, 1961, in an address before a joint session of […] The post Commemorating Katherine Johnson’s Key Role in America’s First Moon Landing 55 Years Ago appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Good Samaritans rally for help saving husky trapped on island in Houston’s Exploration Green
Good Samaritans have asked for help trying to save a dog trapped on one of the islands in Houston’s Exploration Green. The husky had been trapped there for days and had been heard crying for help just last night. Exploration Green is a 200-acre mitigation and nature park in...
Texans' Joe Mixon: Missing practice
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Mixon (undisclosed) will not practice and could miss a few days but "will be fine," Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Mixon hasn't practiced the last two days, per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com, but it doesn't appear that he's facing a...
Houston shooting: Woman found injured in car outside high school
HOUSTON - Houston police were investigating a report of a shooting when they found a woman injured in the parking lot of a school, officials say. Officers responded to a call in the 7200 block of Carver around 10:30 p.m. Sunday but didn’t immediately find anything. FOX 26 Houston...
The Houston Texans’ Former 1st-Round Pick Is Happy to Be Back at His Natural Position
The Houston Texans’ offensive lineman, Tytus Howard, prefers to line up at right tackle because it’s his natural position, and he plays better there. However, he has only started 36 of his 61 career starts at RT because the Texans had him line up at two different spots along the offensive line in his career. He has started 21 games at LG and four at LT.
3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Storm chances continue
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers, especially closer to the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly to […]
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
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