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Texas Cities Grapple with Staggering 88 Billion Gallons of Water Loss
Texas is facing a water wastage crisis, with self-reported water loss audits revealing a troubling spillage of nearly 88 billion gallons in the last year across its most populous cities. This massive loss, as recounted by the Texas Tribune, is making a dent in municipal budgets and putting increasing pressure on an already strained water supply system. Houston, leading the pack, accounted for a staggering 31.8 billion gallons of the spillage.
Exciting Staff Organization At Hitchcock ISD
HISD is proud to announce several strategic promotions and new additions to our team:. Patrick Faour is our new HR Coordinator. Patrick has dedicated 14 years to HISD, serving in various roles including teacher, principal, and coordinator of assessment and accountability. He is passionate about building a strong culture and reenergizing our staff.
Constable to Host Annual Free Watermelon Giveaway on July 16 in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — Constable Mark Herman will host his annual free watermelon giveaway on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or while supplies last. The event, featuring homegrown watermelons from Atkinson Farms Produce, will take place at 3217 Spring Cypress Road. Each family can receive one watermelon free of charge, according to a press release from Constable Herman's office.
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.
Coast Guard Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes When They Realized What Was In One Of Their Containers
Thanks to giant-hearted people who spare no time and resources, thousands of animals in need are being saved. This time, it was the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston who put their humane side on display! The team was conducting their regular inspections at the Port of Houston, Texas, when they heard a strange noise coming from one of the containers.
Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions
The Houston Astros (46-42) and Minnesota Twins (49-39) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Target Field is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Tied 2-2 Houston escaped with a 13-12 win over Minnesota Friday as a +132 road underdog. The Astros have won each of their last 3 games, scoring 9 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 wins. Minnesota scored 7 runs in the bottom of the 9th...
Astros outlast Twins 13-12 after nearly blowing 8-run lead in 9th inning
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Bregman had a three-run homer and the Houston Astros held off the Minnesota Twins 13-12 on Friday night after taking an eight-run lead into the bottom of the ninth. Jeremy Peña had three hits, scored three times and drove in three runs to help the...
Manvel Resident Accused of Racial Harassment, Police Chief Assures Serious Investigation
In Manvel, Texas, a grievance concerning racially charged intimidation has escalated into a call for legal intervention. Kat Ducommun, a resident of the suburban enclave, has come forward with allegations that her neighbor has harassed her and her family with actions she deems as racially motivated. This harassment, as reported by FOX 26, includes using dogs to intimidate, blasting bright lights at odd hours, and most disturbingly, hanging a noose visibly from a tree - a symbol deeply ingrained with racial terror.
Texas Prepares as Hurricane Beryl Threatens Gulf Coast, Hurricane Watch from Matagorda Bay to Freeport
As Hurricane Beryl continues its path across the Gulf of Mexico, officials in Texas are preparing for the storm's potential to regain hurricane strength and impact the state's coast. According to FOX San Antonio, a Hurricane Watch is in effect from Matagorda Bay to Freeport, with the tropical storm expected to intensify before it approaches the western Gulf Coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center anticipates that conditions will become progressively more favorable for Beryl's re-intensification.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Matt Leinart reveals what Ted Cruz told him during their meeting
A photo of Matt Leinart and Ted Cruz spread throughout the internet on Friday. The former quarterback has since revealed what was said their their meeting. Leinart shared a photo on his X account Thursday of him posing for a photo next to the Republican senator from Texas. The two looked like pals smiling in... The post Matt Leinart reveals what Ted Cruz told him during their meeting appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
SC American Red Cross volunteers head to Texas to prepare for Beryl
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - People down south are preparing for Beryl and the trail of damage it’s expected to leave behind. With the storm expected to reach Texas Monday morning, American Red Cross of South Carolina is now sending down trained volunteers, that hope to help those who may need it the most.
Bridges: Texan Otis Boykin had pioneering role in electronics
Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subtle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles. Boykin was born in Dallas in...
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