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Rush Bowls Blends Into UH-Clear Lake With Second Houston Shop This Week
Calvin Harris 2 hours ago Superstar DJ Calvin Harris brings North American arena tour to Houston culturemap.com - Alex Bentley • 2h Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris will embark on his first headline tour across North America in 2027, which will include a stop at the Toyota … Weather 6 hours ago Severe cold front sweeping Texas to bring freezing temps. Here's where Chron - Molly Wilhelm • 6h Most of Texas will cool sharply, with wintry weather possible in a few areas.
Jerry Seinfeld Returns To Sugar Land To Mark Smart Financial Centre's 10th Year
1:52 1 day ago Celebrities You Forgot Guest Starred On ‘Seinfeld’ Unbranded - unbranded - Entertainment • 1d The iconic 90s sitcom ‘Seinfeld’ welcomed many guest stars throughout its nine-season run on NBC. Here are some celebrities you probably don’t remember made an appearance on the show. Before Sarah Silverman became a famous comedian, she had a small role on ‘Seinfeld’ in season eight. She played Kramer’s girlfriend, Emily, who suffers from “jimmy legs” and violently kicks him in her sleep.
Houston Cougars Cross 7,000 Freshmen as Regents Slash Core Classes 47%
3 hours ago Mike Vrabel has delivered a blunt message to the Houston Texans about wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Boutte was one of the New England Patriots’ most consistent receiving targets last season, but his future with the team was already in doubt heading into the new campaign. Following New England’s …
Master P, Birdman Stage Cash Money–No Limit Reunion Takeover At Houston’s Toyota Center
Food Industry 4 hours ago Houston Restaurant Weeks is here Axios - Shafaq Patel • 4h Houston Restaurant Weeks kicked off this weekend, providing meal deals and an opportunity to give back amidst the city's growing food insecurity. Why … Skyscrapers 1 hour ago The Old Place at Sam Houston Park in Houston Atlas Obscura - HTXFLT77008 • 1h As the oldest structure in Harris County, this 200-year-old frontier cabin stands in the literal shadow of downtown Houston’s massive skyscrapers.
Freeport LNG Smacked With Six-Figure Air Pollution Fine By Texas Regulators
Meteorites 4 hours ago Want to see some fireballs? Get ready for this meteor shower AOL - Julia Gomez, USA TODAY • 4h The Alpha Capricornids meteor shower will soon begin, but your view of it will depend on where you are in the world. The meteor shower rarely produces more than 5 meteors an hour, according to the American Meteor Society.
Beloved Rice Village Mainstay Istanbul Grill To Shutter After 27 Years
Now The chef said that running a restaurant in New York — and the clientele — had changed in the last couple of years. On Wednesday, Tom Colicchio announced on Instagram that he would close his 25-year-old flagship restaurant, Craft, on June 27. “Twenty-five years is a long time in New York,” he said in …
DWI Suspect Tased After Foot Chase In Houston
Technology 6 hours ago Erin Brockovich’s Texas Data Center War Heats Up With New Watchdog Map hoodline.com - Margie Townsend • 6h Erin Brockovich has quietly opened a new front in the fight over AI infrastructure: a crowdsourced map that asks residents to flag data center … Texas City 12 hours ago Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students texastribune.org - Story By Clare Amari, Kristian Hernández and Asher Lehrer-Small.
8 Reasons You Might Be Exhausted — and How to Recharge
A year after having her second baby, Jen Novak, 38, was sleeping seven to eight hours a night. Yet she would wake with a “halo of exhaustion” that hovered over her all day. The Twin Cities–based ad-agency account director felt foggy, slow, and not herself. As a college student, Novak battled Graves’ disease, a form of hyperthyroidism that brings feelings of jitteriness and anxiety. It showed her how easily hormones can wreak havoc when they’re out of balance.
PUMPING IRONY: Gimme a Head With Hair
I came of age in the late sixties and spent a good deal of my teenage and early adult years pining for a future in which I could successfully avoid a haircut. Like most high schools of that era, mine enforced a strict dress code designed to keep boys’ hair above the ears and off the collar — an edict my parents fully supported.
Chevron Championship at Memorial Park, Players To Watch
4 hours ago LPGA Tour legend Cristie Kerr has mastered the fairways. At 48, she’s a 20-time winner and has victories in two majors. But she’s also long had a passion for the wine business. While playing in a tournament at Napa, California in 2000, she started learning all about wine, its history, geography and …
Splendora Officer Arrests Driver On FM 2090 With Child
Texas is changing its social studies curriculum. Critics say it’s too state-centric The process of rewriting the curriculum has been contentious, with some raising concerns about what it emphasizes. People who have been involved in …
Houston GOP Pushes New Redistricting After 2025 Rulings
What Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners do for a living Business and tech professionals are the most likely to own a home in Dallas-Fort Worth but their rate of ownership has dropped in a decade, according …
The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Allergy Rates
In recent years, researchers have connected rising allergy rates in children to declining microbial diversity. Babies born via C-section, fed formula, or exposed to antibiotics early in life tend to have different gut bugs than those delivered vaginally, breastfed, or raised with regular exposure to dirt, animals, and other kids. “It’s really the early microbial exposures that set the immune tone for allergies,” says Minneapolis-based naturopathic doctor Sara Jean Barrett, ND.
Why Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse — and What You Can Do About It
Ah, spring, glorious spring! Blue skies, warm days, budding trees, blooming flowers . . . and the unwelcome return of seasonal allergies. If your seasonal sneezing and wheezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes seem worse than ever, you’re not alone. In 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in four adults and nearly one in five children in the United States reported seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. That’s roughly 81 million people.
Texas A&M Slams Brakes on $235 Million Arts Hub in College Station
9 hours ago We live in a culture that dreads the entropic inevitability of growing older, treats it like a disease to be cured with potions and regimens, anesthetizes it with botox and silence, somehow forgetting that to grow old at all is a tremendous privilege — one withheld from the vast majority of humans …
Texas Tribune Upgrades Voter Guides For Houston Voters Ahead Of Primary
9 hours ago Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer any questions during a US House Oversight Committee meeting on Monday (9 February). Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pleaded the Fifth Amendment which invoked her right to remain silent. Republican House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer described her decision as “very disappointing” but “expected”.
Why Is Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer on the Rise?
The number of people under 55 diagnosed with colorectal cancer doubled from 1995 to 2019, a trend that has troubled public-health officials and confounded scientists. Now, researchers from the University of California, San Diego, have unearthed a possible explanation. Their findings, published in the journal Nature, suggest that a “genotoxin” produced by certain strains of bacteria, including E. coli, may be linked to the rise of these early-onset cancer cases.
Do I Have the Cold or Flu - or Is It Seasonal Allergies?
Sniffling, sneezing, feeling run-down? Colds, flus, and seasonal allergies can all share symptoms, making it tough to determine the cause for your malaise. Yet there are some telltale differences. Figuring out what’s ailing you can help you best treat it and recover more quickly — and prevent spreading it to others.
Tesla Launches Major Hiring Drive for New $200 Million Brookshire Plant Near Houston
A Heat Pump Can Be More Than 100% Efficient. Yes, Really — Here’s How Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. When you're trying to lower your utility bills, you might be tempted to reach for the thermostat. That's a good instinct. Setting your thermostat …
Ginger Wellness Shot
If you’ve sipped a kombucha, you’ve enjoyed the flavors and beneficial bacteria of a live fermented drink — but have you heard of a ginger bug? A ginger bug is one of the easiest entries into at-home fermentation. All you need is a jar, distilled water, ginger, and sugar. The wild yeasts and bacteria on the ginger root and in the air break down the sugar and create carbon dioxide and lactic acid.
Struggling With Dizziness? Here Are 9 Expert Tips to Find Relief.
If you’ve seen a doctor and your chronic dizziness can’t be explained medically, check out the American Institute of Balance and the Vestibular Disorders Association to find a vestibular therapist or functional neurologist either near you or who offers telehealth services. Meanwhile, there are several ways you can support your own healing, including with these expert recommendations: 1. Learn more.
Emergency Crews Tackle Major Fire at Maxim Egg Farm in Wharton County
Early Wednesday morning, emergency crews responded to a significant fire at Maxim Egg Farm in Wharton County. According to KHOU, the Wharton County Precinct 2 Constable's Office has reported the incident occurred on FM 442, between Boling and Lane City. While battling the blaze, they urged the public to "avoid the area." Despite efforts to contain the situation quickly, the details of casualties or the ignition's cause remained unrevealed as the story unfolded.
Houston Greets Autumn with Mid-60s Temperatures, Ozone Watch in Effect
Source: Google Street View Houstonians are waking up to a familiar, albeit fleeting, feeling of crisp air this Wednesday, as morning temperatures hover in the mid-60s. The city has not seen these cooler temperatures since May's end, offering a short-lived respite from the usual heat. However, as the day progresses, residents can expect conditions to warm up, with afternoon highs slated to reach 94 degrees by 3 p.m, as reported by Click2Houston.
Houston Man Found Guilty on Robbery and Firearm Charges After Insanity
Source: Unsplash/ Tingey Injury Law Firm A Houston man's bid to avoid conviction on multiple robbery and firearm charges by claiming insanity has failed, with a jury finding him guilty on all counts after a swift deliberation. According to a statement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei, the decision for 42-year-old Ahmed Oraby Ahmedaly came in less than two hours, following a five-day trial filled with eyewitness testimonies and forensic evidence, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Second Houston Student Struck by Vehicle Near Lamar High School,
For the second time in just a few weeks, a Houston Independent School District student was hit by a vehicle near Lamar High School, rekindling concerns over pedestrian safety in the area. The incident occurred Tuesday morning on Eastside Street; the student sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was quickly transported to the hospital, as reported by Click2Houston. The Houston Police Department is investigating the recent incident involving a silver SUV.
Apple Announces "Awe Dropping" iPhone 17 Lineup for September 9 Reveal
Source: Source: Unsplash/Trac Vu Confirming the buzz that's been building for months, Apple is gearing up to pull the curtain back on the iPhone 17, setting the stage for its launch at a special event slated for September 9, as reported by CW39. The Cupertino tech giant has dubbed the occasion with the tagline "Awe dropping," with the proceedings expected to kickstart a series of pre-orders beginning September 12.
Houston Man Charged in Fatal DWI Hit-and-Run on Country Creek Drive
A fatal incident on Country Creek Drive leads to charges against Yimy Ricardo Ulloa-Padilla, a 20-year-old suspect involved in a crash that occurred around 9:50 p.m. on September 5. According to a news release from the City of Houston, Ulloa-Padilla faces charges for failure to stop and render aid in an accident involving death and for driving while intoxicated. The collision claimed the life of 34-year-old Ricky Ornelas.
Houston Enjoys Brief Cool Spell with Fall-Like Weather Before
Source: Google Street View Houston residents can briefly enjoy cooler temperatures at the start of this week, following a weak cold front that moved through the area over the weekend. The front has brought down the humidity significantly, providing a small window of what the city might call a fall-like feel. According to the National Weather Service, Today, "Sunny, with a high near 87.
League City Teen Charged with Possession of Child Pornography After
An 18-year-old League City resident, Raul Zamudio, was arrested on charges of possessing child pornography. According to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office on their Facebook page, detectives found evidence on cell phones during a search of his home on Friday. In June, the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force started investigating Zamudio after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Precinct 4 Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Drunk Driving, Nicole Wyatt
On Tuesday, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office conducted a routine traffic stop on Atascocita Rd. in Precinct 4. During the stop, their efforts to enforce laws against impaired driving led to the arrest of one individual, as part of ongoing law enforcement activities in the area, as reported by the Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Nicole Wyatt was stopped by deputies who suspected she was under the influence.
Elderly Woman Fatally Injured in Houston Single-Vehicle Crash on Bay
Earlier today, a car accident in Houston's 3100 block of Bay Street claimed the life of a 76-year-old woman. Houston police are currently investigating the incident that unfolded at approximately 3:20 a.m. The identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed and is pending a report from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. A maroon Ford Explorer was reported to have been moving eastbound before the crash.
Suspect Dawson Hebert Sought for Alleged Theft at Walmart in Northwest
Authorities are on the hunt for Dawson Hebert, a suspect who allegedly lifted $238.28 worth of merchandise from a Walmart on the 26200 block of Northwest Freeway last week. According to a statement from Constable Mark Herman's Office, Hebert is accused of entering the store last Friday, slipping various items into a backpack, and departing without payment, a theft that was reported to the deputies who arrived on the scene the following day.
Two Arrested at Huffmeister Boat Storage in Harris County Charged with
Two individuals found asleep in a storage unit were arrested yesterday, after deputies responded to a call regarding an abandoned vehicle at the Huffmeister Boat Storage on Schmidt Road. The two, identified as Johnathan Sacco and Melody Avera, were dealing with issues beyond just finding a place to stay for the night. Sacco initially attempted to mislead Harris County deputies by providing a false name and date of birth.
Houston Cosmetic Firm Charged with Felony for Allegedly Dumping Lotion
Source: Wikipedia/Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons A Houston cosmetic company has been accused of environmental violations after allegedly dumping 100 gallons of coconut lotion into White Oak Bayou, posing a potential risk to the local ecosystem. Immacule Lab Corporation, the business in question, is now facing a felony water pollution charge, as reported by CW39.
Three Suspected Human Smugglers Extradited to U.S. for 2021 Chiapas
Source: Google Street View In a significant crackdown on human smuggling, three Guatemalan nationals have been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a 2021 mass casualty incident in Chiapas, Mexico. After their extradition from Guatemala, the individuals appeared in federal court in connection with a tractor-trailer crash that was carrying more than 160 people. The incident resulted in over 50 deaths, including children, and left more than 100 others injured.
Houston's Thirteen Restaurant, Linked to NBA's James Harden, Shut Down
Source: Google Street View Last week, Houston’s high-profile Thirteen restaurant, associated with NBA star James Harden, abruptly closed its doors and suspended operations indefinitely. A notice posted on the entrance cited an outstanding debt of more than $2 million in rent and related expenses. According to Click2Houston, the unpaid rent alone amounts to $2,217,430.05.
Gas Fire Breaks Out in Tomball Neighborhood as Emergency Responders
Authorities are responding to a gas fire that broke out in a Tomball neighborhood. The incident, reported near the intersection of Sedgemoor Drive and Royalwick Drive. According to Click2Houston, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman, overseeing the developing situation noted that the specific reasons behind the gas fire remain unannounced. Residents are cautiously awaiting further updates as teams work to handle the emergency.
Harris County Attorney Secures Judgment to Restore 40 Properties to
Source: Wikipedia/Erochford, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Harris County has been addressing a complex deed fraud case that has now been resolved. The case, involving over 40 properties, led County Attorney Christian D. Menefee to announce a court ruling restoring the properties to their rightful owners. The scheme involved a Houston couple using forged documents to fraudulently claim ownership of the properties.
Chaos in Stafford as Suspect Adrian Mercado Kills Two and Takes Own
A sequence of events led to a standoff and a murder-suicide investigation in Stafford, where authorities are currently handling the aftermath of a violent confrontation that started last night. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Adrian Mercado, allegedly killed two individuals before ultimately taking his own life, as confirmed by local police.
Houston Braces for Weekend Weather Shift with Potential Thunderstorms
A shift in weather patterns is expected in Houston over the coming days, with forecasts indicating increased thunderstorm activity following a period of high temperatures and limited rainfall. A system moving in this weekend, combined with a moisture surge from the Gulf, is projected to bring an end to the recent dry and sunny weather.
Two Galveston Police Officers Stable After Near-Drowning During
Two members of the Galveston Police Department faced a life-threatening situation today when a routine swift-water rescue training exercise at Schlitterbahn Waterpark turned critical. The training, intended to prepare officers for water-based emergencies, took a turn when one participant lost their footing, causing others to stumble and two officers to be submerged underwater.
Army Vet Gonzalo Leon's $1M Bond for Alleged Murder of Boy in Ding
Source: Unsplash/ Tingey Injury Law Firm A bond of $1 million has been set for a Houston man, Gonzalo Leon Jr., charged with the murder of Julian Guzman, an 11-year-old boy, who was shot while playing ding dong ditch. The incident took place last Saturday near Leon’s home in East Houston. Authorities report that Leon, a U.S. Army veteran, was waiting in the dark when Guzman and his cousin knocked on his door for the final time.
Houston HSI Agents Smash U.S. Record with Mammoth 300-Ton Chemical
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents in Houston have seized more than 300,000 kilograms of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine. Officials reported that the chemicals were shipped from China and intended for labs operated by the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, a group recently designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, as reported by CW39. The seizure required 24 eighteen-wheeler trucks to transport the chemicals to an HSI storage facility.
Harris County Woman Charged with Assault on a Peace Officer After
Judith Hunt was arrested on Sunday following an incident in which she is accused of assaulting a peace officer. Deputies from Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to reports of a physical disturbance in the 16300 block of Stuebner Airline Road. Based on the investigation, Hunt was identified as the individual involved in the reported altercation. As deputies attempted to take her into custody, Hunt allegedly did not comply with verbal commands and became uncooperative.
Harris County Constables Arrest Woman with Felony Warrant on FM 1960
Constables in Harris County responded to a report of a suspicious individual last Monday, in the vicinity of 6800 block of W FM 1960 Road. Upon their arrival, they proceeded to engage with a person later identified as Nicole Alford. An investigation conducted on the spot uncovered that Alford was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. This discovery led to her subsequent arrest.
"Adult Toy Bandit" Hunter Valverde Wanted for Felony Retaliation and
Hunter Valverde, known as the "Adult Toy Bandit," is now facing additional legal trouble after a felony retaliation charge was added to his record. Valverde was arrested on August 14 by deputies from Constable Mark Herman’s Office in connection with a theft case. With a missed court appearance also on record, Valverde is now actively wanted by law enforcement, and the case has escalated.
Conroe ISD Faces Backlash Over Ten Commandments Displays as Legal
Source: Google Street View The ongoing debate in Texas over religious displays in public classrooms persists, as Conroe Independent School District prepares to enforce a state law requiring Ten Commandments posters in K-12 classrooms—despite opposition from concerned parents. The law, known as SB10, mandates the display of 16-by-20 copies of the Ten Commandments from the King James Bible.
Spring Area on Edge as Police Hunt Gunman Near Ponderosa Elementary
Multiple gunshots were reportedly fired on Butte Creek Road in the Spring area this morning, leading to a lockdown at a nearby elementary school. According to Click2Houston, authorities are on an active hunt for a gunman seen wearing all black, although no casualties from the reported gunfire have been confirmed. The incident has placed Ponderosa Elementary School in a secured state as the search continues.
Houston Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting Death of Driver in
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred earlier today in Houston’s Kashmere Gardens neighborhood, resulting in the death of a driver. According to Click2Houston, the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Memel Street where multiple gunshots were fired at a moving vehicle, causing the driver to eventually succumb to his wounds.
Houston Welcomes Sunny Days and Rising Temperatures as Storm Activity
Houston residents can expect a break from the continuous rain as sunnier skies and warmer temperatures move in. The National Weather Service reports a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. today, indicating reduced storm activity. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 90°F, followed by mostly clear skies in the evening and a calm low around 75°F. The weather pattern shift brings not only fewer storms but also a rise in temperatures.
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