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'You cannot be a smart city if you don’t have smart technology': Houston offers new interactive kiosks for residents, visitors
By Steven Hughes | Feb 13, 2022
Houston gained new technology aimed at mapping out locations in the fourth most populous city in the country, the World Population Review reported.
'The people deserve better': Hidalgo criticized for actions during funeral of officer killed in Houston
By Steven Hughes | Feb 11, 2022
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is under fire for her actions during the funeral of Charles Galloway, who was part of Harris County Pct. 5 Constables.
'Thousands of lives are being destroyed by the endless flow of drugs across our border': Huffines says he'll do more to fight drug trafficking
By Steven Hughes | Feb 9, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers found over $692,000 worth of marijuana in a tractor on Jan. 28 at the World Trade Bridge.
Exxon uproots to Houston, 'energy capital of the world'
By Steven Hughes | Feb 6, 2022
Exxon Mobil is leaving its home in the suburban Dallas-Fort Worth to its new headquarters in Houston.
'The ongoing investigation into those who helped him cover up her murder continues': Robert Durst dies in prison
By Steven Hughes | Jan 12, 2022
Robert Durst, 78, died Jan. 10 at a state prison in Stockton, California after being suspected of killing his wife, Katherine Durst.
'We could not be more proud': North Shore, Paetow become state champs
By Steven Hughes | Dec 23, 2021
Two Houston high school football teams participated and snatched victory at the University Interscholastic League.
'We’re going to recover': Multiple states hit by tornadoes
By Steven Hughes | Dec 18, 2021
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa natives were struck by multiple tornados last week, and the National Weather Service in La Crosse reported two tornados hit Dec. 16.
Houston works to feed over 700,000 Houstonians while maintaining 'dietary diversity'
By Steven Hughes | Dec 16, 2021
Feeding America reported that children who faced hunger before the COVID-19 faced hardship after the pandemic began.
UH men's basketball head coach sees Jarace Walker as 'a kid whose best days are way ahead of him'
By Steven Hughes | Nov 17, 2021
Jarace Walker signed with the University of Houston men’s basketball program, giving him a chance to show his impact on games.
Law enforcement officials offer shopping safety tips this holiday season
By Steven Hughes | Nov 17, 2021
Holiday shopping, and package stealing, are around the corner.
Texas father-son team take on 'Top Chef'
By Steven Hughes | Oct 17, 2021
A Texas father and son are showing their cooking skills on "Top Chef," a culinary competition.
'We are so excited': Luxury waterfront resort coming to Galveston
By Steven Hughes | Sep 24, 2021
NAN and Company Properties Christie’s International Real Estate plans to work on The Resident at Tiki Island and build many amenities.
'I can't think of a more perfect pairing': 'Top Chef' films newest season in Houston
By Steven Hughes | Sep 22, 2021
An award-winning culinary competition sets up production in diversely-populated Houston as Top Chef starts filming its newest season.
'The biggest honor I can do': Texan wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
By Steven Hughes | Aug 12, 2021
A Texas native will return to the United States as a Tokyo Olympic silver medalist for baseball.
Abbott remembers 'extraordinary heroes' on Purple Heart Day
By Steven Hughes | Aug 12, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott took to Twitter to honor Purple Heart Day, a day to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices of the military.
'In-person learning is critical': HISD students, staff return to campus
By Steven Hughes | Aug 6, 2021
Schools in Houston have outlined their COVID-19 safety game plan for the 2021-2022 academic school year to return to in-person learning at 100%.
'I just kept wondering why I was burning': Houston water park guests experience burning, irritation after chemical leak
By Steven Hughes | Jul 25, 2021
Guests' time swimming in a Houston water park turned from pleasure to panic when a pool cleaning chemical leaked in the water during the July 17 weekend, hospitalizing a dozen people with burns and breathing problems.
'This is the beginning of a change': Port Commissioners make Juneteenth holiday for workers
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
After a vote by port commissioners, Juneteenth is a holiday for Houston Port workers, joining in celebrating the liberation of Texas' enslaved population.
'She was denied the right to vote': Houston voting rights activist dies at 99
By Steven Hughes | Jul 23, 2021
The grandmother of Houston City Councilperson Letitia Plummer died, leaving a legacy of voting rights activism in the family.