HOUSTON – Today’s temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s, with humidity driving the heat index to nearly 105 degrees. While an isolated storm may form later in the afternoon, the majority of neighborhoods are likely to remain dry. The heat index is approaching dangerous levels, with the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms…
Rice University, located in Houston, has announced a significant enhancement to its financial aid program, set to begin in the fall of 2027. The university will now provide free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually. Under the revised Rice Investment initiative, students from households earning less than $100,000 will receive comprehensive…
A coalition of hemp businesses, along with a retired police officer, has initiated a federal lawsuit against Texas state and local officials. The aim of the lawsuit is to halt a recent regulatory change that reclassifies delta-8 and other hemp-derived THCs as Schedule I controlled substances. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court…
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday in Channelview, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist after a collision with a vehicle. The incident took place around 12:45 p.m. on Dell Dale Street, just south of Wallisville Road. The crash led to temporary blockage of the southbound lanes near Hidden Chase and Hidden Park Drives. According…
A family is actively seeking justice nearly six months after Michael Shannon lost his life in a hit-and-run incident in northwest Harris County. August 2 would have marked Michael’s 20th birthday, a poignant reminder of their ongoing search for answers. Michael’s family has expressed their frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation, as…
A heat advisory is currently in effect for Houston from 1 PM to 7 PM on Saturday. A weak summer front is expected to move through Southeast Texas, potentially increasing the likelihood of isolated showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. While temperatures are expected to feel like they are in the triple digits, the possibility…
HOUSTON – August has arrived, and while we are still experiencing the sweltering days of summer, the recent rain showers have provided a bit of relief. A weak summer front moved into Southeast Texas over the weekend, resulting in some isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday. While not everyone will experience rain, certain…
A Houston business owner is expressing deep frustration over a repeat offender who has turned his neighborhood into a hotspot for theft. Richard Herrin, a notorious criminal, has been convicted of four felonies this year alone and has a total of nine felony convictions, yet he has only served a minimal amount of time in…
Two men were shot while enjoying ice cream in northwest Houston on Friday night, according to local police reports. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Tidwell Road, where the victims were walking when a vehicle containing four suspects approached and opened fire. One of the men sustained a gunshot…
The memorial dedicated to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Canal Street is set to be preserved as METRO prepares to repave the road starting this Friday. This construction work necessitates the relocation of the memorial items. In collaboration with the Houston Public Library, Araujo’s family has taken steps to ensure the preservation of these significant items….
