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Several major school districts across the Houston area have announced closures for Monday as a harsh winter storm is expected to impact the region this weekend. Districts confirmed to be closed include Houston ISD, Katy ISD, Aldine ISD, Tomball ISD, Crosby ISD, Spring ISD, Humble ISD, Galena Park ISD, Channelview ISD, and Conroe ISD. Officials […]
Some winter prep tips are simple, but when you’re in a pinch, protecting exposed pipes can be the trickiest and most expensive of them all. That’s why a viral hack has Texans reaching for an unlikely solution: a Styrofoam cup. Yes, even trusty Whataburger cups. So, does covering your pipes with a Whataburger cup actually […]
Houston is under a Weather Impact Alert as forecasters monitor the potential for winter weather heading into the upcoming weekend. While the system is still several days away, early forecast models are showing enough signs of concern to give residents a heads up for Saturday into Sunday. Confidence remains low at this point, but the […]
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has a limited amount of season tickets available for 2025. HLSR will take place from March 4, 2025 through March 23, 2025. There is an eight-ticket purchase limit per household. Tickets go on sale HERE at 10 am. The season ticket options, starting at $500, are: Upper Level: $500; […]
Bob Weir, founding member and guitarist of psychedelic rock band, the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his Instagram account. Prior to his death, Weir had beat cancer, which he had been diagnosed with in July. Just before the diagnosis, he preformed at Golden Gate Park […]
The Chevron Houston Marathon is an annual road race held every January in downtown Houston, Texas, featuring: A full marathon (26.2 miles)A half marathon (the Aramco Houston Half Marathon)A 5K (We Are Houston 5K) Chevron is the title sponsor (hence the name), with a long-standing sponsorship that was recently extended this year marks 20+ years […]
January 6, 1980, still stings in Houston. The Oilers had battled their way to the AFC Championship, carrying the hopes of a city chanting “Luv Ya Blue” from afar as they landed in Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ Three Rivers Stadium was packed, a fortress of black and gold, but Houston fans held tight to their anthem, […]
There’s apparently nothing more fun than SINNING . . . and DISNEY-ING, unless, of course, you’re doing your fun Texas-style, because Houston officially cracked the Top 10 “Most Fun Cities in America.” A new national ranking looked at 65 different metrics: bars, restaurants, festivals, nightlife, you name it, and while Vegas and Orlando grabbed the […]
If you’re making last-minute Thanksgiving Day grocery runs in Texas, several major stores will still be open.. but with shortened holiday hours. Here’s a quick look at which retailers you can count on for those forgotten ingredients, and which doors will be shut for the holiday. TRENDING: Get $500 For The Holidays with Our Single […]
A more accurate female crash-test dummy may finally make driving safer for women. For decades, automakers have relied on so-called “female” crash-test dummies that stand 4’11”, weigh 108 pounds, and date back to the 1970s. Even worse: carmakers weren’t actually required to use them, until now. The Department of Transportation announced yesterday that it’s updating […]
A group of college students at the University of Texas at Arlington may have helped crack a murder case that had been cold for more than 30 years. UTA criminology students assisted Arlington detectives in making an arrest in the 34-year-old killing of Cynthia Gonzalez, Chief Al Jones announced. Gonzalez, a 25-year-old mother who worked […]
We all know that Las Vegas has been called “Sin City”, but look out! Houston is catching up fast! 1. Las Vegas, NVLas Vegas once again tops the list as America’s most sinful city — hardly a surprise. “Sin City” earns its title with the second-most casinos per capita, fueling countless failed quests for fast […]