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The next big thing in farming might be your bathroom! Believe it or not, urine is loaded with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus—the same stuff plants love. And with traditional fertilizers getting more expensive and harder to source, researchers are looking in some unexpected places for alternatives. Enter startups like VunaNexus, which are finding ways […]

What people saw off the coast of Cornwall wasn’t a mysterious object, it was a rare optical illusion called a Fata Morgana. Boat operator Mike Hancock spotted a large, shifting shape on the horizon that at times even looked like a bear. Online, others guessed it could be a ship, crane, or something unknown. In […]

2026 Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Lineup Announced! Pasadena, get ready — rodeo season is starting to take shape. The Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo has revealed its 2026 entertainment lineup, setting the stage for another year of live music, livestock, family fun and plenty of hometown pride. From the main stage to the rodeo […]

The NBA Finals tip off this week, and while the battle for the championship is grabbing headlines, a new study shows Houston remains one of the best basketball cities in America. Personal finance website WalletHub has released its 2026 rankings of the Best and Worst Cities for Basketball Fans. The study compared more than 290 […]

More than 800,000 Texans are among millions of people whose personal information may have been exposed following a major data breach involving Carnival Corporation, one of the world’s largest cruise operators. LOCAL: Conroe Shuttle Offers Easy Ride to Houston World Cup Fan Fest According to the company, approximately 6 million individuals were impacted after cybercriminals […]

All information in this article comes directly from a Houston ISD press release. HOUSTON — Houston Independent School District will once again provide free breakfast and lunch to children and teens throughout the summer months as part of the district’s annual Summer Meals Program. The program ensures that all children 18 years and younger have […]

Tilman Fertitta is making one of the biggest power moves in the casino and hospitality world after announcing plans to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion. The proposed acquisition would dramatically reshape the gaming industry by combining two major hospitality giants under one umbrella. RELATED: Houston’s Best Burgers to Try […]

National Hamburger Day is officially here, and restaurants across the country are celebrating with free burgers, buy one get one specials and major discounts. If you have been craving a burger and fries combo, May 28 might be the perfect excuse to treat yourself while saving a little money at the same time. LOCAL: R&B […]

NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season due to expected El Niño, with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, 1-3 major.

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre recently stopped by The Keisha Nicole Show on 97.9 The Box ahead of his upcoming Pitre Foundation “Field and Fun Day,” a free community event designed to give kids a fun and active experience this weekend. The event is open to children ages 6 through 12 and will feature football […]

After a long Memorial Day weekend, Tuesday is expected to feel more like a Monday for many Houstonians heading back to work and school. While the start of the week should remain fairly calm, forecasters say storm chances will begin increasing again by the middle of the week. LOCAL: Body Found Near Brays Bayou Sparks […]

Teachers are increasingly using “brain breaks,” like quick movement exercises or short meditations, to help students stay focused as attention spans appear to shrink. A recent survey found that 88% of teachers believe students struggle to focus more than they used to, a problem many say worsened after months of pandemic-era screen learning. Social media […]