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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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the charismatic owner of Gallery Furniture and a beloved local philanthropist, is set to be the focus of a new biopic titled Mattress Mack.
Jim Irsay’s Iconic Memorabilia Collection to Be Auctioned The Irsay family has announced plans to auction off the majority of the late Jim Irsay’s renowned memorabilia collection according to ESPN. The treasure trove of cultural and historical artifacts once valued at over $1 billion. The auction, set to be managed by Christie’s starting in March, […]
HOUSTON — The holidays in Houston are set to shine brighter than ever as Mayor John Whitmire unveiled plans Monday for two of the city’s biggest seasonal celebrations — the 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade and Deck the Hall: The Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Concert. The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, returning to downtown […]
You might assume Florida would top the list of the most haunted states, but it turns out, some of those “apparitions” are just very old retirees who aren’t quite gone yet. A new report from Casino.ca analyzed ghost sightings across North America, ranking states by the number of reports per 10,000 people. And get this, […]