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What celebrating U. S. soccer " and American independence " means for these fans in Houston
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (615+ words) As the United States won its first World Cup knockout stage match in more than two decades, local fans said the moment was one to mark with celebrating 250 years of U. S. independence. Cornel Sims, a Houston resident, wore his red and…...
Kerr County has new flood sirens, but the activation plan is a "work in progress
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (1726+ words) Leaders promised a lot of change after floodwaters tore through Kerr County in 2025, killing more than 100 people. A year later, where do things stand? After more than 100 people were swept away by floodwaters in Kerr County last July, Texas leaders…...
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of air pollution
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (886+ words) Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby. Texas is poised to lead the nation in…...
Inside Space X's stellar names, including Starship and Starbase in Texas
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (978+ words) Space X'is famous for plenty of reasons. First and, perhaps, foremost, is the company's headline-grabbing founder " tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who happens to be the world's richest man. Then there's Space X's sheer'dominance in the spaceflight industry, a sector in…...
One Dead, Two Detained After Stolen Car Chase Ends in Wreck on Houston's Highway 6
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (425+ words) Southwest Houston had a rough Wednesday morning before most people had finished their first cup of coffee. Around 4 a. m. , Houston Police Department officers found themselves chasing a stolen vehicle through the Mission Bend area, and like most police pursuits involving stolen…...
North Texas viewers are losing 2 longtime meteorologists
20+ hour, 39+ min ago (626+ words) Samantha Davies, left, is leaving NBC 5 after more than 17 years, while Jeff Ray, right, has retired from CBS News Texas after a broadcasting career spanning more than 40 years." A pair of familiar North Texas TV meteorologists are turning the page…...
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Sean Colson (2001)
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (273+ words) The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager. .. Houston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Sean Colson (2001) The Houston Rockets have…...
Why do Houston highways have so many names? It's all thanks to a nameless highway
2+ day, 28+ min ago (691+ words) Houston's messy freeway system, a behemoth that snakes its way from the region's most outward exurbs to its urban core, can take years to understand for those new to the metro area. We have two (and a half) beltways, several'tollways,…...
Changes in Federal Student Loans
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (151+ words) Changes to Federal Student Loan Limits Have Students Rethinking how to Pay for Advanced Degrees The Constitution has guaranteed our freedoms and rights for over 200 years. In this regular series, Dean Leonard Baynes with the University of Houston Law Center…...
America 250: Here are ways to celebrate the Fourth of July across the Houston area
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1266+ words) There are fireworks displays, musical performances and kid-friendly events across Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and The Woodlands. Events are scheduled to take place throughout the week across the Houston area as the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years of…...