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Texas-based Shiner releases non-alcoholic version of its flagship beer
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (217+ words) The launch comes as more businesses across the U.S. release non-alcoholic beers, wines, and spirits. A new year often marks the start of Dry January for many. Texas-based Shiner Beer announced a new non-alcoholic version of its flagship Shiner Bock is…...
The Engnines of Our Ingenuity 1506: The First Mechanical Clocks
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (86+ words) Episode: 1506 The invisible invention of the clock." Today, we look for the first mechanical clock. Episode: 1506 The invisible invention of the clock. Today, we look for the first mechanical clock. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please…...
Texas set to ban smokeable cannabis as soon as Jan. 25
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (750+ words) The Department of State Health Services is considering new rules for the Texas hemp industry that would require child-resistant packaging, stronger warning labels, sharply higher fees and effectively ban smokeable flower and extracts. Smokeable cannabis products sold legally across Texas…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1503: New Women Fliers
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (89+ words) Episode: 1503 The second generation of women fliers comes to maturity. Today, a new generation of women fliers. Episode: 1503 The second generation of women fliers comes to maturity. Today, a new generation of women fliers. To embed this piece of audio…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (January 9, 2026)
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (182+ words) For our busy Houston commuters " we have "The Commuter Cut" " a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...
Broadway legend Tommy Tune donates his costumes, scripts, letters to University of Houston
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (274+ words) Tune, who earned a master's degree from UH in the 1960s, has won nine Tony Awards throughout his career for his performance, direction and choreography. Tommy Tune, an award-winning Broadway performer whose career began six decades ago, is donating much of…...
Houston’s first Fleet Week rescheduled for April after postponement because of government shutdown
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (208+ words) The event honoring the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard was initially slated for November. It now will be held April 15-22. The first "Fleet Week" in Houston will be held in April " five months after it was originally scheduled. The…...
Pride Houston 365 bumps up its 2026 parade and festival because of World Cup
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (156+ words) The LGBTQ+ Pride organization says this is the first time in its 48 years that the parade will kick off Pride Month instead of being held toward the end of June. Houston's LGBTQ+ Pride parade is moving up a few weeks…...
Gov. Greg Abbott touts public safety accomplishments at Houston campaign event
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (389+ words) Abbott, a Republican seeking a fourth term, spoke at the Houston Police Officers" Union headquarters on Thursday, marking the Texas Municipal Police Association"s endorsement of him for reelection. Gov. Greg Abbott was in Houston on Thursday afternoon to mark…...
Local officials push back after Texas governor threatens takeover of Harris County elections
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (458+ words) Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Democrat-leaning Harris County "should be stripped of operating elections" while referencing a Houston Public Media report about the local tax office finding more than 100 voter registrations linked to P.O. boxes in violation of state law. Texas…...