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Houston bids to host International Astronautical Congress 2029
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (196+ words) The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics submitted a bid to host the 80th International Astronautical Congress in 2029 in Houston. The event would come in the same year as the 60th ... Houston bids to host International Astronautical Congress 2029 HOUSTON " Houston is in…...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Houston. Here's how local Airbnb hosts are getting ready
1+ week, 2+ day ago (353+ words) HOUSTON " With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, short-term rental operators in Houston say they have been preparing for years for what they expect will be one of the busiest stretches in the city's history. Rental platform Airbnb recently met with…...
Energy company to return to Houston after merger
2+ week, 3+ day ago (188+ words) HOUSTON " Houston is regaining a major public company's headquarters. Expand Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: EXE) said Feb. 9 it is moving its headquarters from Oklahoma City to the Houston area over a year after it was created by Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy…...
'You’re just guessing where you should be' | Safety concerns grow on unmarked road in Houston's Third Ward
3+ week, 2+ day ago (573+ words) HOUSTON " Drivers along a busy stretch of Almeda Road in Houston's Third Ward say missing and faded lane lines and crosswalk markings are turning a major roadway into a safety concern " especially at night and in the rain." Wayne Nellums,…...
Houston's Shipley Donuts opens 35 locations as part of major expansion
3+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) HOUSTON " Shipley Donuts opened 35 new shops across multiple states in 2025, marking a 46% increase over the previous year's expansion. The Houston-based donut and kolache chain, which bills itself as the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade-daily donuts and kolaches, opened 10 new…...
Hundreds of Houston flights cancelled Sunday, travelers fear ongoing delays
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (279+ words) HOUSTON " A massive winter storm is disrupting air travel across the country, bringing freezing temperatures, snow, and ice to millions in the South, Midwest, East Coast, and North. Houston has been hit hard, with hundreds of flight delays and cancellations,…...
TEXAS WINTER STORM | Streaming coverage of freezing temps, ice in the Houston area
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (69+ words) We have crews spread out across the Houston area covering freezing temperatures and ice with our winter storm. TEXAS WINTER STORM | Streaming coverage of freezing temps, ice in the Houston area To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the…...
North Texas power outages: Thousands are without power Saturday afternoon - here's how to check the map, your status
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (264+ words) DALLAS " Thousands of Texans are without power on Saturday morning as a winter storm is expected to move through North Texas this weekend." As of 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, nearly 16,000 people were without power as the storm moved through Oncor's service territory,…...
Houston travelers scramble to change plans as major winter storm approaches Texas
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (391+ words) HOUSTON " Travelers at Bush Intercontinental Airport scrambled to adjust their plans Friday night as a looming winter storm prompted mass flight cancellations across the country, with airport officials urging passengers to stay flexible and check their flight status. According to…...
School closures: Houston-area districts shut down due to winter storm
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (161+ words) HOUSTON " Some Houston-area school districts are shutting down due to the winter storm heading to Southeast Texas. Forecasters are closely monitoring the setup that could bring freezing rain, ice, dangerously cold temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions to the Houston area....