Saturday

07-19-2025 Vol 2026

Category: Houston

Texas Food Pantries Struggle Amid Rising Demand and Funding Cuts

Texas Food Pantries Struggle Amid Rising Demand and Funding Cuts

In West Houston, the food pantry at Assistance Ministries resembles a small grocery store, where families shop for fresh produce,…
Residents of Fallbrook Subdivision Demand Action Against Dangerous Speeds on Neighborhood Street

Residents of Fallbrook Subdivision Demand Action Against Dangerous Speeds on Neighborhood Street

HOUSTON — The once tranquil streets of the Fallbrook subdivision in north Houston have transformed into what many residents are…
Community Opposes Planned Closure of Polk Street Despite Expansion Project

Community Opposes Planned Closure of Polk Street Despite Expansion Project

Contention continues over the proposed closure of a two-block section of Polk Street, a thoroughfare crucial for East End residents…
Houston Weather Update: Quiet Hurricane Season and Upcoming Rain Trends

Houston Weather Update: Quiet Hurricane Season and Upcoming Rain Trends

As the weekend approaches, Houston is experiencing minimal shower and storm coverage, a trend that is expected to shift significantly…
Houston’s Lifeguard Shortage Eases as City Welcomes 15-Year-Old Lifeguards

Houston’s Lifeguard Shortage Eases as City Welcomes 15-Year-Old Lifeguards

The city of Houston has long faced challenges in opening its public pools, a struggle intensified by a lifeguard shortage…
Heat and Humidity: A Psychological Guide to Surviving Houston’s Summer

Heat and Humidity: A Psychological Guide to Surviving Houston’s Summer

As summer settles into Houston, residents are prepared for the familiar blend of high temperatures and humidity. The current weather…
Anheuser-Busch InBev Invests $17 Million in Houston Brewery to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

Anheuser-Busch InBev Invests $17 Million in Houston Brewery to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, known as AB InBev, has recently announced a significant investment initiative featuring $17 million earmarked for its…
Examining Equity and Progress 160 Years After Juneteenth

Examining Equity and Progress 160 Years After Juneteenth

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As we approach the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth in 2025, the conversation around equity and justice…
From Drunken Idea to Gourmet Success: The Journey of Meat Mafia

From Drunken Idea to Gourmet Success: The Journey of Meat Mafia

In a twist of fate fueled by drinks and culinary aspirations, Meat Mafia was born in 2019 from an unlikely…
Dreamers in Texas Reflect on DACA’s Impact and Uncertain Future

Dreamers in Texas Reflect on DACA’s Impact and Uncertain Future

Thirteen years ago, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was introduced by former U.S. President Barack Obama, allowing…
Houston’s Housing Market Shifts: A Look at Homeownership Trends

Houston’s Housing Market Shifts: A Look at Homeownership Trends

HOUSTON — June marks the celebration of Homeownership Month, prompting a closer examination of the housing market in Houston. Recent…
Houston Celebrates Juneteenth with a Vibrant Line-Up of Events

Houston Celebrates Juneteenth with a Vibrant Line-Up of Events

HOUSTON — As Juneteenth approaches on June 19, the city of Houston is gearing up for a series of celebratory…