Houston ISD closure plan for 12 schools not listed as separate item
Still, 80 people are signed up to speak at the board meeting.
Lunar Eclipse 2026: Here’s when to see the blood moon in Houston
HOUSTON – A “Blood Moon” is the nickname for a total lunar eclipse, when the Moon turns a deep red or copper color. This happens when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun’s direct light and casting a shadow on the lunar surface.
Texas–Louisiana Weather Alert March 7-13: 3-5 Inches of Rain Could Swell the Sabine and...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Houston, TX – Repeated rounds of heavy rain could push rivers and bayous toward flood stage along the Texas–Louisiana border beginning March 7, raising concerns for low-lying communities before St....
Cheap Drinks, Strong Pours: The Ultimate Guide to Houston Dive Bars
Houston has no shortage of swanky restaurants and cocktail lounges, where you can sip a $15 espresso martini or splurge on a glass of Napa Valley Cabernet. And those spots are perfect for when you’re in the mood for a special meal or a glamorous night out. But sometimes, you just want a laid-back place […] The post...
Cows rounded up after escaping near U.S. 90 in northeast Houston
HOUSTON, TX – Several cows were rounded up after escaping from their property along Oates Road near U.S. 90 in northeast Houston. The cows were seen roaming near the roadway before being gathered and returned. One resident said the cows have gotten out several times in the past and...
Deadly Dash On Gulf Freeway Ramp Stuns Southeast Houston
A woman trying to cross a busy Gulf Freeway service road in southeast Houston was struck by a car and later died at a hospital Tuesday afternoon, turning a routine commute into a deadly scene on one of the city's busiest corridors. The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. on the...
METRO bus riders crawl out windows after downtown Houston crash
Riders crawled out the windows of a METRO bus after an incident at Franklin and Louisiana downtown. No one was hurt, but it caused a significant traffic disruption.
FULL EXCHANGE: Mayor Whitmire, Councilmember Pollard share heated debate over HISD closures, superintendent’s absence
HOUSTON – During a tense exchange at Houston City Council, Councilmember Edward Pollard pressed Mayor John Whitmire to bring Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles before council to answer questions about the district’s plan to close 12 campuses. Pollard argued that families in affected neighborhoods were caught off...
3 detention officers relieved of duty after investigation found they assaulted an inmate, HCSO...
After conducting an internal investigation, HCSO said it relieved three detention officers of duty for assaulting an inmate in March 2024, adding that disciplinary action is pending.
Nothing to see here. Just a gator catching some rays at Buffalo Bayou Park.
HOUSTON — A four-legged visitor drew crowds along the banks of Buffalo Bayou Park on Thursday as an alligator was seen sunning itself near downtown. The reptile was spotted near Memorial Drive and Shepherd Drive, across from St. Thomas High School, where dozens of people enjoying the warm weather stopped to take...

















