Houston – ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive Hits Record 132,293 Pounds of Electronic Waste
A Packed Day of Responsible Disposal (Image Credits: Flickr) Vehicles began lining up before dawn at CompuCycle on April 24 as Houston residents brought old electronics for recycling during the 19th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive.[1][2] The drive-thru event collected 132,293 pounds of e-waste, the largest amount in its history and a new benchmark […]
HPD, Dunkin’ team up for Pay It Forward Day giveaways
Houston Police Department officers will partner with Dunkin' on April 28 to serve customers and give away free $5 gift cards to the first 100 guests in an effort to spread kindness and connect with the community.
‘Kids missing from schools’: Houston districts lose over 8,000 immigrant students amid crackdown
Houston-area school districts lost more than 8,000 immigrant students this school year amid a nationwide immigration crackdown.
Suspects caught trying to sell stolen comics after burglarizing Houston store, police say
HOUSTON — Three people are now facing charges after authorities say they broke into a Northwest Houston comic book store over the weekend, made off with more than $10,000 worth of comics, and then allegedly tried to sell the stolen goods at another shop just 17 miles away. The District Attorney has accepted felony theft charges against two of those arrested.
There’s a reason you’re seeing smoke and haze across the Houston area
HOUSTON — Have you noticed smoke and haze in the atmosphere for the past week or so? There's a reason. The smoke is from fires burning in southern Mexico. The fires are part of an annual practice, where farmers burn leftover sugar cane after the fall harvest. The process clears fields of remaining stalks -- or “nubs” -- to prepare the land for the next crop.
2 recent shootings, 1 deadly, raise questions about Houston nightlife safety
HOUSTON – Two recent shootings tied to Houston nightlife, including a deadly one in Midtown, are raising broader concerns about public safety at bars and after-hours venues across the city. Police said one person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting outside the Midtown nightclub Diosa...
Houston METRO shooting: 2 people taken to the hospital accidental gun discharge
HOUSTON - Authorities are on the scene after a woman was shot on a Houston METRO bus on Monday afternoon, officials said. Woman shot in the leg on Houston METRO bus, authorities on scene investigating. According to Houston police, the shooting occurred near the intersection of 610 Loop and Cullen.
Half of This Texas Spot Is a Restaurant and the Other Half Is an...
Waiting for your food usually means staring at your phone or awkwardly making eye contact with other hungry people. Not here. Half of this spot is a restaurant, and the other half is an Asian grocery store stocked with noodles, sauces, and snacks you actually want to browse. You can put in your order, grab a basket, and shop for dinner ingredients while someone...
Northwest Houston Parking Lot Turns Deadly as Pickup Hits Pedestrians
A trip through a northwest Houston shopping center turned tragic on Saturday, April 25, when a red Ford F-150 struck three pedestrians and at least one parked vehicle in the lot at 5651 West Little York Road, according to police. A 73-year-old woman was pronounced dead after the crash, and two men were taken to nearby hospitals as Houston police officers...
Hidden Treasures & Co. to open in Pearland after rebrand
Hidden Treasures & Co. will rebrand after 25 years to offer space for local vendors to sell handmade goods. (Courtesy Hidden Treasures & Co.) Hidden Treasures & Co., a woman-owned consignment shop operating in Pearland for 25 years, will celebrate its rebranding with a grand opening event on May 1, manager Angie Shem said.
