Best Fourth of July fireworks, events and shows around Houston
Houston-area communities are celebrating the Fourth of July across Southeast Texas. Major events include Houston's Freedom Over Texas, Galveston's beachfront parade and fireworks, and The Woodlands' Red, Hot & Blue Festival featuring an America 250 drone show. Many events are weather-dependent, and officials urge visit
OSHA proposes $3.5M in fines after Channelview sulfuric acid spill injured workers
CHANNELVIEW, Texas – The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in penalties against three companies after federal investigators found they failed to protect workers during cleanup efforts following a massive sulfuric acid spill at an industrial facility in Channelview. The department’s Occupation
This Houston Whole Foods has a different mascot living inside
He stands there holding an endlessly fresh burger and permanently grinning as customers stand in line to … return items to Amazon. A little off to the side at the Whole Foods on Bellaire in Houston is an old-fashioned Big Boy statue, looking totally out of place in the upscale grocery market.
New Houston-area Ikea store to open in Webster this week
The arrival of a major retailer can reshape daily routines for families across an entire region. Residents near Houston have awaited this moment with anticipation as the Ikea Webster Opening brings new options for home furnishings right to their doorstep this week. This development marks the tenth location for the Swed
Construction worker hits, kills co-worker on Gulf Freeway, Houston police say
A construction worker was hit and killed by a co-worker along the Gulf Freeway, the Houston Police Department said. The incident happened at 11 p.m. Sunday in the southbound lanes before the Dixie Farm Road exit. Investigators said it appeared a worker was backing up a vehicle when they hit the victim. The driver told
Why goats are helping reshape how Texas manages public land
From Irving to Houston, goats are becoming a popular Texas tool for targeted grazing in parks, trails and other overgrown spaces.
$612K average income, $4.8M homes: Inside America’s 5 wealthiest suburbs
A new analysis from personal finance platform MoneyLion ranked America’s wealthiest suburbs. Here are the top five.
Saharan dust returns to Houston Sunday, rain chances rise midweek
Saharan dust is expected to bring hazy skies to Houston this week, with rain chances increasing mid-week and temperatures remaining hot with little overnight relief.
Body of 17-year-old missing after Galveston Bay fishing trip recovered, Texas EquuSearch confirms
TEXAS CITY, Texas – The body of a 17-year-old boy who disappeared after an inflatable raft deflated during a fishing trip in Galveston Bay has been recovered, according to Texas EquuSearch. Nathan Lowery went missing Saturday morning after he and his 16-year-old brother launched an inflatable raft near the...
New date revealed for Houston Pride after scheduling conflicts and delays
Houston will get to celebrate Pride later this summer.
