Richmond’s summer nights are getting hotter
You're not imagining it: Your summer evening porch hangs are getting hotter — and it's not just because of this week's heat dome. Why it matters: Higher overnight temperatures can have health consequences for vulnerable groups, as well as increase demand for air conditioning. That, in turn, can strain...
SafeSplash Swim School opening new location in Bridgeland
At SafeSplash Swim School, the family-focused business teaches essential swim safety skills with lessons designed to build confidence and a love for the water. (Courtesy SafeSplash Swim School) Two-time Olympian swimmer Cammile Adams is bringing a new swim school location in Bridgeland. What they offer. At SafeSplash...
DOJ: Fort Bend County hospice owners scammed $87 million from Medicare, Medicaid
Three women were accused of bilking the government out of tens of millions of dollars by billing the government for hospice care for people who weren't dying.
Best Craft Breweries in Katy, Fulshear, Missouri City and Sugar Land: Suburban Houston’s Thriving...
KATY/FULSHEAR/SUGAR LAND/MISSOURI CITY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The western suburbs of Houston have emerged as a dynamic craft beer destination, where a vibrant collection of microbreweries has established deep community roots across Katy, Sugar Land, Brookshire, Fulshear and Missouri City. The thriving...
Juneteenth holiday celebrated with parades, family fun and unveiling of a historical marker
KATY/BROOKSHIRE/SUGAR LAND (Covering Katy News)— Warm temperatures matched the welcoming attitudes of crowds at Juneteenth celebrations across Waller and Fort Bend counties Thursday through Saturday. Juneteenth makes the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday specifically recognizes June 19, 1865, when...
Army veteran killed in suspected road rage shooting, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says
A family is hoping someone will come forward with information that will lead to an arrest in their loved one's murder, calling it a "senseless act."
2025 Texas Trucking Show: A Reminder That Trucking is Still a People Business
Every industry has its big game, and for trucking, the Mid-America Trucking Show might be the Super Bowl, but the 2025 Texas Trucking Show in Houston felt like one of the championships and a backyard BBQ rolled into one. I say one of the championships because in 16 days, the Walcott Truckers Jamboree at Iowa 81 will...
Lanes reopened after 18-wheeler fire caused traffic backups on Hardy Toll Road SB at...
TranStar cameras show traffic has cleared after deputies said an 18-wheeler was fully engulfed in flames near the toll road at Cypress Creek/FM 1960 on Monday.
Texas man indicted in trucking fraud conspiracy
On Wednesday, an indictment was unsealed in Houston charging a Texas man with operating illegal and dangerous transportation companies. According to court documents, Shaquan Jelks, 48, of Houston, managed and controlled multiple commercial trucking companies despite being told not to by a federal court and the...
Midweek Weather Planner: Scattered thunderstorms ahead
Looking for bigger rain chances? Those arrive Tuesday and Wednesday, when deeper tropical moisture moves into our area. That extra humidity gives storms more fuel, so expect better coverage of showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening hours. But don’t cancel outdoor plans just yet—these...