West Houston gridlock could be cracking as major tollway expansion launches
Relief could be coming for west Houston commuters.
Adrian’s Mexican Street Food to open 6th location in Fulshear
The menu features authentic street tacos, tortas and traditional plates. (Courtesy Adrian's) Adrian’s Mexican Street Food is set to open its sixth location in Fulshear, owner Miguel Jimenez confirmed. On the menu. The menu features authentic street tacos, tortas and traditional plates with items such as Tacos Adrian,...
Two Texas Most Wanted fugitives now in custody after arrests in Houston and Waco
AUSTIN, Texas — Two of Texas' Most Wanted criminals were captured in Houston and Waco in recent weeks by Texas DPS. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Carl James Hegert at an apartment complex in Houston on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Since October, Hegert had been wanted on a larceny warrant out of Waller County, as well as a...
See updates on 8 transportation projects in the Spring, Klein area
Spring Stuebner Road is being expanded from two to four lanes from west of Leitner Lane to the Grand Parkway. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact) A number of road projects aimed at improving mobility across the Spring and Klein communities are either underway or planned to begin soon. Here are some updates on local...
Experts alarmed after US officials reveal drastically altered flood maps: ‘Those rates are continually...
Families on tight budgets could find themselves facing the difficult decision of whether or not to forego other expenses. Experts alarmed after US officials reveal drastically altered flood maps: 'Those rates are continually rising' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Katy family still waiting for justice nearly 20 years after 2009 capital murder case
In May 2009, 19-year-old Ricky Virappen was shot six times and killed during a robbery while working as a night manager at a Katy Popeyes. Former Popeyes employee George Curry Jr., now 59, was charged and convicted in the capital murder case. Ricky’s family has waited almost two decades as...
USPS changes mean Texas mail ballots may need to be sent early to be...
A pair of policy changes at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have the potential to impact whether some mail-in ballots are counted in upcoming elections, particularly in Texas. Starting Dec. 24, the postal service clarified that mail no longer receives guaranteed same-day postmarks. Postmarks are the official timestamp...
From rice paddies to boil pots: The muddy work required to grow Texas crawfish
Here's how one farmer takes crawfish from muddy paddies in Southeast Texas to plates in Houston and Beaumont.
RICO convict captured in Texas after fleeing Arizona halfway house: FBI
BRYAN, Texas - A man convicted of RICO conspiracy who fled from a facility in Arizona last week was captured days later in Texas, the FBI announced. A common breakfast ingredient being called “Alzheimer’s Fuel”An editorial investigation into a common breakfast ingredient now drawing attention from neurologists and...
11 Homey Diners In Texas Where The Food Is As Comforting As Grandma’s Kitchen
Craving those warm, homey diners in Texas where every bite feels like a hug?. These 11 cozy spots serve up dishes that taste just like the comfort food grandma used to make!. 1. John’s Cafe (Dallas) That bright blue building with the bold red sign saying “JUST GOOD FOOD...

















