Katy battery plant decision delayed; ERCOT says city’s denial affects grid authority
KATY, Texas – A state ruling on the 500-megawatt battery storage facility proposed inside Katy city limits has been delayed, and filings show that ERCOT says it has a direct interest in the outcome. The project, rejected by Katy City Council after months of homeowner opposition, is now tied...
80 Pound Cannon Ball Found Buried in Downtown Houston
Check out these videos for a closer look at the 80-pound cannonball discovered by authorities at a construction site in downtown Houston.
Heads up, drivers! You’re about to pay a little more along certain Houston-area tollways
HOUSTON — Heads up if you drive on toll roads in Fort Bend County. You're about to start paying a little bit more at each toll plaza. At their Dec. 4 meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners approved an increase of one to two cents per toll plaza, according to the Houston Chronicle. Drivers without toll tags will...
Train and 18-wheeler collide near Cypress, closing FM 1960 at U.S. 290
The train struck the back of the 18-wheeler trailer in the area of North Berwick Drive, but no injuries were reported, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
New report shows data centers could strain Texas’ grid this winter
A new report shows a growing industry in Texas could put a strain on the state's power grid this winter. Winter power problems have been on Houston resident, Dolores Hidalgo's mind ever since the winter storm in 2021. In February 2021, an University of Houston report shows more than two-thirds of all Texans lost...
Richest small town in Texas has a median income of more than $230,000
Affluent Houston neighbor Bellaire is cashing in as the richest small town in Texas for 2025, according to new study from GoBankingRates. The report, "The Richest Small Town in Every State," used data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey to determine the 50 richest small towns in America based on...
The Enormous Flea Market In Texas Bargain Hunters Swear Has The Best Deals In...
Some people go to theme parks for thrills, others hit up fancy restaurants for culinary adventures, but true treasure hunters know the real excitement lies in the dusty, sprawling wonderland of the Pearland Flea Market just south of Houston. The moment your tires crunch across the gravel parking lot, you...
Fort Bend County drivers will pay more to use toll roads in new year
As Fort Bend County grows, so do its toll road prices. When residents ring in the new year, they can expect to see a bigger tab if they hop on the Westpark tollway, Grand Parkway, and Fort Bend Parkway.
UNDER THE LIGHTS: Kilgore dominates Fort Bend Crawford 30-3
Kilgore came away with the win, defeating Fort Bend's Almeta Crawford 30-3.
Texas Travel Alert: Low Visibility on I-45 as Dense Fog Persists Until 9AM
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Houston, TX – A damp, silvery haze settled across southeast Texas early Saturday, cloaking streetlights and blurring skyline outlines as dense fog formed across the Houston metro area. The National Weather...
