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Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston are facing long lines and delays due to TSA staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown. Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours before domestic flights and four hours before international flights. Those enrolled in TSA PreCheck or CLEAR can […]
Houston’s own Madd Hatta of Majic 102.1 recently chatted with Black-owned media mogul Roland S. Martin for a powerful discussion on the urgent need for the Black community to engage in the political process. Martin didn’t mince words, delivering a compelling message about the real-world consequences of voter apathy, especially with critical elections on the […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging deceptive marketing practices related to the medication’s use by pregnant women. Paxton accused the companies of profiting off of pain and endangering millions by pushing pills despite potential risks. This is the first state government […]
H-E-B has donated $5 million to Texas food banks and $1 million to Meals on Wheels programs in the state. The funds will support efforts to combat food insecurity, which affects over 22 percent of children and 13.6 percent of seniors in Texas. H-E-B’s ongoing commitment to fighting hunger includes donation campaigns and hosting festive […]
Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law in June 2025 to make daylight saving time permanent year-round in the state, pending approval from Congress. The law, known as House Bill 1393, would eliminate clock changes and keep Texas […]
Celebrate National Coffee Day 2025 with free coffee deals and specials from popular brands like Starbucks, Dunkin’, Wawa, Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, and Burger King. Dunkin’ Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with a purchase through the Dunkin’ app, while Wawa customers can receive a coupon for a free cup of […]
Millions of Americans receiving food stamps may face reduced benefits or even lose access to the program due to changes stemming from the Republicans’ tax and spending law. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that about 2.4 million people could be cut off from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to stricter work requirements. Additionally, […]
According to KHOU, WASHINGTON — Nearly 85,000 more bags of frozen shrimp sold at Kroger and affiliated grocery chains have been recalled due to concerns over potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive material that can increase the risk of cancer with long-term exposure. AquaStar (USA) Corp., based in Seattle, issued the voluntary recall on Sept. 19 after […]
The Houston Police Department is conducting training drills in partnership with the Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense. The drills, running until September 19, aim to enhance collaboration between law enforcement agencies. Residents may observe low-flying military helicopters and hear unusual noise as part of the exercises, which focus on improving […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will not seek reelection in 2026, her office confirmed Monday night. Â That means Harris County will have a new leader for the first time since Hidalgo took office in 2019. Hidalgo, a Democrat, was elected to her first term in 2018 with a shocking defeat of Republican Ed […]
Inbound lanes of the Katy Freeway in Houston will be closed as crews work on repairs to the Houston Avenue Bridge, which has been struck multiple times in recent months. The closures will affect the I-10 Katy Freeway from Shepherd Drive to Durham Drive and from Antoine Drive to Shepherd Drive. Drivers can use alternate […]
One out of five Houstonians are living at or below the poverty line, making Houston the most impoverished city in America. The city’s rapid growth is believed to be a contributing factor to this high poverty rate. Experts suggest that the growth polarizes the job market, creating low-wage service work and higher productivity sectors, leading […]