Neighbors concerned after clothing donation box in Cypress attracts illegal dumping
Cypress neighbors expressed concern after a clothing donation box became a magnet for illegal dumping. The company told ABC13 it is resolving the issue....
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3 deputies' access to Flock cameras suspended, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
Three deputies have been suspended from using Flock Safety's system a day after the company announced new safeguards to prevent law enforcement from misusing its cameras, HCSO said....
Hello Houston (August 14, 2026)
Today: We discuss the expansion of Flock cameras in Texas, learn how we can restore old furniture, and talk with River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo about his new graphic novel....
Harris County jury orders 3M to pay $61.5 million settlement after Watson Grinding explosion lawsuit
The explosion, which took place near a residential area in northwest Houston in 2020, killed three people and damaged hundreds of nearby homes and businesses....
Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.
Tech company’s low-tech sunglasses sell out: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Hello Houston (August 4, 2026)
Today: We discuss a Supreme Court ruling that could put Houston's Haitian and Black immigrant communities at risk, find out how AI is being used to improve traffic safety, break down what’s in store for Houston Restaurant Weeks, and more....
Where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: The Full Menu
Food writers discuss what dishes local restaurants are offering this year during Houston Restaurant Weeks and what they’re looking forward to sampling....
Why Texas is betting ‘Y’all Street’ can take on Wall Street
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
Houston Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 4, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We learn why some local restaurants are doing their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks. Then, local food writers discuss what dishes they want to try at restaurants that are participating in HRW this year....
Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
Barbecue Inn is closing its doors after 80 years. These food lovers came for one last plate
The restaurant had been a staple of Independence Heights since the 1940s. Some guests waited hours in a line that went out the door for one last chance at shrimp and fried chicken....
Harris County: Body found behind business on FM 1960
Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott cleared the way for the hemp industry in 2019. Now businesses are being pushed out
Texas will ban hemp products containing certain intoxicating cannabinoids starting July 31, and local businesses are feeling the strain — and even closing....
City contracts & minority-owned businesses (July 30, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn why a longstanding city of Houston program requiring some government contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses was ruled unconstitutional this week and discuss the ramifications....
With future of U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade in limbo, Texas businesses navigate choppy waters
The Trump administration announced July 1 it would not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Rising uncertainty has led businesses that depend on the trade pact to pull back on investment in Texas, experts say....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2623: Thomas Carlyle’s Past and Present
Episode: 2623 Thomas Carlyle and the Working of Free Markets. Today, economic salvation.
Houston’s decades-old program awarding city contracts to minority-owned businesses is ruled unconstitutional
U.S. Judge David Hittner sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023, claiming their landscaping businesses faced racial discrimination.
Traveler’s Cart in Houston will close July 31, months after owners’ deaths
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Houston Toy Museum in the Heights to close at the end of August
The two-story, 5,000-square foot toy museum opened in 2022 in the popular shopping district on 19th Street.
Woman's body found in dumpster behind north Harris County business, sheriff's office says
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
Celebrate National Tequila Day at Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks
National Tequila Day is Friday, and whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks has something special in store. Zanti will feature handcrafted margaritas and tableside cocktail cart service beginning at 4 p.m. Sip on...
The World Cup promised an economic bump in Houston. Hoteliers and renters say they overpromised
Preliminary data covering six of Houston’s seven World Cup matches indicates demand fell year over year for hotels, though many visitors were willing to pay a higher rate to stay in Houston....
Photos: Almost 500 homes and 100 businesses damaged in Kerr County floods
Experts, officials and residents say the slower pace of the rainfall — over several days instead of hours — combined with new sirens and increased vigilance helped save lives this year....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3389: Carlo Antonio Testore
Episode: 3389 In which Carlo Antonio Testore's violins and other stringed instruments show him to be a different kind of Luthier. Today, a luthier teaches us a lesson....
18-year-old killed, 20-year-old wounded in shooting outside North Freeway restaurant, HCSO says
A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 1:30 a.m. to the 12901 block of the North Freeway near Airtex, where they found two mal...
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
2 in critical condition after shooting inside Kroger store in Cypress
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says two people were transported to hospitals after a shooting stemming from a domestic dispute inside a Kroger store in Cypress.The agency says the store is located in the 20300 block of Cypresswood Drive. Cpt. Juan Flores says they re...
As TxDOT prepares to widen FM 518 in Pearland, some local businesses say they have to move
Widening FM 518 will be a huge change, not simply because of the construction, but because some businesses will have to move as TxDOT widens the roadway....
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT. This is a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company....
Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states
Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams....
Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Volkswagen reported weak sales numbers on Friday, a day after the giant German automaker announced plans to slash the number of models by nearly half as sales plunged, particularly in China. The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company said group sales fell 8.6% in the second quarter to ...
Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand
Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator over labor rights violations and unfair dismissal.The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was hit by a projectile north of Oman on March 11, killing th...
The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
The U.S. are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored, senior U.S. officials said Friday.The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe to reporters the state of play with Iran, say they are ...
SK Hynix rises nearly 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy
Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose 12.8% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence. The company is already one of the largest in South Korea, along with Samsung Electr...
Fort Bend County business hits a standstill as the legal battle over county judge begins
The fight over who should lead Fort Bend County has brought county business to a standstill, and experts said it could get worse.
Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains 'dangerous' levels of lead, arsenic
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium....
Disney reveals 'Percy Jackson,' 'American Horror Story' and Hulu experiences for San Diego Comic-Con
See what's in store at Disney's San Diego Comic-Con activations, including immersive experiences, major panels and more.
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
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Houston's Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics celebrates Black fandom ahead of DreamCon 2026
Houston’s Third Ward is home to a lot of history — and increasingly, it’s becoming home to a growing Black nerd community. At the center of it all is Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics, a Black-owned comic shop fueling creativity, representation and fandom on the city’s south side.Byron Ca...
PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets as the Iran war caused gas prices to spike.“I think the consumer is worse than what we had anticipated, and it’s driven ma...
The Walt Disney Company celebrates 125 Emmy Award nominations
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 125 Emmy nominations, including nods for "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Paradise" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour."...
23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers....
Cosmic Ice Cream and Trill Burgers teaming up for National Ice Cream day
As temperatures are approaching triple digits this month, we’ve got a sweet way to cool off.Since July is National Ice cream month, and National Ice Cream Day is next Sunday July 19 – Cosmic Ice Cream wants you to stop in to check out their new shop and new collab with Houston fa...
China allocates millions in new disaster relief after storms and a deadly landslide
China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers.The central government allocated 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) to re...
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death ...
Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious
Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk's rocket market appear to be earthbound.Many of the investment firms that underwrote SpaceX's initial public offering issued their first research notes about the company Tuesday, and almost all rec...
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
Ford to recall over 100,000 Mustangs for 2 separate issues
Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States.
Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film
Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.
Ukraine's security service says woman wanted in connection with a Monaco bombing is found dead
Ukraine’s Security Service on Tuesday said it found the body of Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, who had been wanted by authorities in Monaco in connection with the bombing targeting Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.The security service, also known by its local...
7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release
7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....
When a smile needs more than veneers: one Houston patient’s transformation
Teresa Dermit had the warmth, confidence and presence that make a great smile memorable. She smiled, spoke and carried herself beautifully - but her teeth no longer matched who she was. The goal wasn’t to remake Teresa’s identity, it was to restore the smile that reflected it. Dr...