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More than two million Houston residents will receive a text from the Wireless Emergency Alerts system on Friday morning. The city’s Office of Emergency Management says it will text the alert to all cell phones in the city and Harris County at 11 a.m. Friday. Officials say the text will look and sound like an […]
The Mack is Back: Beanie Sigel uses AI to restore voice on new project The Broad Street bully is back in the booth sounding like ‘The Truth’ we have known him to sound like all along. Beanie Siegel released a social media snippet of new music set to release in the coming months. Nostalgia sets […]
This episode we have LaToshia Norwood – SheSaid Founder to discuss the SHE SAID CONFERENCE: S.L.A.B. EDITION. A full-day experience for women CEOs ready to scale with style. Not your average conference. Think bold talks, live DJs, hands-on labs, and powerful networking! Next, we welcome back 1st Sargeant James Goolsbys, from the US Army. Sgt. Goolsbys […]
Elon Musk is pushing to be involved in a multibillion-dollar tunnel project in Houston aimed at mitigating flooding in the area. The project, which has been extensively studied by local flood experts, involves the construction of pipelines to divert floodwaters to the Gulf during storms. Musk’s company, Boring Co., has proposed building narrower tunnels for […]
The City of Houston is considering a new ordinance that would make it illegal to sit, stand, or walk on narrow traffic medians or divided roadways. The proposed rule aims to improve public safety, citing concerns about pedestrian fatalities and vulnerable populations. Violating the ordinance could result in a Class C misdemeanor and a fine […]
Police are investigating a failed home invasion that ended with the shooting deaths of two suspects in southeast Houston. Officers responded after 11 p.m. Friday to the reported shooting at a home on Bellnole Drive. Investigators say two masked men wearing bulletproof vests and phony badges came to the home and claimed to be serving […]
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who stepped up to serve in the wars that followed. Here to talk about it is Alyssa Olguin, Travis Manion Foundation Central Region Coordinator, Greg Fremin, 9/11 Heroes Run Houston Race […]
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a $146 billion 10-year transportation plan to address congestion and improve safety on Texas roadways, with significant benefits expected for Houston drivers. The plan, developed by the Texas Department of Transportation, aims to meet the state’s growing infrastructure needs and support economic growth. Houston, home to two of the state’s […]
Federal court allows part of comedians Eric Andre and Clayton English's civil rights lawsuit against Clayton County Police to proceed.
Have you seen the new trucks in your neighborhood yet? Nine brand-new recycling trucks are hitting Houston streets in an effort to finally get collection service back on schedule. The trucks, lined up at the city’s northeast service center, are so new they don’t even have paint on them yet. Mayor John Whitmire greeted solid […]
This Public Affairs podcast episode covers empowering the Houston community through business opportunities, restoring cultural heritage and elegance, and building connections between youth and law enforcement. In this week’s Public Affairs podcast, host KG Smooth interviews director of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity Celenthia Hoard about certification programs that help minority and women-owned businesses compete […]
Guinness World Records has certified a 7.3-mile stretch of the Galveston seawall as the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States. The seawall is not only a protective barrier against storms and flooding but also a remarkable engineering achievement dating back to the Great Storm in 1900. Tourists can now enjoy riding along the seawall […]
