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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 […]
Bud Adams successfully relocated his Houston Oilers NFL franchise to Tennessee in 1997 after years of threats. The team initially moved to Memphis before settling in Nashville. The team eventually found a permanent home in a new NFL stadium on the East Bank of the Cumberland River. Today, the team continues to play in Nashville […]
On KG Smooth’s last show as the host of the Public Affairs Podcast, we welcome Harris Health, established in 1966, is the public healthcare safety-net provider serving the residents of Houston and Harris County, Texas. Here to discuss the Ben Taub Hospital expansion plans is the President and CEO of Harris Health, Dr. Esmaeil Porsa. […]
CenterPoint Energy has increased its electricity rate by nearly 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, resulting in an average bill increase of $13.50 for residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. The new rate adjustment, effective September 1, raises the charge for power transmission and delivery from 4.4393 to 5.7889 cents per kWh. This increase comes […]
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 […]
