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The next phase of ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston will open on Thursday, with the Random Selection Draw starting on December 11. Fans can select matches, ticket categories, and the number of tickets they want to buy. Those selected will be automatically charged in February. Fans with an existing FIFA […]
Houston has the highest rate of young adults who are neither working nor in school among the largest metro areas in the country. The economic opportunities in Houston are leaving its youngest residents behind, with nearly 125,000 young adults disconnected from full-time employment or education. Mothers, in particular, face challenges in accessing stable jobs and […]
The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Monday, Nov. 23, due to the potential for isolated severe storms as a powerful storm system moves across Texas. Warm and humid conditions ahead of the system could lead to severe storms, especially in Central and Northeast Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has […]
Polk Street in east downtown Houston will be closed from Monday until January for construction work. The westbound lanes at Emancipation Avenue will be closed through January 2026 to accommodate roadway work by the East Downtown TIRZ No. 15 and the Texas Department of Transportation. Motorists can use Dallas St or Lamar St as detours […]
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 […]