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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 […]

Things are looking bleaker than usual for the Houston Texans, who have dropped both of their first two games of the NFL season, falling 14-9 to the Rams and 20-19 at home to the Buccaneers. With a trip to Jacksonville coming up in Week 3, the Texans are in an early hole in the AFC […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The Texas Senate could vote on a congressional redistricting plan as soon as today.  This, after Texas House Republicans passed the plan to re-draw congressional maps in their favor.  The state House reconvened Wednesday after protests from Democrats that saw them leave the state to break quorum and delay a vote.  The governor said in […]

Two Houston high schools, Carnegie Vanguard High School and DeBakey High School for Health Professions, have been ranked among the best high schools in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. The rankings are based on factors such as college readiness, curriculum breadth, and graduation rates. Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked 42nd nationally […]

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 […]