Seasons Shift and Remain Irregular for Several Respiratory Viruses

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 11:15P Faith Bugenhagen

Everybody knows you usually don't get a cold in the summer. Fall, winter and spring are much more likely seasons for respiratory viruses to thrive in. Except that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted...

Review: The Boogeyman

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 11:00P Pete Vonder Haar

Title: The Boogeyman Describe This Movie In One Simpsons Quote: HOMER: Bart, I don't want to alarm you, but there may be a boogeyman or boogeymen in the house! Brief Plot Synopsis: For once, a kid...

MLB Releases 2023 All Star Game Ballot

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 11:00P Sean Pendergast

One of the underrated pleasures of being a sports fan is seeing our heroes recognized for outstanding performance, At its peak, that recognition is in the form of awards like Most Valuable Player, Cy...

Things to Do: Listen to Everything Now by JW-Jones

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 11:00P Bob Ruggiero

It used to be in the music biz that in order to make a connection, there was a lot of hanging out backstage at shows, showing up at recording sessions, or schmoozing at parties and participating in...

Things to Do: The Best Things to Eat and Drink in Houston This Weekend

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 6/1 11:00P Brooke Viggiano

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Japanese Sando Pop-up at Money Cat Friday-Sunday 2925 Richmond Now through this Sunday, executive chef Sherman Yeung will be hosting a...

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2632: Edith Cavell

Houston Public Media 6/1 7:01P Dr. John Lienhard

Episode: 2632 Edith Cavell a mountain, a nurse, a smuggler, a heroine. Today, Edith Cavell.

2023 Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know

Houston Public Media 6/1 12:38P Garrett Bohlmann

Examining the early forecasts; plus, what to be aware of and how to best prepare.

Texas begins its battle against DACA program again, claiming it causes injury to the state

Houston Public Media 6/1 12:25P Rebecca Noel, Lucio Vasquez, Ari

The state alleges that recipients benefit from using state-funded resources like public education and Medicaid, which places a strain on state funds.

Houston Museum of Natural Science Corpse Flower, ‘Meg’, in full bloom

Houston Public Media 6/1 11:31A Patricia Ortiz

The corpse flower, Meg, has a bloom that will only last around one to three days, and it will take six to eight years before the flower blooms again.

Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin, prominent Houston attorneys, tapped to prosecute Ken Paxton...

Houston Public Media 6/1 11:22A Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune

Hardin and DeGuerin said they were honored to represent the House in Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate, which has not been scheduled but will occur before Aug. 28.

Humble ISD accused of discrimination after Spanish National Honor Society graduates prevented from...

Houston Public Media 6/1 11:18A Adam Zuvanich

A school district spokesperson says the 20 impacted students should have been allowed to wear their colorful stoles at Saturday's graduation ceremony, but added that the snafu "had nothing to do with race or culture."

Conn’s reports net loss in fiscal year 2024 first quarter earnings

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 10:46A Chandler France

Despite another quarter of net losses, Conn's interim President and CEO Norm Miller pointed out that there were some encouraging aspects of the company's first quarter earnings report.

Exxon Mobil Corp. signs new carbon capture agreement with Nucor Steel Corp.

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 9:10A Jishnu Nair

The deal continues Exxon Mobil's investment into carbon capture technology, with the energy giant confirming its total project intake would surpass 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide captured per year

Houston ISD's new superintendent to focus on closing achievement gap, preparing next generation...

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 8:36A Sofia Gonzalez

Following years of uncertainty, Houston Independent School District finally has its answers with the newly appointed leadership by the Texas Education Agency.

Superintendent, board of managers announced for Houston Independent School District

Houston Biz Journal 6/1 7:48A Sofia Gonzalez

Mike Miles, former Dallas ISD superintendent and CEO of Third Future Schools — a network of public schools in Colorado and Texas — will now lead Houston Independent School District alongside nine board of managers.