My car registration is due in September, which meant one thing: time to get an inspection. I pulled into my local Jiffy Lube on a Sunday afternoon, handed over my current insurance card, and waited. Exactly 20 minutes later, I was back in my car with a passing report, heading home to log online and pay my registration fee.It was painless, quick, and completely hassle-free, mostly because my car was behaving itself, and I had everything ready to go.However, my trip to the shop sparked a conversation with a fellow driver in line who thought Texas had done away with…
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German American Chamber Explores the Port of Houston, Strengthening International Trade Connections
Harris County DA Sean Teare Urges 3D Printer Manufacturers to Help Prevent Production of Illegal “Ghost Guns”
NRG Park’s Future: How the Rodeo’s $300 Million Expansion Could Reshape Houston
Learn why World Elder Abuse Awareness Day matters and how families, friends, and communities can help protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
A group of 7th grade students from Katy ISD is taking on food waste by teaching families the truth about expiration dates and the simple habits that can reduce unnecessary waste at home. Their award-winning project, Food Waste Starts With the Date, is now headed to Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City.
What looks like paranormal activity inside your home could actually be a warning sign of negative air pressure and hidden humidity problems. In this Houston City Beat interview, Neptune Mold Solutions explains how Houston’s climate, HVAC systems, and ventilation issues can quietly contribute to mold growth inside homes.
Mental health struggles often stay hidden behind closed doors until tragedy forces families and communities to confront them.
That is exactly why the Houston Cares Foundation is bringing those conversations into the open through its upcoming Hearts of Gold Mental Health Gala, taking place Sunday, May 17, in Houston.
Standing inside the Houston Museum of Natural Science this week, it’s hard not to feel the weight of history, literally.
The National Archives’ “Freedom Plane” brings original 250-year-old founding documents to the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a limited engagement.
Seven matches, three weeks, and hundreds of thousands of visitors are heading to Houston this summer. Whether you’re heading to the stadium or just trying to get to work, here is what you need to know to beat the gridlock.
Willowbrook Mall now requires teens to have an adult present on Saturday afternoons. It’s a temporary policy – but the conversation it’s starting is permanent. Where do you stand?
It’s gator season in Houston, and sightings are surging across the area, from neighborhood golf courses to busy roadways. Here’s why it’s happening and what you need to know to keep your family and pets safe.