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.
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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.
Houston has lost dozens of restaurants in 2026. Rising rent, food costs, burnout, and bad service are all playing a role. Here’s the full picture.
The Southeast Texas Poison Center provides 24/7 expert medical guidance for poison emergencies, environmental toxins, and chemical exposures across 28 counties. This free, confidential service protects the Greater Houston and Galveston communities by offering life-saving advice and reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
It’s more than just tidying up, discover why spring is the season for a full home reset, plus practical tips on decluttering, mold prevention, and the deep-clean steps most people skip.
The sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques on April 14, 2026, has left thousands of small business owners in Houston and beyond facing a frantic Chapter 7 liquidation process. This guide provides essential steps for vendors to retrieve their inventory by the April 24 deadline and pivot their brands to new local markets.
After seventeen years of waiting on “someday,” Adam Greer received a life-saving call on the Fourth of July that granted him a second chance at every heartbeat. In his moving memoir, July 5: The Day I Live Twice, Greer explores the fragility of time and the profound “awe” of living through 1,372 bonus days and counting.