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Boldest and grandest 

5 Ways to Celebrate Texas Independence Day in Houston Today

A pandemic isn’t going to squash our pride. 

03/02/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Pawsitive news 

The Possible Puppy Family Reunion You Need to See

Are these dogs from the same litter? It seems likely after they reconnect at Hermann Park.

03/01/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Warm and fuzzy feelings

Mattress Mack Went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Yesterday

The TV host gave Jim McIngvale $20,000 to help in winter storm relief.

02/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Get It

How Houston's BIPOC Small Businesses Can Get a $10,000 Grant

It's time to apply for The Comcast RISE Investment fund.

02/25/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Hope on the Horizon

The FDA Authorizes the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine for Emergency Use

The third vaccine to be authorized since December, this shot requires only one dose.

02/24/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Presidential Presence

The Bidens Will Be in Houston This Friday

The president plans to meet with local leaders to talk about the winter storm, the recovery, and how tough Houston is, of course.

02/23/2021 By Dianna Wray

Get prepped before hurricane season

Stock up During the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales-Tax Holiday

We could all use a disaster-preparedness kit.

02/23/2021 By Sydney Davis

We’ve been here before

City and County Establish Winter Storm Relief Fund

The fund is intended to aid in home repairs as the city recovers from last week’s brutal Arctic blast.

02/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Some good news

Houstonians Showed up for Each Other During the Winter Storm

A look at the ways Houstonians, both famous and unknown, have been there for each other during the historic winter storm.

02/19/2021 By Dianna Wray

New Life

In the Midst of the Chaotic Winter Storm, with No Power Or Water, a Baby Was Born

A Magnolia woman gave birth at home during the historic Arctic blast.

02/19/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

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Water Supplies

Where to Get Bottled Water in Houston

While we continue under the boil water notice, here are the places where you can get bottled water.

02/19/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Houston Helping Out

Want to Help? Here are Local Houston Charities You Can Donate to Right Now

In the aftermath of the record-breaking winter storm, many are looking for ways to help. Try these Bayou City nonprofits and charities.

02/19/2021 By Dianna Wray

Houston, we don't have a problem on Mars

In Case You Missed It: NASA Landed the Perseverance Rover on Mars Yesterday

While Houston has been dealing with continuing fallout from a historic winter storm, NASA toughed down on the red planet, and sent back the pics to prove it.

02/19/2021 By Dianna Wray

Old dog (or cat), new tricks 

How to Protect Your Pets from a Hard Freeze 

We’re all trying to stay warm right now—make sure your furry friends are too. 

02/18/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Helping Those in Need

The Houston Food Bank Needs Our Help Right Now

As Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo sheds light on a growing food and water crisis, let's step it up and help our neighbors.

02/18/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Getting Through It, Together

Ways to Give Back and Get Help Dealing with the Arctic Storm Fallout

Whether you only lost power for a day or haven't had water in a week, you've likely been through it with this storm, so here are some resources.

02/18/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Such. A. Bad. Move.

Sen. Ted Cruz Went to Cancún Yesterday ... and Twitter Was Not Having It

Most politicians would probably opt to not jaunt to Mexico while their constituents have been living without power—but Cruz gonna Cruz.

02/18/2021 By Dianna Wray

the silent killer

What Exactly Is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

A fire-safety expert gives us the lowdown on the dangerous gas and how to stay safe from it.

02/18/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

The kind of story we need right now

The Power Was Out and Then the Food-A-Rama Angel Showed Up

A hunt for bottled water leads the Harris County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs Director to a glimpse of the best of Houston during the winter storm.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

Is School still happening?

Post-Winter Storm School Closures

How Houston-area school districts and higher learning institutions are handling their schedules in the face of this winter storm and continuing power grid issues.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

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