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

Food News

Where to Get Free Meals; Plus, Help Find the Dessert Gallery Truck

More details about distribution sites. And someone stole a vehicle with food.

02/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Get Thee to the Market

Why You Should Support Local Farmers Right Now

Local producers got it bad during the cold snap. It'll take time to recover.

02/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Good to Know

Houston Homes Aren’t Built for Weather This Cold: Here’s Why

A Houston homebuilder explains.

02/19/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

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Summer Camp Guide 2021

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02/18/2021

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02/18/2021

Plumbing 411

An Expert on How to Deal with Frozen or Busted Pipes

The scoop on sussing out what's going on with your plumbing, and getting ready to deal with it, post-Arctic freeze.

02/18/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

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5 Reasons Parents Love Camp Olympia

Summer camp offers kids the chance to have fun, make new friends and enjoy their summer vacation, but Camp Olympia takes summer fun and personal growth to the next level.

02/18/2021

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

Food News

5 Foodie Things to Know During the Cold Snap

From restaurants giving back to how you can help, here are a couple of items.

02/18/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Pumping Out Pita

This Restaurant Has Stayed Open Through the Storm and Its Aftermath

In a relatively dark Southwest Houston neighborhood for much of the storm, an Israeli eatery keeps going.

02/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm