School’s Out

Here's What You Need For Spring Break in Houston

Enjoy a spring break vacation with these items on hand.

03/11/2022 By Danielle Wright

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

No need to sleep with the phishes

9 Tips to Shop Safely Online

One local cybersecurity expert shares safe practices to protect your private information and enhance your shopping experience.

06/04/2020 By Samantha Dorisca

Neighborhood Watch

Which Houston-Area Locales Are Among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas?

Eight nearby areas made this year's list, compiled by SafeWise.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

The Information Superhighway

Are You Easy Prey for Cyber Criminals?

We've got 8 ways to protect yourself from hackers and phishers.

08/17/2017 By Jason Bargas

Law & Order

An HPD Meet-and-Greet Underscores the Importance of Community

"We’re concerned with what’s happening here in Northside," says HPD Vice Division Captain Dan Harris.

07/18/2017 By Julia Gsell

Road Hazards

The Worldwide Ride of Silence Takes to Houston's Streets

The annual group bike ride seeks to raise awareness for cycling deaths at home and across the nation.

05/16/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ghost Bikes

At This Week's Ride of Silence, Raising Awareness of Cyclist Fatalities

BikeHouston and Mayor Sylvester Turner hope to decrease Houston's high rate of pedestrian and cyclist deaths.

05/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Car Buyers’ Guide

Is There Anything These New Cars Can’t Do?

It’s about more than what’s under the hood these days, and the new high-tech vehicle features just keep coming.

11/03/2015 By Jeff Balke

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

The Other Three-Foot Rule

In a car-friendly city, cyclist-rights activists are demanding attention—and saving lives.

07/09/2015 By Jeff Balke

Stay Safe

Avoiding Foreign Prisons with a Zip Tie

A trick to keep your belongings secure

06/23/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Safety

Layers of Protection: Swim Safe this Summer

Tips for safe swimming from the Colin’s Hope foundation

03/30/2015

Seriously?

Senator Advocates Abolition of Hand-Washing Laws in Restaurants

Senator Thom Tillis has clearly never come down with a nasty case of food poisoning.

02/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Texas Beaches

Danger Averted!

Solutions to the most common hazards of a day at the beach

07/05/2013 By John Lomax