Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: As a long and challenging year comes to an end, some people are looking forward to celebrating everything they have overcome in 2020.Some major annual events are not taking place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are few places where you can watch a public fireworks display.Here are three events happening in Houston:Cost: Free entry until 11 p.m.When: Starting 7 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 2401 San Jacinto St., Houston, TexasCost: $10When: Starting 7 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 3333 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TexasCost: $35When:...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: As a long and challenging year comes to an end, some people are looking forward to celebrating everything they have overcome in 2020.Some major annual events are not taking place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are few places where you can watch a public fireworks display.Here are three events happening in Houston:Cost: Free entry until 11 p.m.When: Starting 7 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 2401 San Jacinto St., Houston, TexasCost: $10When: Starting 7 p.m. on Dec. 31Address: 3333 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TexasCost: $35When:...WW…

, Digital ContributorPublished: December 14, 2020, 2:10 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: December 14, 2020, 2:10 pmTags: , , In light of a chaotic year, Texas grocery giant H-E-B is being recognized for its adaptability and emergency preparedness in response to the coronavirus pandemic.H-E-B has been named “Grocer of the Year” by , KPRC 2′s sister-station reports.“The Texas grocer’s pandemic response this spring showed it could move mountains, while its response in recent months has proven its agility and deep understanding of its...…, Digital ContributorPublished: December 14, 2020, 2:10 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: December 14, 2020, 2:10 pmTags: , , In light of a chaotic year, Texas grocery giant H-E-B is being recognized for its adaptability and emergency preparedness in response to the coronavirus pandemic.H-E-B has been named “Grocer of the Year” by , KPRC 2′s sister-station reports.“The Texas grocer’s pandemic response this spring showed it could move mountains, while its response in recent months has proven its agility and deep understanding of its...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended his original vehicle waiver to allow drivers with vehicle registrations that are expired up to nine months the ability to renew online, or at a grocery store or AAA partner.Officials say be aware that the governor did not provide a waiver on sticker expiration dates, . Drivers with a June 2020 expiration date who renew this month will receive a new sticker that expires in June 2021. Fox 7 added that the online renewal system generates a receipt to carry in the vehicle until the new...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended his original vehicle waiver to allow drivers with vehicle registrations that are expired up to nine months the ability to renew online, or at a grocery store or AAA partner.Officials say be aware that the governor did not provide a waiver on sticker expiration dates, . Drivers with a June 2020 expiration date who renew this month will receive a new sticker that expires in June 2021. Fox 7 added that the online renewal system generates a receipt to carry in the vehicle until the new...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Three communities outlying the city of Houston have ranked among the best mid-sized cities in the nation, according to a study.A study conducted by , a financial technology company, reports Houston suburbs League City, Pearland and Sugar Land are among the most livable mid-sized cities in the U.S.According to SmartAsset, the study was performed to determine more affordable and less crowded communities which may be desirable.“For Americans seeking a more affordable and less crowded alternative to the bustle of a big city but not interested...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Three communities outlying the city of Houston have ranked among the best mid-sized cities in the nation, according to a study.A study conducted by , a financial technology company, reports Houston suburbs League City, Pearland and Sugar Land are among the most livable mid-sized cities in the U.S.According to SmartAsset, the study was performed to determine more affordable and less crowded communities which may be desirable.“For Americans seeking a more affordable and less crowded alternative to the bustle of a big city but not interested...WW…

, Digital ContributorPublished: October 23, 2020, 3:53 pmTags: , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: October 23, 2020, 3:53 pmTags: , HOUSTON – Haters are going to hate.On the list of the top ten most hated states in America, Texas ranked second, preceding California and following New Jersey, which came in first.According to Fox News, the analysis carried out by lifestyle website considered many factors to determine its ranking, including 2018 revealing population increases or decreases within each state and a 2014 that asked each state’s residents...…, Digital ContributorPublished: October 23, 2020, 3:53 pmTags: , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: October 23, 2020, 3:53 pmTags: , HOUSTON – Haters are going to hate.On the list of the top ten most hated states in America, Texas ranked second, preceding California and following New Jersey, which came in first.According to Fox News, the analysis carried out by lifestyle website considered many factors to determine its ranking, including 2018 revealing population increases or decreases within each state and a 2014 that asked each state’s residents...WW…

, Digital ContributorPublished: October 20, 2020, 4:16 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: October 20, 2020, 4:16 pmTags: , , , , Texas native and Academy award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will be the featured special guest at a virtual book signing hosted by iWRITE Literacy Organization, a Houston-based non-profit whose mission is to build student confidence through writing.The will recognize 100 newly published authors and illustrators, including McConaughey who recently published “Greenlights," his first memoir.Attendees...…, Digital ContributorPublished: October 20, 2020, 4:16 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: October 20, 2020, 4:16 pmTags: , , , , Texas native and Academy award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will be the featured special guest at a virtual book signing hosted by iWRITE Literacy Organization, a Houston-based non-profit whose mission is to build student confidence through writing.The will recognize 100 newly published authors and illustrators, including McConaughey who recently published “Greenlights," his first memoir.Attendees...WW…

, Digital ContributorPublished: October 5, 2020, 3:28 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: October 5, 2020, 3:28 pmTags: , , , As Halloween approaches, many Texans are eager to be spooked.Across the Lone Star State exists haunting sites including lights, legends and the living dead.Here are three places in Texas with a spooky history to know about:According to , visitors to West Texas have spoken of glowing lights in the sky during late hours along US-90 between Alpine and Marfa for more than a century.In 2003, the city of Marfa...…, Digital ContributorPublished: October 5, 2020, 3:28 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: October 5, 2020, 3:28 pmTags: , , , As Halloween approaches, many Texans are eager to be spooked.Across the Lone Star State exists haunting sites including lights, legends and the living dead.Here are three places in Texas with a spooky history to know about:According to , visitors to West Texas have spoken of glowing lights in the sky during late hours along US-90 between Alpine and Marfa for more than a century.In 2003, the city of Marfa...WW…

, Digital ContributorPublished: September 24, 2020, 9:37 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: September 24, 2020, 9:37 pmTags: , , , , As the weather cools and holidays approach, pecan pie may become more regular in Texans' diets.Here’s how the Lone Star State favorite become the official dessert of Texas:According to , pecan recipes popularized in Texas cookbooks during the 1870s.Nearly 30 years later, in 1898, a Texas woman submitted a pecan pie recipe. However, the recipe first appeared in a St. Louis church charity cookbook,...…, Digital ContributorPublished: September 24, 2020, 9:37 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital ContributorPublished: September 24, 2020, 9:37 pmTags: , , , , As the weather cools and holidays approach, pecan pie may become more regular in Texans' diets.Here’s how the Lone Star State favorite become the official dessert of Texas:According to , pecan recipes popularized in Texas cookbooks during the 1870s.Nearly 30 years later, in 1898, a Texas woman submitted a pecan pie recipe. However, the recipe first appeared in a St. Louis church charity cookbook,...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t hold back when addressing local officials who are pushing for a second stay-at-home order or more authority of their own.During an interview with a Beaumont TV station KFDM, for not enforcing his established orders.“If you look at the county judges or mayors who are asking for more authority to take action or to really shut things down completely back into lockdown mode that really force Texans into poverty,” Abbott said. “I found one thing consistent: All of these local officials who are asking to shut...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t hold back when addressing local officials who are pushing for a second stay-at-home order or more authority of their own.During an interview with a Beaumont TV station KFDM, for not enforcing his established orders.“If you look at the county judges or mayors who are asking for more authority to take action or to really shut things down completely back into lockdown mode that really force Texans into poverty,” Abbott said. “I found one thing consistent: All of these local officials who are asking to shut...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Houston-area’s first Taco Bueno is now open in Katy.The restaurant served its first guests on Tuesday, June 16.The Katy location is the 17th addition to the Dallas-based restaurant chain, which first opened in Abilene, Texas in 1967. Taco Bueno prides itself on doing things the “bueno way” by continuing to serve fresh, authentic Mexican food while many of its competitors sell processed foods. offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more for under $1.Street tacos and Tex-Mex platters are also on the .Taco Bueno is located at...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Houston-area’s first Taco Bueno is now open in Katy.The restaurant served its first guests on Tuesday, June 16.The Katy location is the 17th addition to the Dallas-based restaurant chain, which first opened in Abilene, Texas in 1967. Taco Bueno prides itself on doing things the “bueno way” by continuing to serve fresh, authentic Mexican food while many of its competitors sell processed foods. offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more for under $1.Street tacos and Tex-Mex platters are also on the .Taco Bueno is located at...WW…