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Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026 Menus are Now Live before the August 1 kick off

At a moment when many Houston restaurants are working harder than ever to keep their doors open, Houston Restaurant Weeks™, produced by The Cleverley Stone Foundation, is officially kicking off the 2026 dining season with the launch of the first round of menus. Beginning today, d...

Hello WoodlandsJul 15, 2026

HAVE YOU BEEN ONE STUCK TO THE COMMODE RECENTLY

Some Taco Bell restaurants in Texas have temporarily stopped serving several fresh ingredients as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of a foodborne parasite. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas is among the states reporting cases of ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 15, 2026

Breaking: Rescue of Tree Trimmer Who Was Shocked

6:10 p.m. A tree trimmer is stranded high in the air, awaiting the arrival of the power company to assist first responders by shutting down the power to the lines preventing his rescue. Radio transmissions and a witness on the scene say the workman and a rescuer were being shocke...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 14, 2026

Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons now open in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands

Howard Hughes Communities today announced the opening of Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons, a new restaurant at Hughes Landing that marks the return of one of The Woodlands’ most recognized culinary figures. For residents who came to know Simmons through his impact on the local di...

Hello WoodlandsJul 14, 2026

ENTERGY OUTAGE IN MAGNOLIA AREA

TWO OUTAGES IN THE MAGNOLIA AREA JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT. ENTERGY HOPES TO RESTORE POWER BY 4:30 AM.

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 14, 2026

NAES Corporation leases 28,000-square-foot office space in Hughes Landing

Howard Hughes Communities, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH), today announced that NAES Corporation, an independent services company that optimizes the performance, reliability, and efficiency of power generation facilities, has leased more than 28,00...

Hello WoodlandsJul 10, 2026

SK Hynix hits the U.S. stock market as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy

SK Hynix, one of the world's largest makers of memory chips, is hitting the U.S. stock market at a time when demand for its chips is outpacing its ability to make them thanks to the frenzy over artificial intelligence.The company is already one of the largest in South Korea, alon...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen reported weak sales numbers on Friday, a day after the giant German automaker announced plans to slash the number of models by nearly half as sales plunged, particularly in China. The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company said group sales fell 8.6% in the second quarter to ...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand

Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator over labor rights violations and unfair dismissal.The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was hit by a projectile north of Oman on March 11, killing th...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Houston's Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics celebrates Black fandom ahead of DreamCon 2026

Houston’s Third Ward is home to a lot of history — and increasingly, it’s becoming home to a growing Black nerd community. At the center of it all is Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics, a Black-owned comic shop fueling creativity, representation and fandom on the city’s south side.Byron Ca...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 9, 2026

Cosmic Ice Cream and Trill Burgers teaming up for National Ice Cream day

As temperatures are approaching triple digits this month, we’ve got a sweet way to cool off.Since July is National Ice cream month, and National Ice Cream Day is next Sunday July 19 – Cosmic Ice Cream wants you to stop in to check out their new shop and new collab with Houston fa...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

China allocates millions in new disaster relief after storms and a deadly landslide

China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers.The central government allocated 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) to re...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death ...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious

Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk's rocket market appear to be earthbound.Many of the investment firms that underwrote SpaceX's initial public offering issued their first research notes about the company Tuesday, and almost all rec...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release

7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 6, 2026

When a smile needs more than veneers: one Houston patient’s transformation

Teresa Dermit had the warmth, confidence and presence that make a great smile memorable. She smiled, spoke and carried herself beautifully - but her teeth no longer matched who she was. The goal wasn’t to remake Teresa’s identity, it was to restore the smile that reflected it. Dr...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 6, 2026

After the Flood: A beloved dancehall returns after the deadliest day in Hunt, Texas

A year after the floods devastated Hunt, claiming more than 130 lives and shattering treasured hometown businesses, there are signs of a comeback.Just five miles down the road, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall is open again. For 101 years, it’s been a place where generations have com...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

San Antonio’s Alamo reopens restored Paseo del Alamo walkway

The Alamo has officially reopened its beautifully restored Paseo del Alamo, a major milestone in a $700M redevelopment project that seamlessly connects the historic site to the San Antonio River Walk!...

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 3, 2026

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 3, 2026

AG Investigates StubHub for Failing to Deliver Purchased FIFA World Cup Tickets

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over widespread reports that the company is cancelling or failing to provide World Cup tickets that fans have purchased. Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, fans across the country, including in Te...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 3, 2026

California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora's farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines.He's giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he's locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectar...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Fourth of July barbecue will cost more this year. Here’s how Houstonians can save

If you’re planning a Fourth of July barbecue, be prepared to spend a little more at the grocery store this year.According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $73.82 in 2026, not including alcohol.One of the biggest reasons...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 2, 2026

Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year

The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man.President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure report showed he took in about $1.2 billion last year from various crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that brought him fame and helped propel him...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 1, 2026

US hiring falls to just 57,000 in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May,...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 1, 2026

AOL's owner, Bending Spoons, hits Wall Street with $1.7 billion IPO

The owner of AOL and other tech businesses hit Wall Street with a $1.7 billion initial public offering Wednesday.Bending Spoons priced 58 million shares at $29 apiece. The company is getting $1 billion in proceeds, while the rest is going to shareholders. The stock surged 39.7% i...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 1, 2026

July 4th: What's open and closed

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 1, 2026

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 1, 2026