Inflation report today: Numbers climb in September as gas prices surge
Wednesday's inflation report provided the latest snapshot of prices as a monthlong surge in costs for gasoline and other essentials continues to weigh on shoppers....
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Newly released surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store.
Solar panel promises turn into costly problems for Texas homeowners. Who’s responsible?
For one Texas homeowner, solar panel were supposed to mean lower energy costs. Instead, she says the company she paid disappeared, the panels aren’t working and the monthly bill never went away. She’s still paying $79 a month. “I look back at it and I just, I can’t believe I fell...
FAA investigating close call at New York City's LaGuardia Airport between Delta flight, business jet
The FAA is investigating after a business jet took off without clearance at LaGuardia airport while a Delta regional flight was coming to land.
Houston film studio targeted in string of camera equipment burglaries
A Houston film studio owner says his business was burglarized in late August, possibly making him one of the first victims in a series of break-ins targeting production studios....
Midtown residents protesting against a proposed new gas station
Some Midtown residents are banding together to oppose a proposed convenience store and gas station on McGowen Street between Milam Street and Travis Street....
Future of historic Houston mansion remains uncertain under new ownership
The mansion’s history dates back to 1894, when then-businessman J.S. Price built the property’s original home. However, Houston Lumber baron John Henry Kirby renovated the property in the 1920s....
Portion of Greenspoint Mall undergoes demolition ahead of redevelopment set for 2028
According to the construction company EE Reed, actual demolition will begin two weeks from Tuesday, pending permits.
Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a Brooklyn, New York store
Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a magic and games store in Brooklyn, New York, according to social media posts shared over the weekend.
Halloween spending expected to hit $13.5 billion as shoppers prepare for spooky season
Halloween is getting bigger, and so is the price tag. Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year as shoppers stock up on costumes, candy and decorations. Americans say these are the most overdone Halloween costumes The estimate comes from the Na...
Stephen Bishop talks Yacht Rock, his farewell tour and the song that gets his young son to calm down
How does Stephen Bishop really feel about his music being labeled "Yacht Rock?" He reveals all.
Stanford economist Robert Hall, among 2 Americans, awarded Nobel Prize for overturning assumptions about how to deal with economic shocks
American-born economist and Stanford professor Robert E. Hall has won the Nobel memorial prize in economics.
ICE runs over man: ICE agent caught on surveillance video hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez with car during chase at shopping center, ICE and Harris County, Texas officials say
In the latest US immigration news, an ICE agent is accused of hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a car during a chase, ICE and Harris County, Texas officials said....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1641: Aaron Montgomery Ward
Episode: 1641 Aaron Montgomery Ward and the catalog that didn’t belong in a store. Today, meet Montgomery Ward.
Surveillance video captures people running for safety after shooting in Houston's Chinatown
New surveillance video shows the chaotic moments people ran for safety after a shooting at a grocery store in Houston’s Chinatown Friday night left two people critically injured....
CenterPoint sends Houston-area crews to Florida to help restore power after Hurricane Isaias
CenterPoint Energy has sent line workers and other personnel from the Houston area to Pensacola, Florida, to help restore power as communities recover from Hurricane Isaias. The deployment is part of a mutual assistance effort supporting Florida Power & Light as crews work to add...
‘Where’s Ron?’ Galveston’s ‘Island Hero’ is forced to leave familiar spot after safety concerns
For 30 years, Ron Radler has sold cold water at the same median on Galveston Island. Recently, law enforcement asked him to move away from the median since it violates state traffic laws. Radler says business has since been a lot harder to come by....
14 Houston-area restaurants added to 2026 Michelin Guide
While no Houston-area restaurants received new Michelin stars this year, all six of last year’s honorees maintained their one-star status.
10 most recent executions in Texas: What to know about the inmates
Texas has carried out seven executions in 2026, with the most recent taking place Oct. 7, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Jamaal Howard, 46, was the latest inmate executed by the state. He was convicted in the 2000 killing of a convenience store clerk durin...
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé claims her jewelry was sold to pawn shop
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko claims he thinks a non-family member of Panettiere's sold her jewelry, to a pawn shop, according to a new court filing....
Texas roofing company ordered to pay $500K to victims it scammed
A North Texas roofing company has been ordered to pay back multiple people who the company scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said Thursday....
Teen McDonald's employee killed in stabbing in Cypress, 16-year-old co-worker charged
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County....
Houston’s $48 million homelessness plan raises questions about permanent housing
For residents living near 419 Emancipation, the debate over Houston’s homelessness response is about more than what happens inside the facility. It’s about what happens after people leave. Mark Anthony Rodriguez, who lives and owns businesses in the area, said residents have seen...
3 new Texas restaurants receive Michelin Stars
Three new Texas restaurants received a Michelin Star on Thursday, including Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, while several other North Texas establishments earned Bib Gourmand and recommended distinctions....
Houston foods: Michelin adds 14 Houston restaurants but no new Stars for 2026
The Texas restaurant scene is once again in the international spotlight.
Hello Houston (October 8, 2026)
Today: We learn about the effort to restore the Bastrop Promenade in Houston's East Downtown, discuss Farmer’s Markets in the Houston area, and talk with long-time Houston-based comedian Andy Huggins. Plus, this week’s “HPM In Focus.”...
Blue Origin picks Hutto for new aerospace manufacturing site
The 1.3‑million‑square‑foot site, located along Highway 79, will serve as a production hub for the company's satellite and communications programs.
Houston man sentenced to 30 months in prison for $927K email scam
A 35-year-old Houston man will serve 30 months in federal prison for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded more than 10 victims, federal prosecutors said. Edikan Adiakpan pleaded guilty May 12. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen sentenced him to 30 months in...
Texas carries out nation's first execution since Christa Pike's failed lethal injection
A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk was put to death Wednesday evening, becoming the 30th person executed in the U.S. this year.
You can go home again: Carnegie Deli reopens 10 years after its original closure
Carnegie Deli, one of New York City's most recognizable restaurants, has reopened nearly a decade after closing its doors.
Best Prime Day deals under $35: Our favorite picks
Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $35 or less.
Texas set to execute man for fatally shooting a convenience store clerk during robbery in 2000
Jamaal Howard, 46, was found guilty of capital murder in the 2000 killing of Vickie Swartout, 42, who was shot once in the chest.
Affordable Prime Day deals: Our top finds for $45 or less
Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $45 or less.
Harris County Attorney tries to shut down SW Houston spa that's been raided multiple times
A southwest Houston massage business that has been raided multiple times remains open, but the Harris County Attorney's Office is now asking a civil court to shut it down....
Best Prime Day deals under $25: Top picks for beauty, home, and beyond
Shop smart with Prime Day's best deals on everyday favorites under $25.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon
Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own fall sales.
Shop Walmart's Deal Days event with markdowns up to 50% on tech, home essentials, toys and more
Walmart Big Deal Days sale: Find markdowns up to 50% from tech and home essentials to toys.
Texas businessman gets 13 years in prison, must sell 90 collector cars to pay back fraud victims
A Stephensville businessman’s fraudulent scheme has left him with more than a decade of prison time, and he will have to give up over 90 collector vehicles in order to pay the victims back....
Man dies after physical altercation at north Houston auto shop
Officials say the victim was struck during an argument and hit his head on the pavement.
DOJ: Houston-area woman pleads guilty to $477K in Medicaid fraud
The woman reportedly billed Medicaid for "nonexistent mental services" under the company she worked for.
Local restaurants help Galveston Bay Foundation rebuild oyster habitat through shell recycling
Instead of throwing away empty oyster shells, local restaurants across Galveston, Clear Lake and Houston are helping Galveston Bay Foundation put the shells back in the water to serve as a new home for baby oysters. The effort comes amid a growing need for oyster restoration acro...
Trump tomato tariffs could spell the end of free chips, salsa at restaurants
The 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, combined with bad weather in Florida and Mexico, has caused the price of salsa ingredients to spike in recent months....
Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability
Iran’s currency has fallen to a new record low, with traders exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar.
Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security with immigration reform to help labor-starved business sectors
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration....
AG Paxton launches investigation of Blue Cross Blue Shield
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, its parent company, Health Care Service Corporation, and related entities over allegations that the insurer denied or delayed coverage for medically necessary and urgent care. Th...
Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care....
From Mexico to Houston: Nurse turns side hustle into growing business
What started as a side job for Houston registered nurse Joel Casiano is quickly becoming something much bigger. Casiano spends his workdays caring for patients. Outside the hospital, he is building a business of his own, providing mobile IV hydration services to clients across th...
Shop Amazon Prime early deals: Score top beauty, tech, and home essentials now
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Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
Worshippers gathered for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, on Thursday.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1635: The Sign of the Barber’s Pole
Episode: 1635 At the Sign of the Barber Pole: of barbers and barber-surgeons. Today, reflections in a barbershop.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1635: The Sign of the Barber Pole
Episode: 1635 At the Sign of the Barber Pole: of barbers and barber-surgeons. Today, reflections in a barbershop.
‘It gives riches to my soul’: Sprinkler company owner donates new system to historic community garden
Beauty’s Community Garden in Independence Heights has a new sprinkler system, thanks to a local business that stepped up to help. The garden, located in the 3200 block of Airline Drive near East 32nd Street, was previously featured by 2 Helps You for how it has been serving the c...
KFC opens a Texas restaurant to test ideas for reclaiming its fried chicken crown
KFC has been taking a licking from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane’s. But the global fast-food chain has a plan to return to the top of the U.S. pecking order....
Man accused of filming woman undressing inside department store dressing room, Pasadena PD says
Pasadena PD posted surveillance footage of a man running from a woman, allegedly filmed in the dressing room at a store in the Fairmont area.
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week.
'Can't catch a break': Shoppers squeezed by surging inflation and higher interest rates
Grocery prices have increased more than 20% over the last five years, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed.
OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese said he was concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website and that the company took too long to reveal the incident....
Penn State drug ring: Frat pledges given 'steady hand test' before cutting cocaine, documents reveal
Authorities allege that the drug business was passed down through the fraternity, handed off by brothers who were graduating or studying abroad.
Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Judge allows new Fort Bend County legal department, but blocks transfer of county attorney staff, resources
After Wednesday’s ruling, County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson said the decision puts county business “in peril.”