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Federal judge says Houston can't consider race when awarding contracts: What does it mean?
Houston's Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program has been in place for more than 40 years, but a judge ruled that it unfairly discriminates against non minorities....
Texas puppy business under investigation by Attorney General’s Office
A Texas puppy-selling business is under investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Federal judge strikes down race-based portion of Houston minority contracting programs
U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that the programs' provisions involving minority-owned businesses violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment....
Lawsuit: Traveler's Table co-owner feared financial ruin before murdering family
Home surveillance footage is shedding light on why the co-owner of a popular Montrose restaurant may have murdered his wife and two children.
Situational awareness expert shares simple safety tips after recent Houston-area shootings
After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?...
City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional
A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.
More Houstonians report abandoned Xfinity cables after initial 2 Helps You report, company acts swiftly with solution
When 2 Helps You first investigated complaints about abandoned Xfinity cables left behind after service work, one homeowner’s problem was resolved within days. Now, more viewers are sharing nearly identical stories. Following our original report, homeowners from across the Housto...
Houston’s decades-old program awarding city contracts to minority-owned businesses is ruled unconstitutional
U.S. Judge David Hittner sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023, claiming their landscaping businesses faced racial discrimination.
Federal judge strikes down City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program as unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled the City of Houston’s Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program is unconstitutional. Court records show U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled against the City of Houston in a lawsuit brought against the city by two landscaping companies. The...
eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
eBay Inc. agreed to pay almost $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who said former employees of the company targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries....
Traveler's Cart to close months after owners and their kids were found dead in murder-suicide
The Traveler's Cart will close at the end of July after the Houston restaurant's owners and their two kids were found dead in a murder-suicide.
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Traveler’s Cart closes as family of beloved owner files wrongful death lawsuit
Traveler’s Cart announced it will close down on Friday, July 31. The restaurant opened on Montrose Boulevard in October, 2023. It was a spinoff to the restaurant group’s Traveler’s Table. In a news release, the group says Traveler’s Cart will close on Friday to give the community...
TSA says it doesn't store traveler information after security ID checks at airports
According to a TSA spokesperson, the agency's facial comparison system isn't designed to track travelers or create a record of who passes through security....
Cypress roads aren’t keeping up with development, but here’s what’s coming
Cypress has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the Houston area. View this post on Instagram From thousands of new homes in master-planned communities like Towne Lake and Bridgeland to the steady growth of shopping centers, restaurants and the future Toro District –...
Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers
Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago....
Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial....
Traveler’s Cart in Houston will close July 31, months after owners’ deaths
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Traveler's Cart closing Montrose location after nearly 2 years
If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.
Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Donald Trump plans to focus on his economic policies during a visit to suburban Detroit.
Good Samaritan helps girl who fled from Humble mall shooting
A 12-year-old girl spoke to FOX 26 about how she fled Deerbrook Mall during the shooting with just one shoe that she was trying on. A Good Samaritan saw her story and stepped in to help finish the family's shopping trip....
For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
"Skynet" looks more and more realistic in 2026 after an OpenAI agent broke out of a test corral, traveled the internet and hacked into a startup company....
Years of flooding on W. Bellfort Avenue drains Houston auto shop owner's wallet
For years, W. Bellfort Avenue along the Southwest Freeway has flooded. For one Houston auto shop owner, that’s meant years of headaches — and hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Bhavesh Patel has owned Orion Car Care on W. Bellfort Avenue for 21 years. After Thursday’s st...
A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible....
Houston Toy Museum in the Heights to close at the end of August
The two-story, 5,000-square foot toy museum opened in 2022 in the popular shopping district on 19th Street.
More than 19M eggs produced in Texas voluntarily recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The eggs were available at stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
Woman's body found in dumpster behind north Harris County business, sheriff's office says
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
Nearly 1.6M eggs recalled in Texas and nearby states over possible salmonella contamination
A large batch of shell eggs sold across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana is being pulled from shelves after Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. said the products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis , according to a company recall notice posted by the FDA. The recall covers ab...
SpaceX readies for another attempt at 13th Starship test flight in Texas
The company attempted to launch last week, but that attempt was scratched after several engines failed to start prior to the countdown reaching zero, according to Elon Musk....
Washington Avenue tattoo shop says months of harassment escalated when brick shattered front door
A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop....
The World Cup promised an economic bump in Houston. Hoteliers and renters say they overpromised
Preliminary data covering six of Houston’s seven World Cup matches indicates demand fell year over year for hotels, though many visitors were willing to pay a higher rate to stay in Houston....
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."...
Witch way to the deals? Snag early Halloween 2026 decor and before they vanish
Don't ghost these savings: Shop this fang-tastic Halloween 2026 preview.
Houston woman recovers stolen rental car after title fraud, fake ID
A Houston woman who rents out cars through her private rental company found her stolen vehicle sitting in another family’s driveway — sold to them with a forged title. Brionte Shurn said what started as a routine rental quickly turned into a nightmare involving a fake ID, a stole...
A break-in created a new slogan for a Galveston bagel business owner to cover damage costs
A bagel store owner in Galveston is turning a burglary into a slogan and using the words to help cover the costs of damages.
Photos: Almost 500 homes and 100 businesses damaged in Kerr County floods
Experts, officials and residents say the slower pace of the rainfall — over several days instead of hours — combined with new sirens and increased vigilance helped save lives this year....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3389: Carlo Antonio Testore
Episode: 3389 In which Carlo Antonio Testore's violins and other stringed instruments show him to be a different kind of Luthier. Today, a luthier teaches us a lesson....
Cyclospora outbreak — what Houston-area shoppers need to know right now
The Houston area and its neighboring counties continue to monitor cyclospora cases as the FDA pulls back on part of its investigation into a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. The agency says a Taylor Fresh Foods sample that initially tested positive turned ...
Hundreds of homes damaged by Texas floods as concerns remain downstream
Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged by last week’s floods in the Texas Hill Country, and the danger is not over yet for towns downstream.
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know
Taylor Farms is a top fruit and vegetable producer and restaurant supplier.
18-year-old killed, 20-year-old wounded in shooting outside North Freeway restaurant, HCSO says
A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 1:30 a.m. to the 12901 block of the North Freeway near Airtex, where they found two mal...
Kerrville residents rebuild after deadly flooding batters Texas Hill Country
Days of heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country, resulting in two deaths and destroying multiple homes and businesses in the Kerrville area....
New menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks go live ahead of fall event
Houston Restaurant Weeks is a multi-week event from August through September that helps raise funds for the Houston Food Bank.
United Airlines flight issues reported at Bush Airport traced to system outage; service now restored
Reports of flight disruptions at Houston’s Bush Airport tied to a United Airlines system issue have now been resolved, according to the Houston Airport System.Earlier, travelers posted on social media — including on X — about problems with United flights, including delays and oth...
FDA links shredded lettuce at some Taco Bell restaurants to Cyclospora outbreak; Here’s what Texas families should know
Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, prompting renewed concerns about food safety as cases continue to rise in Texas.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says shredded iceb...
Family of Donike Goncaj, grandmother killed after falling into open New York City manhole, accuses utility company of negligence in lawsuit
The family of Donike Goncaj, a grandmother killed after falling into an open New York City manhole, accuses a utility company of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit....
2 Houston gas stations offering $2.99 gas through Saturday
Houston drivers seeing prices creep up again may find a short-term break at the pump.Now & Forever, a Houston-based, family-owned chain of travel centers and convenience stores, is offering regular unleaded for $2.99 per gallon at two locations through noon Saturday, July 18, acc...
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Katy hosting farewell, 5-year anniversary celebration before closing
After five years of serving ice cream and creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Katy is preparing to close its doors.Before saying goodbye, the Katy shop is inviting the community to a farewell and fifth anniversary celebration o...
CVS debuts smaller Houston pharmacy aimed at closing a 'pharmacy desert'
CVS is opening a new, smaller-format store in southeast Houston that puts the focus on pharmacy services rather than retail aisles—an approach the company says is meant to help address a local “pharmacy desert” near the Greater Hobby area. The location, 8503A Gulf Freeway, is CVS...
Score the best beauty finds under $50 from the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Find beauty steals under $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026's with must-shop early picks.
Endangered Houston toad spotted for first time in more than 50 years, signaling recovery milestone
An endangered Houston toad has been spotted in restored habitat for the first time in more than 50 years, marking a promising milestone in ongoing efforts to save one of the nation’s most endangered amphibians.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that a male Houston toad ...
Man charged after shooting inside Cypress Kroger
A Cypress Kroger remained closed Thursday morning after a shooting inside the store sent two men to the hospital and left one of them in critical condition.The shooting happened around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Kroger located at 20355 Cypresswood Drive.2 in critical condition af...
Texas AG secures 23andMe bankruptcy settlement after 2023 data breach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he has secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against genetic testing company 23andMe stemming from a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information, including some genetic ancestry data, of 6.9 million customers worldwide.P...
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26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave....
2026 World Cup numbers: Did Houston see an economic boom?
Houston is done hosting our seven matches. And now, we're finally getting our first hard numbers, showing just how many people came to our city for the World Cup, but results seem to be mixed....
LNG company one step closer to building on Galveston’s Pelican Island
The company wants to build a small-scale LNG plant that will be used to fuel cruise ships and other vessels.
Houston area families now spend more than $22,000 a year to raise one child, study says
Families in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area are paying more to raise a child in 2026, according to a new study from SmartAsset.The personal finance company ranked the Houston metro No. 42 among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas for the annual cost of raising a...
Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise
Beef prices are continuing to rise due to drought, low herd sizes and concerns about the new world screwworm in the United States, but business owners in Texas say that raising prices could drive away customers....
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