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Houston's original Pappasitos Cantina closing after 43 years
The original Pappasitos Cantina is closing its doors after 43 years. Management at the location on Richmond Avenue confirmed they will be closing. The last day of operations is scheduled for September 13, according to restaurant management. James Elmore Jr. found guilty of mansla...
Hello Houston (September 2, 2026)
Today: We talk with retired NASA astronaut and NFL football player Leland Melvin, learn about a new approach that could help restore the oyster population along the Texas coast, break down the growing shortage of nurses in Texas, and more....
Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with built-in camera that ‘flosses’ between your teeth
Dyson is bringing its high-tech approach to oral care with a new electric toothbrush that can look inside your mouth, identify gaps between your teeth, and blast them with mouthrinse. The Dyson CameraJet launched Sept. 1, marking the company’s first entry into the electric toothb...
Nearly 70,000 customers without power amid Tropical Storm Edouard, Entergy officials say
Entergy Texas says that crews are working to restore power as nearly 70,000 customers are without power as of 7:15 p.m. Tuesday amid Tropical Storm Edouard's landfall....
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall, but its business as usual on the Bolivar Peninsula
As Tropical Storm Edouardo makes landfall to the east, life on the Bolivar Peninsula looks anything but alarming. KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas has been on the ground since 11 a.m. — and so far, conditions have been mild. A slight to moderate drizzle fell throughout the day, but Gulf wat...
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity....
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Trump’s foreign beef tariff pause — what it means for your grocery bill, Houston ranchers
If you’ve been trying to feed a family on a budget, you already know beef at the grocery store can get expensive fast. President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily lift tariffs on some foreign beef imports — with a commitment to sell it at 25% below current market prices — is pro...
Crystal Beach businesses prepare for possible flooding as tropical system approaches
Capt. Jeff Brandon usually spends his days taking customers fishing on East Galveston Bay. As a tropical system approached the Texas coast, however, he decided to bring his boat to dry land. Brandon said he normally leaves the boat on a lift near his business for most of the year...
Houston's Pappasitos to close down original location after 4 decades, company says
The company says the location tucked at Richmond and Hillcroft will close its doors on September 13.
Garden Oaks Theatre faces demolition as community fights to save it
The historic theater will be bulldozed to make way for a shopping center if community members don't raise $1 million by 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
Four Houston Heights restaurants targeted in same-day break-ins
Four restaurants in Houston’s Heights neighborhood were targeted in a series of break-ins early Friday morning, and some business owners believe the incidents may be connected....
Marijuana and makeup bust: Over $9k in stolen merchandise from Walgreens, CVS recovered, Waller County Sheriff's Office says
The cosmetic items were stolen from several Walgreens and CVS stores in the San Antonio area, the sheriff's office said.
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How do some Houston restaurants last for decades when others come and go?
Houston Matters visits three of the city's longest-enduring restaurants to find out the secret to their success.
4-year-old girl dies after finding mom's gun in closet, shooting herself, HCSO says
The young girl died at the hospital after finding her mother's gun stored in a closet and shooting herself, according to deputies.
How restaurants survive (Aug. 28, 2026)
On Friday's show: We visit three of Greater Houston's longest-tenured restaurants to find out how they've endured in an ever-changing culinary landscape. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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Where you can pay tribute to Dolly Parton in Houston and Galveston
Houston is finding its own ways to remember Dolly Parton. Following the death of the country music icon at 80, tributes are popping up at Houston-area bars, restaurants, music venues and even on the water in Galveston. Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cance...
Adam and Eve store sues Fort Bend County over sexually oriented-business label
An Adam and Eve store in the Richmond area is suing Fort Bend County after being forced to register as a sexually-oriented business.
Hello Houston (August 26, 2026)
Today: We discuss major tech companies bringing their businesses to the Houston area, learn about the all-women fishing group Reel Girls HTX, break down the charges against former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit, and more....
State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials
The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum....
Tom Brady's new California CardVault store burglarized 1 week after opening
NFL legend Tom Brady's new CardVault store in Palo Alto, California, was burglarized, just one week after opening.
Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case
In 2024, the tech giant agreed to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using personal biometric data without users’ authorization....
Meta to pay Texas over $1 Billion, agree to new protections for children online
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that he says will provide more than $1 billion to the state while requiring the company to implement new safeguards aimed at protecting children on its platforms. According to the Texas Attorney Ge...
Montrose restaurant owner loses thousands to tap-to-pay fraud. Here’s how to protect yourself
A little beep at the register is the sound of business. But for one Montrose restaurant owner, it’s also come with a costly question mark. Leighton Dickson, owner of Leighton’s — House of Lamb and Ramen, says the convenience of tap-to-pay is turning into a serious problem. Since ...
A look back at Dolly Parton's legendary career
Dolly Parton's career spanned music, movies, entertainment, business ventures and more.
Montrose restaurant owner loses thousands to tap-to-pay fraud as local BBB warns small businesses
Owner Leighton Dickson estimates losing $5,000 to $6,000 across 30 to 40 chargebacks since opening on Mother's Day, a growing trend verified by Leah Napoliello of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston....
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Men’s grooming is booming as more men invest in skin care and cosmetic treatments
Men’s grooming is becoming a multibillion-dollar business as more men invest in everything from skin care products to cosmetic treatments. Sales of men’s grooming supplies topped $7 billion in 2025, according to research firm NIQ . The trend continues to grow as social media and ...
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from people who later sought asylum in US
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas from people who entered the United States as temporary visitors and later applied for asylum, according to reporting from The Associated Press. If the administration moves forward with the up...
Texas man mails $50 tip to Los Angeles deli after worrying he forgot to tip server
A Texas man went the extra mile to make sure a restaurant server received a tip, even though he wasn’t sure he had actually forgotten one. Roberto José Andrade Franco, an ESPN feature writer from El Paso, Texas, visited Langer’s Deli in Los Angeles in May while on a work trip wit...
Family of Iryna Zarutska files lawsuit against Charlotte, security company
According to the lawsuit, adequate safety measures were not in place, including sufficient fare enforcement and staffing.
Montrose business targeted twice in less than a week in copper wire theft attempts
A Houston dessert shop owner says her business was targeted twice in less than a week by people trying to steal copper wiring. Doorbell camera video shows both of the incidents — leaving her with electrical damage, a power outage and thousands of dollars in lost inventory. Jasmin...
Waymo opens robotaxi rides to anyone with the app in Houston
Houston, your next rideshare might not have a driver. Waymo has expanded rider access in Houston, meaning anyone who has the Waymo app can now request one of the company’s autonomous vehicles. That means you no longer need a special invitation or early-access status to give a rob...
Walmart is finally getting Tap to Pay. Here’s when you’ll be able to use it
If you shop at Walmart and have ever tried to tap your card or phone at checkout, there’s some good news. That option is finally on the way. Walmart announced Friday that Tap to Pay is coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across the U.S., giving customers another way to pay wi...
Woman stood up at Fogo de Chão gets unexpected show of support from restaurant staff
Getting stood up can make for an awkward and disappointing night out. But one woman says the staff at a Fogo de Chão restaurant in Washington, D.C., helped turn the experience into something much more positive. According to TODAY , TikTok creator Troi, who goes by @allthingstroi,...
Pumpkin spice is already here, but is Houston celebrating fall too early?
Pumpkin spice season is officially back, even though fall is still more than a month away. Starbucks announced its fall menu will return to stores Tuesday, Aug. 25, bringing back its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte along with new and returning fall favorites. That means Houston-area c...
City of Houston asks court to reconsider ruling that minority-owned business program is unconstitutional
The program was stuck down last month by U.S. Judge David Hittner, who sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023 over its longstanding initiative related to government contracts....