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Workers with Stanton Studios remove a restored stained glass window from its cradle inside a moving van. Stanton Studios is located in Waco and has earned a reputation for restoration of antiques and artwork. The company was hired to restore…...
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.
3 deputies' access to Flock cameras suspended, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
Three deputies have been suspended from using Flock Safety's system a day after the company announced new safeguards to prevent law enforcement from misusing its cameras, HCSO said....
Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
Harris County: Body found behind business on FM 1960
Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.
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....
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...
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
2 in critical condition after shooting inside Kroger store in Cypress
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says two people were transported to hospitals after a shooting stemming from a domestic dispute inside a Kroger store in Cypress.The agency says the store is located in the 20300 block of Cypresswood Drive. Cpt. Juan Flores says they re...
As TxDOT prepares to widen FM 518 in Pearland, some local businesses say they have to move
Widening FM 518 will be a huge change, not simply because of the construction, but because some businesses will have to move as TxDOT widens the roadway....
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT. This is a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company....
Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states
Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams....
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 ...
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...
The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
The U.S. are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored, senior U.S. officials said Friday.The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe to reporters the state of play with Iran, say they are ...
SK Hynix rises nearly 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy
Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose 12.8% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence. The company is already one of the largest in South Korea, along with Samsung Electr...
Fort Bend County business hits a standstill as the legal battle over county judge begins
The fight over who should lead Fort Bend County has brought county business to a standstill, and experts said it could get worse.
Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains 'dangerous' levels of lead, arsenic
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium....
Disney reveals 'Percy Jackson,' 'American Horror Story' and Hulu experiences for San Diego Comic-Con
See what's in store at Disney's San Diego Comic-Con activations, including immersive experiences, major panels and more.
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Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film
Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.
PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets as the Iran war caused gas prices to spike.“I think the consumer is worse than what we had anticipated, and it’s driven ma...
The Walt Disney Company celebrates 125 Emmy Award nominations
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 125 Emmy nominations, including nods for "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Paradise" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour."...
Houston’s Third Ward is becoming a hub for Black fandom, one comic at a time
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...
23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers....
China allocates millions in new disaster relief after deadly storms and a 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...
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 ...
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...
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
Ford to recall over 100,000 Mustangs for 2 separate issues
Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States.
Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Tuesday.A Ukrainian military intelligence officer confessed to killing the bombi...
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....
Daughters of the American Revolution restore patriots' graves in New Jersey
These Daughters of the American Revolution are cleaning the graves of patriots to commemorate America 250.
CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms
Several days of scorching temperatures are suspected to have caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey as a heat dome that had settled above parts of the central and eastern United States gives way to severe storms that have knocked out power to close to 1 million homes and busines...
PHOTOS: Texas’ Tall Ship Elissa returns to New York Harbor for Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail
Galveston’s Tall Ship Elissa spent the Fourth of July week in rare company Saturday, slipping into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail — a centerpiece event tied to the national celebrations surrounding the United States’ 250th anniversary.RELATED: Texas’ hi...
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has ...
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...
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!...
Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets in an unexpected place: McDonald's
A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.
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....
Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000
A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store....
These stores and restaurants are open on the 4th of July
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
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...
Manhattan restaurant's towering table tribute to World Cup
Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.
Family-run candy shop creating sweet treats for more than 45 years
Family-run candy shop, Shoppes of Premise Maid, has been creating sweet treats for more than 45 years.
Missouri City’s Grain & Berry is serving up healthy eats while its owners balance full-time careers
Healthy eating has a new home in Missouri City with the opening of Grain & Berry, a fast-casual café known for its açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices and other wholesome menu items.Located at 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Suite 250, the restaurant is owned by co-franchisee Uche Je...
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...
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops and warning its faithful.The Vatican’s doctrine office went above and beyond the...
Small Houston restaurant with big heart collects supplies for Venezuela earthquake relief
It’s been nearly a week since two earthquakes devastated Venezuela, and rescuers are still pulling people — and animals — from the rubble.As the need for help continues to grow, several Houston-area groups are stepping up to collect and ship supplies to those affected.Among them ...