Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared
Read full article: Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declaredFinal approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woes
Read full article: As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woesLike their larger neighbor, small South Texas cities are drilling new water wells amid a stubborn drought. But experts say that could deplete local aquifers.
Houston families struggle as SNAP delays and qualification gaps worsen food insecurity
Read full article: Houston families struggle as SNAP delays and qualification gaps worsen food insecurityA possible SNAP delay could impact thousands in Houston, but many families already don’t qualify for help. Nonprofits say more households are stuck in the middle, earning too much for aid, but not enough to get by.
Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
Read full article: Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom ticketsActor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free.
New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic
Read full article: New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and SonicThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's “Don't Worry Darling” hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning “Schitt’s Creek” fame has “The Big Brunch,” a cooking competition he created and hosts.
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Ask 2: Is there a new public dumpster by 249?
Read full article: Ask 2: Is there a new public dumpster by 249?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Is there a new public dumpster by 249? Answer: Precinct 4′s public dumpster has moved. The dumpster previously located on Spring Cypress Road in Spring is now located at Service Center Road in Tomball off of State Highway 249 on the southbound frontage road, south of Alice. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.