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‘Beyond a joke:’ KPRC 2 viewers still dealing with ongoing postal delays share frustrations
Read full article: ‘Beyond a joke:’ KPRC 2 viewers still dealing with ongoing postal delays share frustrationsFrom lost birthday cards to cashiers’ checks stuck in limbo, the complaints are growing louder as postal service issues persist.
CAUGHT ON CAM: Fort Bend Co. homeowner leaves ‘stinky surprise’ for porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery drivers
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAM: Fort Bend Co. homeowner leaves ‘stinky surprise’ for porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery driversA community in Fort Bend County is fed up with porch pirates stealing their packages.
Walmart to offer free delivery for store-to-home deliveries to Houstonians through April 30; here’s how to save
Read full article: Walmart to offer free delivery for store-to-home deliveries to Houstonians through April 30; here’s how to saveFrom April 10-30th, you can get 3 free deliveries from WalMart.
Local Christmas tree farms allow for social distancing
Read full article: Local Christmas tree farms allow for social distancingThat’s when most Christmas tree farms are open for business. He said the good thing about tree farms is that most have plenty of space to let customers spread out and social distance. There are 15 Christmas tree farms in the greater Houston area. If you choose to stay home, you can get a fresh tree delivered, but you may be waiting a minute. Home Depot advertises that you can order your fresh cut Christmas tree online today and get free delivery if the tree costs at least $45.
Ask 2: What do I do if I need food but don’t have a car to visit food distribution sites?
Read full article: Ask 2: What do I do if I need food but don’t have a car to visit food distribution sites?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. The Houston Food Bank is partnering up with a disaster response non-profit to make food deliveries to those who are unable to visit food distribution sites in the Houston area. “It’s critical to us that people have the access to the food resources that they need,” said Regi Young, chief strategy officer for the Houston Food Bank. The CrowdSource Rescue volunteers are responsible for picking the food up at the Houston Food Bank and making non-contact deliveries where they are needed. If you’re in need of help, the Houston Food Bank asks you to visit their website at HoustonFoodBank.org.
Whataburger now delivers right to your door
Read full article: Whataburger now delivers right to your doorWhataburger now offers delivery. Orders can be placed for instant delivery or scheduled up to 24 hours in advance. Orders can only be placed for delivery through the Whataburger app, which is available for download from the App Store and Google Play Store. Delivery is contactless and orders are packaged in sealed bags, according to Culture Map. Additional charges include a $5 delivery fee and a $1 service fee.
How disabled homebound Houstonians can get food, household items delivered for free
Read full article: How disabled homebound Houstonians can get food, household items delivered for freeHouston – There’s a new city program providing food for disabled Houstonians who are homebound. Food includes non-perishable items, fresh produce, as well as some basic home necessities. If you need assistance, you can fill out one of these online forms:English form for food assistanceSpanish form for food assistanceYou can also call 832-394-0814 to be placed on the list. We’re told Houston Metro will deliver all food distributions by Friday.
These 5 Houston-area restaurants are still offering special menus for Easter
Read full article: These 5 Houston-area restaurants are still offering special menus for EasterThis Easter will be extremely different from the years before, but you still have the ability to make your small household gathering special and restaurants in Houston are here to help. If you normally go out, consider ordering in. And if you normally cook for several people, take that task off your hands. Restaurants in Houston are offering special Easter meal kits for curbside pick up or delivery. Here are five restaurants offering Easter specials:A’BouzyALICE BlueFrank’s Americana RevivalState FarePeli Peli
Get your juice delivered to your home from these Houston-area shops
Read full article: Get your juice delivered to your home from these Houston-area shopsWhether you are itching for a juice cleanse to detox your body or looking to boost your immune system, you can order online at your convenience. Here’s a list of juice bar locations that offer delivery and/or curbside pickup. Squeezed offers free pickup and free same-day delivery if ordered by 1 p.m."Guess who is excited to try their first ever Squeezed juice cleanse tomorrow!!" 713 Juice Bar is offering “Immune Shop” home deliveries as well as other types of juice packages. You can also order Acai Bowls and smoothies at EarthCraft Juice Bar.
Pizza delivery driver carjacked, robbed at gunpoint in northwest Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Pizza delivery driver carjacked, robbed at gunpoint in northwest Harris County, deputies sayHOUSTON – Max Marin was on a routine pizza delivery Friday night when he said he was held up at gunpoint by five men and carjacked. The thieves ordered the pizza to a vacant home and were waiting on Marin in the driveway, deputies said. Marin said he ran to a neighbor’s home and was able to call 911 but the carjackers were long gone. “Both of my jobs were delivering and she worked all the way in the Woodlands so there’s no way to commute to and from,” Marin said. Marin said he quit his delivery job at Papa’s Johns and is now searching for something closer to home.
A robot that delivers toilet paper? | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
Read full article: A robot that delivers toilet paper? | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2A robot that delivers toilet paper? | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: January 10, 2020, 3:50 pmCharmin's "RollBot" was featured at this year's Consumer Electronic Show, but since it's not for sale we decided to create our own Houston Life version.
Viral video shows Amazon delivery driver dance with delight for basket of treats
Read full article: Viral video shows Amazon delivery driver dance with delight for basket of treatsThis Amazon delivery driver’s day was made after a woman left treats at her door for those dropping off packages. This time of year can be hard on delivery drivers due to shipping demands for the holidays. WKMG reported the thoughtfulness shown by Kathy Ouma, of Middletown, Delaware, didn’t go unnoticed when her Ring doorbell captured Amazon delivery driver Karim Earl Reed III dancing with delight by the gesture. Posted by Kathy Ouma on Tuesday, December 3, 2019The video of his praise and happy dance has gone viral since being posted Monday, with more than 5.6 million views at the time of this article. Reed can be heard saying, "Aw, this is so nice," before dancing his way back to his truck.