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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.
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. Richard Herrin has ...
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. According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the body was found behind a business on FM 1960 East near Briarcreek Road. Officials said the man was pronounced dead on t...
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....
Celebrate National Tequila Day at Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks
National Tequila Day is Friday, and whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks has something special in store. Zanti will feature handcrafted margaritas and tableside cocktail cart service beginning at 4 p.m. Sip on...
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
An investigation continues following a shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday and a suspect has been identified. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office have identified Kaden Ausbrooks as the suspect in the shooting. He has been charged with first-degree felony aggrava...
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....
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...
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...
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.
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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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.
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...
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."...
Cosmic Ice Cream and Trill Burgers teaming up for National Ice Cream day
As temperatures are approaching triple digits this month, we’ve got a sweet way to cool off.Since July is National Ice cream month, and National Ice Cream Day is next Sunday July 19 – Cosmic Ice Cream wants you to stop in to check out their new shop and new collab with Houston fa...
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 ...