Alleged 'master of disguise' faces federal charges for armed robberies: Officials
A man who federal prosecutors in Atlanta nicknamed "master of disguise" is facing charges for allegedly robbing 10 businesses at gunpoint.
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Lawmakers set their sights on surveillance pricing
Stores often use information they have about you to raise prices on goods they know you want.
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
Health officials are expanding an investigation into jalapenos served at Chipotle restaurants to include Qdoba restaurants.
Austin's Waterloo Records still setting the stage for budding artists 44 years later
After relocating, the storied record store's new digs offers artists a bigger space to reach fans through in-store performances.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces $16.8 billion SpaceX chip manufacturing plant in Texas
SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI....
Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
Video game giant Electronic Arts announced Tuesday that it closed the $55 billion sale of its business to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, investment firm Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, which is run by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner....
Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported....
Suspicious orders at a Spring Branch-area bookstore, owner says
Becker's Books, which opened in 1993, is a second-generation bookstore in Spring Branch. The owner said he's recently been getting lots of orders he calls suspicious, and he thinks AI has something to do with it....
Tomball enters Stage 2 drought restrictions amid dry conditions
Tomball residents and businesses are now under mandatory water restrictions after the city moved into Stage 2 of its drought contingency plan
The week in politics (Aug. 5, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we get to know Mychal Threets, the new host of "Reading Rainbow."...
A familiar "X-Files" mystery gets a dark makeover as the original creator returns
Mulder and Scully are back as Chris Carter unveils a darker cut of the 2008 "X-Files" film with restored scenes and new surprises.
Investigan jalapeños de Chipotle como posible fuente de un brote de salmonela
Los funcionarios de salud investigan los jalapeños servidos en los restaurantes Chipotle como una posible fuente de un brote reciente de salmonela.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
30 Year Sentence imposed in Grocery Store Robbery
A repeat violent offender who injured a 62-year-old grocery store manager while attempting to steal groceries from a local business was sentenced on July 28, 2026, to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. James Lawrence Carey II, 41, received the sentence from......
EaDo residents call for green space to be restored after FIFA Fan Fest
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest....
Texas Standard for Aug. 4, 2026: Gov. Abbott pauses new Texas data centers for state audit
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed Texas utility regulators to collect more information about proposed data centers and temporarily pause new developments’ ability to tie into the state grid. The order comes amid growing concern about how much electricity and water the facilities......
Where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: The Full Menu
Food writers discuss what dishes local restaurants are offering this year during Houston Restaurant Weeks and what they’re looking forward to sampling....
Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
Houston Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 4, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We learn why some local restaurants are doing their own versions of Houston Restaurant Weeks. Then, local food writers discuss what dishes they want to try at restaurants that are participating in HRW this year....
Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'
Capital One says it closed hundreds of accounts associated with President Trump and his businesses in 2021 "for anti-money laundering reasons," according to a filing....
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial enters 2nd week of testimony
After an opening week of wrenching testimony, Lindsay Clancy's murder trial resumes Monday with more testimony about the killings in a coastal Massachusetts town in 2023....
With future of US-Mexico-Canada trade in limbo, Texas businesses navigate choppy waters
The Trump administration announced July 1 it would not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Rising uncertainty has led businesses that depend on the trade pact to pull back on investment in Texas, experts say....
Smoke shops may be forced to close amid Texas hemp THC ban takes effect, experts say
Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products officially took effect on Friday, and experts estimate businesses may shutter as 60% to 90% of their products are no longer legal to sell....
'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 80....
Houston's Barbecue Inn serves its final meals after nearly 80 years in business
A line wrapped around the building on Saturday as the iconic eatery, known for fried chicken, shrimp, barbecue, and more, served diners one last time.
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....
Third Ward funeral home operator accused of stealing $2.2M estate appears in court
A Houston funeral home owner appeared in court after prosecutors accused her of stealing more than $2.2 million through an alleged estate fraud scheme tied to her business....
Barbecue Inn is closing its doors after 80 years. These food lovers came for one last plate
The restaurant had been a staple of Independence Heights since the 1940s. Some guests waited hours in a line that went out the door for one last chance at shrimp and fried chicken....
Houston Restaurant Week starts August 1st! Dine Out & Do Good at nearly 400 Restaurants for 38 Days
Houston Restaurant Weeks™, produced by The Cleverley Stone Foundation, officially kicks off this Saturday, Aug. 1, and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 7. For 38 days, diners can enjoy specially priced, multi-course prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner at nearly 400......
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.
Admix Metal helps bring creative visions across architecture, design and visual art to life
Admix Metal helps architects, artists and businesses take their creative visions from concept to completion.
Gov. Greg Abbott cleared the way for the hemp industry in 2019. Now businesses are being pushed out
Texas will ban hemp products containing certain intoxicating cannabinoids starting July 31, and local businesses are feeling the strain — and even closing....
City contracts & minority-owned businesses (July 30, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn why a longstanding city of Houston program requiring some government contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses was ruled unconstitutional this week and discuss the ramifications....
Federal judge says Houston can't consider race when awarding contracts: What does it mean?
Houston's Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program has been in place for more than 40 years, but a judge ruled that it unfairly discriminates against non minorities....
Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
In an open letter, top staffers from the biggest AI companies urged the US government to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development.
Texas puppy business under investigation by Attorney General’s Office
A Texas puppy-selling business is under investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Virginia employers must now list pay ranges in job postings. Here’s what changed
Virginia’s new pay transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges and limits how salary history can be used during hiring.
Beloved Macy's red shopping bag billboard in New York City's Herald Square taken down after decades
The massive Macy's sign shaped like a red shopping bag, white tissue paper poking out above the handles, has come down from the flagship Herald Square store after over 30 years....
Today is National Chicken Wing Day - Here are some deals and discounts
National Chicken Wing Day is Wednesday, July 29, and many restaurants and businesses are offering deals to mark the occasion. Here are all the places you can get some wings and save some money....
The week in politics (July 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the role the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee had on Houston and the city’s desegregation more than 50 years ago....
Federal judge strikes down race-based portion of Houston minority contracting programs
U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that the programs' provisions involving minority-owned businesses violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment....
Lawsuit: Traveler's Table co-owner feared financial ruin before murdering family
Home surveillance footage is shedding light on why the co-owner of a popular Montrose restaurant may have murdered his wife and two children.
City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional
A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.
Houston’s decades-old program awarding city contracts to minority-owned businesses is ruled unconstitutional
U.S. Judge David Hittner sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023, claiming their landscaping businesses faced racial discrimination.
Major pet store closing 75 locations nationwide, slowing expansion
A major rural lifestyle retailer is closing dozens of pet stores in its portfolio around the country as it reevaluates both its existing footprint and growth plans....
US to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten
The U.S. will resume limited imports of Mexican cattle on Aug. 24, reopening a trade route that had been closed for more than a year because of the northward spread of New World screwworm. The move comes as tight cattle supplies have pushed beef prices to record highs....
U.S. to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten
The U.S. will resume limited imports of Mexican cattle on Aug. 24, reopening a trade route that had been closed for more than a year because of the northward spread of New World screwworm. The move comes as tight cattle supplies have pushed beef prices to record highs....
TSA says it doesn't store traveler information after security ID checks at airports
According to a TSA spokesperson, the agency's facial comparison system isn't designed to track travelers or create a record of who passes through security....
Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
Some businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs Trump has imposed have actually hurt the state.
Traveler’s Cart in Houston will close July 31, months after owners’ deaths
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as global expansion accelerates
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
Lindsay Clancy ‘deliberately and meticulously killed’ her 3 children, prosecutor tells jury
Opening statements began in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children inside the family’s home while suffering from what her attorneys say was severe postpartum psychosis....
Traveler's Cart closing Montrose location after nearly 2 years
If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with President Trump
Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
New rules for data centers in Texas announced by regulators
More than 19M eggs produced in Texas voluntarily recalled over potential salmonella contamination
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
The ruling says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close....
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