Opened in 1965 and celebrated as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Houston Astrodome was the first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, providing a climate-controlled environment for baseball and football.…
The City of Houston has taken a significant step towards enhancing urban livability by making a seven-block stretch of Main Street in downtown permanently car-free. The “More Space: Main Street…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which has left a significant mark on Harris County and its neighboring areas, FEMA is here to help residents recover and rebuild. Here’s a…
Houston, TX – Tropical Storm Beryl is projected to intensify into a hurricane as it heads towards the Texas coast, with potential landfall in Matagorda County early Monday. Harris County,…
The latest update from the National Weather Service shows that Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico but is now weakening. Here’s what you need to know:…
Houston, TX – After more than a decade of service, the Houston BCycle program, a beloved fixture in the city’s transportation network, is coming to an end. The program officially…
Mark Wilfalk, Director, Solid Waste Management Dept. June 26, 2024 – Collection Update Houston, TX – After successfully collecting over 1.55 million cubic yards of storm debris following the devastating…
June marks the anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters in Houston’s history—Tropical Storm Allison. In June 2001, this catastrophic storm brought unprecedented rainfall and flooding to the…
HEROES IN ACTION Houston, TX (Downtown) – On May 16, during a powerful derecho storm that swept through Houston, three METRO Police Officers – W. Koual, B. Wiley, and E.…
Wild Weather: Social Media Videos Show Chaos of Wind and Hail Houston, TX – Houston residents took to social media today to share intense footage of the severe weather that…