5 things to know today, including July 4 weekend travel forecasts

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 3:12A Olivia Pulsinelli

Happy Friday, Houston! Here's what you need to know to start your July 4 holiday weekend.

Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys win

cw39.com 7/1 12:54A The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros wrapped up a stretch of nine straight games against New York teams Thursday night with another win over the New York Yankees. Alex Bregman hit a two-run double early...

KPRC 2's Stormtracker driving across the Houston area; Here’s what we’re seeing

Click 2 Houston 7/1 12:26A Brittany Taylor

A storm system is moving through southeast Texas Wednesday morning. KPRC 2's Stormtracker is out on the streets and highways, tracking the area’s current weather conditions. READ: A rainy morning with fire danger this afternoon LIVE RADAR: Track...

Minimum lot sizes a thorn in the side of Houston-area developers as potential homebuyers continue to...

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 12:00A Florian Martin

Most Houston-area cities have minimum lot sizes for new residential developments. Developers say they are not helping in making housing more affordable.

The art of the remote deal: Tips and tricks to ensure your transaction doesn’t get derailed

Houston Biz Journal 6/30 7:00P Lee & Associates

During times of uncertainty in the world, two constants have always been acknowledged. One, the U.S. is one of the safest places in the world to invest money, and two, real estate is a stable industry. Thanks to these two components, foreign...

Davis Holdings unveils Midtown mixed-use building s renovations with fundraising event

AmericanTowns.com (Houston) 6/30 7:00P

After nearly three years redesigning and renovating the 1500 McGowen building, we re thrilled to be at the finish line. It s nearly

Texas educators propose new public school curriculum referring to slavery as 'involuntary...

Houston Chron.com 6/30 6:12P Dan Carson

A group of nine educators suggested the change in terminology at a June 15 meeting with Texas State Board of Education members.

Texas DMV votes to fingerprint all car dealers

Houston Chron.com 6/30 5:12P Michael Murney

The measure comes in response to widespread fraud connected to paper license plates.

Viral TikTok proves why you shouldn't mispronounce Buc-ee's

Houston Chron.com 6/30 5:05P Ariana Garcia

"It's pronounced Buck-E's."

Staying in a bad job can hurt your motivation

Houston Chron.com 6/30 3:59P By Kimberly Thompson, FREELANCE

Job searching in today’s market can feel overwhelming, and the thought alone can keep you stuck in a job you know is not a good fit. Staying in a bad job creates dissatisfaction and comes with stress that can add up over time and the cost to your...

Cypress teen advances to semi-finals on season 14 of NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Click 2 Houston 6/30 2:33P

Isabella Wakeham is no stranger to the competition. Last season, the Cypress native was the top woman in both her qualifying and semi-final competitions. Monday night, she did it again with another successful run, advancing to the semi-finals....

Police fatally shoot patient who had gun at Texas hospital

Houston Chron.com 6/30 11:44A

]A nurse called police Wednesday night after she saw that the patient had a gun.

Texas woman accused in cyclist death captured in Costa Rica

Houston Chron.com 6/30 11:24A

Kaitlin Armstrong was on the run from law officials for 43 days.

Jackson to be sworn in as Breyer retires from Supreme Court

Houston Chron.com 6/30 10:42A By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Pres

Jackson will recite two oaths required of Supreme Court justices.

Lanes reopen after 3-vehicle crash reported on Gulf Freeway southbound at FM 518 in Galveston...

Click 2 Houston 6/30 10:26A Brittany Taylor

A three-vehicle crash closed several southbound lanes on the Gulf Freeway Thursday in Galveston County, according to TranStar. The crash was reported at 2:03 p.m. and involved two vehicles and a heavy truck on I-45 at FM 518. Details of the...