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President Donald Trump knows the world hangs on his every word. Now he wants you to pay for it. The social media posts of the world's most powerful man are going on sale Saturday when his Truth Social business begins offering sneak peeks of them to Wall Street traders willing to ...
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....
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....
For more than four decades, Houston’s Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Program has helped connect certified businesses with city contracting opportunities. Now, a federal judge’s ruling is changing part of that process. A federal judge ruled the City of Houst...
If you need an excuse to wear your favorite white outfit, stroll through one of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods and enjoy food, music and shopping, this weekend has you covered. White Linen Night in the Heights returns Saturday, Aug. 1, celebrating its 20th anniversary with ...
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....
It’s a rich, creamy, rich dessert that many people love. July 30 is National Cheesecake Day and twin sisters — and co-owners of Kendyl & Kelby’s Cheesecakes are helping us celebrate. Through life’s unexpected events, Kendyl Norfleet Ebrecht and Kelby Norfleet never thought cheese...
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study....
Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday....
A robotics startup has begun offering humanoid home cleaning services for $30 an hour to selected applicants in San Francisco.
The Barbecue Inn’s closing date is almost upon Houston, but the feeling of it still lands the same when you pull up to 116 W. Crosstimbers Street: another Houston institution preparing to turn out the lights. After 80 years in business, the restaurant’s final day of operations is...
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi for potentially billions of dollars on Friday, calling it an “illegal, unlicensed gambling operation” that includes sports wagering as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits. Ne...
Good morning, Houston.☀️ A major change for certain Texas hemp products takes effect today, with new restrictions now in place for many THC items sold in smoke shops across the state. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love ...
Anthropic said its AI models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company....
It’s hard to overstate just how much Texas has riding on a successful renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA . Mexico and Canada are Texas’ No. 1 and No. 2 trading partners, respectively, just as they are for the U.S. as a whole. And that doesn’t tak...
Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.
Gexa Energy is marking its 25th anniversary by turning celebration into service. Over the past week the company organized multiple volunteer efforts across Houston — from Midtown’s Meals on Wheels site to The Beacon’s Ardel Ray Day Center — with 25 employees joining shifts, and m...
A man was taken to the hospital, and a woman was detained after a reported stabbing at a Walmart store in north Houston, according to HPD.
After years of helping other people get their start in their trades, the owner of a local contracting company is getting support to take her business to the next level. Sandra Lopez, owner of City-Wide General Contractors, has spent more than 20 years renovating apartment complex...
News of the closure brought customers to the restaurant on Thursday, starting a line that was wrapping around the business by the afternoon.
Grocery prices continue to put a strain on household budgets, but nutrition experts say eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. According to the Consumer Price Index, food prices were 3% higher last month compared to the same time a year ago, making it more expensive for f...
Admix Metal helps architects, artists and businesses take their creative visions from concept to completion.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the full-time post to avoid making concessions to a few Senate Republicans who want him to scale back protections for his family business and potential payouts for his allies th...
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce....
Texas will ban hemp products containing certain intoxicating cannabinoids starting July 31, and local businesses are feeling the strain — and even closing....
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt. The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central governm...
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....
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....
Episode: 2623 Thomas Carlyle and the Working of Free Markets. Today, economic salvation.
The American Dream may not be dead for many Black Americans, but it is further away than at any point since the Civil Rights Movement, warns a report by the National Urban League. Released on Thursday, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans ' ...
It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America’s lettuce is grown. Now, restaurants are dealing with the fallout from a cyclospora outbreak linke...
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....
Microsoft posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, beating expectations and showing strong growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users. The Redmond, Washington, company earned $90 billion, or $4.81 per share, in the April-June quarter...
A Texas puppy-selling business is under investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Elon Musk's company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state's first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps, potentially providing a test for how far states can go in constitutionally regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Musk's company s...
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia’s biggest oil refineries overnight in its latest long-range strikes, officials said Wednesday, as Kyiv deepened its economic, military and diplomatic pressure on Moscow. Ukraine’s almost daily long-range drone and missile strikes using domestica...
U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that the programs' provisions involving minority-owned businesses violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment....
Home surveillance footage is shedding light on why the co-owner of a popular Montrose restaurant may have murdered his wife and two children.
After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?...
When 2 Helps You first investigated complaints about abandoned Xfinity cables left behind after service work, one homeowner’s problem was resolved within days. Now, more viewers are sharing nearly identical stories. Following our original report, homeowners from across the Housto...
U.S. Judge David Hittner sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023, claiming their landscaping businesses faced racial discrimination.
eBay Inc. agreed to pay almost $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who said former employees of the company targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries....
Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, launched its own bank account-like product where users can send money to one another. The service, known as X Money, is not a new bank. X Money is using technology and banking services provided by Cross River Bank, an...
A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “N...
The Traveler's Cart will close at the end of July after the Houston restaurant's owners and their two kids were found dead in a murder-suicide.
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....
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Traveler’s Cart announced it will close down on Friday, July 31. The restaurant opened on Montrose Boulevard in October, 2023. It was a spinoff to the restaurant group’s Traveler’s Table. In a news release, the group says Traveler’s Cart will close on Friday to give the community...
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....
Cypress has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the Houston area. View this post on Instagram From thousands of new homes in master-planned communities like Towne Lake and Bridgeland to the steady growth of shopping centers, restaurants and the future Toro District –...
Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago....
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial....
Its sister restaurant, Traveler’s Table, will stay open, the business announced Monday.
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
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.
Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash . Cracker Barrel said Monday that CEO Julie Masino will step down next month but remain with the company until Oct. 9 in an advisory capacity. David Deno ...
President Donald Trump plans to focus on his economic policies during a visit to suburban Detroit.
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....
