3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite

The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.

Ice cream trucks aren't a thing of the past — but competition is stiff

Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.

Celebrating National Hotdog Day at New York Eatery
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Ruben tastes some of the great options at the New York Eatery as he celebrates National hotdog Day and highlights another restaurant participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks, Houston Restaurant Weeks is August 1 - September 5, with more than 200 participating restaurants benefitting the Houston Food Bank. For more information visit houstonrestaurantweeks.com

Houston ranked among most popular Airbnb destinations: study

The study was in collaboration with findings from the North American Digital Nomad Index, which reports that Houston is among the "Most Popular" destinations for remote workers.

Demand for senior living homes surging amid hot housing market

More seniors are choosing senior living for a sense of community after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hot housing market is helping them pay for it

Adventurous ice cream flavors at Houston's Craft Creamery

For the more adventurous ice cream explorer, Craft Creamery in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston is gaining a reputation as a "must visit" destination.

Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.

Get your dance on for the city - Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers auditions one week away

As the Houston Rockets prepare for the 2022 NBA season, the Clutch City Dancers are also getting ready to roll! Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 6 at the Toyota Center.

Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs

Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.

How Houston businesses are dealing with ?shrinkflation?
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We?ve been talking about ?shrinkflation? for months, getting less for the same price or more because of inflation and businesses in Houston are struggling with it as well.

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. 

$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.

New York Eatery hot dogs from traditional to lox, sour cream and scallions

At New York Eatery, you can go traditional with a plain dog with mustard, pickle and fries on the side or you can be adventurous and go for their Brooklyn Bridge dog which features lox, sour cream and scallions piled on top.