
Texas Sees Rise in Flea-Borne Typhus Cases
by Sam Cohen
| September 9, 2025
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Flea-borne typhus, otherwise known as murine or endemic typhus, is on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

Houston housing affordability improves but certain ZIP codes continue to see sky-high prices
by Sierra Rozen
| September 8, 2025
While the housing market might be looking up for some, certain Houston ZIP codes are still seeing sky-high prices.

I Scream, You Scream, DFW Screams For Free Blue Bell Ice Cream
by Sam Cohen
| September 5, 2025
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Blue Bell is partnering with Wing to offer an exciting ice cream giveaway for DFW residents. Here’s how you can get a free pint of the new Classic Pecan Pie flavor.

Women‑led, minority‑owned businesses continue to thrive in Texas despite attempted DEI cuts
by Sierra Rozen
| September 5, 2025
As the Trump administration and Republican state leaders continue pushing rollbacks of programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools and workplaces, a women‑led, minority‑owned business in Sugar Land is finding success.

Sugar Land to serve as only Houston-area support city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Sierra Rozen
| September 4, 2025
Sugar Land will soon be saying “ole, ole” as the city announces it will be the only support city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Being a support city allows for Sugar Land to have a large say in how Houston will engage in being a host city. Houston is set to host seven […]

Houston high school football coaches continue to make almost double compared to teachers
by Sierra Rozen
| September 3, 2025
School is back in session for Houston students, which means football season is also right around the corner. We all know how huge high school football is in Texas: Not only does the NFL recruit a disproportionately high number of players from the Lone Star State, but the hit show “Friday Night Lights” was also […]



