After the storm outages, can more of Houston’s power grid go underground?
After the recent storm in Houston that caused widespread power outages, the question of burying power lines has been raised. While it may prevent outages during severe weather, it comes with a hefty price tag and maintenance challenges. Should Houston consider going underground with its power grid? Share your thoughts in the comments! #HoustonPowerGrid #StormRecovery #UndergroundPowerLines
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of former CyFair ISD student
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on X, formerly known as Twitter, the 15-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jake Mason. The 15-year-old’s name has not been released. He is in custody at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
Suspected drunk driver given $600K bond after 3 people killed in crash involving golf cart, SUV
A man has been charged with three counts of murder following a fatal crash involving a SUV and a golf cart in the Cypress area early Sunday.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Daniel Rivera was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
Bike club in Cypress upset over closure of unauthorized trails; Developer says there are ‘safety and liability’ concerns
A group of people who live in the Bridgeland community in the Cypress area are now calling out the developer. They say the Howard Hughes Corporation, which owns the land, has started prohibiting access to areas they used to mountain bike on, without any explanation.
Concerns grow about superfund site in NW Harris County; Commissioner now demanding action
More than 20 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency listed a Northwest Harris County shopping center at the 11600 block of Jones Road as a superfund site after county officials say a former dry cleaning business spent more than a decade improperly dumping toxic waste.
The Affordable New Option for Power Outages
You know how it goes in Houston. It is sunny and warm one minute and cold and icy the next. Then, the lights go out. Well, what about all that food in the refrigerator or even worse, a life saving medical device that can’t run? What can you do to prepare your family or your home for a power outage?
Do you recognize this thief? Suspect seen on video using stolen credit card in multiple Cypress area stores, police say
Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Hedwig Village Police Department need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect seen on video using a person’s stolen credit card to rack up thousands of dollars in purchases.
‘My mom kept us locked in the laundry room’: Neighbor says teens run to her Cypress home for help after breaking free from handcuffs
New details have emerged about the teenage twins who allegedly escaped abusive conditions at a Cypress home, where they were reportedly living in horror at the hands of their mother and her boyfriend.
24-year-old Cypress man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2016 robbery at Chinatown restaurant
A Cypress man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for killing a Good Samaritan in 2016 on New Year’s Day at a restaurant in Chinatown, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said Thursday.
Taking a Look at the Training the ABC Home & Commercial Services Team Do Ahead of the Holiday Light Rush
'Tis the season for getting ready for the holiday season. How is your holiday season pre-game looking? We sent Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp out to Cypress to see how the team at ABC Home & Commercial services get ready to help you decorate your home for the holidays.
American Red Cross honors 2 Cypress ISD employees for saving life of student athlete during water polo game
Two Cypress Independent School District employees were awarded by the American Red Cross for using their training to save a student athlete’s life during a water polo game in April, according to a release.