Houston Solid Waste Department 2024 Labor Day Collection Schedule
In observance of the City of Houston’s approved holiday schedule for Labor Day, the curbside collection service schedules will be modified. Please note the changes to the residential schedules below.
NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH, 2024
This month, we recognize the more than 21 million Americans in recovery from substance use disorder. They exemplify courage, hope, and resilience as they seek new beginnings and help countless others find pathways to healing. People in recovery serve in every sector of society as business leaders, public servants, community leaders, and more. During National Recovery Month, we celebrate their contributions, and we honor the loved ones who have supported them on their recovery journeys. We also reaffirm our commitment to making sure every American has the resources they need to recover and thrive.
Virtual Community Engagement Meeting for Vince Bayou Drainage Improvements Set for September 2024
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is taking proactive steps to address flooding concerns in the Vince Bayou watershed with the upcoming Virtual Community Engagement Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This essential meeting, part of the ongoing Vince Bayou Drainage Improvements Project, invites residents to learn about the latest project updates, provide valuable feedback, and engage with HCFCD experts.
SFERRA Expands Its Luxury Portfolio with the Acquisition of Antica Farmacista
In a strategic move that further cements its position as a leader in luxury home lifestyle products, SFERRA Fine Linens, a premier multi-branded company known for its exquisite linens and home essentials, has announced the acquisition of the renowned home fragrance brand, Antica Farmacista. This acquisition, under the ownership of Highlander Partners, marks a significant expansion of SFERRA’s already impressive portfolio, which includes the distinguished SFERRA and Pratesi brands.
Naomi Osaka records first top 10 win in more than four years to reach US Open second round
Naomi Osaka on Tuesday recorded her first win over a top 10 player in more than four years as she secured an emphatic 6-3 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the US Open.
New January 6 footage reveals Pelosi’s focus on Trump in hours after insurrection
The morning after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was clear: She wanted attention to be on getting Donald Trump out of office.
A West Virginia boy died after a collision during football practice. It’s the third student football player death this month
Cohen Craddock was the baby of his family, a gregarious 13-year-old who “cared more about others than he did himself,” his father Ryan Craddock said.
Todd Bridges doesn’t think there will ever be another Gary Coleman
Actor Gary Coleman was 42 when he died following a brain hemorrhage in 2010, but most people remember him as a child star who found fame on the hit comedy “Diff’rent Strokes.”
Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory
Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and it’s a public health concern, according to a surgeon general’s advisory released Wednesday that calls for shifts in policy and cultural norms.
Adam Sandler tells Travis Kelce his Swiftie family wholeheartedly approves of him dating Taylor Swift
As long as Travis Kelce keeps making his girlfriend Taylor Swift laugh, Adam Sandler and his family will keep cheering them on.
Navy considers sidelining supply ships due to staffing shortages: Reports
Family and friends of crew members on the USNS Supply were eager to get on board and greet their loved ones when the ship returned to Naval Station Norfolk in July after an eight-month deployment.
‘I can’t stand his voice’: A tribute to the most biting barbs made by the battling Oasis brothers
There have been some pretty incendiary public family feuds through the decades, but none more infamous than that of Liam and Noel Gallagher, the brothers behind ’90s Britpop band Oasis.
‘How cute is that?’ Aryna Sabalenka meets her ‘mini me’ at the US Open
No, you weren’t seeing double at the US Open. Aryna Sabalenka had a solid day on the tennis court Wednesday in New York, defeating Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour.
Fresh controversy brews over Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign stirred new controversy this week during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery that was intended to draw attention to the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
One of Mongolia’s best-kept secrets looks more like Greece than a remote lake in Asia
Traveling to western Mongolia’s Khyargas Lake from capital Ulaanbaatar isn’t for the faint of heart. The drive is roughly 1,800 kilometers (about 1,118 miles), which can take anywhere from one to three days to cover, depending on how comfortable you are behind the wheel on this country’s challenging roads.
Texas megachurch faces exodus of worshippers after a sex abuse scandal set off a summer of turmoil
Summer was off to a tumultuous start when allegations of child sexual abuse surfaced on a blog dedicated to Christian survivor stories. This time, the man involved had gone on to lead one of America’s largest megachurches.
What to know about West Nile virus, the illness that sickened Dr. Anthony Fauci
When Dr. Anthony Fauci became infected with West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, it was so severe that he had to be hospitalized.
Giants rookie to wear first ever retired jersey number in NFL history – almost 90 years later after it was initially honored
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers will wear the No. 1 jersey in his rookie NFL campaign, becoming the first Giants player to wear the number since 1935.
Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Expect record crowds and lower prices
Labor Day weekend will be busier than ever in many areas, but travelers will have at least one welcome source of relief: lower prices. Domestic travel over the 2024 Labor Day weekend is forecast to be up 9% compared with last year, according to AAA.
What is ‘soiling the nest’? A tactic that teens use when they’re leaving home
Roseanne Buckley’s 18-year-old son had always been a mild-mannered homebody and excellent student. But in March of his senior year in high school, she said the young man’s mood changed.
