Convenience Big Store: 🪰 Millions of flies to swarm Texas

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Yes, the government is dropping flies over Texas—here's why

The USDA is pouring billions of dollars into the project.

Galveston's beaches, like this one by the Pleasure Pier, are likely to be as crowded over the July 4 weekend as they are all year.

Galveston residents predict 'absolute hell' for Fourth of July weekend

"Expect the worst so that it's not so bad."

A burger is seen at Trump Burger restaurant, in Bellville, Texas. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Burger claims it was locked out while landlord runs the show

The restaurant operator was allegedly "forcibly removed from the property."

Jock Landale's tenure in Houston has come to an end.

Rockets waive center to make room for Durant, free agent signings

After two seasons, the Aussie's time in H-Town as a Rocket is over.

Nearly 30 post-hatchlings have washed back up onto beaches in the Coastal Bend in the past week alone.

Rare baby sea turtles are mysteriously washing up in Texas

Nearly 30 post-hatchlings have been reported stranded in the past week alone.

The Department of Justice told a Texas judge to drop a lawsuit urging restrictions on abortion medication.

Texas GOP opposition folds as Trump's 'Big Beautiful' bill passes

All 25 Texas Republican representatives—and both senators—voted in favor.

Rice will get another chance to square off versus Notre Dame in 2026.

Small Texas school to face national powerhouse in 2026

Their matchup currently stands at 5-0.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

What's Elon Musk really doing at the Texas Capitol?

His 12 lobbyists have spent over $46,000.

These are the best pizza ovens we've tested so far this year.

The best pizza ovens for slices that snap, not sag

Discover top-rated pizza ovens that bring restaurant-quality results to your home. No tip required.

Former NHL defenseman Michel Petit is one of the leading members of the Houston Hockey Community, the city's largest grassroots hockey organization

If Houston will build it, the NHL is ready to come.

The push to bring the NHL to Houston might start here.

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July 04, 2025

🪰 Millions of flies to swarm Texas