Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
Near Me
Texas
Politics
Nation World
Investigations
Entertainment
Heartwarming
Features
VERIFY
Health
Latest News Stories
HPD: Northbound lanes of North Freeway shut down at West Road after person hit, killed by vehicle
Houston firefighter returns home after helping battle largest wildfire in Texas history
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
10-Day
Maps
Hurricane
Traffic
Weather School
Live Webcams
Latest Weather Stories
Houston forecast: Chilly start to the first official day of spring
Your photos and videos: Severe thunderstorms produce hail, blinding rain across Houston area
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Houston, TX »
51°
Houston, TX »
Weather
Closings
Postal Problems
Grace Can help
Our Story, Our History
Texans Helping Texans
Education Station
Great Day Houston
Health Matters
KHOU 11 70 years
Living in the Lone Star
Grammy Awards
Hidden Gems
Hurricane season
Investigations
Paxton impeachment trial
COVID-19
Advertise
VERIFY
Super Bowl
Sign up for our newsletter
At the border
Live Webcams
Rodeo Houston
Breaking News
More (
) »
Houston's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Houston, Texas | KHOU.com
Environment
What we can VERIFY about how much plastic really gets recycled
Environment
What we can VERIFY about how much plastic really gets recycled
Many say only 5-9% of plastic is recycled while the rest is sent to landfills. But that’s all plastics, not just plastics you put in your recycle bin.
National
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
The difference in fuel efficiency between E10 and E15 gasoline is only about 1-2%, based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy and other experts.
Technology
No, plug-in devices like Miraclewatt or Stop Watt won’t save money on your power bill
You cannot reduce your electricity usage by simply plugging a device into your wall.
Environment
No, a Sol de Janeiro body lotion sold by Sephora won’t attract spiders
A viral review of a Sol de Janeiro body lotion sold by Sephora claimed it attracts spiders. But our sources say the odds of that happening are “essentially zero.”
Pets
Yes, peace lilies are toxic to pets
While not as dangerous to animals as other types of lilies, pets that eat the peace lily may experience mouth pain or stomach irritation.
World
Fact-checking videos claiming to show New Year’s Day tsunami in Japan
A Jan. 1, 2024 earthquake off Japan’s west coast caused a tsunami. We fact-checked videos claiming to show the tsunami wave.
Holiday
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Environment
An erupting volcano in Iceland is not emitting more carbon dioxide than humans
Posts claiming that a volcanic eruption beneath Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula would emit more carbon dioxide than all human activities are false.
Environment
No, an erupting volcano in Iceland is not emitting more carbon dioxide than ‘all humans put together’
Posts claiming that a volcanic eruption beneath Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula would emit more carbon dioxide than all human activities are false.
Holiday
No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh
While some people swear by adding something extra like sugar, soda and even vodka to their Christmas tree’s water, our sources say fresh water is the best option.
Winter Guide
Yes, tire pressure does drop when the weather gets colder
If you’ve noticed your car has a deflated tire or even a tire pressure warning light on a cold morning, then you can curse physics before adding air to your tires.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
KHOU would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow