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If you’re going to visit Texas, you know that Whataburger has to be at the top of your to-do list. This applies to everyone, including Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr of the band U2 as both decided to make a quick burger stop after their show here in Houston Wednesday. (Cont'd Below)   Meanwhile at Whataburger. Photo credit needed. #adamclayton sports a kimono enroute to airport #U2TheJoshuaTreeTour2017 @U2Community pic.twitter.com/AQE326aB2P — BOOMCHA 🌐 (@allad1nsane) May 25, 2017   We have all done it at one point or another, maybe late night after a round of drinks,  perhaps for a quick midnight snack,...

A virus that affects crustaceans is threatening the crawfish industry in Louisiana. It’s called the White Spot Syndrome Virus, or WSSV. Despite its name, researchers say it doesn’t change the way a crawfish looks. The virus wipes out large and medium size crawfish. It can also make them sluggish and weak. Houston-area crawfish distributor Vincent Florio, owner of Critter Runners, has been keeping a close eye on the situation. He imports more than 300 sacks of crawfish a day from Louisiana during the height of the season. (Cont'd Below) “I ended up calling a friend of mine earlier this year...

HOUSTON -- A big rig trailer didn't clear a bridge north of downtown, striking the overpass and crumpling the top of the rig's trailer. KHOU The incident occurred in the Judge Alfred Hernandez Tunnel on 550 N. Main shortly before noon Thursday. KHOU There were no reports of injuries. No other vehicles appeared to be involved in the incident. (Cont'd Below) The tunnel has been shut down until further notice due to bridge damage. Via KHOU

If you’re searching for a summer adventure in Texas, there are so many options available it can feel a bit overwhelming. This list includes some of the best of the best, helping to narrow down all of those possibilities so that you can plan your ideal trip. 1. Listen to the mysterious sounds at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Fredericksburg Enchanted Rock is a huge dome made up of pink granite that soars 425 feet above the ground. What makes it one of the state’s top adventures, is that it’s rather mysterious. When a cool night follows a warm day,...

Imagine lying in a hammock watching crystal clear waves lapping a white sandy beach. The sound of children laughing while they play in the surf can be heard over the wind rustling in the palm trees overhead. Delicious smells waft over from some nearby food trucks. This might sound like a scene straight out of a Caribbean beach vacation, but it’s the ambitious vision for a new master-planned community northeast of Houston. (Cont'd Below)   Land Tejas Cos. has unveiled plans for the first Crystal Lagoon in Houston. The longtime Houston developer plans to develop a 2-acre manmade lagoon in...