Yvette Orozco

Houston

Suburban Reporter at Houston Chronicle

Suburban Reporter at Pearland Journal

Reporter for the Houston Chronicle

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13-year-old charged after ducks were shot at Houston-area water plant

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

A teenager accused of shooting and killing an unconfirmed number of ducks in the Tomball area Sunday will face a trespassing charge, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office. Deputies responded to the 21300 block of Sugarbridge Lane, where an investigation determined that the child was shooting ducks on the private property, Precinct 4 spokesperson Cinthya Umanzor said.
Open mic nights in Houston: Where musicians go to find their groove

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

The stage is set for Houston area musicians trying to find their groove. While it may seem that live music showcases have been replaced by karaoke machines, musicians in need of places to perform can still find those spaces at open mic nights at the city's various venues.
McDonald's announces a schedule change for the summer

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

McDonald’s customers will be able to satisfy their late-night, fast-food cravings as chain plans to stay open later during the summer. The fast-food chain is expected to keep its restaurants open and menu offerings available until midnight for late-night customers. "Our fans know there’s no better way to end an unforgettable night than by feasting on your favorite McDonald’s order," the company wrote in a statement shared by USA Today and other media outlets.
Is X, the former Twitter down? Users reporter outages

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

Thousands of users of X, the former Twitter, continued to struggle with outages Saturday morning following a pattern of disruptions with the social media platform that began Thursday. More than 25,000 U.S. customers took to outage reporting site Downdetector to report problems with X. Issues included not being able to access the site or updates not loading. Article continues below this adIn a social media post Thursday, X confirmed that the platform experienced a data center outage.
Houston Planet Fitness gyms offer free passes to teens for summer

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

Planet Fitness is hoping to give Houston teens a reason to step away from video games and social media with free summer passes. The locally based fitness center began pre-registration this week for its High School Summer Pass program, which gives students ages 14 to 19 free access to gym locations across the country from June 1 to Aug. 31.
The penny will be discontinued as the U.S. government plans its demise

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

The American penny will begin its slow fade into non-existence as the government plans stop making the U.S. currency next year. The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday announced a plan to stop putting new pennies into circulation by early 2026, marking the beginning of the end for the one-cent coin that has been part of American currency for more than 200 years, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The Conjuring's Annabelle is just the latest celebrity to visit Buc-ee's

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

If the thousands of visitors each year to Buc-ee's aren't proof enough that the destination travel centers are not just a Texas thing, a visit from a scary-looking doll should end all debate. The Raggedy Ann-like Annabelle, a breakout character in "The Conjuring" horror series, recently haunted a San Antonio Buc-ee's while in town for the Psychic and Spirit Fest, along with her paranormal investigator traveling companion, Ryan Buell.
Ammonia leak at Pasadena plant posed no apparent threat

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco |Rebekah Ward

The all-clear was given after a chemical leak at a Pasadena area plant prompted a brief shelter in place for workers of a nearby facility Thursday morning. Ineos Styrolution, a polymers manufacturing facility located at 12222 Port Road, issued a CAER notification around 9:40 a.m. about an ammonia leak of unknown quantity that occurred at its facility. Local officials said the incident, which lasted for about 30 minutes, appears not to have been a threat to the local environment and the community.
Starbucks summer lineup features Mexican-inspired drink and triple berry fusion

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

Starbucks introduced a new seasonal lineup this week in time for summer. Strawberry, other berry concoctions and a Latin-inspired flavor will be put on heavy rotation for the next several months as part of the Starbucks seasonal shift in treats, according to the company's website. The coffee beverage chain has also partnered with Brazilian fashion label Farm Rio to launch a line of brightly colored drinkware available while supplies last. Article continues below this adWhat’s new at Starbucks?
Fortnite returns to Apple systems after a 5-year break and legal dispute

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Yvette Orozco

Fortnite has returned to Apple’s App Store after a five-year absence. The multiplayer survival game is now available on Apple’s iOS systems for iPhones and iPads, according to a Reuters report. Apple originally removed the game from its app store in 2020 when Epic Games, Fortnite’s developer, used direct payment technology in the game. Article continues below this adWhy was Fortnite removed? Epic Games and Apple were then locked in a legal dispute.