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Dining

Traveler's Cart will offer $7 Texas chili dogs for the Fourth of July. (Courtesy Traveler's Cart)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Houston to celebrate Fourth of July with these dining and drink specials

By Cassandra Jenkins

Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July with good food and festive drinks? Check out these bars and restaurants across Houston that are rolling out limited-time specials to help toast to Independence Day.

$2M in grants awarded to 6 Houston-area ...

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The Woodlands

Denny's closes on I-45 in Shenandoah

Burger Fresh in Humble is now offering a variety of breakfast items from 7-10:30 a.m. at the restaurant. (Courtesy Burger Fresh)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Burger Fresh in Humble expands menu to ...

Spring | Klein

La Casa del Abuelo now offering Honduran ...

Mi Rancho Mexican Grill & Bar serves Tex-Mex, including fajitas and quesadillas. (Courtesy Mi Rancho Mexican Grill & Bar)

Spring | Klein

Mi Rancho Mexican Grill & Bar to ...

Conroe | Montgomery

Cru Wine and Bar closes in The ...

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Top Development News

Development

The city of Sugar Land has agreed to invest $2 million for Applied Optoelectronics Inc. expansion in the area. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

$2M incentive for Applied Optoelectronics Inc. expected to bring 500 jobs to Sugar Land

By Tomer Ronen

Applied Optoelectronics Inc., an onshoring manufacturer, is set to expand its U.S. roots in Sugar Land with a $2 million incentive approved July 1 by the Sugar Land Development Corp., a city board aimed at economic growth.

Top Education News

Education

With major shifts already underway for the 2024-25 school year, Fort Bend ISD Chief Academic Officer Adam Stephens said the district is preparing to enter the new school year with strides in special populations programming. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

How Fort Bend ISD served all learners during the 2024-25 SY: Updates from special populations programming

By Valeria Escobar

With major shifts already underway for the 2024-25 school year, Fort Bend ISD Chief Academic Officer Adam Stephens said the district is preparing to enter the new school year with strides in special populations programming.

Top Transportation News

Houston has been conducting multiple traffic initiatives on different Houston highways. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Mayor John Whitmire’s traffic crackdowns have resulted ...

Tomball | Magnolia

See Grand Parkway road closures planned for ...

The Woodlands

8 road bond projects underway in Montgomery ...

Here's the latest on a few Montgomery County Precinct 4 transportation projects in the New Caney and Porter area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

New Caney | Porter

Here's the latest on 3 transportation projects ...

The Woodlands

Transportation updates: 7 road projects underway in ...

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Top Government News

Government

Bay Area

$2M in grants awarded to 6 Houston-area workforce skill training programs

By Natalie Johnson

Gov. Greg Abbott awarded a total of over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connections grants to 22 workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state July 1.