Fireworks above buildings at Frisco Freedom Fest
Officials urge Texans to attend local fireworks shows for July Fourth amid widespread drought
A butterfly hovers near a purple flower
‘The state's highest environmental honor’: Texas Environmental Excellence Awards return for 30th year
A doctor with a parent and child
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: What’s next for Texas?
Texas Central originally planned to break ground on a high-speed railway from Houston to Dallas in late 2021. The groundbreaking remains delayed. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Supreme Court upholds Texas Central right to eminent domain power
Health care advocates in Texas and Houston said they are worried about what could happen when a provision freezing Medicaid unenrollment ends and millions of people have their safety nets put into jeopardy. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Looming end of Medicaid unenrollment freeze sounds alarms
With temperatures rising in the Houston area, county leaders delivered messages of warning to residents (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Space City Weather’s Eric Berger weighs in on hurricane season, SpaceX and more
HOV lane entrance road sign. Blue sky.
METRO to launch pilot program opening high-occupancy vehicle, toll lanes on weekends
Harris County Public Health will administer vaccines for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years beginning on June 24. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County Public Health begins vaccine rollout for young children
Pride Houston 365 will host its 44th annual parade and festival June 25, which will include live music, a DJ, vendor booths and a family-friendly fun zone with games. (Courtesy Pride Houston 365)
11 events to check out in the Houston area this weekend, June 24-26
290 Grass sells sod squares and offers tips on how to maintain a healthy lawn on its webpage. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
290 Grass relocating to Huffmeister Road in Cypress
The gap between the median sales price of homes sold and the purchasing power of the median renter surpassed $135,000 in Harris County in 2021. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Report: Affordability gap growing in Houston, Harris County
David Ramos, executive director of the Harris County Office of Management and Budget, explains the exemption increase in Commissioners Court on June 14. (Screenshot courtesy of Harris County Commissioners Court)
Harris County commissioners approve higher property tax exemption for seniors, residents with disabilities
Construction is underway for Wingspan, the first build-to-rent neighborhood in Bridgeland. (Rendering courtesy The Howard Hughes Corp.)
Bridgeland breaks ground on build-to-rent neighborhood in Cypress
Lone Star College-CyFair hosts various events throughout the summer, keeping families engaged in educational activities. (Mikah Boyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lone Star College-CyFair celebrates Shakespeare's works with performances
Jeff Evans of NWS speaking on heat safety at June 22 2022 conference
As Houston area sees record June temperatures, experts urge heat caution
FedEx Ground delivers across the U.S. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
FedEx Ground expanding Cypress facility
Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw speaks in front of the Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans
Public safety director: Law enforcement response to Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure'
Compare vaccination data in these 7 Houston-area counties
At its June 20 meeting, the Jersey Village City Council unanimously approved raising the residential homestead exemption from 14% to 20% of the appraised value. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Jersey Village City Council increases residential homestead exemption to 20%