Rice Village food hall Politan Row adds three more concepts
The upcoming food hall Politan Row, at 2445 Times Blvd., in the Rice Village, has added three new vendors to… >
Live music, fall fun and more: 8 things to do in Houston this weekend, Oct. 11-13
With temperatures dropping just in time for fall activities, the city of Houston offers events for the whole family this… >
Bellaire P&Z Commission postpones vote on Chevron redevelopment
Bellaire’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to table their recommendation to council regarding rezoning and specific-use permit requests filed by… >
Higher minimum wage coming to Houston airport workers
Employees at George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Ellington airports will see a boosted minimum wage following an executive… >
Bellaire looks to commercial growth to bolster revenue
The vast majority of the land within Bellaire’s city limits is zoned residential, and 86% of the city’s property tax… >
Houston establishes new municipal court for veterans
Veterans facing civil charges in Houston can now have cases heard through a new veterans court system. Elaine Marshall, director… >
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urges Imelda-affected residents to apply for FEMA assistance
Following a presidential declaration of disaster Oct. 4, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged those affected by Tropical Storm Imelda… >
Experts weigh in on efforts against human trafficking at Houston symposium
At a symposium on human trafficking on Oct. 8, experts noted the success Houston has had in fighting the problem… >
After extensive redesign, revamped menu, benjy’s will formally relaunch Oct. 10
Ahead of its 25-year anniversary, benjy’s is reopening Oct. 10 after an extensive update to its menu as well as… >
Navigating the 45th season of the Texas Renaissance Festival
The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 45th season Oct. 5, spanning nine weekends through Dec. 1. Located just north of the city of Magnolia, the 55-acre festival grounds welcome more than half a million guests each fall, according to festival officials. Festivalgoers can travel to a recreation of a 16th-Century European village, complete with live entertainment, shops and ... >
Wine-on-tap bar Sixty Vines opening Rice Village location Oct. 14
Plano-based Sixty Vines will open its new Rice Village location at 2540 University Blvd., Houston, on Oct. 14. The wine… >
Bellaire approves smaller tax hike than originally proposed
Bellaire’s City Council unanimously approved an increase in the property tax rate for tax year 2019 at their meeting on… >
With final ruling looming, Harris County bail reforms shake system
After a final hearing set for Oct. 28, a landmark settlement in Harris County could make bail reforms permanent and… >
Heritage Photo Restoration and Genealogy gives new life to family photos, memories
Renfro and Sandy Lesley began photo restoration as a hobby in 2013 after finding boxes in their parents’ houses filled… >
7 haunted houses to visit this month in the Greater Houston area
Several haunted houses are operating throughout the month of October in the Greater Houston area, including the recently rebranded Purgatory… >
UPDATED: Harris County Commissioners Court approves effective tax rates, resulting in tax cut for FY 2019-20
Updated Oct. 14 at 11:24 p.m. Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the effective tax rates for Harris County, the… >
West University Place lowers tax rate to fund 2020 budget
West University Place’s City Council unanimously approved a reduction in the property tax rate for tax year 2019 to fund… >
Transportation updates: Buffalo Speedway, Safer Streets Initiative
Pasha brings Turkish, Mediterranean cuisine to Rice Village
To Pasha owner Mustafa Ozsoy, his restaurant does not serve food to customers, but to friends. The Turkish and Mediterranean… >
The race for District C: Engaged residents fuel crowded Houston City Council contest
City elections are ramping up in Houston, and candidates vying for Houston City Council’s District C seat, which represents Meyerland,… >
Over 3,000 Houston firefighters vote ‘no confidence’ in fire chief
Over 3,000 of Houston’s nearly 4,000 firefighters signed a document expressing their disapproval of Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña,… >
Federal aid now available for individuals affected by Imelda
Following a presidential declaration of disaster Oct. 4, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said disaster assistance funding is now available… >