Four major Southwest Freeway, Loop closures could snarl weekend traffic, Aug. 23-26
The Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers to pay attention to major closures to I-610 and I-69 coming this… >
Get to know Houston’s candidates for City Council, mayor at these upcoming forums
Community groups are getting Houston’s election season kicked off with candidate forums hosted throughout the city. With over 100 candidates… >
Here are the 10 candidates for Bellaire’s city council
At its Aug. 19 meeting, Bellaire’s city council formally called for an election to take place on Nov. 5 to… >
Houston region ranked 7th nationally for most annual hours spent in traffic delays
A new study shows the average Houston commuter spent 75 hours stuck in traffic in 2017—22 hours more than 10… >
Attend a Taiwanese Circus, celebrate the Texas Flag: 10 things to do in the Greater Houston area Aug. 23-25
From watching a Taiwanese Circus and shopping at Pasadena Trade days to celebrating the Texas Flag and paying tribute to… >
Local coffee, bao and tacos lined up for Politan Row, the food hall coming to Rice Village
Politan Row Houston, set to open this fall at 2445 Times Blvd. in the Rice Village, has confirmed four vendors… >
Houston ISD trustee elections 2019: Who will be on the ballot
Despite the potential for a state-ordered replacement of the Houston ISD Board of Education, incumbents and new candidates are stepping… >
Here are the 100-plus candidates vying for city offices in Houston’s November election
On their November ballots, Houston voters may see 11 mayoral candidates, one city controller candidate, 30 city council candidates for… >
Demo Monday: Alta River Oaks, St. Thomas Episcopal and more demolition activity in Houston, Aug. 12-16
A demolition permit was issued this week for the former Center for Hearing and Speech building to make way for… >
MAJOR CLOSURE: I-610 West Loop to close nightly Aug. 19-23
The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down a section of I-610 every night this week to work on a… >
Clear the shelters, wine, a chamber ball and more: 8 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Aug. 16-18
Check out these events going on in the Greater Houston area this weekend.
Houston ISD touts Kashmere High School turnaround, but district still faces takeover threat
Houston ISD officials celebrated Kashmere High School in north Houston on Aug. 15, using its turnaround after eight years of… >
How Houston-area school districts compared in TEA’s 2018-19 accountability rating system
The Texas Education Agency released the 2018-19 A-F accountability ratings for school districts and individual campuses across the state Aug.… >
Harris County to reassess needs of crime victims, coordinate efforts
As part of Harris County’s ongoing effort to reform its criminal justice system, the county has now turned its attention… >
FREEWAY CLOSURE: I-69 southbound at Loop 610 closed a third time this weekend, Aug. 16-19
For the third weekend in a row, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all southbound main lanes of I-69… >
Houston city council approves $17 million in final round of Bayou Greenways funding
Houston’s city council voted to allocate almost $17 million to the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative at its Aug. 14 meeting.… >
Bellaire council begins work on new budget, hears concerns about tax increase
Bellaire City Council began the process of adopting its new budget for fiscal year 2020 at its Aug. 12 meeting… >
METRO board approves measure calling for $3.5 billion in bonding authority
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County’s board of directors unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 13 calling for a bond… >
M. Wiesenthal Men’s Collection continues family legacy of tailoring
In the corner of the Frost Bank office building in Bellaire sits a pair of black leather boots with the… >
Transportation updates: Uptown Boulevard Project, BRT and Bellaire street projects
Uptown Boulevard Project and bus rapid-transit line Construction is making headway on the city’s first bus rapid-transit line, the Uptown… >
Demo Monday: River Oaks mansion, home tear downs to watch for across Houston for Aug. 5-9
Residential properties across the city of Houston are receiving demolition permits, with a concentration of tear-downs in the Spring Branch… >
Tamales Don Pepe brings authentic Mexican food to Meyerland
Rene Hidalgo has a lifelong passion for cooking. He would cook his own meals even as a child in Mexico… >