Kindred Healthcare to close 6 Houston, Dallas locations
Four Houston-area locations of Kindred Hospital will close by March 17.
Houston-area stores closing soon as Destination Maternity works through bankruptcy
A Pea in the Pod, at Rice Village will soon close its doors as its corprate owners go through a downsizing.
HISD exploring metal detectors, other security measures in wake of Bellaire shooting
Houston ISD is prepared to deploy metal detectors in some schools as early as the next few months.
Rice Village Express store to close Jan. 26; Meyerland Plaza, Galleria stores to remain open
Amid nationwide closures, the Express fashion store in Rice Village, at 2414 University Blvd., Houston, will have its last day Jan. 26.
Southbound lanes on Loop 610, I-69 to have nightly closures until Friday
Two southbound outside lanes from Westheimer Road down to the Fournace Place ramp on Loop 610 will be closed 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning tonight until Friday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Amid nationwide closures, local Pier 1 stores to shut down
Pier 1 Imports stores in Meyerland and Rice Village will be closing their doors, though a store in River Oaks will remain open.
New studio aims to bring the fun in coding for kids
A fully interactive coding studio is bringing its high-tech features to The Galleria in June.
METRO board of directors say free fare 'not feasible' for transit authority
A METRO study on eliminating ride fares left board members and officials unconvinced of the likelihood of implementing it in Harris County.
Houston City Council approves revisions to 2015 flood buyout processes
New guidelines adjust single-family and multifamily home buyout process for those affected by 2015 floods.
Breathing Center of Houston moves therapy rehab to new location
Breathing Center of Houston has moved one of its locations to 6108 S. Rice Ave., Houston, on Jan. 8 from its old location on Beechnut Street. The new center offers a more modern decor along with the same program offerings, including outpatient rehabilitation, which focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with lung disease or chronic lung issues. Patients interact one-on-one with medical therapists to learn breathing techniques and strength and endurance exercises. 713-660-0663. www.bchouston.com
H-E-B announces Meyerland store opening date
H-E-B will open its new Meyerland Plaza location Jan. 29 at 4700 Beechnut St., Houston.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo concert tickets go on sale Jan. 16
Lower-level seating options are already very limited.
Texas oil and gas industry could see a major slowdown in 2020
The oil and natural gas industry paid a record-setting $16.3 billion in taxes and royalties to local governments and the state in 2019, the Texas Oil and Gas Association announced Tuesday.
Houston Ground Angels seeking volunteers to drive patients to Texas Medical Center
Houston Ground Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides transportation between local airports and the Texas Medical Center for patients with cancer and other life-threatening diseases and illnesses.
Chevron Marathon 2020 street closures, places to watch and cheer on
This year’s Chevron Houston Marathon will bring 27,000 estimated participants into the area on Jan. 19.
Bellaire PD: Suspect arrested in connection with shooting death at Bellaire High School
Via ABC13: A student shot at Bellaire High School has died, sources told ABC13 Tuesday. Officials say the suspect is still on the loose.
TxDOT: Section of Loop 610 will shut down overnight Wednesday, Thursday
The Texas Department of Transportation will close a section of Loop 610 overnight this week as construction continues on the elevated bus lanes project.
Public has final chance to weigh in on new policies aiming to make Houston more walkable
Proponents of two upcoming policy changes say they will make Houston pedestrian-friendly but opponents say they will cause more traffic and parking headaches.
Friday night storms could bring 75 mph wind gusts; how to prepare for strong winds
The Storm Prediction Center has issued tornado, wind, and hail probability maps for Jan. 10. The greatest threat for severe weather remains north of I-10. ABC 13 will get four more updates of all these maps from the Storm Prediction Center throughout the day.
LOOP 610 CLOSURE: Westheimer ramp, Hidalgo frontage road closing for several months
The Westheimer Road entrance ramp onto Loop 610 will shut down at 9 p.m. Friday until further notice, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Shriners Hospitals for Children to close Texas Medical Center branch next year
The Houston hospital dates back to the 1920s.
Willie Nelson, Maren Morris, Khalid among entertainers announced for Rodeo Houston 2020
The concert lineup for the 88th annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was officially announced at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9.
Some Belden's staffers will find new gigs at New York Deli and Bagel Shop Bakery
They will have the option of starting the day after the grocery officially closes.
METRO conducts study to examine eliminating ride fares
The results of the yearlong study will be presented Jan. 15.