Business
Updated 2:40 pm July 19, 2019 CDT
City & County
Updated 2:32 pm July 19, 2019 CDT
District C Houston City Council candidates raise almost $300,000 ahead of campaign filing window
Ahead of the city’s official candidate filing deadline, Houston City Council District C contenders have already reported almost $300,000 in… >
Events
11:06 am July
Support local charities, watch dogs perform and more: 8 Greater Houston area events, July 19-21
From a wellness expo in Jersey Village to a Beatles cover band in Katy, there are various events in and… >
Transportation
5:50 pm July
Total closure: West Loop southbound closed between I-10 and Post Oak on July 19-22
A major closure is coming to the I-610 West loop this weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced. The… >
Health Care
Updated 6:43 pm July 18, 2019 CDT
JUST ANNOUNCED: Memorial Hermann Health System appoints new president, CEO
Memorial Hermann Health System announced the appointment of Dr. David Callender as the health system’s new president and CEO in… >
Coming Soon
Updated 10:42 am July 18, 2019 CDT
Toys R Us announces national comeback with new concept at Houston’s Galleria
After closing more than hundreds of stores last year under a bankruptcy deal, Toys ‘R’ Us announced a comeback July… >
City & County
Updated 9:11 am July 18, 2019 CDT
Houston Council Member Amanda Edwards seeking Democratic nomination in U.S. Senate race
By Abby Livingston and Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards announced Thursday morning she is running for… >
Public Safety
Updated 3:07 pm July 17, 2019 CDT
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, mayor set date for court-ordered mediation
The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will re-enter court-ordered mediation Aug. 1 in an attempt… >
City & County
Updated 3:19 pm July 17, 2019 CDT
Houston City Council votes to end parking requirements in some areas surrounding downtown Houston
New developments in Midtown, east downtown and parts of the Near Northside and Montrose will no longer be required to… >
Events
1:41 pm July
Houston enters bid to host WorldPride 2023
Houston is bidding to host the international LGBTQ WorldPride celebration in 2023. WorldPride was first held in Rome in… >
City & County
Updated 12:15 pm July 19, 2019 CDT
New Harris County floodplain rules draw concern over development costs
Updated 12:05 p.m. July 19: The story has been updated from its original version to say the new standards require… >
City & County
Updated 6:26 pm July 17, 2019 CDT
Proposed Bellaire budget calls for 8% property tax increase
A proposed budget for FY 2020 in Bellaire calls for an 8% increase in property taxes from existing properties, according… >
Coming Soon
10:07 am July
Boston-based Chicken & Rice Guys give Houston a trial run
The small Boston-based Halal restaurant and food truck The Chicken & Rice Guys plans to open its first Houston location… >
Dining
Updated 8:40 am July 16, 2019 CDT
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2019 Map: Here’s where you can participate
Houston Restaurant Weeks, an annual fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank, released its initial list of participating locations on July… >
Data & Reference
7:03 am July
Demo Monday: Midtown shopping center and more demolition permit activity in Houston, July 1-12
The 600 block of Dennis Street in Midtown will undergo demolition as developers create a new shopping hub between Smith… >
City & County
Updated 10:43 am July 14, 2019 CDT
Ahead of ICE raids, Harris County considers immigration reform
Harris County Commissioners Court considered a resolution calling for immigration reform on July 9, just days before the Immigration and… >
Dining
8:41 am July
Dandelion Cafe steps up with breakfast, lunch options
Dandelion Cafe owner Sarah Lieberman came to Houston to begin a job in the oil industry after she attended The… >
City & County
Updated 2:00 pm July 12, 2019 CDT
P&Z commission to make recommendation on Chevron property changes at August meeting
Bellaire’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at its July 11 meeting concerning five requests related to about… >
City & County
Updated 10:03 am July 12, 2019 CDT
Nearly $95 million worth of capital projects in Houston still await Hurricane Harvey reimbursement funds
Nearly $95 million worth of capital improvement projects in Houston—such as community centers, libraries and fire stations—remain stalled while the… >
City & County
Updated 1:53 pm July 11, 2019 CDT
Harris County expedites 86 subdivision drainage projects by 18 months
As part of the ongoing $2.5 billion flood bond program, 86 subdivision drainage improvement projects will be completed 18 months… >
Attend a free fitness expo, check out ice sculptures: 6 things to do in Houston this weekend, July 13-14
From a bridal extravaganza to Shark Day at the Downtown Aquarium, there’s plenty to do in the Greater Houston area… >
City & County
Updated 9:50 am July 11, 2019 CDT
‘End Pay to Play’ petition fails without adequate number of signatures
A petition aimed at limiting campaign contributions from city contractors and supported by mayoral candidate Bill King ended unsuccessfully July… >
City & County
Updated 6:21 pm July 10, 2019 CDT
Harris County upholds measure to evenly distribute mobility funds in another split vote
In another partisan split vote, Harris County commissioners during a July 9 meeting amended and reaffirmed their previous motion to… >