Arts & Entertainment
Updated 10:53 am Feb. 23, 2019 CST
Transportation
12:26 pm Feb.
I-45 and FM 646 overpass flip begins March 1
The I-45 widening project through the Bay Area will hit a major milestone next week as crews begin demolishing the… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 12:23 pm Feb. 22, 2019 CST
Galveston Mardi Gras celebration, Southern Star Texas Metal Fest: 8 things to do in the Greater Houston Area this weekend, Feb. 22-24
Need plans for this weekend, Feb. 22-24? Here are a few ways to spend your time in the Houston area.
Development
Updated 2:42 pm Feb. 22, 2019 CST
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $605 million Grand Parkway loan
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Feb. 22 its Build America Bureau will loan up to $605 million toward building… >
Name Change
7:00 am Feb.
Rapid Recovery Center of Webster changes name to Bridgemoor Transitional Care Webster
Rapid Recovery Center of Webster on Feb. 11 changed its name to Bridgemoor Transitional Care Webster. The short-term rehabilitation facility… >
City & County
Updated 7:52 pm Feb. 21, 2019 CST
Hurricane Harvey survey: 46 percent say they were displaced by historic storm
Almost half of over 13,500 survey respondents had to leave their homes and were displaced for an average of 20… >
Coming Soon
7:00 am Feb.
King’s BierHaus to open by mid-March
German restaurant King’s BierHaus, which owners originally said would open this summer and was delayed to winter, will open by… >
Dining
1:37 pm Feb.
Here’s where you can eat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off Feb. 23, and that means a plethora of unique food creations, candy… >
Coming Soon
7:00 am Feb.
Damn Fine Coffee and Fried Pies to open in Seabrook in April
Damn Fine Coffee and Fried Pies plans to open by early April at 910 Hall Ave., Seabrook. The business sells… >
Vote
Updated 10:13 am Feb. 20, 2019 CST
Here are the Bay Area candidates running for election in May
Though spring elections are typically not as chaotic as November elections, Bay Area residents will have plenty on their ballots… >
Education
11:25 am Feb.
Clear Creek ISD hosts panel on dangers of e-cigarettes, vaping
In an effort combat the growing problem of students using e-cigarettes, Clear Creek ISD on Feb. 19 held a virtual… >
Now Open
7:00 am Feb.
365 Lash.Spa now open in Clear Lake
Beauty parlor 365 Lash.Spa held its grand opening Jan. 3 at 1784 NASA Parkway, Houston. The business specializes in using… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 12:53 pm Feb. 18, 2019 CST
Cook-offs, parades, trail rides: 5 ways to kick off the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
While the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially runs Feb. 25-March 17, there are several pre-rodeo events to kick… >
Now Open
7:00 am Feb.
Mariposa Apartment Homes at Clear Creek now open in Webster
Mariposa Apartment Homes at Clear Creek, 1427 FM 528, Webster, opened Jan. 23. The 180-unit apartment home community is for… >
Health Care
3:09 pm Feb.
American Heart Association to host luncheon in League City to combat women’s heart disease, stroke
The American Heart Association will host a luncheon next week to raise money for and awareness of the leading cause… >
Closings
Updated 6:02 pm Feb. 15, 2019 CST
Gymboree closing in Baybrook Mall
Children’s clothing store Gymboree has filed for bankruptcy and is shuttering 900 stores, including one at Baybrook Mall, 500 Baybrook… >
Coming Soon
7:00 am Feb.
Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila expanding to Bay Area
Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila is opening a Bay Area location sometime this year at 1043 Bay Area Blvd., Webster.… >
City & County
Updated 2:28 pm Feb. 13, 2019 CST
Harris County commissioners deny funding for 102 additional prosecutors, opt for criminal justice system study
Instead of allocating $20.6 million to fund 102 additional prosecutor positions as requested by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg,… >
Now Open
7:00 am Feb.
Red River Cantina now open in League City
Longstanding League City restaurant Red River Bar-B-Que & Grill expanded last week with the opening of Red River Cantina next… >
City & County
Updated 2:29 pm Feb. 13, 2019 CST
Harris County Commissioners Court proceeds with countywide polling place program application
After several hours of listening to public opinions both of support and concern regarding the implementation of a countywide polling… >
Events
Updated 7:10 am Feb. 13, 2019 CST
Valentine’s Day activities, La Porte Mardi Gras festival: 12 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Feb. 14-17
In a pinch for a Valentine’s Day date idea? Here are a few events happening around the Greater Houston area.
City & County
Updated 2:00 pm Feb. 18, 2019 CST
Federal funds awarded to Harris County for flood tunnel feasibility study
The Harris County Flood Control District was awarded funding for a feasibility study on building a flood tunnel. The U.S.… >
Development
12:57 pm Feb.
Public comments on Coastal Texas Study to be reviewed, implemented
The Army Corps of Engineers and Texas General Land Office on Feb. 8 announced the public comment period on the… >