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Health care

Houston Health Department Director Stephen Williams first joined the city in 2004. (Courtesy Houston Health Department)

Houston Health Department director retires after 21 years

By Kevin Vu

Houston Health Department Director Stephen Williams is retiring from his role after first joining the position in 2004, council member Mario Castillo announced during an Aug. 26 City Council meeting.

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Top Restaurant News

Dining

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Amanacer Mexican Cafe will be located along Airline Drive in the Heights, with an opening date set for October. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)

Dining

Amanecer Mexican Cafe to add authentic comfort ...

Insomnia Cookies specializes in delivering warm cookies at late hours to customers. (Courtesy Insomnia Cookies via Facebook)

Dining

Insomnia Cookies debuts new late-night location in ...

Beyond drinks, customers can also order macarons inspired by different characters from anime and video games. (Courtesy Honey Art Cafe)

Dining

Honey Art Cafe to close Montrose location, ...

Houston-owned restaurant group Pappas Restaurants has revived its Greek restaurant formerly located in the Galleria. (Courtesy Pappas Restaurant)

Dining

Yiayia’s Pappas Greek Kitchen officially reopens in ...

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Top Development News

Development

Clock Tower Residences in the Heights breaks ground as new multifamily development by Radom Capital

By Cassandra Jenkins

Radom Capital, a local real estate developer and investment firm in the Heights, broke ground July 31 on its first ground-up multifamily development—Clock Tower Residences.

Top Education News

Education

University of Houston expands behavioral health programs to meet workforce demand

By Valeria Escobar

According to an Aug. 14 news release, the UH College of Education will offer three new ABA-focused programs this fall designed to prepare students and working professionals to enter, or advance in, the field of behavioral health.

Top Transportation News

Transportation

Frontier Airlines announces 8 new routes from ...

Transportation

H-GAC bringing back ‘Free Fare Fridays’ to ...

Transportation

Houston region receives additional $2.2 billion in ...

Transportation

Future pedestrian safety, mobility enhancements planned for ...

Transportation

H-GAC seeks public input on 2050 regional ...

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Top Government News

Government

Harris County commissioners authorize letter urging updated flood maps from FEMA

By Melissa Enaje

Commissioners across the board agreed to sign the letter during the Aug. 26 court meeting.

Top Business News

The store's earring collection features more than 250 earrings, ranging from $10-160 per earring. (Courtesy Studs)

Business

Studs to open new location inside the ...

Business

Ulta Beauty and Target announce plans to ...

Founder Dr. Viraj Desai graduated from NYU and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey before moving to Austin and starting Swish Dental. (Courtesy Swish Dental via Facebook)

Business

Swish Dental to open second office in ...

Ciao Bella Nail Spa offers a variety of manicure and pedicure options for clients who want to buff up their nails. (Courtesy Ciao Bella Nail Spa)

Business

Ciao Bella Nail Spa offers diverse nail, ...

Owners Leila and Carlos Peraza opened Space Montrose to feature and support artists from the state and the nation. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Business

Space Montrose offers handmade art, products supporting ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Amid Democratic criticism, Texas lawmakers vote to overhaul STAAR and launch new tests in 2027

By Hannah Norton

House Bill 8 would overhaul Texas’ standardized testing system by requiring students to take three exams, at least one of which would be developed by the Texas Education Agency, in the 2027-28 school year.