Houston adopts new development rules to promote walkable, transit-oriented projects
New development moving forward will have to conform to new standards along transit corridors and new "Walkable Places" areas.
Developer acquires Montrose-Westheimer block for potential mixed-use project
More development is coming to the Westheimer/Montrose area.
Harris County confirms largest single-day COVID-19 death toll Aug. 6; hospitalizations continue slow downward trend
See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County.
Police reform task force asks Houston residents to share opinions through Aug. 9
The Houston Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform is circulating a survey among Houston neighborhoods to collect opinions from residents.
Whiskey Cake restaurant to open in The Woodlands and more Houston-area news
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Houston ISD to launch parent educational course on virtual learning Aug. 10
The district is asking parents to complete the course by Sept. 4.
Liberty Kitchen reopens River Oaks location Aug. 7 under new ownership
Liberty Kitchen is back in River Oaks.
Shortened census timeline could shortchange Houston, its most vulnerable communities
The 2020 U.S. Census response rate is already lagging behind 2010 numbers, and officials said the shortened timeline only increases the chances of an undercount.
Harris County coronavirus count: 17 deaths confirmed Aug. 5, including man in his 20s
The overall death total hit 805, with the majority of deaths—78%—occurring in individuals ages 60 and older.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to stay shut for 2020, Amazon 4-star coming to The Woodlands: News from Houston
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Houston restaurants can now tap parking lots for outdoor dining
Houston City Council has approved a proposal to allow restaurants to take over 50% of their parking spaces to expand outdoor dining capacity.
Houston OKs $20M in rent relief with provision to delay evictions
The new funds will also be prioritzed to the most vulnerable residents rather than a first-come, first-served process.
State legislators seek removal of Confederate monuments at Texas Capitol
The decision may ultimately lie with Gov. Greg Abbott and the rest of the State Preservation Board, which last year authorized the removal of a plaque in the Capitol that said slavery was not an underlying cause of the Confederate rebellion.
Katy's American Furniture Warehouse opens, 20 jobs coming to Tomball via JDR Cable Systems: News from Houston
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Harris County coronavirus count: 1,438 new cases, 22 deaths confirmed Aug. 4
A total of 723 of the new cases were confirmed in Harris County outside of the city of Houston, which is the most to be confirmed outside of the city in a single day.
Harris County announces evening testing hours, faster turnaround on COVID-19 tests
With some Harris County residents waiting up to two weeks to get test results, the county has announced a maximum turnaround time of 3-5 days on county-sponsored tests moving forward.
Whataburger to celebrate 70th anniversary, unveil food truck, expand into 3 states
Nine more new Whataburger locations are planned by year's end, and 35 new restaurants are proposed for 2021.
Harris County Pets announces free adoption days in August
As part of a national initiative to clear animal shelters, Harris County Pets will offer free adoptions for spayed or neutered and heartworm-positive pets.
Bayou City Art Festival in October will be a virtual event, organizers say
The Bayou City Art Virtual Experience is scheduled for Oct. 5-11.
U.S. Census Bureau to halt counting operation a month earlier than expected
The self-response deadline has moved up to Sept. 30.
Roads, drainage and trails: 4 Heights-area transportation project updates to know
One Memorial/Heights area neighborhood project has been pushed back another year.
Reopening HISD: Parents, district weigh next steps in deciding how to return to school
Parents say they have more questions before making their choice to stick with online or bring their children back to campus.
Harris County coronavirus count: Houston sees drop in both positivity rate and total people tested
See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County.
Sugar Land features Houston Restaurant Weeks participants, city to ticket those without masks: News from the metro
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Registration open for 11 YMCA locations offering virtual learning centers to help working families this fall
“We understand these are uncertain times and many families are worried how they are going to balance work and follow the vital school curriculum at home,” YMCA President and CEO Stephen Ives said in the release.