City & County
Updated 10:43 am July 14, 2019 CDT
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 10:03 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… >
Coming Soon
5:57 pm July
Tarka Indian Kitchen to open second Houston location
The fast-casual Indian food chain Tarka Indian Kitchen is expanding its Houston footprint, adding an Upper Kirby/Montrose location at 3701… >
Environment
5:27 pm July
City officials announce initial details of Houston’s $2 billion EPA consent decree
Ongoing negotiations between the Environmental Protection Agency and Houston officials regarding federal Clean Water Act violations committed by the city… >
Business
8:00 am July
Tejas Custom Boots celebrates rare craftsmanship
Chris Liggett, owner of Tejas Custom Boots since 2017, knows he is on an endangered species list somewhere. “There aren’t… >
City & County
7:58 am July
Work on I-69 and the Loop, the state’s most congested highways, is intensifying, TxDOT says
Two I-69 main lane closures in June—slated to remain in place until 2020—are a sign the $259 million project to… >
City & County
Updated 3:58 pm July 7, 2019 CDT
Harris County shifts mobility funds away from precincts 3 and 4, pending reassessment of needs
The three Democratic members of the Harris County Commissioners Court have begun an effort to temporarily shift road funding away… >
Education
Updated 2:34 pm July 8, 2019 CDT
GALLERY: Presidential candidates make stop in Houston for National Educators Association forum
Ten presidential candidates vying for the Democratic nomination stopped in Houston July 5 to discuss education policy at the #StrongPublicSchools… >
Events
8:00 am July
To-do list: 7 events to check out around the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose area in July 2019
Find family friendly events, arts, culture and more in our monthly events roundup for the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose… >
City & County
Updated 11:09 am July 5, 2019 CDT
In Houston, development must think outside the flood plains, advocates say
Editor’s note: This is part one of a series exploring efforts to make Houston a flood-resilient city. Find other coverage… >
City & County
Updated 11:31 am July 3, 2019 CDT
Harris County District Attorney changes hemp, marijuana case filing policy in the wake of new state laws
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced July 2 it will no longer accept criminal charges for misdemeanor possession of… >
Business
Updated 9:46 am July 3, 2019 CDT
Coming soon: 20+ restaurants and businesses to keep an eye on in 2019 in the Heights, River Oaks, Montrose
With 2019 halfway over, Houston has plenty of new businesses and restaurants coming to the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose.… >
Dining
Updated 9:10 am July 9, 2019 CDT
River Oaks Italian eatery Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino marks 10 years
To keep up with Houston’s active restaurant scene, the menu at Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino adapts to newcomers. “There’s so… >
Coming Soon
Updated 3:43 pm July 3, 2019 CDT
Formal groundbreaking set for Houston’s Ion innovation hub
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for July 19 as construction work gets underway to turn the former Sears building at… >
Events
Updated 5:22 pm July 2, 2019 CDT
Waterparks, bingo, fireworks: 10 things to do in the Greater Houston area this Fourth of July
Whether you are singing karaoke, doing some goat yoga or just trying to find the perfect fireworks spot, the Greater… >
Arts & Entertainment
8:11 pm July
Art exhibits, festivals and more ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, in which astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became… >
Transportation
4:54 pm July
Deteriorating Brazos Street bridge on Spur 527 closed for a year
A portion of Spur 527 off I-69 has been shut down over concerns about falling debris from a deteriorating bridge.… >