Clear the shelters, wine, a chamber ball and more: 8 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Aug. 16-18
Check out these events going on in the Greater Houston area this weekend.
How Houston-area school districts compared in TEA’s 2018-19 accountability rating system
The Texas Education Agency released the 2018-19 A-F accountability ratings for school districts and individual campuses across the state Aug.… >
Harris County to reassess needs of crime victims, coordinate efforts
As part of Harris County’s ongoing effort to reform its criminal justice system, the county has now turned its attention… >
FREEWAY CLOSURE: I-69 southbound at Loop 610 closed a third time this weekend, Aug. 16-19
For the third weekend in a row, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all southbound main lanes of I-69… >
Houston city council approves $17 million in final round of Bayou Greenways funding
Houston’s city council voted to allocate almost $17 million to the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative at its Aug. 14 meeting.… >
Austin-based Be More Pacific to bring Filipino fare to the Heights
Austin-based Filipino restaurant Be More Pacific is opening its first Houston location at 506 Yale St., Ste. E, Houston, in… >
METRO board approves measure calling for $3.5 billion in bonding authority
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County’s board of directors unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 13 calling for a bond… >
F45 Training opens new location on Washington Avenue
F45 Training, a chain of fitness centers backed by Mark Wahlberg and founded in Australia, opened a studio at 4500… >
Cyclebar is opening a Houston Heights location this fall
National indoor cycling chain Cyclebar is opening a Heights location at 1533 N. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 210, Houston, in late… >
Houston Map Company owner hopes to ‘make maps cool again’
Customers coming into Houston Map Company at 1212 Durham Drive, Houston, either know exactly what they are looking for or… >
Demo Monday: River Oaks mansion, home tear downs to watch for across Houston for Aug. 5-9
Residential properties across the city of Houston are receiving demolition permits, with a concentration of tear-downs in the Spring Branch… >
From greenways to new ways of thinking, flood infrastructure is a challenge inside the Loop
Editor’s note: This is part of a series exploring efforts to make Houston a flood-resilient city. A similar version of… >
Texas Water Development Board seeks public feedback on flood legislation
Following the passage of Senate Bills 7, 8 and 500, the Texas Legislature expanded the Texas Water Development Board’s role… >
Enjoy a daytime adventure or a night out with these 8 Greater Houston area events, Aug. 9-11
From a homebrew conference in Katy to an Italian movie in Montrose, there are various events for Houstonians to attend… >
Cuchara offers tastes of Mexico City and ‘cooking from the heart’
For Ana Beaven, there are two ways to get an authentic Mexico City meal in Houston. The first: Hop on… >
MAJOR CLOSURE: I-69 southbound at Loop 610 closed again this weekend, Aug. 9-12
The Texas Department of Transportation will once again close all southbound main lanes of I-69 from Weslayan Street to Chimney… >
Fajita Pete’s opens new Rice Military location
Fajita Pete’s newest Houston restaurant, located at 5710 Memorial Dr., is now open. The chain, which has 14 locations in… >
iPic Houston to remain open as company undergoes bankruptcy
Luxury dine-in movie theater chain iPic Entertainment is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure the company’s debt and either sell… >
Battleship Texas closes to public Aug. 26
Residents who want to get a last look at the historic Battleship Texas have only a few weeks to do… >
Texas Education Agency investigators recommend replacing HISD board
Investigators alleging misconduct are recommending the state replace the HISD board of trustees. In a new 34-page report, the Texas… >
Developer: Revitalized Houston Farmers Market will retain its character
Just over two years after purchasing the historic Houston Farmers Market, developers broke ground on a project Aug. 6 that… >