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Government

A photo of Harris County District Attorney speaking at the 2025 Violence Prevention Conference.

Harris County’s nonviolent 911 response program approved for countywide expansion

By Melissa Enaje

The county’s in-house crisis response program, also referred to as the Holistic Assistance Response Team or HART, will expand countywide and include all unincorporated areas of Harris County.

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Travelers visit the new Chick-fil-A concession July 30 in Terminal E at IAH, which opened as part of a $1.5 billion airport redevelopment. (Courtesy Houston Airports)

Dining

Houston Airports expands dining options at IAH ...

Dining

Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant officials celebrate 40-year anniversary ...

Dining

Two Lake Houston-area restaurants join 2025 Houston ...

The restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary July 10 and will be offering deals at all locations. (Courtesy Big City Wings)

Dining

Big City Wings celebrating 10th anniversary July ...

Dining

The Rush Mediterranean Grill now serving shawarma, ...

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Development

Memorial Hermann Health System purchases 40.3 acres in Beacon Hill development in Waller

By Natalie Johnson

Memorial Hermann Health System has purchased 40.3 acres within Wolff Companies’ 587-acre Beacon Hill development along Hwy. 290 in Waller, according to a July 28 news release.

Top Education News

Education

Lone Star College System's board of trustees passed a balanced budget of $548 million for fiscal year 2025-26 on Aug. 7. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Lone Star College trustees OK $548M budget for FY 2025-26 prioritizing pay raises, mental health

By Julianna Washburn

Lone Star College System’s board of trustees passed a balanced budget of $548 million for fiscal year 2025-26 on Aug. 7.

Top Transportation News

Transportation

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

Transportation

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Transportation

Houston-Galveston Area Council invites public input on ...

Transportation

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Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Davidson, left, and council member Mike Marshall, center, raising hands during a vote during the May 8 City Council meeting. Also pictured is and City Manager Jason Stuebe, right.

Transportation

Traffic lights at 3 intersections in Humble ...

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Government

Harris County tax rate proposal for early childhood programs scrapped without commissioner support

By Melissa Enaje

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo introduced the agenda item to court members and commissioners at the Aug. 7 meeting.

Top Business News

Business

Carol's Lighting celebrates 45 years in Humble

Business

The Practice Lab brings year-round golf practice ...

Business

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Dr. Nicolette Michelli will be serving Houston and the surrounding cities. (Courtesy CodaPet)

Business

CodaPet expands in-home pet euthanasia services to ...

Business

Shipley Do-Nuts acquired by private equity firm ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas senators approve plan to cap property tax increases for cities, counties

By Dustin Butler

In a move aimed at curbing rising local taxes, the Texas Senate passed a bill Aug. 6 that would limit property tax increases in cities and counties with populations over 75,000.