City & County
Updated 9:12 am March 21, 2019 CDT
Education
2:07 pm March
Humble ISD officials urge community to contact legislators about proposed education bills
Frustrated over education-related legislation in the 2019 state legislative session, Humble ISD officials urged community members to contact their local… >
Kite festival, Katy Taste Fest and more: 8 things to do in Houston this weekend, March 22-24
Spring has sprung in Houston, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy this weekend. Here are a few:
Education
5:43 am March
Officials look to Texas Legislature to bridge gaps in financial aid funding
As tuition costs rise, officials are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for the state’s signature college grant program.… >
Public Safety
5:02 pm March
Houston City Council proceedings stall almost entirely as a result of Proposition B debate
For the second Houston City Council meeting in a row, District D Council Member Dwight Boykins utilized a controversial method… >
Transportation
Updated 3:29 pm March 20, 2019 CDT
TxDOT embarks on Phase 2 of I-45 Planning and Environmental Linkage Study, seeks public input
Having wrapped up Phase 1 of its Planning and Environmental Linkage Study on I-45 N. last summer, the Texas Department… >
City & County
Updated 5:56 pm March 19, 2019 CDT
Firefighters march on city hall to rally opposition to Prop. B layoffs
Hundreds of Houston Fire Department firefighters, retirees and family members marched on City Hall Tuesday, protesting impending layoffs within the… >
City & County
Updated 12:31 pm March 22, 2019 CDT
Montgomery County Commissioners Court continues opposition to high-speed rail
This article has been updated to include comment from Texas Central. A resolution to oppose the Texas Central high-speed rail… >
City & County
Updated 1:52 pm March 19, 2019 CDT
B.D. Griffin sworn in as new Montgomery County attorney
Following the death of former Montgomery County Attorney J.D. Lambright March 9, B.D. Griffin was unanimously appointed as Montgomery County… >
City & County
Updated 11:09 pm March 18, 2019 CDT
With Prop. B case pending, firefighter layoff notices will be issued in April, mayor confirms
The city of Houston will begin issuing 400 to 500 layoff notices for firefighters and municipal workers in April, Houston… >
Now Open
Updated 4:48 pm March 18, 2019 CDT
LemonShark Poké’s first Houston-area eatery is now open in Humble’s Westlake Marketplace
LemonShark Poké opened its first Houston-area restaurant Jan. 20 at 14309 E. Sam Houston Parkway N., Ste. 700, Humble. The… >
Events
Updated 5:23 pm March 15, 2019 CDT
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a 5K, dancing and more: 6 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, March 15-17
How will you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend?
Public Safety
Updated 7:36 pm March 14, 2019 CDT
Houston firefighters union not likely to agree to a shift change to implement Prop. B, president says
Editor’s note: This story was updated to clarify staffing levels at the Houston Fire Department. Recent discussion of a proposal… >
City & County
Updated 4:38 pm March 14, 2019 CDT
Debate continues over prioritization of flood bond projects at Harris County Commissioners Court
Residents and local leaders continue to debate what equity looks like in Harris County when it comes to prioritizing $2.5… >
People
Updated 4:56 pm March 13, 2019 CDT
UPDATED: Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District appoints interim general manager as Kathy Turner Jones resigns from position
Updated 4:57 p.m. March 13: The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District board of directors appointed LSGCD Assistant General Manager Samantha Reiter… >
Public Safety
Updated 11:32 am March 12, 2019 CDT
Houston fire chief: Department could absorb 240 layoffs with no impact on service
Faced with voter-approved pay raises, Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña told neighborhood leaders he would not have to lay off… >
Now Open
4:00 pm March
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened on Kingwood Drive in February
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened in Kingwood at 4519 Kingwood Drive in February. The 3,615-square-foot location seats 96 guests… >
Now Open
12:00 pm March
A new Regions Bank location opened near Generation Park in February
Regions Bank opened a new location at 14125 E. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston, in February. The company offers a… >
Now Open
4:00 pm March
A new Jimmy John’s location opened in Kingwood in February
Jimmy John’s opened in Kingwood at 4521 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 260. The national counter-serve chain offers a variety of sandwiches… >
Now Open
12:00 pm March
Wine & Design opened in Kings Harbor on West Lake Houston Parkway in February
Wine & Design opened in Kings Harbor at 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 107, Kingwood, in February. The studio… >
City & County
Updated 1:48 pm March 8, 2019 CDT
Senate members file triple bill package for Harvey, future disaster recovery
This article has been updated to include new comments from Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe. Senate members filed a package of… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 10:13 am March 8, 2019 CDT
Texas Renaissance Festival announces 2019 dates, themes
The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 45th season Oct. 5-Dec. 1 to the 55-acre festival grounds in Todd Mission.… >
Arts & Entertainment
9:41 am March
Concerts, crawfish, and races: 8 things to do in Houston this weekend, March 7-10
There are a host of events in Houston to kick-off Spring Break. How will you spend your weekend?