Development
Updated 7:12 pm Jan. 16, 2019 CST
Business
4:42 pm
#FurloughFriday: Places in the Greater Houston area feeding furloughed government workers
Restaurant owners and nonprofit organizations in the Greater Houston are helping to feed federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown.… >
Arts & Entertainment
11:32 am
In Bloom Music Festival not returning to Houston
A beloved Houston festival created by founders of Free Press Summer Festival and by Austin City Limits Music Festival will… >
City & County
3:03 pm Jan.
Humble City Council eases commercial development regulations within flood plains
At its Jan. 10 meeting, Humble City Council approved an ordinance easing building regulations for commercial development within the city’s… >
City & County
Updated 2:39 pm Jan. 15, 2019 CST
See how the government shutdown is affecting residents in the Greater Houston area
As the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history continues, local agencies and residents have begun to feel its effects.… >
City & County
Updated 10:59 am Jan. 14, 2019 CST
Harris County misdemeanor judges’ appeal dismissed in ongoing bail bond lawsuit
UPDATE: 11 a.m. Jan. 14 The Harris County criminal court at law judges elected in November and sworn in Jan.… >
Arts & Entertainment
1:56 pm Jan.
Attend a royal ‘pawrade,’ try goat yoga: 6 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 11-13
January is in full swing, and there are a number of events to attend this weekend in the Greater Houston… >
Vote
Updated 2:53 pm Jan. 9, 2019 CST
Harris County voters could be allowed to vote at any polling location in future elections
Harris County commissioners took the first step Jan. 8 in a process to evaluate whether the county should use Election… >
Business
9:00 am Jan.
Lake Houston Pilates helps customers stay healthy, happy
DeeAnne Lowe has made two major changes in her career path. The first was when she switched from an elementary… >
Dining
4:20 pm Jan.
Restaurateur turns food trailer into brick-and-mortar BBQ spot, Phat Moe’s BBQ
Before Houston native Jesse Carrington launched his own counter-service barbecue restaurant, he was a service technician who sold, installed and… >
City & County
Updated 1:27 pm Jan. 8, 2019 CST
Judge Mark Keough’s first move is to reduce his own salary at Montgomery County Commissioners Court
It was Judge Mark Keough’s first Montgomery County Commissioners Court meeting as the new county judge Jan. 8, and his… >
Education
12:09 pm Jan.
A $100,000 teacher salary, an extended school year incentive program: 5 education items to watch in the Texas Legislature
When the Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 8, the state’s school finance system will be one of the major items lawmakers… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 12:16 pm Jan. 17, 2019 CST
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces 2019 season lineup
Updated Jan. 17 at 12:08 p.m. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the 2019 lineup for The Hideout, a… >
Events
Updated 7:15 pm Jan. 4, 2019 CST
8 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 4-6
From concerts to axe-throwing to grand openings, Houstonians have plenty of events to attend this weekend. Start out the new… >
Environment
12:00 pm Jan.
Ask the editor: Why do local lake and river water levels rise days after a rain event?
Lake Houston sits at the bottom of a large watershed that includes North Harris County, all of Montgomery County and… >
Transportation
11:00 am Jan.
Texas Department of Transportation widening Loop 494 from two to four lanes
The Texas Department of Transportation is relocating utilities and preparing to widen a 1.3-mile stretch of Loop 494 in Kingwood… >
Education
10:01 am Jan.
Education developments to watch for in the Lake Houston area in 2019
Humble ISD 1. Elementary School No. 29 Construction on Elementary School No. 29 is scheduled to begin in 2019 with… >
Development
10:00 pm Jan.
Two Grand Texas attractions slated to open in spring 2019
What we reported The East Montgomery County Improvement District offered guests a preview of Gator Bayou Adventure Park, one of… >
City & County
8:00 pm Jan.
City of Humble makes progress on first long-term strategic plan
What we reported The city of Humble began working on its first long-term strategic plan in October. Humble City Manager… >
Development
6:00 pm Jan.
Construction continues on new Grand Parkway segments connecting New Caney, Baytown
What we reported Construction began on a 52.8-mile stretch of road that will extend the Grand Parkway from Hwy. 59… >
City & County
Updated 11:17 am Jan. 3, 2019 CST
City of Houston moves to implement firefighter pay parity amendment
What we reported In the Nov. 6 election, Kingwood and city of Houston residents approved Proposition B, which grants Houston… >
City & County
1:59 pm Jan.
City of Houston seeks roughly $50M to add gates to Lake Houston Dam
More than one year after Hurricane Harvey hit southeast Texas, the city of Houston is attempting to secure grant funding… >
Arts & Entertainment
10:00 am Dec.
Midnight fireworks, champagne toasts: 11 ways to ring in the new year in the Greater Houston area
Here are a few ways to celebrate New Year’s around the Greater Houston area, Dec. 31-Jan. 1.