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Business

Pvolve's Galleria location marks the fitness studio's 37th location in North America, with six other locations in Texas. (Courtesy Pvolve)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Pvolve to open newest Houston location in the Galleria-area

By Kevin Vu

A new fitness studio is opening in the Galleria, bringing an array of classes to stay fit and build strength, according to an Aug. 7 news release.

Michelin Guide Texas to return to Houston ...

Top Restaurant News

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Michelin Guide Texas to return to Houston ...

Cava offers Mediterranean-inspired bowls and pita wraps with various protein and topping options. (Courtesy Cava)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Cava now serving Mediterranean cuisine in The ...

The restaurant said its back patio will have a walk-up bar, a place for live music and yard games. (Courtesy Coconut Grove Kemah via Facebook)

Bay Area

New Mexican-inspired restaurant with large, covered patio ...

Handam BBQ Heights marks the restaurant's second location in Houston. (Courtesy Handam BBQ)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Handam BBQ opens second location in the ...

The classic bagel sandwich comes with egg, cheese and a breakfast meat of the customer's choice. (Courtesy of Best Bagel Shop)

The Woodlands

CI Foodie: 6 new restaurants to try ...

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Top Development News

Development

Cypress

Dunham Pointe to open four new parks, mixed-retail center by early 2027

By Sarah Brager

The 1,300 acre development is set to open three of the parks next year, with a fourth in early planning stages.

Top Education News

Education

Katy | Fulshear

Katy, Lamar Consolidated ISDs push career readiness with growing CTE programs

By By Tomer Ronen, By Aubrey Vogel

Career and technical education is growing in Katy and Lamar Consolidated ISDs as the statewide need for non-degree jobs continues to soar.

Top Transportation News

A street intersection in West University Place.

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

West U City Council advances first phase ...

Katy | Fulshear

TxDOT seeking public feedback on proposed $157M ...

Conroe | Montgomery

See 5 transportation updates around the Conroe ...

The Woodlands

See new road projects underway in The ...

Cypress

Harris County Precinct 3 seeks partnerships to ...

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Top Government News

Government

Pictured, during City Council's May 8 meeting, (left to right) is council member Mike Marshall, City Manager Jason Stuebe and Mayor Norman Funderburk.

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Humble's proposed FY 2025-26 budget to include $22.8M for infrastructure projects, department needs

By Emily Lincke

On Aug. 12, Humble City Council reviewed the preliminary fiscal year 2025-26 budget, which features about $22.8 million in capital outlay expenditures such as infrastructure projects and public safety equipment.

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The Woodlands

Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Empty chairs in the Texas House chamber on Aug. 8.

South Central Austin

Texas lawmakers begin second special session Aug. 15

By By Hannah Norton, By Ben Thompson

Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session Aug. 15, after the first adjourned without any action due to House Democrats left the state.