TxDOT: Opening date set for next tolled segment of Hwy. 249 in Magnolia
Although the road will be tolled, tolls will not be collected on Segment 1A until later this fall, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
MAP: Here's where new development is taking place in Tomball
More than 1,900 homes are planned in the city of Tomball as part of residential developments that have yet to reach buildout, according to information released June 10 by the city.
Harris County confirms largest single-day COVID-19 death toll Aug. 6; hospitalizations continue slow downward trend
See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County.
Whiskey Cake restaurant to open in The Woodlands and more Houston-area news
Read the latest business and community news from the Houston area.
Shortened census timeline could shortchange Houston, its most vulnerable communities
The 2020 U.S. Census response rate is already lagging behind 2010 numbers, and officials said the shortened timeline only increases the chances of an undercount.
Active COVID-19 cases continue to decline as Montgomery County reports decrease of 167 on Aug. 6
The county also confirmed the 77th coronavirus-related death.
Harris County coronavirus count: 17 deaths confirmed Aug. 5, including man in his 20s
The overall death total hit 805, with the majority of deaths—78%—occurring in individuals ages 60 and older.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to stay shut for 2020, Amazon 4-star coming to The Woodlands: News from Houston
Read the latest business and community news from the Houston area.
Montgomery County adds 5 deaths related to COVID-19 Aug. 5; recoveries pass 4,000
The county's active case count fell by more than 6%, and more than 200 clinical recoveries were reported.
State legislators seek removal of Confederate monuments at Texas Capitol
The decision may ultimately lie with Gov. Greg Abbott and the rest of the State Preservation Board, which last year authorized the removal of a plaque in the Capitol that said slavery was not an underlying cause of the Confederate rebellion.
TISD families get second chance to select instructional method; some UIL activities to resume Aug. 6
Tomball ISD is giving families an opportunity to adjust their preferred method of instruction for the fall.
BREAKING: Tomball ISD delays school year start to Sept. 8 for all students
“This calendar is recommending that all students begin on Sept. 8. No virtual or face-to-face [learning] before that. At that point families would have the option for what they chose," Superintendent Martha Salazar-Zamora said.
Katy's American Furniture Warehouse opens, 20 jobs coming to Tomball via JDR Cable Systems: News from Houston
Read the latest business and community news from the Houston metro area.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown to remain closed for 2020 season
According to the announcement, all 2020 Hurricane Harbor Splashtown season passes and pre-purchased tickets will be valid for the 2021 season.
Montgomery County reports 2 deaths related to COVID-19 on Aug. 4; recoveries continue to rise
Active cases fell by 82 on Aug. 4 while recoveries rose by 186, according to the county public health district.
Harris County coronavirus count: 1,438 new cases, 22 deaths confirmed Aug. 4
A total of 723 of the new cases were confirmed in Harris County outside of the city of Houston, which is the most to be confirmed outside of the city in a single day.
Harris County announces evening testing hours, faster turnaround on COVID-19 tests
With some Harris County residents waiting up to two weeks to get test results, the county has announced a maximum turnaround time of 3-5 days on county-sponsored tests moving forward.
FM 2978 widening will not fully finish until 2022
Nearby residents, businesses and commuters will have to endure an extra year of construction along FM 2978, as the four-year widening project will not be completed until 2022, according to mid-July information from the Texas Department of Transportation.
UPDATED: JDR Cable Systems Inc. US headquarters to bring new jobs to Tomball
In two years, 20 new jobs will be added to the new U.S. headquarters coming to Tomball.
Whataburger to celebrate 70th anniversary, unveil food truck, expand into 3 states
Nine more new Whataburger locations are planned by year's end, and 35 new restaurants are proposed for 2021.
Harris County Pets announces free adoption days in August
As part of a national initiative to clear animal shelters, Harris County Pets will offer free adoptions for spayed or neutered and heartworm-positive pets.
U.S. Census Bureau to halt counting operation a month earlier than expected
The self-response deadline has moved up to Sept. 30.
Tomball ISD trustees to hold special in-person meeting Aug. 4 to discuss school calendar revisions
Here's how to attend or tune into tonight's special meeting.
Harris County coronavirus count: Houston sees drop in both positivity rate and total people tested
See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County.
Montgomery County's active coronavirus cases continue slow drop; 69th death reported Aug. 3
A hospitalized man in his 20s with no comorbidities has died.