First-ever Pappas Restaurants Weeks announced in Houston and across US
Dozens of locations are participating in the dining event.
Exclusive: Florida investor doubles down on Houston with purchase of 35-story trophy tower
A Florida investor is making an even bigger bet on downtown Houston after acquiring a trophy office high-rise from Brookfield Properties.
Houston students turn thousands of plastic bags into an award-winning business
Houston – Four Houston students are proving that one person’s trash can become another person’s everyday essential. Incoming seniors Emmanuel Wieczorek, Ananya Menon, Antonio Psyllos and Haasini Yatagiri of The Village School created Next Use a student-run business that transforms donated plastic grocery bags into hand
Houston Mayor Whitmire’s chief operating officer Steven David to leave administration
David helped lead numerous initiatives at the mayor's office, including helping close a $180 million budget gap by implementing Houston's first garbage fee.
Whitmire Walks Through Charred Harper School As Houston Scrambles To Save Its Past
Mayor John Whitmire spent Sunday evening, July 26, 2026, walking through the charred shell of the historic Harper School, less than 24 hours after a fire damaged the Sixth Ward landmark. Joined by Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz and the property owner, Whitmire watched as crews started a preliminary damage assessment a
Pickup Slams Pillar, Erupts In Flames On Eastex Freeway, Killing Driver
A late-night drive on the Eastex Freeway service road ended in tragedy early Saturday when a pickup veered off the pavement, slammed into a concrete pillar and erupted in flames, killing the driver on impact. The single-vehicle crash happened around 2:05 a.m. in the 15000 block of the Eastex Freeway...
Baytown chief: Officer under investigation for alleged misuse of Flock camera network
BAYTOWN — As communities across the country increasingly question how automated license plate reader systems are being used, the Baytown Police Department is investigating allegations that one of its own officers may have misused the controversial Flock Safety camera network. Police Chief John Stringer publicly address
Traveler’s Cart to close nearly 3 months after suspected familicide
A sibling business will continue onward, per a statement.
Houston restaurant touched by tragedy will close after 2 years in Montrose
A Houston restaurant at the center of a tragedy will soon serve its final meal. Traveler’s Cart will close after service on Friday, July 31. “We’re incredibly thankful to everyone who has supported Traveler’s Cart,” director of operations Ryan Browne said in a statement. “While saying goodbye is never easy, we’re choos
Suburban Houston taqueria claims road project is closing business
The business had been operating for several years.
