Houston couple shares secrets to lasting love after 65 years of marriage
HOUSTON — Residents at an assisted living and memory care facility near the Texas Medical Center are preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day, many of them without their longtime partners by their side. But for Donna and Gary Downey, the holiday will mark a rare milestone. The couple, who...
Owner found dead inside Houston smoke shop after being shot
Detectives with the Houston Police Department are investigating what appears to be a homicide at a north Houston smoke shop. According to a homicide detective at the scene, the investigation remains in its very early stages. Officers were called to the Daze Elevated smoke shop in the 8600 block of...
Galveston native who sailed in WWII reveals how he made it to 105
PEARLAND, Texas — Charles Mills has a simple explanation for his longevity. The key to growing old gracefully? The 105-year-old Galveston native doesn't hesitate. "I tell everybody God and I had a thing going, he set the rules and I followed them," Mills said. Born in Galveston on June...
Houston man charged with continuous SA of a child under 14 in Galveston County
GALVESTON, Texas — A Houston man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office. Shane Cleveland, a 55-year-old from Houston, Texas, was taken into custody after Sgt. M. Stephenson of the Major Crimes...
This Old-School Texas Gem Brings Back the Way Things Used to Be
I pulled up to Yale Street Grill on a Saturday morning, half expecting another trendy Houston brunch spot with overpriced avocado toast. What I found instead was something that felt like stepping through a time portal. The moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by the smell of...
Viola & Agnes serves the Houston area’s best gumbo. Here’s why
Viola & Agnes in Seabrook ladles a dark-roux gumbo with crab, shrimp and chicken, built on slow-cooked stocks that keep fans lining up.
With a wave of vehicle burglaries, the Deer Park Police gently urges everyone to...
We’ve recently had a string of vehicle burglaries. Here is a friendly reminder: lock the door, remove valuables, and don’t leave your keys inside. Summary: In response to a recent spate of vehicle burglaries, local authorities have issued a reminder to residents of Deer Park. Police advise citizens to ensure vehicle...
Frozen in time: Houston’s greatest snowfall
We all know how rare a true snowstorm is in Houston, but every now and then, it happens. Just last year, January 2025 delivered a little magic. Adults felt like kids again, and kids fully embraced it, sledding down neighborhood hills, building snowmen, and soaking up a rare Gulf Coast snow day.
Houston neighborhood wants traffic solutions after I-10 bridge detour creates residential safety issue
Woodland Heights residents say semi-trucks detoured from the Houston Avenue bridge are flooding their narrow streets, prompting calls for safety measures.
Johnny Carrabba now serving Southern comfort food at new Bellaire locale
A fast casual, family-friendly Houston restaurant has arrived in Bellaire. After a two-week soft opening, Mia’s Table is now open full time in the Bellaire triangle. Located in the former CounterCommon space at 5413 Bellaire Blvd, the new restaurant is Houston’s seventh Mia Table, joining the original on Kirby Dr. as...

















