Fatal early-morning crash shuts down northbound Interstate 45 in southeast Houston
HOUSTON - A fatal early-morning crash shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 45 near Scarsdale Boulevard in southeast Houston on Sunday, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to the scene on the Gulf Freeway shortly after 5 a.m., according to the Houston Police Department. The crash resulted in at least...
Why Locals Adore This AMAZING Brunch Destination in Houston, Texas
Open Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Fri-Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Taste Kitchen + Bar won Houston hearts by serving comfort food that feels familiar but still fun, wrapping each meal in a way that feels easy to love and hard to forget. The downtown spot pulls...
Katy and Houston-Area Communities Are Sinking, New Monitoring Shows
KATY, Texas — Katy’s rapid growth is visible above ground, but scientists are also documenting a slower and largely invisible change beneath the community: portions of the Katy area are sinking. The process is called land subsidence, the gradual lowering of the ground’s elevation. It is affecting parts...
Tulsa-based Williams purchases iconic Houston office tower
TULSA, Okla. - Williams has purchased the 64-story Williams Tower in Houston, a move the Tulsa-based energy company says underscores the city’s importance to its long-term growth strategy. The company employs about 800 people in Houston, compared with roughly 1,300 employees in Tulsa. A company spokesperson said Housto
Pearland Pitmaster Calls It Quits as Beef Prices Torch Hiram Clarke BBQ
Hiram Clarke BBQ, the Pearland smokehouse known for its "Tex‑Lou" sides and neighborhood vibe, is calling it quits after nearly six years in business. Owners Paul and Martha Jacob say the restaurant simply could not keep up with rising food and operating costs, making the spot one more small Texas barbecue joint squeez
Family members of Houston man killed by ICE speak out
LULAC Chief Executive Officer Juan Proaño joins The Lead.
Walmart announces New Workforce Investment in Houston to Help Connect Workers to Higher-Quality Careers
Walmart for Good announced a multi-year workforce development investment in Houston as part of a broader effort to help workers build skills, connect to quality jobs and advance their careers in a labor market being reshaped by artificial intelligence and other technological change. Over the next five years, Walmart fo
Inside Persa Place, the most charming vintage shopping in Houston you’ve never heard of
Hidden behind Westheimer, Persa Place has quietly become one of Houston's most charming destinations for vintage shopping, art and creative businesses.
KPRC 2 makes another major newsroom hire after months of changes
She joins KPRC 2 following Robert Arnold's retirement.
Former Houstonians brought Texas barbecue to one of Nebraska’s smallest towns
After training at Truth BBQ, Roegels and Dozier's BBQ in the Houston area, Fletcher and Flor Sheridan opened Golden Hour Barbecue in Alliance, Nebraska.
