George Memorial Library to host free homework-help program
Starting September 2, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer a “Teacher in the Library” free homework-help service at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. The Kick-Off Party for this new program will take place on Saturday, August 16, from 2-4 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library. Fort Bend County...
Bourbon Street Sports Bar Set For Minor Renovation In Katy
Bourbon Street Sports Bar in Katy is gearing up for a small-scale renovation aimed at improving safety systems without altering the customer experience. The bar, located at 803 S Mason Rd Ste 410, will soon begin work on installing a new sprinkler system along with a dedicated riser room. Owner...
Crust Pizza opens fourth location in Cypress
Crust Pizza focuses on being a pizzeria-style eatery. (Courtesy Crust Pizza Co.) Crust Pizza officials announced in an email the pizzeria opened its 34th location in Texas and fourth location in the Cypress area in early August. CEO Carl Comeaux said during a phone interview the local pizzeria held a...
1,000-home community underway in Fort Bend County as developers push farther into Houston’s exurbs
A new 1,000-home community is rising west of Rosenberg as developers push deeper into Fort Bend County. See how the 359-acre master-planned project fits into Houston’s next wave of suburban expansion.
Tropical Update: Invest 96L low, Invest 97L development rises
Invest 96L has a low chance of development over the next seven days, while Invest 97L has a high potential to become a tropical depression over the next seven days, though neither poses a threat to SE Texas at this time.
60-year-old charged in fatal hit-and-run of pregnant woman
60-year-old Jose Sanches Olivares was arrested and charged for the hit and run crash that killed 22-year-old pregnant driver Gloria Guevara and injured a teen passenger.
Looking ahead to Monday for a few storms
25 WEATHER — Some showers from the Houston area managed to miss the Brazos Valley today (Saturday), but I think a brief shower or storm should be able to make it close to B/CS tomorrow. Elsewhere, we're expecting partly cloudy weather with highs in the upper-90s. The heat index will be just a bit over 100° for Sunday...
The Tallest Building in Texas Title Moves to Austin
The tallest building in Texas is now located in Austin. On Friday, August 1, with the installation of its final beam, the Waterline Tower overtook the JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston as the tallest in the Lone Star State. That beam officially raised the height of the Austin giant to 1,025 feet.
Texas shoppers take advantage of tax-free weekend as kids get ready to go back...
HOUSTON — Tax-free weekend is in full swing, and shoppers across Texas are taking advantage of the savings before the new school year begins. At Memorial City Mall, families filled the walkways Saturday looking for deals on clothing, shoes, and school supplies, all tax-free through Sunday night as long as each item...
Massive Bee Swarm in Texas: How to Avoid Getting Stung
Houston Astro fans were met with a nasty surprise after leaving a home game recently. A large swarm of bees had created a massive nest just outside the stadium gates, stinging and assaulting pedestrians as they went along. Massive Bee Swarm in Houston. The large colony of bees was located...