Existing-home sales down over 8%, according to report
TEXAS — Existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January 2026. Month-over-month and year-over-year sales decreased in all regions, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®. One economist with the association described the decrease as disappointing. Vika O’Grady, a market research adviser for the...
8 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Texas That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Texas that deserve a road trip?. These 8 hidden gems offer mouthwatering food and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Brothers Taco House (Houston) The bright pink roof of Brothers Taco House stands out like a beacon for hungry folks in Houston. This no-frills taco joint...
Aberdeen Dynamics Acquires Texas Sealing Distributor
Oklahoma hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid power distributor Aberdeen Dynamics announced Friday that it has acquired East Texas Seals. ETS, an authorized Parker Hannifin distributor, provides O-rings, rubber seals, molded components and sealing solutions across Texas from locations in Van and Houston. Aberdeen officials...
The Grappler: New police device aims to end high-speed chases before they turn deadly
SPLENDORA, Texas – A small police department northeast of Houston is pioneering technology that could revolutionize how law enforcement ends dangerous high-speed pursuits, potentially saving lives across the region. The Splendora Police Department recently became one of the first agencies in the Houston area to...
Attorney General Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced he’s taking up the case of a Houston doctor disciplined by the state’s medical board last year for trying to treat a patient with ivermectin at a hospital where she did not have privileges.
UIL State Wrestling: Eastwood girls repeat, Davis wins 3rd state title
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso had a standout showing at the UIL State Wrestling Tournament at the Berry Center in Cypress, TX, with several local athletes claiming state titles and adding to their already impressive careers. Eastwood Girls Repeat as 6A Champions. The Eastwood girls wrestling team...
Smooth Closing Expands Off-Market Home Buying Operations Across Major Texas Cities
Smooth Closing announced it has expanded its off-market home buying operations across Austin, Dallas and Houston, formalizing a multi-city footprint that shows increasing demand for nontraditional home-selling options in Texas’ largest metropolitan areas. Founded in Austin in 2011, Smooth Closing has spent more than...
Houston residents say new access fees affect neighborhood entry and exit
On the west and northwest edges of Houston, new access fees tied to toll roads are changing how residents get in and out of their own neighborhoods. People who bought homes expecting suburban convenience now say every school run, grocery trip, or commute comes with a meter running. Neighbors around the Grand Parkway...
Viola & Agnes serves the Houston area’s best gumbo. Here’s why
If you asked 10 people to make gumbo, they'd all do it differently. At Viola & Agnes' Neo Soul Cafe, it starts with a very dark roux and builds from there, with tasso-smoked sausage, okra, a scoop of white rice, a boiled egg, a whole blue crab, shrimp and a piece of roasted bone-in chicken.
Crews clear 4-car crash on Highway 6 at Addick Satsuma when 18-wheeler spills diesel:...
This crash marks the third one in two days across Houston. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there were minor injuries and the scene was cleared within hours.
