Lakewood Church in Flint has steeple restored nearly a year after fire
Lakewood Church in Flint has placed its steeple back on top of the church building, completing a restoration that began after the church caught fire in April 2025.
West-Texas-inspired steakhouse opens in the Houston Heights
The steakhouse is open nightly and serves brunch on the weekends. (Courtesy Star Rover) A new steakhouse called Star Rover has opened in the space that formerly housed the restaurant Superica. On the menu. Founded by restaurateur Ford Fry, the restaurant serves steak dinners every night, accompanied by a salad,...
Stuffed Subs in Spring, Tony’s Italian Deli Muscles Into City Place
Tony's Italian Delicatessen is making a move closer to Houston, with plans for a third area location in Spring. The popular deli is set to take roughly 2,000 square feet on the ground floor of City Place 1 at 1700 City Plaza Dr and is aiming to open to the public in late summer.
Houston’s $70 Million Homeless Plan Springs a Big Leak
Houston rolled out a big, bold promise to tackle street homelessness with a $70 million-a-year fund. Year one is now in the books, and the city came up with about $31 million, leaving nearly a $40 million hole that officials say they can no longer ignore. The shortfall is forcing...
Spring Branch (TX) Athlete Hunter Haug Picks Up Offer From Texas Tech
The Smithson Valley High School athlete received an offer from the Red Raiders on Monday. Haug, who has 19 offers, will begin taking official visits in May and will be in Lubbock on June 12 for his OV.
Lunar Eclipse 2026: Here’s when to see the blood moon in Houston
HOUSTON – A “Blood Moon” is the nickname for a total lunar eclipse, when the Moon turns a deep red or copper color. This happens when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun’s direct light and casting a shadow on the lunar surface.
Cheap Drinks, Strong Pours: The Ultimate Guide to Houston Dive Bars
Houston has no shortage of swanky restaurants and cocktail lounges, where you can sip a $15 espresso martini or splurge on a glass of Napa Valley Cabernet. And those spots are perfect for when you’re in the mood for a special meal or a glamorous night out. But sometimes, you just want a laid-back place […] The post...
3 detention officers relieved of duty after investigation found they assaulted an inmate, HCSO...
After conducting an internal investigation, HCSO said it relieved three detention officers of duty for assaulting an inmate in March 2024, adding that disciplinary action is pending.
Nothing to see here. Just a gator catching some rays at Buffalo Bayou Park.
HOUSTON — A four-legged visitor drew crowds along the banks of Buffalo Bayou Park on Thursday as an alligator was seen sunning itself near downtown. The reptile was spotted near Memorial Drive and Shepherd Drive, across from St. Thomas High School, where dozens of people enjoying the warm weather stopped to take...
I follow Sharia law. It’s not a threat to Texas
What Texas politicians call a threat is, in daily life, prayer, charity and ethical conduct, Rayan Rafay writes.

















