Mystery Developer Hauls Off 120 Historic Bricks From Freedmen’s Town
An unnamed Houston developer is under scrutiny after roughly 120 historic bricks were lifted out of Freedmen’s Town during private water-line work, according to City Councilmember Abbie Kamin. Her office says the bricks themselves were not damaged, but that crews were not properly briefed on how the city expects...
San Jacinto River Authority reduces water rates for Groundwater Reduction Plan customers
According to a news release from the San Jacinto River Authority, the groundwater rate will decrease from $3.21 to $3.10 per 1,000 gallons of groundwater pumped by GRP participants. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact) Wholesale customers participating in The San Jacinto River Authority Groundwater Reduction Plan can...
Houston woman faces neglect charges
A Houston woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she left her two young children home alone without supervision. According to a probable cause statement, officers were dispatched February 11 for a well-being check at a residence in Houston. Upon arrival, officers reportedly found a four-year-old boy...
Houston approves $2B in bonds to fund George R. Brown expansion
Houston City Council approved $2 billion in bonds to expand the George R. Brown Convention Center. (Courtesy Visit Houston) Houston City Council unanimously passed $2 billion in bonds Feb. 11 to expand the George R. Brown Convention Center over the next 12 years. The bonds would fund transformation projects for...
Humble City Council selects replacement for vacant council seat
On Feb. 12, Mark Martin was chosen to fill Humble City Council Place 1 for the remainder of the term, which ends in 2027. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) A former Humble City Council member and city employee was chosen to fill the vacant council seat Feb. 12. How it happened. Mark...
Carjacking Near FM 2920 Prompts Constable Search in Spring
A routine food-delivery run in Spring turned into a full-blown manhunt Friday after a driver was carjacked near the 3800 block of FM 2920, according to authorities. Deputies swarmed the area around Falvel Road, set up a perimeter and began tracking suspects after locating the stolen vehicle and pulling it over. One...
Texas Flex Fitness now offering 24/7 services in Spring
Texas Flex Fitness opened its 3rd location in Spring in early February. (Courtesy Texas Flex Fitness) Texas Flex Fitness officials announced the fitness center opened a new location in Spring on Feb. 4. Texas Flex Fitness has two additional locations in Clear Lake and Seabrook, per the website. What they...
‘You Are LOVED’ Bench on The Woodlands Waterway transformed for Valentine’s Day
The beloved “You Are LOVED” art bench along The Woodlands Waterway has once again been beautifully transformed for Valentine’s Day, wrapped in lush florals, festive balloons, and playful photo-ready props in a heartfelt celebration of love and community. Commissioned annually by the Gullo family in honor of...
Houston severe weather: Viewers capture rain, wind damage videos
HOUSTON - FOX 26 viewers are submitting video of weather impacts after heavy rains, strong winds and tornado watches and warnings swept through the area Saturday night. The severe weather came to an end for most of the area around 9 p.m., when the last of the weather warnings expired for the area.
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.
