Cy-Fair ISD superintendent says Greg Abbott’s demands regarding Islamic Games contained ‘inaccuracies’
Douglas Killian told the governor the Houston-area school district “has nothing to hide” after Abbott demanded that Cy-Fair ISD sever its ties with the Houston Islamic Games, which are slated to be held in the fall. After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for Cy-Fair ISD to sever its...
Man fatally shot outside W. Houston bar
HOUSTON – Houston police say a man was shot and killed outside a bar in the Briar Forest area of the city Friday evening. The shooting happened in the 1900 block of S. Kirkwood Road. Authorities say the man was standing outside the bar when two or three suspects...
Houston SSA Insider Sentenced For Milking $3.3 Million From Dead Men’s Benefits
A Houston Social Security insider who turned his access to government records into a $3.3 million fraud machine was sentenced Friday in federal court, after prosecutors said he quietly rerouted survivor benefits using the identities of recently deceased men. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of...
Another Houston food-and-drink establishment to shutter in 2026
We're saying goodbye to yet another favorite place.
Allegations of tax fraud, fake aliases, and real estate misconduct surround husband and wife...
HOUSTON, TX – A series of public statements issued by Dr. Candice Matthews detail multiple allegations involving husband and wife duo Nikki and Robbin Jones, including a regulatory complaint, tax fraud allegations, alias discrepancies, and concerns related to nonprofit operations. According to Dr. Matthews, a formal...
Kingwood area causes challenges for young drivers
When the dismissal bell rings at 2:55 p.m. every day, students race to their cars in the parking lot. With limited roads to leave the school and major roads under construction, traffic fills Kingwood. Accidents and enraged drivers are commonplace. With Houston and surrounding areas being consistently ranked among...
For better or for worse, this Houston EoS gym has become a real scene
To be fair, the monthly membership fee is cheaper than buying a section and bottles.
Kelvin Sampson Calls Out Houston’s ‘Poor’ Athletic Department, ‘We Don’t Have the Money’
"We are not just keeping pace with change; we are setting the standard," he wrote in the letter. "Whether it's pushing boundaries in performance, academic success, or community engagement, our standard is simple: excellence in everything we do. While revenue-sharing with student-athletes is now officially upon us, it...
The Most Romantic Restaurants in The Woodlands for an Unforgettable Date Night
Jump to: Fine Dining | Waterfront Views | Italian Gems | Modern Eclectic. The Woodlands offers some of the most sophisticated dining experiences in the Greater Houston area. Whether you are celebrating a milestone anniversary or a first date, the selection of romantic restaurants in The Woodlands provides the perfect...
Playa Bowls to open new location in Springs Crossing
Playa Bowls offers fresh acai bowls, smoothies, juices and more. (Courtesy Playa Bowls) Editor's note: This story is based on information from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and details are subject to change. Per a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listing, Playa Bowls has plans to open...
