Houston pastry chef Oralia Perez competing on new Food Network show, premiering tonight
Locally based pastry chef Oralia Perez, who works at the Post Oak Hotel, is competing in a new series.
Family holds walk 40 years after Houston-area woman vanished
Rebecca Beard disappeared in 1986. Four decades later, her family is still seeking answers and holding public walks to keep her case alive.
River Oaks Pie Tap Goes Dark After Just Nine Months
Pie Tap Pizza, the Dallas-born pizzeria that slid into River Oaks in June 2025, quietly shuttered its Houston outpost Friday night, roughly nine months after opening. By the time weekend regulars showed up, the River Oaks storefront at the NOVEL was dark and the chain’s social media feeds were offering a brief...
Texas Gulf Coast: Severe Storm Risk Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Houston, Texas – A cold front moving into Southeast Texas late Tuesday could bring strong storms and widespread rain. According to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office, unsettled weather is...
Long lines form at Hobby Airport as TSA shutdown hits during busy travel day
Long lines have formed at Hobby Airport as wait times for the security checkpoint have grown, adding some frustration for travel on Sunday.
Overnight storms cause roadway headaches across Houston
HOUSTON, TX – Heavy rain overnight caused several problems across Houston roadways, leaving stalled vehicles, high water, and a fallen tree blocking traffic in multiple locations. In the Memorial Villages area, a large tree fell and blocked the southbound lanes of Voss while also damaging a nearby wall. The...
Houston weather: Second cold front to bring rain, cooler air for rodeo fans
A stalling cold front is bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and localized flooding to Southeast Texas and the I-10 corridor this morning. Conditions will remain slick and humid through Sunday afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-70s as the rain tapers off by late morning. A second, stronger cold front...
Northwest Houston Sidewalk Becomes Scene Of Deadly Mystery Shooting
Early Saturday in northwest Houston, a woman was found lying on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound and later died, according to police. Officers responded to the scene, secured the area and began a homicide investigation. No arrests have been announced. According to KHOU, Houston police said the woman was...
9 Simple Donut Shops in Texas That Are Absolutely Worth the Trip
Texas is home to some of the best donut shops you will ever find, from small family-run spots to beloved local legends. Whether you crave a classic glazed ring or something topped with creative flavors, the Lone Star State has a shop for every sweet tooth. These nine spots are...
Why Houston’s Fastest-Growing Suburb Is Becoming the Top Choice for Retirees Seeking Convenience
Katy, Texas, offers affordable housing, with median monthly costs below the national average for homeowners and renters. The cost of living in Katy is 10% lower than the national average, with no state or local income tax. Katy’s master-planned communities and proximity to Houston provide retirees with modern...

















