Aug 1, 2026 | 11:00 am
Editor’s note: It’s time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from a very poor safety ranking to a sad restaurant closure. Plus, a vintage car dealer cruises into town. Read on for our hottest headlines, then plan your weekend right here.
1. New study ranks Houston as America’s No. 2 least safe city. A new study contains bad news for Houston. SmartAsset has ranked the Bayou City as the second-least safe big city in the U.S. Only Memphis ranked worse.
2. Houston restaurant touched by tragedy will close after 2 years in Montrose. A Houston restaurant at the center of a recent tragedy has served its final meal. Traveler’s Cart closed after service on Friday, July 31…