As Houston faces a 43% spike in home prices over five years, build-to-rent communities are becoming a popular choice for residents seeking flexibility. Single mom Africa Releford shares why she embraced renting over buying.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg defended felony charges against former public health director Barbie Robinson, countering Judge Lina Hidalgo's accusations of political bias and emphasizing evidence-based prosecution.
AAA Texas projects a record-breaking 5.7 million Texans to travel over Thanksgiving, reflecting increased consumer confidence and surpassing pre-pandemic travel figures.
The Houston Astros have announced a 15-year naming rights agreement with Daikin Comfort Technologies, renaming their ballpark as Daikin Park. The partnership emphasizes community outreach and will begin in 2025.
A widespread E. coli outbreak tied to organic carrots has affected 18 states, including Texas, resulting in one death and multiple hospitalizations. Federal health officials urge consumers to check for recalled carrots and take precautions.
Houston is on track to welcome a record 54 million visitors in 2024, surpassing last year’s 51 million. This surge is driven by the city’s growing popularity as a convention destination and the expansion of key infrastructure, including the George R. Brown Convention Center.
A Houston man faces serious federal charges after being accused of supporting ISIS and planning violent attacks. The case sheds light on years of alleged covert activity linked to extremist propaganda.
Sharon Pe Benito, appointed as the new principal of Harvard Elementary in Houston, stepped down before starting her role, citing extensive bullying on social media. The school will now operate under an interim principal for the rest of the academic year.
Hunter Simmons, a Houston defense attorney, faces serious charges after being caught attempting to smuggle synthetic drug-laced papers to a jailed client. Authorities discovered the scheme during a separate human trafficking investigation.
Marie Flickinger, beloved founder of the *South Belt-Ellington Leader*, passed away at the age of 82. Known as the unofficial "Mayor of South Belt," Flickinger’s commitment to her community and local journalism shaped the heart of southeast Houston for decades. Even in her passing, her dedication to serving the community remains evident as the paper she founded continues its work.
In a landmark event for the Texas food scene, Houston hosted the first-ever Michelin Guide Texas ceremony at 713 Music Hall, where 15 restaurants from across the state were awarded prestigious Michelin Stars. The event highlighted Texas’s diverse culinary excellence and put the state firmly on the global culinary map.
With President-elect Donald Trump set to begin his second term, immigrants in the U.S. face growing anxiety over potential deportation and policy changes. Advocates and legal experts urge immigrants to prepare as uncertainty around programs like DACA and humanitarian parole deepens.