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It didn’t take long for 2 Helps You to get improvements for the disabled in place at William P. Hobby Airport’s rideshare lot. In September, we first raised concerns about restroom access and the spacing of accessible parking spaces. 5-Star driver with 1-star bathroom problem at ...
Trader Joe’s is expanding its footprint in Texas, with three new stores planned for the Lone Star State, including a new location in the Houston-area city of Bellaire. The California-based grocery chain is planning stores in Bellaire, Cedar Park and Mansfield as part of a nationw...
Residents in a West Houston neighborhood are raising concerns about an overgrown vacant lot and a large hole covered with deteriorating plywood, citing potential safety risks for families in the area. The property is located in the 3200 block of Chris Drive, where tall weeds have...
Great Wolf Lodge is turning up the family-friendly fright this Halloween season, and it’s the perfect destination for parents looking for fun that’s more treats than tricks. Our friend Emily Kaufman, aka The Travel Mom , returns to Houston Life to share why a stay at Great Wolf i...
Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa rallies with supporters the day before the state of early voting. The race has tightened in recent weeks. Governor Greg Abbott is also expected to spend time in southeast Texas this week....
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
Fasten your seatbelts, party animals. Houston’s charitable social season is going full force with a swirls of galas, luncheons and cocktail parties. It was a party season beginning like no other. Keep your party shoes shined as October has our heads spinning. Now, it’s time to ca...
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
An investigation by Marfa Public Radio reveals the state's response to those complaints has been hindered by the Trump administration's move to bypass federal laws for the $7 billion project....
Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles....
In the right light, Estee Marie’s paintings tell a second story. Switch on a black light over her signature masterpieces, and images brushed in invisible paint appear, there all along but waiting to be seen. That hidden layer mirrors her own life. “I am a woman who luckily does n...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season....
Chick-fil-A is adding a spicy twist to its signature sauce, introducing its first new permanent sauce in a decade.
Just like Mother Nature is undefeated, so too is this historical reality: All “great” nations eventually decline and/or fall. Americans don’t want to hear it, but it is what it is. Great Britain once controlled an empire, controlling territories and colonies all over the globe. T...
A hearing has been delayed as the Texas Rangers seek to uncover digital evidence in an investigation into Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to deadly flooding that happened in July 2025....
Candidates are promising to make life more affordable. But for Houstonians trying to buy a home, what would actually help? Houston Realtor Bill Baldwin and Chantel Cox, director of housing counseling at Avenue, say it will take more than campaign promises. They want more homes pe...
Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris sparked backlash after a heated exchange with a reporter during a post-debate press conference.
A Cypress homeowner’s tree-trimming photos sparked hundreds of comments online, raising questions about what CenterPoint Energy is responsible for and what homeowners should know about trees near power lines. ENOUGH’s Amy Davis shared photos sent by Amanda in Cypress after a Cent...
Sugar Land has launched a feral hog mitigation pilot program aimed at protecting parks, public spaces and natural resources from damage caused by the invasive animals. Feral hogs are a non-native species found throughout Texas. They root through soil in search of food, leaving be...
The race has become more competitive — and mentions of President Donald Trump have disappeared from Mealer’s website.
Flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) experienced significant delays Tuesday after a construction contractor damaged a fiber-optic line. As of 9:20 p.m., the Houston Airport System says airport operations are returning to normal. Judge delays Camp Mystic bankruptc...
A judge overseeing Camp Mystic’s bankruptcy case has not yet announced a decision on who should oversee the camp as legal claims tied to the July 4 floods move forward. The court is weighing whether two outside leaders can help ensure fair decision-making or whether a court-appoi...
Fresh on the gilded heels of Van Cleef & Arpels’ new 5,000-square-foot home in River Oaks District, the Paris-based maison once again showed its affection for Houston with a breathtaking Signatures event in one of the city’s most stunning mansions. The invitation-only event fille...
Demolition officially began at Houston’s former Greenspoint Mall on Tuesday. The site will be redeveloped into a large industrial park under a $150 million project....
If you’re trying to lose weight, choosing a diet soda instead of water may not make as much difference as you think, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Liverpool found that low-calorie and zero-calorie sweetened drinks performed about as well as water for ...
An ICE operation in northwest Harris County ended in a vehicle pursuit and pedestrian collision over the weekend, leaving one man hospitalized and sparking criticism from local immigrant advocacy groups....
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico reiterated his time away was spent recovering from the flu.
His showing at ACL was his first public appearance since Sept. 30, when he called in virtually to an event with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council.
The lawsuits were paused after the camp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in June.
A man is dead after a shooting this afternoon at an apartment complex near George Bush International Airport. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office got to the scene on N Sam Houston Parkway just before 5:45 p.m. on Sunday. According to a post on X, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez ...
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
The Florida Panhandle and coastal Alabama got the first taste of damaging winds, heavy rains that led to flooding and devastating storm surge as Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida around 8:30 pm Friday October 9th as Category 2 storm. Preliminary wind reports clo...
More than a year after devastating flooding killed 27 campers, counselors and Camp Director Richard Eastland at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, a federal judge in Houston is weighing a critical question: should the camp’s owners remain in control of the bankruptcy or shoul...
Whether you’re planning a special celebration or satisfying a weeknight craving, there’s a Landry’s restaurant for the occasion. This fall, chefs from Landry’s restaurant teams will appear on Houston Life , sharing signature dishes and a look inside their restaurants. Each weekly...
President Donald Trump rallied supporters in San Antonio as Republicans work to shore up several competitive races across Texas, including Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate bid and Carlos De La Cruz's campaign in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District....
Episode: 2644 Camping and Creature Comforts. Today, taking it with you.
The Texas Rangers are investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to the deadly July 4 flooding in 2025.
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday....
The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns....
John Rangel spent his offseason sharpening his game, working with several wide receiver trainers before finally getting the chance to learn from Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Parker Washington. The experience gave the Ridge Point senior a new perspective on the position, and five...
A tropical system is getting better organized in the Gulf and has now organized enough to become Tropical Depression Nine. MORE: An October surprise? Eyes on the Gulf as the 2026 Atlantic tropical season isn’t over yet We expect Nine to continue to intensify into a tropical storm...
It is the start of Hispanic Heritage month and all this month we want to honor and highlight the contributions of the Latino community here in Houston. One artist, many may not know her name, broke barriers for Hispanic artists during a time of deep segregation in Houston. Her na...
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
This year, Donald Toney and his wife Landa will celebrate 15 years of marriage. They’re also celebrating 3 years since Donald got his brand new smile at the Texas Dental Implant Center. After years of dealing with pain, embarrassment, and the inability to eat foods he loves, Dona...
While it is getting long in the tooth, the 2026 Atlantic season isn’t over just yet! We’re kicking off the new work week with a cluster of storms in the Bay of Campache in the southern Gulf that now has a 70% chance of becoming the next named storm, “Isaias.” The “storm” hasn’t f...
Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy....
At a Friday hearing in El Paso, a U.S. District Judge ordered all construction on the Big Bend area border wall project to stop immediately — including in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. The order also included the stay of federal waivers that expedited the ...
A heated parking lot confrontation captured on camera after a Sept. 18 hit-and-run near College Avenue and I-45 has prompted local law enforcement to issue critical safety warnings for Houston drivers....
