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Prudent Growth has purchased the Baker Cypress Marketplace, strengthening commercial investment activity in Houston’s growing retail sector.
A METRO bus operated by a mechanic during a road test struck and killed a pedestrian near Holmes Road, prompting an investigation by Houston police and transit officials.
Houston police are investigating a reported road rage incident on I-610 in which a driver allegedly tried to force a woman’s vehicle off the roadway.
A new report reveals that Houston continues to face long-standing challenges connecting thousands of young residents to school or the workforce.
Acres Homes management reports a $44,000 budget discrepancy as a Texas Southern University investigation continues.
Classmates say they observed concerning behavior from the teen accused of planning a mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial High School.
A multi-vehicle crash near FM 529 and Barker Cypress Road caused major delays in west Houston as deputies diverted traffic during the investigation.
A new imaging technology dramatically reduces radiation exposure, offering potential benefits for Houston’s medical community.
ITA Airways is launching direct service between Houston and Rome, providing a new transatlantic travel option for local passengers.
Trill Burgers has opened its first ground-up restaurant in Fort Bend Town Center, expanding the brand’s growing Houston footprint.