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The Montgomery County GOP says it will not back State Reps. Will Metcalf and Cecil Bell Jr. in 2026, creating political uncertainty for the fast‑growing region north of Houston.
Trader Joe’s is expanding again with a new location opening this week in the Memorial City area of Houston.
Lake Houston Wilderness Park gives residents a quick, outdoorsy break from city life with trails, cabins, and campgrounds just an hour from downtown.
Houston-based Phillips 66 has completed a $1.6 billion sale of its majority stake in its Germany and Austria retail network, a move that sharpens the company’s focus on core U.S. operations.
Houston sports fans can now watch Astros and Rockets games without a cable subscription thanks to a new streaming option.
NRG Stadium is on FIFA’s early list of potential U.S. host venues for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, putting Houston in the spotlight for a major global event.
Authorities arrested a man wanted on a Texas County warrant, underscoring active regional collaboration that can affect law enforcement operations in the Houston area.
Galen College of Nursing is rolling out a campus-wide compassionate care curriculum in Houston, aiming to better prepare future nurses for patient-centered work.
Texas’ new statewide bathroom law is now in effect, leaving Houston school leaders and families uncertain about enforcement and daily impacts.
A former youth ministry volunteer at Second Baptist Church in Houston has been arrested, prompting new concerns for local families and church members.