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Conroe-area senior living apartments set to be completed this summer
Landmark 301 in Conroe will feature 48 units with monthly rent ranging from $371-$994. (Courtesy Overland Property Group) To facilitate the rise of the senior adult population in Conroe, Overland Property Group is renovating the former Montgomery County Hospital into the senior living apartment complex Landmark 301. Scott Harper, president...
The Woodlands Township to host inaugural Women’s Soccer Tournament
The Woodlands Township will host its first Women’s 3v3 Soccer Tournament on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gosling Sports Fields, 4055 Marsico Place, 77384. This premier event will highlight exceptional athleticism and teamwork as teams compete for top honors. Women aged 18...
New Retailers to Boost The Woodlands' Shopping Experience, Oliver Peoples and Golden Goose Among Confirmed Additions
The Woodlands, a hub for both shopping aficionados and those seeking convenience in the Northern Houston area, is seemingly not resting on its laurels this year. The local shopping centers, which include The Woodlands Mall and Market Street, are set to welcome a plethora of new retailers by the end of 2024, adding to an already diverse portfolio of shops catering to a range of tastes and needs. The upcoming outlet lineup features several noteworthy additions, as detailed by The Houston Chronicle.
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
VIDEO: Newborn rescued after being found abandoned in dumpster
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) - Video shows the moments EMS pulled a newborn boy from a dumpster Sunday afternoon. The dumpster is behind an apartment complex on Dashwood Drive near Rampart Street in Southwest Houston. The apartment manager said a taco truck employee gave birth inside a nearby food truck and...
HISD attempts to clarify changes to school bus routes to ease parents’ concerns
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A letter sent to the homes of Houston Independent School District students on Monday led to more questions than answers for some of the students’ families. On Tuesday, HISD held an online press conference that it hoped would clear up any confusion. Alex Elizondo, the...
An historic week in politics (July 24, 2024)
On Wednesday’s show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we learn how some outdoor attractions help visitors stay cool in Houston’s eternal summer. Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or...
LIST: Avoid these high-water locations as severe storms roll through Houston area
HOUSTON – High-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas Wednesday morning. KPRC 2 is urging residents to “turn around, don’t drown” if they happen to encounter some of these roadways, but we’re also giving drivers a heads-up before heading out the door.
Man crashed, killed in rain on 610 South Loop
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A fatal single-car accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. at 610 South Loop and Crestmont, Houston Police Department (HPD) and Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded to a major crash in which a gold four-runner SUV lost control in the rain, spun out on the main lanes, and crashed into a tree.
Garden Oaks/Oak Forest restaurants targeted in break-ins, thefts
Earlier this week, three businesses in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood were hit in a string of smash-and-grab robberies, including popular local eateries Slowpokes and Millie’s. Employees at Slowpokes, arrived to work at 1203 W 34th St. to find shattered glass and a broken front door. According to operations...
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
Get the Latest Back-to-School Information and Resources
Students attending ADSY campuses return to the classroom this July 24; all other students return on August 12. The 2024-2025 school year starts on Wednesday, July 24, for students attending campuses that follow the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) calendar, which includes Ermel Elementary School, Harris (Elementary School), Smith Elementary School, and Vines EC/PreK/K School. For all other students on the traditional school year calendar, they return to the classroom on Monday, August 12.
Port Houston Resilient through Turbulent July
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- On Monday, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its July regular monthly meeting. Port Commissioner Dean Corgey, presiding at the meeting, observed a moment of silence honoring the memory of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and expressed his heartfelt condolences on her passing and his appreciation of the congresswoman’s legacy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723384824/en/ On Monday, the Port Houston Commission approved the purchase of eight dockside electric container cranes for more than $113 million, the largest order in Port Houston’s history. Pictured here is the delivery last year of three STS cranes to the Bayport Container Terminal. (Photo: Business Wire)
Law firm files class action lawsuit against CenterPoint Energy
HOUSTON - Rose Sanders Law Firm files a class action against CenterPoint Energy on behalf of Houston business owners. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!. Click the link above for the full...
Cal McNair: Texans expect NRG Stadium roof damage from Hurricane Beryl to be repaired early in season, be open or closed
HOUSTON – As the defending AFC South champion Texans prepare for their season, the roof of their stadium is still in disrepair. Hurricane Beryl took a toll on NRG Stadium, damaging multiple panels on the roof during the Category 1 storm. Texans principal owner Cal McNair said Tuesday that...
Woman arrested for assaulting a constable deputy
HOUSTON, Texas — A woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting a constable deputy during a disturbance on July 20, 2024. Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a disturbance in the 15000 block of Philippine Street. Upon arrival, the female suspect became combative and refused all verbal commands, according to a press release from the Harris County Constable Precinct 4. While attempting to detain her, she physically resisted and assaulted the deputy, causing pain and visible injury.
Leasing at affordable housing complex in Houston's Second Ward paused amid contaminated ash concerns
The Houston Housing Authority will honor Mayor John Whitmire's request to temporarily halt leasing plans at Pointe at Bayou Bend, a newly built affordable housing complex in Second Ward, according to his office.This came after he sent a letter to HHA last week, citing concerns about high lead levels and ash contamination on the property following four violations cited by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.According to housing authority documents, the complex would begin leasing its 398 units in the fall and be fully occupied by December.Shon Jones moved to the neighborhood about eight years ago and noticed that he...
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