Arts & Culture
Houston Toy Museum aims to brighten lives for kids, adults alike
Posted on · Houston couple Matt and Sara Broussard are turning their passion for toys into a museum, which opens Thursday in the Heights.
Harris County
How rhetoric about bail reform is shaping the upcoming election in Harris County
Posted on · Republicans, along with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, claim that lenient bail practices by judges have contributed to a spike in crime in the Houston area. Observers say their messaging has impacted the behavior of the judiciary and could impact election outcomes as well.
Politics
Houston-area families reunite after imprisoned Citgo executives freed from Venezuela
Posted on · The remaining five members of the "Citgo 6," along with two other Americans who had been jailed by the Venezuelan government, were released Saturday as part of a prisoner swap.
Weather
Pleasant fall weather in Houston’s forecast for weekend and beyond
Posted on · The forecast for the first weekend of October calls for clear skies, high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
Energy & Environment
Chemical exposure at Houston-area power plant sends six workers to hospital
Posted on · An ongoing cleanup operation in a fire-damaged unit at the W.A. Parish Generating Station in Fort Bend County is suspended pending the completion of an investigation into Thursday's chemical exposure, according to NRG Energy.
Education
Harris County expands mobile library program with addition of fourth ‘Curiosity Cruiser’
Posted on · The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, with financial support from companies and charitable organizations, donated and outfitted the new mobile library, which will provide books for children as well as STEM educational programming.
Events
Conroe’s Parker McCollum to kick off 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Posted on · Next year's rodeo is scheduled to run from Feb. 28-March 19. Tickets for the opening night performance go on sale Oct. 6.
Business
FedNat insolvency puts Gulf Coast property owners at risk of losing insurance coverage
Posted on · The Florida-based company, which is licensed in Texas, has about 1,000 policyholders in Harris County or along the Texas Gulf Coast. Impacted customers can seek windstorm and hail damage coverage through the TWIA.
Local
Alvin teacher Michelle Reynolds still missing; New Orleans police now involved in case
Posted on · The 48-year-old Alvin ISD teacher and mother of three was reported missing last week by her husband, who said she had been undergoing treatment for a mental health issue.
Economy
Entergy partners with United Way to offer electricity bill credits to Houston-area customers
Posted on · The one-time $150 credit is available to Entergy Texas customers with low-to-moderate annual incomes.
Pop Culture
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion launches website highlighting mental health resources
Posted on · In conjunction with her newest album "Traumazine," which addresses the rapper's mental health challenges, she is providing a collection of resources for fans.
Traffic
Southwest Freeway at Loop 610 West will be closed during the next two weekends
Posted on · Several connector ramps and nearby entrance and exit ramps also will be closed as TxDOT continues work on a $259 million freeway interchange project.
Houston
Rice University’s Kinder Institute receives $50 million boost to endowment
Posted on · The new gift from the Kinder Foundation will be used to help the institute expand its research and reach, with the goal of helping the Houston area address a wider range of issues.
Education
Houston Baptist University renamed Houston Christian University, with goal of elevating profile and enrollment
Posted on · The 62-year-old university in the Sharpstown area aims to more than double its enrollment, currently about 4,000 students, during the next decade.
Law Enforcement
Harris County Precinct 5 deputy chief fired after arrest during prostitution sting
Posted on · Brian Harris, a former Houston Police Department detective who was working at the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office, was among 14 people arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution.