Education
Texas tax-free sales weekend underway
Posted on · In Harris County, items under $100 will be exempt from the 8.25% tax.
Houston
New affordable housing complex for veterans unveiled in Midtown
Posted on · The Light Rail Lofts has a total of 56 studio apartments, half of which are set aside for veterans and their families earning considerably less than the area median income.
Education
Fort Bend County officials will have all law enforcement officers checking doors throughout the school day
Posted on · Currently, elementary schools in Fort Bend County do not have police officers stationed at the school – just patrol units.
Health & Science
Houston patients can now receive rental bicycle prescriptions in new program
Posted on · The program is for patients with prediabetes, diabetes, prehypertension or hypertension.
Energy & Environment
A massive wind farm project is being proposed along the coast of Galveston
Posted on · The area covers 546,645 acres, which could produce enough energy to power 2.3 million homes.
Business
Starbucks workers want to become the first unionized store in Houston
Posted on · The Montrose-area location has been without a manager for a month, employees say.