News
Here’s How Houston City Council Candidates Say They Would Fight Flooding
Posted on · We asked every single City Council candidate what they would do about flooding. Here’s what they told us.
Politics
Turner Leads Houston’s Mayoral Race And Voters Support METRO Bond, HPM-KHOU 11 Poll Finds
Posted on · More than one-third of respondents say they'll vote for incumbent Sylvester Turner -- though even more of them give the city of Houston a poor grade on flood control and road maintenance.
News
Watch: Buddhist Monks Create Intricate Sand Mandala At Houston’s Asia Society Texas Center
Posted on · The monks will complete the mandala over the course of five days, after which it will be destroyed to symbolize the “impermanence of life."
Local
4 New Hike And Bike Trails Open In Houston As Part Of Bayou Greenways 2020 Project
Posted on · With 2020 right around the corner, numerous trail segments are starting to open for use.
Arts & Culture
WATCH: GONZO Transforms I-45 Underpass With Colorful Mural
Posted on · The mural’s colors and icons represent the area’s four surrounding neighborhoods: EaDo, Eastwood, Third Ward and UH.
News
Houston News Veteran Capella Tucker Fondly Remembered By Colleagues
Posted on · “If a person could embody the spirit of NPR-style journalism, that person was Capella Tucker.”
Energy & Environment
Study: Houston Is 2nd Most Dangerous City For Migrating Birds
Posted on · Millions of birds migrate through the Houston-area skies during spring migration, which spans from March 15 to May 15.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants In Houston
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite restaurants for dining with kids and families.
Arts & Culture
Just Add Water: Houston Students Leave Hidden “Rain Poems” Around Buffalo Bayou Park
Posted on · The project will last for the month of April, which is National Poetry Month.
Arts & Culture
Watch: Composer Plays 70-Foot-Long Instrument In UH’s Architecture Building
Posted on · The massive instrument has 40 stainless steel and bronze strings — 20 on each side.
Houston Matters
Houston’s “Best” Places For Tex-Mex And Tacos (Please Don’t Hate Us)
Posted on · In the latest installment of The Full Menu, local food writers discuss their favorite places in Houston for Tex-Mex, interior-Mexican cuisine and tacos. We apologize for any Tex-Mex feuds that occur as a result of this list.
Food
Houston Restaurants, Chefs Snubbed From James Beard Award Finalists
Posted on · The Best Chef Southwest category was dominated by Austin-based chefs.
News
Report: Close To Half A Million Harris County Residents Live In Units At Risk Of Flooding
Posted on · The study looked at how flood risk is exacerbating the challenge of finding safe, affordable housing in Houston.
News
UPDATE: Cause Of Fire At Deer Park Petrochemical Facility Under Investigation
Posted on · A flare up occurred on Wednesday afternoon, but it was contained. Harris County and the City of Houston, as well as the EPA and the TCEQ, continue monitoring air quality.
City of Houston
City Of Houston Begins To Implement Prop B, Layoffs Expected In April
Posted on · The first adjusted paychecks for firefighters will be issued in May. Notices of layoffs would be sent to city employees during the first part of April.