Houston Matters
The Full Menu: The Best Restaurants In West Houston
Posted on · Local food writers discuss their favorite places to eat in West Houston -- however they define that.
Tag: West Houston
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: How Texas Oil And Gas Contributes To Greenhouse Gas Increases, And The Best Places To Eat In West Houston (Jan. 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: The role Texas oil and gas companies play in rises in greenhouse gases, our weekly political roundup, food writers discuss their favorite places to eat in west Houston, and a new documentary details Harvey rescue efforts.
News
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Raises $1 Million In Race To Unseat John Culberson
Posted on · Fletcher’s campaign said she’s now raised more than 2 million dollars in the battle for Texas’ seventh congressional district
Transportation
Growing Area West Of Houston Considers New Transportation Plan
Posted on · Waller County is looking at ways to manage growth while maintaining its traditional farms and ranchlands.
Transportation
Why Is Houston’s Traffic So Bad After Harvey?
Posted on · As Houston works to recover from Harvey, drivers are seeing lots of congestion. It’s not just on the freeways but also on some local streets. We looked at one of the reasons why.
Hurricane Harvey
Their Homes Still Flooded, Some Houston Residents Hope For A Buyout
Posted on · One resident says his neighbors felt "shocked" and "completely cheated" as water from the reservoirs flooded their homes.
Hurricane Harvey
New Floods Possible In West Houston Amid Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Authorities went door-to-door Sunday in parts of storm-battered Houston, warning that more flooding was coming.
Energy & Environment
Ahead Of Rainy Season, Barker And Addicks Dam Repairs Continue
Posted on · The project is currently about 11% complete, though it's been stalled by rains over the past year.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Economic Pendulum is About to Swing from East to West
Posted on · If you've lived in Greater Houston for any length of time, you're probably familiar with the idea that there's an east-west divide here. The east side of town is more blue collar. The west side of town is more white collar. Incomes on the east side are lower than on the west side, and so […]
Full Show
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and The Good, Bad and Ugly of the News: Friday’s Show (February 10, 2017)
Posted on · Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says he’s still assessing all the factors and possible fallout involved in potentially ending the county’s cooperation with the controversial 287(g) program. The program allows local law enforcement to transfer inmates with criminal records who are undocumented immigrants over to federal authorities. Gonzalez campaigned on ending the program, and critics […]
Transportation
A Neighborhood In West Houston Hopes To Encourage Commuters To Do Things Differently
Posted on · The Westchase District has developed a multi-million dollar plan to create an extensive network of bike and pedestrian trails.
Transportation
As Traffic Congestion Grows In West Houston, Officials Look For Solutions
Posted on · Getting around was a big problem during the recent floods when major arteries were closed because of high water.
News
HPD: West Houston Shooter Discharged Rifle More Than 200 Times
Posted on · Dionisio Garza's motive remains unknown as Houston police continue to investigate the shooting.
News
Family: California Veteran Behind Houston Shooting Rampage
Posted on · The family of a "troubled" Army veteran from California says he was the gunman who killed one person and injured several others in a shooting at a Houston auto detail shop.
News
Authorities ID Man Killed In West Houston Shooting
Posted on · Police have said the victim who was fatally shot was known to be a customer at the shop and had arrived shortly before a man entered and started shooting.