Posted on · Jamie Huffar, 46, faces five felony charges for allegedly using fraudulently obtained money for plastic surgery, massages, clothing and trips to DisneyWorld and Budapest, Hungary.
Posted on · The COP28 climate change summit later this year is on the minds of energy industry experts this week at an annual conference in Houston.
Posted on · A measure to establish paid parental leave for state employees is making its way through the Texas Legislature. It’s authored by a Republican and co-authored by several Democrats.
Posted on · Families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 annually are eligible for the free tax preparation services, which will be provided through April 15 at 12 mobile sites across Harris County.
Posted on · The investment from the Houston-based energy technology company aims to help Texas' only Black-owned bank increase its offerings in underserved communities such as the Third Ward.
Posted on · Many residents of the Houston area now spend more than 50% of their income combined on housing and transportation, putting them under severe financial stress.
Posted on · The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas said it found "significant barriers to accessibility" at the annual rodeo, but those issues were remedied ahead of this year's event, which kicks off Tuesday.
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner's office is pushing back on claims made by Pappas Restaurants, which he said did not score as highly as Areas during the city's competitive bidding process.
Posted on · As part of a nationwide labor movement, the Seattle-based coffeehouse chain has seen more than 275 of its stores unionize since late 2021, according to Starbucks Workers United.
Posted on · The EaDo brewery with NASA roots won three gold medals and two silvers at the Texas Craft Brewers Cup, earning it the distinction of 2023 Brewery of the Year. Eight other Houston-area beer makers also were awarded.
Posted on · The coworker.org petition claims the San Antonio-based grocery chain replaced its previous COVID absence policy with one that penalizes employees who stay home after testing positive for COVID.
Posted on · Republican officials contend last fall’s boycott of Harris County Commissioners Court was more than worth it, forcing cuts to what they saw as a bloated budget and granting relief to taxpayers burdened by inflation. But the bill is coming due in the form of starved departments and fewer services.
Posted on · US Foods alleges in a federal lawsuit that Turkey Leg Hut, a popular restaurant in Houston's Third Ward, has a hefty unpaid balance on produce and other food it was provided last year.
Posted on · The longtime Tex-Mex staple will close March 31, but could reopen as part of a planned development at the same site.
Posted on · The region has flirted with getting another amusement park since the iconic Astroworld closed in 2005. Industry experts say it's only a matter of time before one materializes.