Texas's Public Utility Commission approved CenterPoint Energy's $2.9 billion plan to enhance Houston's power grid, with customer bills increasing to fund it.

City crews and partners have begun clearing long-standing illegal dumps in the Fifth Ward as a targeted cleanup and EPA-funded greening effort gets underway.

Rice and the University of Houston again top The Princeton Review’s entrepreneurship lists, highlighting Houston’s pipeline for student startups and investor connections.

A Texas Children’s labor-and-delivery nurse won a national Magnet award after building hospital screening and referral systems to help trafficking survivors.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire invites residents to commemorate veterans with a ceremony and parade on November 11, 2025, honoring military service and sacrifices.

Montgomery County authorities investigated Halloween candy thought to contain narcotics; tests revealed it was cornstarch. The scare prompted a reminder to parents to check candy.

Houston's Sam Houston Park hosted the Día de los Muertos festival for the fifth year, featuring cultural performances, a parade, and community engagement.

Residents planning to criticize Houston Police received calls from the department before speaking at a City Council meeting, leading to concerns about intimidation and surveillance.

Deputies from Constable Mark Herman’s Office patrol the Sugar Berry Subdivision to ensure stop sign compliance, focusing on the safety of school children and residents in the morning.

The article discusses Houston's underused probate resource for handling neglected properties and urban neglect, highlighting the city's systemic issues in property management and neighborhood maintenance.

Houston ramps up Halloween safety, with police and constables patrolling and checking on registered sex offenders to ensure children's safety during trick-or-treating.

The Houston City Council has approved a $16 million investment to create a comprehensive homeless service facility on Emancipation Avenue, despite local safety concerns and one dissenting vote.

Texas celebrated its culinary success as several restaurants received MICHELIN Stars and Green Stars in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide, recognized by Governor Abbott.