Layne's Chicken Fingers is opening a new location in Montrose, Houston, with plans to expand further in the city. The chain is known for its chicken tenders popular among Texas A&M students.

Harris County Democrats and GOP will conduct a joint primary in March, prompted by a new state law requiring more polling sites. The move aims to ease voter access and streamline the process.

Houston-area master-planned communities rank high in national sales, with 12 MPCs among the top 50, reflecting robust economic growth and builders' incentives. Sunterra and Bridgeland communities see significant sales surges.

Transwestern Hospitality Group has acquired the luxury Italian villa-inspired Hotel Granduca in Uptown Houston, with renovations planned to be completed by year's end. Founder Giorgio Borlenghi retains a stake.

Capital Good Fund, a nonprofit, offers solar loans to low and middle-income residents in the Houston area to overcome high costs and credit scores, supporting equitable clean energy access.

The source of a major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico remains unknown two months after its detection, with investigation efforts still ongoing and concerns for local wildlife growing.

Zouhair Talbi set a new record at the Chevron Houston Marathon, while Rahma Tusa Chota won the women's event, and Sutume Asefa Kebede broke the North American half marathon record.

The Houston Texans are set to play their next playoff game on January 20th, with the opponent to be decided based on an upcoming Steelers vs. Bills game.

Hate groups displayed Nazi flags and white supremacist banners in Houston and Dallas, causing alarm among residents. No arrests were made as the actions were protected under the First Amendment.

The PACE youth athletic program in Houston is struggling with repeated arson attacks, with losses over $55,000, and seeks community support and better security.

Texas residents face USPS delays, attributed to the 'Delivering for America' infrastructure modernization plan, leading to a buildup of packages at processing centers.

Dulce, an emotional support dog, was reunited with her owner in Houston after being stolen in a car theft, a case in which the police were heavily involved.

The Fort Bend County community responded to an animal shelter's call for temporary fosters to protect dogs from a freeze, leading to warm connections and support.