Houston ranked as the 27th best-performing large city in the U.S., according to the 2025 Best-Performing Cities Report by the Milken Institute, a national research firm. The rankings are based on factors like labor market conditions, high-tech industry growth and access to economic opportunities, according to the report. This year’s rankings emphasize job and wage…
The Willis ISD board of trustees approved a $1,000 one-time sign-on bonus for newly hired bilingual teachers for the 2025-26 school year at its Feb. 12 meeting. What to know Robert Whitman, the district’s chief human resources officer, told the board that Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej confirmed funds were set aside in the 2024-25…
Ashley Snell opened The Cuterie, a charcuterie and sandwich shop, in June 2023 alongside her husband Ryan Snell, Nathan Dove and Lauren Dove to bring a different concept of dining to the Conroe area. “[Our boards] can be a total meal, a light lunch or an appetizer-type style for dinner,” Ashley Snell said. What’s special…
Legacy Community Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable health care to communities across Texas, including Fort Bend County. With locations in Stafford and Missouri City, Legacy offers essential health care services tailored to the needs of local residents. The Stafford clinic provides OB/GYN and pediatric care, while the Missouri City clinic focuses on pediatric…
The Harris Health Sheila Jackson Lee Center for Accelerating Health Equity (CArE) is dedicated to advancing the march toward health equity and human flourishing by ensuring equitable access to care and partnering to create healthier communities. CArE fosters sustainable partnerships, drives systemic change and develops innovative solutions to support historically marginalized communities. CArE coordinates and…
UTMB Health Clear Lake has once again demonstrated its commitment to top-tier cardiovascular care, earning reaccreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology. This reaccreditation, first achieved in 2021 and renewed in 2024, highlights the hospital’s dedication to meeting and exceeding stringent quality standards for treating patients experiencing chest pain and…
Valley Ranch is set to undergo a major expansion, further solidifying its position as a dynamic and growing community in the Greater Houston area. While Valley Ranch Town Center—Houston’s most visited open-air shopping center, attracting nearly 12 million visitors annually—remains a bustling hub for retail and entertainment, the upcoming expansion will extend beyond the Town…
One month into the 89th legislative session, all Texas lawmakers have been assigned to committees. All bills must be considered in a committee before reaching the floor of either chamber. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced appointments to 16 Senate committees Jan. 17, three days into the session. “With these committee appointments, the Texas Senate is…
The Willis ISD board of trustees unanimously approved attendance boundaries for the new Homer C. Calfee Middle School at its Feb. 12 meeting. The new school will have a 1,200-student capacity and address overcrowding in current schools such as the Brabham and Lynn Lucas middle schools, officials have said How we got here Calfee Middle…
A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced. A closer look The Carruth Natural Encounters building is set to close its doors March 23 after animal care and zoo engineering teams determined the building’s aging infrastructure no longer meets the needs of the housed animals,…