Houston-area hospitality businesses can now earn points for their sustainability practices as part of a new program that aims to limit environmental harm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read all about it The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee launched the “New Year, New Hou” initiative Jan. 12 to mitigate the environmental…
Editor’s note: This article was edited to clarify the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee’s name. Houston-area hospitality businesses can now earn points for their sustainability practices as part of a new program that aims to limit environmental harm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read all about it The FIFA World Cup…
Conroe City Council voted Jan. 8 to promote interim City Secretary Sami Quinlan to the permanent city secretary role. What they’re saying “I’m certainly proud tonight to offer Miss Sami Quinlan,” Mayor Duke Coon said, calling Quinlan a “dedicated employee” who has handled the interim job “through some very tough times.” Council approved the item…
Why are you running for office? I am running to continue serving Precinct 2 with experienced, steady leadership. County government directly affects public safety, roads, and emergency response. I want to ensure growth is managed responsibly, law enforcement is supported, infrastructure keeps pace, and taxpayer dollars are spent carefully and efficiently. What would your top…
Hundreds of Texas private schools have been approved to participate in the state’s new education savings account program, per a map released by the state comptroller’s office in early January. Under the $1 billion program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts, eligible families will receive thousands of dollars in state funds to send their children…
Conroe City Council voted Jan. 8 to let the city attorney hire a third-party firm to review financial disclosure statements submitted by city candidates and elected officials under the city’s ethics and financial disclosure ordinance. What happened City Attorney Mike Garner told council he had been asked back in November to identify a firm for…
Vick’s Texas BBQ is now closed, according to an announcement from the business. What they’re saying “The past two years have been extremely hard on small family businesses, especially food trucks,” the business said in a statement on social media. “While we will no longer operate regularly, we are not selling our trailer or equipment.…
Residents who use W.G. Jones State Forest should expect temporary closures this week as the Texas A&M Forest Service plans a prescribed burn in the forest Jan. 15, weather permitting. The burn will take place within state forest boundaries between I-45 and Hwy. 242, south of FM 1488, according to a news release. The impact…
Blue Willow Bookshop opened in 1996 and is named after the china pattern, a popular design from the late 1700s that includes white and blue color waves. Read all about it Located in West Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop will celebrate 30 years of business in 2026. Owner Valerie Koehler wrote on the website that she…
For many families, the idea of independent living comes with outdated assumptions about nursing homes—quiet hallways, limited activity and a clinical feel. At The Solana Preserve at Vintage Park, the reality couldn’t be more different. The independent living community for 62-plus individuals has cultivated a vibrant, socially active environment where residents stay engaged, connected and…