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One Of the World’s Rarest Animals Gets a $2.1 Million Houston Zoo Boost — A Reimagined Rhino Habitat Beckons

It was another spectacular night for Houston Zoo when the “Sunset on the Savannah” gala, helmed by Kristy and Chris Bradshaw, reaped proceeds of $2.1 million. Consider the 600 grandly attired gala-goers who swanned via golf cart across the zoo terrain to the Masihara Pavilion where the celebratory evening unfolded.

Houston, TX · 15h

99.9 KEKB

Colorado Airport Wins $950,000 Grant for New Flight Route

Travelers who dread the connection grind have reason to hope: a new grant could help land nonstop flights from Grand Junction to Houston.

Grand Junction, CO · 2d

KIAH

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Houston-area high schoolers showcase skills at regional auto tech competition

The future of the automotive industry was on display on Tuesday as 21 high school teams across the Houston area competed in an auto tech competition.

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Houston Chronicle

Dr. Red Duke inspired him as a child. Now a veteran, he’s Memorial Hermann Life Flight’s chief pilot.

When he began at Memorial Hermann’s air ambulance service, there was a surprise: two pilots from his former unit already worked there. Life Flight has a long history of drawing on veteran expertise.

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The Center Square

Six former Texas House speakers serving on Thompson’s transition team

(The Center Square) – Six former speakers of the Texas House of Representatives are serving on the transition team of incoming presumptive Speaker of the House Senfronia Thompson, a Democrat from Houston. Not soon after Election Day after voters ousted all Republicans from statewide office and flipped the Texas House, Thompson announced she had the votes to be the next speaker. If elected, she will be the first woman and first Black state lawmaker to lead the chamber. She is among four women who were elected to lead Texas in January. Four Democratic women will be sworn into office Jan. 19 as Texas’ next governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the House and state comptroller, The Center Square reported. Referred to as Dean Thompson, Thompson has served in the Texas House since 1973. She is the longest-serving woman and longest-serving Black lawmaker in Texas legislative history, The Center Square reported. She announced her transition team on Tuesday: six former Texas House speakers. They include three Democrats: Ben Barnes (1965-1969), Gib Lewis (1983-1993) and Pete Laney (1993-2003). They also include three Republicans: Joe Straus (2009-2019), Dennis Bonnen (2019-2021) and Dade Phelan (2021-2025). “These former speakers know the house does its best work

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Parkwood American Grille Brings Upscale Dining to Friendswood

Friendswood has not had a wealth of upscale restaurant choices, but it has a new one now thanks to the debut of Parkwood American Grille at 2131 West Parkwood. Led by Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House’s executive chef Joe Cervantez, a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist, and restaurateur Raz Halili, who also owns Prestige Oysters, Parkwood specializes in steaks, seafood, creative cocktails and an elevated dining experience. I was invited to check out the offerings.

Friendswood, TX · 2d

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Pearland ISD Locks In Eight-Point Wish List for 2027 Texas Legislature

Pearland ISD's school board signed off on eight legislative priorities Tuesday, laying out what the district wants from state lawmakers when the Texas Legislature convenes in January. The list touches nearly every corner of campus life, from how schools are funded to how much screen time students get and how bus routes are staffed.

Pearland, TX · 1d

The Cool Down

Texas auto-shop owner gets $1,936 water bill despite 7 weeks without running water

With questions about the outage going unanswered, she turned to KPRC.

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Houston Apartment Investor Buys 378-Unit Affordable Housing Community

Turner Impact Capital acquired a 378-unit multifamily community in Houston and will preserve affordability for low- and moderate-income residents through a tax exemption agreement with the Houston Housing Authority. Under a regulatory agreement with the Houston Housing Authority, the Fund will maintain existing rent restrictions on half of the apartments,...

Houston, TX · 21h

fox26houston.com

2026 Houston St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway winners list

RICHMOND, Texas - The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway offered participants a chance to win a brand-new home in Richmond while supporting the hospital's mission to provide free care to families affected by childhood cancer and with children battling serious diseases. The Dream Home Giveaway major prize. The purchase of...

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Texans and Kroger Deliver 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals to Houston Families

The Houston Texans and Kroger teamed up on Tuesday, November 10 to kick off the holiday season early, giving out 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to Houston-area families at the Kroger Gate at Reliant Stadium. Each family went home with everything they need for a Thanksgiving spread: a turkey plus the classic...

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Houston Basks in Sun Before Weekend Storms Slam Back

Houston woke Thursday to clear skies and a clean break from the gray, damp pattern that lingered earlier this week. Temperatures near 63 degrees early will climb to 76 degrees, with north winds and sunshine making for a notably easier day outdoors. Sunny And Dry Through Friday. A cold front...

Houston, TX · 17h

Click2Houston.com

Houston expands utility assistance to help residents pay new $5 monthly trash fee

HOUSTON – Houston residents are now facing an additional monthly expense on their utility bills, but some households may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost. The city is expanding its existing utility assistance program to include Houston’s new $5 monthly solid waste administrative fee, which helps...

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Brookfield Buys 476 Acres for New Homes in City Place

HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – Brookfield Residential has purchased 476 acres in City Place in a deal that will jump start home building in the north Houston community anchored by ExxonMobil’s global headquarters. Brookfield residential acquired the land from CDC Houston Inc., a subsidiary of Coventry...

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Chron.com

Texas kolache shops inject Thanksgiving into their treats

There's so much you can do with baked goods.

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Houston Chronicle

How POST Houston transformed a windowless downtown mail warehouse into a hub for food, art and music

Five years after reopening as POST Houston, the former Barbara Jordan Post Office still holds traces of the mail warehouse it once was.

culturemap.com

California-inspired Houston restaurant makes Infatuation's best new list

Three new Texas restaurants have charmed restaurant review platform The Infatuation and ended up on its Best New Restaurants of 2026 list. Houston's Zaranda is among the 25 selected across the United States. In addition to Zaranda, Olōyō in Dallas and Roya in Austin made the list. The Infatuation has...

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My Neighborhood News

Help Brighten Thanksgiving for Homebound Seniors: Northwest Assistance Ministries Seeks Volunteers to Deliver Holiday Meals in Northwest Houston

Northwest Assistance Ministries is calling on Spring, Cypress and northwest Houston residents to help make Thanksgiving brighter for homebound seniors and neighbors with disabilities through a special Meals on Wheels volunteer opportunity on November 26.

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Houston Chronicle

The Garden Oaks Theater's future is now assured as Arthouse Houston closes on the property

The group that helped save the River Oaks Theatre met the demand to raise the $7.1 million needed to spare the Art Deco building.

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Dinner and a Show: Where to Eat Before or After the Curtain Rises in Houston’s Theater District

Planning dinner around a show is easy in and around Houston’s Theater District, with plenty of restaurants downtown and in nearby neighborhoods. Whether you’re catching a performance at the Wortham Theater Center, Jones Hall, the Hobby Center, or Alley Theatre, there are plenty of options for an early dinner before the curtain rises or drinks […] The post Dinner and a Show: Where to Eat Before or After the Curtain Rises in Houston’s Theater District first appeared on DiningOut .