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Friendswood Hunts for Cash After Clear Creek Study Finds 9 Shipwrecks, Millions of Cubic Yards of Muck

Friendswood officials are scrambling to find new money for flood-control projects after a key regional partner pulled its financial backing, even as a Texas A&M study revealed the stunning scale of debris clogging Clear Creek — including nine shipwrecks, nearly 500 tires, and a car. The city is identifying ways to fund ongoing projects meant to mitigate flooding and debris in its waterways, a challenge city leaders say will require help well beyond Friendswood's own borders.

Friendswood, TX · 2d

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Sugar Land Breaks Ground on $15M Fix of Century-Old Char House

Imperial Sugar Char House — Historic Restoration Groundbreaking Site. Sugar Land held a groundbreaking this week for the restoration of the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a building that has sat empty for more than 20 years since the refinery it was part of shut down. Construction is anticipated to begin in December. The project is pegged at $15 million and will touch nearly every corner of the 1925 structure, from a new roof to restored windows to the return of the Imperial sign to its original spot on the building.

Sugar Land, TX · 3d

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72-Unit Affordable Complex Opens in Spring-Klein as Half of Houston Renters Struggle

A 72-unit affordable housing complex in the Spring-Klein area celebrated its grand opening Friday, offering one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to families earning 60% or less of the area median income. Saddle Creek Village, located at 15960 Kuykendahl Road in Houston, includes units set aside for households earning as little as 30% and 50% of area median income, along with disability-accessible apartments and energy-efficient appliances throughout.

Harris County, TX · 2d

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Houstonians drive past his name every day. He was the last Texas Democrat elected to the Senate

Before James Talarico, a Houstonian held this Texas Democratic distinction for nearly 40 years.

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Pearland Council Revisits 296-Unit Project After Killing Similar Plan in January

N. Magnolia Pkwy & W. Manvel Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 296-Unit Project. Pearland City Council is set to vote Monday on a first reading to rezone land north of Magnolia Parkway and west of Manvel Road for a new 296-unit multifamily development, just months after rejecting a similar 315-unit proposal on the same stretch. The vote is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 3519 Liberty Drive.

Pearland, TX · 2d

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Sugar Land Town Square Revamp Nears Finish, Already Beats Jobs Goal

Sugar Land Town Square — District Undergoing $12.5M Modernization. Sugar Land’s $12.5 million effort to modernize Town Square is nearing a milestone, with Building B renovations expected to wrap up Nov. 11. At a Tuesday meeting, city officials also reported that the project had surpassed its goal of retaining 650 jobs. The update comes as the city looks to strengthen the 22-year-old commercial hub, where about 70% of retail and office space is in use.

Sugar Land, TX · 2d

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Could Essence Fest Move to Houston or Atlanta?

After more than three decades in New Orleans, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture could be considering a new home. According to recent reports, Houston and Atlanta have emerged as potential destinations for the annual celebration of Black music, entertainment and culture as negotiations between festival organizers and New Orleans officials remain unresolved. The festival’s agreement with the city expired in September 2026, raising questions about where the event could take place in 2027.

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Houston area restaurants offer free food for Veterans Day

Houston veterans and active-duty military can find free meals and restaurant discounts on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

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Explore 6 Fascinating Texas Museums That Are So Impressive Yet Completely Free To Enter

Ready to discover some of the most fascinating museums in Texas without paying a dime?. These 6 museums offer amazing history, stunning art, and unforgettable experiences for all ages!. 1. Texas Military Forces Museum (Austin) If you’ve ever watched footage of old military equipment and thought you’d love to see...

Texas · 4d

Houston Chronicle

UH moves up in latest AP basketball poll. Inside Joseph Duarte's top 25 ballot

Here's how Chronicle staff writer Joseph Duarte voted in the first top 25 poll of the regular season.

Houston, TX · 9h

The Texas Tribune

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State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal

Appointed school board managers in some of Texas’ districts under a state takeover said Friday that they are preparing to be out of a job as soon as January. Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned to stop state takeovers in public schools and to replace Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath with an educator on her first day in office, which would be Jan. 19. The new commissioner could immediately change the governance of the eight districts that were taken over by the state because campuses persistently failed academic standards.

Texas · 3d

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James Talarico pays respect in Houston before surprise 'SNL' cameo

The senator-elect had a busy Saturday.

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Sunnyside Neighbors Demand Demolition of Vacant School After 2025 Fire Scare

Stephen and Jacqueline McCoppy share a backyard fence with the former Kandy Stripe Academy campus in Sunnyside. They say a fire behind the vacant property in 2025 put their home at risk, and they want the building demolished before another incident occurs. In its report, KHOU 11 quoted Stephen McCoppy,...

Houston, TX · 2d

Houston Chronicle

Final Midtown defendant sentenced in scheme that diverted millions from Third Ward housing

Former Midtown vendor Veronica Ugorji was sentenced to 10 years probation and 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to helping misappropriate millions meant for Third Ward housing.

Houston, TX · 4h

Houston Chronicle

Houston's Top Workplaces in 2026, ranked by large, mid-size and small companies

Houston's Top Workplaces honored a record 231 employers in 2026, based on employee feedback collected by Energage. See the complete list of winners.

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Houston buried its waterways. An artist is bringing them back into view.

On Saturday, residents used blue chalk to bring those hidden streams back to the surface as part of Buffalo Bayou Partnership's Missing Waters community art project.

Houston, TX · 2d

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Texas woman's $5,319 water bill drops to zero without explanation after months of checking

A Texas woman no longer owes a $5,319.21 water bill after disputing the charge. But the relief came without an explanation from her utility, which previously claimed her household had used more than 200,000 gallons in just two days. Here's what to know. Aqua Texas told Houston-area customer Melinda Sperl...

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Meteorite that crashed through Spring-area home goes on display at Houston Museum of Natural Science

An out-of-this-world exhibit is now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. You can now see the meteorite that crashed into a home in the Spring area back in March. SEE ALSO: Woman living near Cypress Station says piece of meteor went through her home's roof The space rock is part of the museum's "Fall to Earth" exhibit. It follows the meteorite's incredible journey through space. Scientists believe the rock is about 4.5 billion years old. "It's a very old meteorite. If you think about it, the solar system wasn't always here," Dr. Carolyn Sumners, Curator of Astronomy at HMNS, said. "There was a pressure wave that disturbed the area and caused the material to come together. Some of that material that came together was older than our solar system, like our meteorite." You can see the exhibit for free in the museum store. RELATED: Rice University researchers studying meteorite that landed in southeast Texas

Houston, TX · 2d

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Construction begins next month for $3 million Houston-area Vietnamese temple

"In Houston, these days there's quite a lot of Temples."

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New parking garage opens as Houston’s $1.14B convention district transformation moves forward

HOUSTON – A major redevelopment project in downtown Houston has reached another milestone, with a new parking garage completed as construction continues on the $1.14 billion first phase of the city’s Convention District Transformation Project. Mayor John Whitmire joined Houston First Corporation on Thursday to celebrate the completion...