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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 · 3d

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Beltway 8 northbound sidewalks are complete as more work moves toward Spencer.

🚧 BELTWAY 8: THE NEVER-ENDING SAGA… BUT WE’VE GOT PROGRESS! 🚧. We know, we know. Y’all want Beltway updates, and we’re here to deliver!👏. 🚧 Northbound at Spencer Hwy: Inside-lane paving is scheduled. 🚶 Southbound sidewalks: Final repairs underway, with completion expected by the...

Pasadena, TX · 1d

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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 · 3d

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In case you missed it. The Chamber’s Taste of the Town celebrated its 37th year with local food and community support.

Yesterday evening, we hosted our 37th Annual Taste of the Town: Passport to Flavor! This event is one of our community’s favorite traditions — a night that brings people together through food, friendship, and fun. But most importantly, Taste of the Town fuels the mission of the Pasadena Chamber: To promote economic development and community growth to ensure the prosperity of Pasadena’s businesses and citizens.

Pasadena, TX · 1d

The Money Overview

Harris County homeowners 65 and older can claim an extra $60,000 school-tax exemption and a school tax ceiling by filing with HCAD, whose regular deadline is April 30

Harris County homeowners 65 and older can claim an extra $60,000 school-tax exemption and a school tax ceiling by filing one application with the Harris Central Appraisal District, which takes regular exemption applications from Jan. 1 to April 30. The $60,000 sits on top of the school-tax exemption every Texas homestead already gets. Turning 65 […] The post Harris County homeowners 65 and older can claim an extra $60,000 school-tax exemption and a school tax ceiling by filing with HCAD, whose regular deadline is April 30 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Harris County, TX · 3d

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City of Deer Park lifts shelter-in-place order following release of hydrogen sulfide from Lubrizol facility

DEER PARK, Texas – Deer Park officials have lifted the shelter-in-place order saying that air monitoring at the Lubrizol fence line did not detect unusual condition. According to Deer Park and Harris County hydrogen sulfide gas was released from Lubrizol Deer Park Tuesday evening. The City of Deer Park...

Deer Park, TX · 5h

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Houston readers weigh in on what HISD should keep, or cut, after Mike Miles leaves

HISD readers had strong opinions about what should happen after the takeover ends. Some want to keep parts of the reforms; others say none are worth saving.

Houston, TX · 1d

KIAH

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

The senator-elect had a busy Saturday.

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.

Houston, TX · 10h

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Texans wait months for psychiatric hospital beds as new state report reveals mental health care backlogs

More than 1,600 Texans are waiting for psychiatric hospital beds, and some are facing delays lasting months, according to a newly released state report highlighting ongoing challenges in Texas’ mental health care system. The 27-page report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), published Nov. 6, examines...

Texas · 1d

Houston Chronicle

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1,130-acre community backed by billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand to grow as developer bets bigger on Katy

An 1,130-acre Katy community backed by billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand and Johnson Develompent is getting bigger, with nearly 500 new homesites and a new 20-acre amenity center.

Katy, TX · 7h

ABC13 Houston

Houston Texans and Kroger distribute 1,000 Thanksgiving meal kits at Reliant Park

Volunteers, along with Texans mascot Toro, distributed Thanksgiving meal kits to 1,000 recipients during the event on Tuesday.

Houston, TX · 9h

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Houston’s Veterans Day parade returns Wednesday: Here’s the route, schedule and road closures

HOUSTON – The City of Houston is preparing to honor military veterans Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes” Veterans Day celebration, featuring a ceremony at City Hall followed by a parade through downtown. The event is free and open to the public, with...

Houston, TX · 17h

Chron.com

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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KIAH

Battleship Texas shows off $75 million facelift in time for Veterans Day

HOUSTON (CW39) — Just ahead of Veterans Day, one of Texas’ most historic military landmarks is showing off a major restoration milestone. The Battleship Texas, which served in both world wars, now has a newly completed and freshly painted wood deck. The 112-year-old warship is undergoing a $75 million restoration at Gulf Copper in Galveston. Since […]

Galveston, TX · 15h

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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Dr. Matthews says Angela Johnson stayed in rental with rent unpaid, questions claim her mother died

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Candice Matthews alleged that Angela G. Johnson took advantage of Houston landlord Kathleen “Kathy” Gunter by staying in a rental home after she stopped paying rent. A Harris County court awarded Gunter and GIME Investments LLC $9,200 in unpaid rent in 2024. In...

Houston, TX · 18h

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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.

Harris County, TX · 1d

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Houston Just Tore Down a 132-Year-Old Mansion to Build a Gas Station and People Are Furious

A Gas Station Company Bought a Houston Mansion and Demolished It Without a Permit Preservationists in Houston are furious. And […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.