Stay informed about the latest local news in Bellaire, Meyerland and West University Place, including city council coverage, HISD news and Texas Medical Center updates.
A new British Swim School location opened next to Rice Village July 15, making it the franchise's 10th location in the Greater Houston area.
Mayor John Whitmire announced in a news conference July 7 that the Houston Permitting Center will speed up the process to obtain permits to build single-family residential homes as part of a new pilot program.
The July 3 ruling will allow the Texas Education Agency to issue ratings for the 2023-24 school year nearly one year after they were originally due.
Nightclubs, bars, restaurants and businesses are now required to display their dress code rules out front of the establishment, an effort pushed by Council member Edward Pollard after he and Controller Chris Hollins were denied entry to an establishment because of Hollins’ shoes.
Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.
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Roland Altinger is retiring from the Harris Central Appraisal District after serving more than 30 years in various roles.
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