Texas voters are heading into one of the state's most competitive elections in decades, with closely contested races for U.S. Senate, governor, attorney general and every seat in the Texas House.

A major mixed-use development is taking shape along the Grand Parkway in northwest Houston, where new apartments are under construction and H-E-B already owns land that could become a future retail anchor.

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series returns to Houston Nov. 12, bringing together award-winning chefs, local restaurants and food lovers for an unforgettable tasting experience at Thompson Houston.

Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 24–30 with buy-one, get-one-free tickets to nearly 400 performances across the city using promo code HTW26.

Harris County’s $118.4 million law enforcement pay parity investment has reduced officer turnover by more than 50%, increased recruitment and added more officers to serve communities across the county.

The Huntington National Bank has appointed Blake Absher as Central Texas Division President to lead regional growth and strengthen client relationships across Austin, San Antonio, Waco and Bryan-College Station.

H-E-B is partnering with Communities In Schools of Houston for a back-to-school donation campaign that helps provide essential school supplies and resources to students across the Houston area.

The Harris County Clerk's Office has received the International Association of Government Officials' Innovator Award for its Student Runner Program, which engages high school students in Election Night operations and civic leadership.

A major court victory could bring cleaner air to Harris County as the EPA is ordered to enforce tougher soot pollution standards that health experts say could save thousands of lives.

Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden brought her memoir tour to Houston, where an evening of conversation on leadership and education also featured Harris County Judge candidate Dr. Letitia Plummer reflecting on public service.

Houston residents gathered in the Fifth Ward to share firsthand stories about rising living costs, helping shape national affordability policy through a community listening tour led by U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee.

Hamra Enterprises has opened its second Panera Bread café in Greater Houston as part of a seven-location expansion bringing fresh-baked favorites, new jobs and community investment to the region.

Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Dr. Kevin Schulz as the Houston Fire Department's new EMS Physician Director, succeeding longtime leader Dr. David Persse and bringing more than 25 years of emergency medical service experience to the role.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston brought together teens, elected officials and community leaders for its second annual Youth Advocacy Town Hall, where young people led discussions on food insecurity, homelessness, gun violence and substance abuse.

Robert Glasper may have ignited the debate, but Houston City College is proving that in the booming lash industry, beauty isn't just in the eye of the beholder—it's a licensed career with real earning power.