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There are luxury indulgences and then there are uber luxury indulgences, the latter of which I was the beneficiary of when the Five Star Post Oak Hotel and Hästens (the celebrated Swedish bedmaker) invited me and my husband to sample the hotel’s exclusive “Anything But Ordinary” ...
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has unexpectedly shut down, leaving brides and other couples scrambling to find new venues for their big day. A bride tells FOX 26 she found out the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue was permanently closing in an email....
Investigators are looking for two men who posed as utility workers to gain access and steal from a northwest Harris County home. The incident occurred on the evening of July 23 in the 5300 block of Spanish Oak Drive. The suspects told the homeowner they were responding to a repor...
The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority received a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess "brownfield sites" — properties where lingering hazardous materials can make it difficult to redevelop a neighborhood....
Expect warm temperatures to build back in after some rainfall on Monday.
Jefferson Velasquez, the 18-year-old from El Salvador charged in two separate Houston murder cases, has been denied bond. Judge Hazel Jones heard testimony from investigators Monday morning and ruled to continue holding Velasquez without bond. Her decision comes after his cases g...
A new travel trend lights up the sky! Astro‑tourism with travel planned around celestial events is booming, and Houston travelers are taking notice. Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, joined Houston Life on a special trip with Princess Cruises to tell us why more vacationers want a f...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Houston Public Media obtained the city’s animal registration data. See which dogs are the most popular in your neighborhood.
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A man was found dead in a southeast Houston bayou on Monday morning.
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage. The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a res...
The basketball court at Briargate Townhomes in Missouri City hasn’t changed much since Brandon Johnson was a kid dribbling on it from sunup to sundown. “A number of guys from the neighborhood used to come out here, older guys, and I was the younger guy,” Johnson said, standing on...
Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with brief heavy rain and even localized flooding in spots.
While Houston’s population is booming, health care providers are in short supply, and hospitals are bearing the brunt of this strain. In response to the crisis, the University of Houston (UH) has launched UH Health, an umbrella structure that encompasses the university’s health c...
For many Houston-area gardeners, spring gets all the attention. It’s the season most people associate with fresh starts, colorful gardens, and plentiful harvests. Fall also enjoys a strong following because Texas’s mild winters allow many crops to thrive. Summer, however, is ofte...
The Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed honorees represent a cross section of backgrounds, interests and ages with two unifying characteristics. Each has an altruistic interest in contributing to the Bayou City and each has a defining style. The philanthropic femmes will...
Deep Gulf moisture keeps scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend and into Monday.
A woman reportedly stepped in to break up an argument between her son and another person when a gun was pulled.
For the first time in about 12 years, Moody’s Ratings has given the City of Houston a better “report card” on its finances. Last week, Moody’s upgraded Houston’s general credit rating to Aa2 from Aa3, the city’s first ratings upgrade from the agency in about 12 years. Moody’s als...
For the women of Pink Phurree — pronounced fury — survivorship is about more than moving forward. It’s about moving together. The team is a place to rebuild strength, celebrate life after treatment and remind others that survivorship can include joy, movement and connection. Pink...
Deep Gulf moisture keeps scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend and into Monday.
Athletes with slightly different physical capabilities often have more passion for their sport. For Naila Crow, her Down syndrome is only seen as an aspect of her life, and she learns differently than other athletes. Ready to dance? Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers to hold ope...
A City of Houston program used to address neglected properties is currently paused, leaving some Midtown residents questioning what happens next as they continue reporting abandoned buildings they say have become safety concerns. A city email sent to Midtown resident Theresa Flor...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
