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Houston aims to improve water billing issues by replacing thousands of faulty meters
| September 2, 2025
In Houston, long periods of heat often mean higher water use. But for some residents, the real shock comes in the mail—faulty meters have been misreading their water for years.
Houston restaurant Casaema lands on New York-based best new breakfast spots list
| August 29, 2025
Breakfast has evolved from just bacon, eggs, and a cup of drip coffee from a days-old pot. Unique flavors inspired by countries around the globe have become all the rage, with recent studies showing that a majority of breakfast consumers are interested in trying flavor fusions and combinations. So it’s no surprise that Casaema, a […]
A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding
| August 28, 2025
By Lauren McGaughy, Texas Newsroom, and Yilun Cheng, Houston Chronicle Aug. 28, 2025 “A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, […]
Houston approves costly crosswalk upgrades for student safety. Critics say there are better options
| August 28, 2025
After a high school student was hit by an SUV near Lamar High Schoo in Augustl, Houston mayor John Whitmire has ordered crosswalk upgrades at the intersection of Eastside and Westheimer. The solution? A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk installed by Houston Public Works that will allow students to press a button to activate a crossing light, […]
Take a trip down bar lane with Texas Cocktail Week, Sept. 14-21
| August 27, 2025
Forget about wine, beer, and ciders—it’s time to sip on some elaborate cocktails for a discounted price with the start of Texas Cocktail Week, taking place in Houston. From Sept. 14-21, Houstonians can indulge in discounted cocktails, masterclasses, seminars, and tastings. For $20, participants can purchase a cocktail passport which grants access to events and […]
Texas election bill seeks to retain limits on same-day registration changes
| August 26, 2025
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Under legislation pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott, voters could update their address at the polls, but they couldn’t immediately cast a ballot based on the new one.