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Texas barbecue fans rally for joint set to close for good after 9 years
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (232+ words) One week has passed since another beloved Texas barbecue joint announced it will be closing for good in the next few weeks. Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue, the creation of late pitmaster John Brotherton, is shutting down after nine years in…...
Guardian Fire Services Completes Acquisition of Houston Fire & Security
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (178+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Fire Services, a national leader in fire and life safety services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Houston Fire & Security, a provider of commercial fire protection and security systems and services…...
In Houston comic book stores, nerds find stories and community
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (601+ words) Houston's Third Planet Comics is celebrating its 50 year anniversary in September. (Jamil David/Chron) Having a space that provides something for everyone was the founding principle of the shop, according to owner TJ Johnson. Johnson says that when the store…...
SEC coaches are worried about Texas QB Arch Manning
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (282+ words) Aug 10, 2026 at 12:23 PM EDT Arch Manning could be a problem for the SEC this fall. The Texas quarterback entered the 2025 campaign as one of the most-hyped prospects in college football since at least Trevor Lawrence. Manning's debut against Ohio State…...
Texas Man Arrested After Ranting About Age Verification Laws Blocking His Anime
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (1050+ words) "Unlock my fucking anime," a Texas man told authorities in an expletive-laden rant last month. He now faces criminal charges. The man called the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on July 25, apparently upset that he was being blocked from…...
Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Newly Renovated Dealership With Ribbon Cutting
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (171+ words) International-themed evening event on Aug. 11 will mark the completion of a dealership-wide renovation with food, entertainment and remarks from Group 1 Automotive leadership The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the dealership's grand re-opening. Guests can…...
Houston storms could disrupt the first day of school. Here's Monday's timeline
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (534+ words) Houston students are heading back to class Monday - and thunderstorms could complicate the first-day routine. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop as deep tropical moisture hangs over Southeast Texas. Most storms should arrive during the daytime, making the…...
Houston Theater Week returns with BOGO ticket deals on nearly 400 performances
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (275+ words) From Shakespeare and opera to ballet and family-friendly productions, Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 24-30 with buy-one-get-one-free ticket deals for the upcoming 2026-27 performing arts season. The annual promotion includes nearly 400 performances from 21 local performing arts organizations. Since launching in 2022, Houston Theater…...
Bristol Myers Squibb Advances U.S. Manufacturing Investment with New $2.3 Billion Campus in Houston, Texas
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (352+ words) New State-of-the-Art Facility Will Create Nearly 500 Skilled Jobs and Accelerate the Delivery of Next-Generation Medicines The selection of Houston marks a significant milestone in BMS' $40 billion commitment to invest in the United States over five years across research and development,…...
Texas' Hidden Island Haven Is A Beachy Gulf Coast Playground To Camp, Swim, And Fish - AOL
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (626+ words) This hidden island state park in Texas is remote enough that you can escape the crowds that gather at other Gulf Coast spots for swimming, fishing, and more. Hot summers mean that people are flocking to every closest watering hole…...