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Why the Houston rodeo chose new construction over the Astrodome
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (840+ words) The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recently announced a massive expansion'the largest investment in its history'but the decision revives a long-standing question: Why not the Astrodome? On Wednesday, the HLSR announced plans to build a 1 million-square-foot livestock and agricultural complex…...
After 90 years of cattle, this historic Texas ranch is becoming a city
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (716+ words) Developers broke ground on Cole Ranch last week. The community will include more than 4, 300 homes, 156 acres of commercial space, a 55-acre business park and 1, 200 acres of open space." A historic North Texas cattle ranch is officially beginning its transformation into…...
The future of Houston's historic Folgers factory is finally revealed
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (724+ words) A nearly century-old piece of Houston history is getting a dramatic second act." The historic Folgers Coffee Plant, located at 235 N. Norwood St. in Houston's East End, will reopen as The Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Arts (FLAMA) this…...
After 43 years on TV, this Texas anchor is saying goodbye
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (544+ words) Greg Kerr will retire July 2 after more than 43 years in TV news and sports, including the past four and a half years as evening anchor at News Channel 10 in Amarillo." A longtime Texas TV anchor is calling it a career…...
Hundreds of firefighters battle massive tire inferno in Houston heat
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (493+ words) A massive tire fire at a recycling facility near the Houston Ship Channel sent thick black smoke across southeast Houston on Monday afternoon. A massive tire fire burning near the Houston Ship Channel sent thick black smoke billowing across the…...
Mix of strong thunderstorms, searing heat ahead this week for Texas
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (340+ words) Thunderstorms with lightning strikes and large hail are possible for parts of Texas this week, as summer weather heats up across the state. Summer scorchers are ahead for plenty of Texans, but we all know brutally hot days can also…...
At Houston's Dutch Orange Walk, I found the heart and soul of the World Cup
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (548+ words) Fans during the Orange march to Houston Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F, prior to the match between the Netherlands and Sweden on June 20, 2026, in Houston, United States. Not even Houston's unending humidity or a smattering of summer…...
Massive new industrial park set to rise in Houston suburb
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (361+ words) A sprawling new development will soon bring hundreds of thousands of square feet of industrial space to a suburb south of Houston. A 25-acre master-planned industrial campus is set to take shape at 15020 Kirby Drive in Pearland, according to a…...
Is Texas' most famous endangered bird finally making a comeback?
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (430+ words) A new survey estimated 540 whooping cranes wintered on the Texas coast during the 2025-2026 season." Whooping cranes are showing up in places Texans don't normally expect to see them. The"U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported Wednesday that an estimated 540 whooping cranes…...
This is the most complete historical archive of gay life in Texas
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (499+ words) Houston is not a city known for keeping its'history well-preserved.' The city's LGBTQ+ history is no exception. Over the years, some of the city's legendary queer hangs have shuttered, becoming luxe restaurants or bland office buildings. Heroic figures pass away,…...