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Harris County approves supplemental funding for departments months after no-new-revenue tax rate

Houston Biz Journal 2/1 6:46A Sofia Gonzalez

After Harris County Commissioners Court previously had to adopt a no-new-revenue tax rate that prevented budget increases, five county departments will now gain about $12...

What would property tax relief from the Legislature mean for Texas renters?

Houston Public Media 2/1 6:20A Sean Saldana, Texas Standard

With a historic state budget surplus of $32 billion, lawmakers have earmarked $15 billion to ease property tax bills.

University of Houston asked students to wear neon vests after police drew weapon on a Black student

Houston Public Media 2/1 6:09A Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

The university distributed vests to theater students after an officer drew a gun on a Black student rehearsing a violent scene last year. Officials walked back the requirement...

JLL lures Tyler Garrett from Transwestern to lead office agency leasing team

Houston Biz Journal 2/1 5:57A Jeff Jeffrey

Last year, Garrett was named the Houston Office Leasing Brokers Association’s Broker of the Year for 2021.

Encore Houston, Episode 193: Houston Jazz Collective – Nellie McKay

Houston Public Media 2/1 5:50A Joshua Zinn

The Houston Jazz Collective and Nellie McKay perform classics at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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Celebrate your love lakeside this Valentine’s Day at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |...

The Paper (Entertainment) 2/1 12:34A The Editor

CONROE, TX - Express your love for that someone special by  reserving the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston’s “Love in the Library” Suite  for a night or two. The Jimmy Buffett,...

Houston Rodeo Parade Route Information

JillBJarvis.com 1/29 2:00A Jill Jarvis

Every February, the Houston Rodeo comes to town! Before the three week celebration at at NRG Park, families can find trail riders, floats and marching bands in Downtown Houston. For 2023, the parade...

Rodeo Houston: Tips for taking kids!

JillBJarvis.com 1/28 6:01A Jill Jarvis

Rodeo Houston! The big event is from February 28 – March 19, 2023… with events starting the weeks before the show.   Whether you go every year or are new to Houston’s big event… here are the important...

Things to do for Spring Break in Houston

JillBJarvis.com 1/28 12:39A Jill Jarvis

Here are the things to do for Spring Break in Houston for 2023! If you will be in Houston for the week, there is plenty to do around town. Below are all the events planned from March 13, 2023 through...

Houston Summer Camps Recommended by Parents

JillBJarvis.com 1/27 7:40P Jill Jarvis

It’s clear from all the questions I get… Houston parents not only want to know what Houston summer camps are available, but they want recommendations from other parents. Below is an updated list of...

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Specialty Coffee Shop and Roastery Set to Open in Midtown Houston

Houston Food Finder 2/1 4:36A Mario-Sebastian Berry

After more than a year of construction and planning, Korean-born coffee specialist Soonkack Kook is ready to open Un Caff è Premium Roastery in a few weeks at 3217 Milam near Wooster’s Garden and the...

TACO TUESDAY? EVERY DAY IS TACO DAY AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS

Conroe BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 1:48P Mary Jane Coker

Ah, tacos. Glorious hand-held bursts of spicy, crunchy wonderfulness. Tacos are so beloved they even have their own day. But in Texas, you can get tacos every day at one of...

16 Excellent Korean Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 1/31 8:37A Sean Hekmat

Where to find the crispiest chicken wings, simmering kimchi jigae, and cheese-stuffed Korean hot dogs While Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has been a hotbed for Korean cuisine for years due to...

Benjamin Berg Will Open a New Rooftop Bar and an Upscale Chinese Restaurant on Washington Ave.

Eater Houston 1/30 6:28A Megha McSwain

Benjamin Berg’s new Canopy Social will offer clear, unobstructed views of the Downtown skyline. | Megha McSwain Canopy Social and Benny Chows are opening in the same development this April Benjamin...

Houston’s 17 Essential Vegan Restaurants

Eater Houston 1/27 2:11A Megha McSwain

A vegan spread from Heartbeet. | Jenn Duncan The city’s prime places for delicious plant-based eats and drinks With its lauded barbecue restaurants and steakhouses, Houston is known as a haven for...

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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

Uptown with Elly Brown 1/31 5:11A Alexis Jones

Before you know it Valentine s Day will be here. Kicking off the first day of February with V-day gift guides today with Valentine s Day gifts for her, for him , and under $20...

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My Lash Results using Lash Serum

Uptown with Elly Brown 1/25 10:15A Alexis Jones

Over the last year I have gotten countless questions about my lashes. Although I don t think I know everything about lashes I do know what has worked for me and want to share. Today we are talking all...

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First FRESH Report of 2023 shows that inventory is still on the rise

Houston Agent Magazine 2/1 6:30A Emily Marek

The Houston Association of REALTORS® has released their First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston (FRESH) Report for January, comparing Houston’s real estate market today to that...

Value of multifamily housing starts up 29% in 2022

Houston Agent Magazine 2/1 5:02A Emily Marek

The amount of money spent on new construction of multifamily housing has increased year-over-year in Houston, according to Dodge Construction Network. The construction data...

Just Listed in Spring! 24807 Pearl Crest Lane - Now Available!

Conroe BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 8:54P Diane Kink

OFFICIAL LISTING - THE KINK TEAM - www.TheKinkTeam.com - 281.364.4828 Location-location, fantastic neighborhood amenities, exemplary rated school district & quality...

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Redfin: Housing market has started to recover

Houston Agent Magazine 1/30 11:42A Liz Hughes

After hitting a new low in mid-November, the housing market has started to recover, but we’re not quite out of the woods yet, according to a new Redfin report . The company...

Sueba USA brings new apartment community to the Energy Corridor

Houston Agent Magazine 1/30 9:02A Emily Marek

Developer Sueba USA announced the opening of San Estrella , an apartment community located in Houston’s Energy Corridor. Located at 13475 Rincon Drive in Houston, the San...

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Kiosk K67 Exhibit in Houston by Professor Dijana Handanovic

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 2/1 5:38A Health Fitness Revolution

Houston, we have a landing! A kiosk K67 landing! Dijana Handanovic, University of Houston Interior Architecture Professor has successfully opened the KIOSK K67: System for Urban Imagination exhibit,...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Dodgeball

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/31 5:44A Health Fitness Revolution

Dodgeball is one of the few sports that many of us have been playing since elementary school that has turned into a competitive sport with a huge number of enthusiasts! Not only is dodgeball a fun...

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a transition point

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 1/30 6:44A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic is at a "transition point."

Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 1/30 6:04A Style Magazine Newswire

Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some of the most life-disrupting symptoms...

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Health Department Open Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 1/30 5:32A Style Magazine Newswire

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department opened the first combined health and multi-service center in the Sunnyside community today, offering a new...

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