Will the Offshore Technology Conference Be Canceled After SXSW?
With the cancelation of SXSW and CERAWeek amid coronavirus concerns, oil and gas leaders and professionals are wondering if it will affect the Offshore...
As Selena’s Legacy Lives On, San Antonio Is Hosting a Huge Tribute Concert
Selena’s vibrant energy and spirit will be celebrated on May 9 in San Antonio at the Alamodome, when the city will host a Selena...
Fears of Coronavirus Stir Up Racism in Houston, but They Don’t Have To
Right after the Chinese New Year at the end of January, rumors flew of possible coronavirus cases in Houston’s Chinatown. Although the rumors were...
Houston Plant Explosion Reminds City of Danger of Lack of Zoning
Last Friday, an explosion at the Watson Grinding and Manufacturing plant in Northwest Houston rocked residents out of their beds in the early morning...
Cancer Cluster Identified in Houston Community
Home to one of the world’s elite cancer facilities, Houston is a city where many come to find causes and cures for the disease....
World Series helps Houston’s bottom line
It’s no secret that baseball is good for business. The Astros returning home to Houston for game six of the World Series is expected...
The five best taco trucks in Houston
These days Houston's love for tacos appears endless. It seems like every gas station, bar, restaurant, and bistro offers some variation on a taco....
New San Antonio food pantry puts dignity first
Photo courtesy Texas Hunger Initiative Austin
In the midst of an ongoing conversation about tent cities, homelessness, and whether or not people have a right...
Harris Co. requires higher pay in construction contracts
The Harris County Commissioners’ Court recently approved a regulation requiring all construction contractors to pay their employees a minimum of $15 per hour. The...
Harris County approves bail reform to end poverty in jail
Harris County officials have reached a historic agreement in a federal lawsuit over the county’s bail practices, which were deemed unconstitutional. The settlement, ending...
