Houston Metro

Monarch Utilities reaches agreement with customers on water and sewer rates

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Monarch Utilities has reached an agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and a number of its subscribers on its water and sewer rate increase request originally filed in May 2011.

GenuWine Tasting Room mixes good wine with good music

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:26:00 GMT

If you're looking to to get out and hear some quality live music while having a relaxing drink with friends, there are few placed in Magnolia better than GenuWine Tasting Room.

Coming Soon: T&C Donuts

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

T&C Donuts is under construction at Lighthouse Plaza, which is located at 8245 Mills Road, Ste. D.

Coming Soon: Shell Station

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A Shell station is under construction at the corner of Queenston Blvd. and Tuckerton Road, inside the community of Stone Gate.

Coming Soon: Harris County Hospital District clinic

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Harris County Hospital District plans to open a new pediatric health center May 29 at 12340 Jones Road.

Relocation: Cy-Fair Pet Clinic

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

After more than 20 years at its previous location, Cy-Fair Pet Clinic moved in early May to 12020 FM 1960 W. from 9539 Jones Road.

Coming Soon: Mamacita's

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Mexican restaurant Mamacita's is expected to open its third Houston-area location this summer at the corner of Hwy. 290 and Hwy. 6.

Coming Soon: The Salons at RockCreek

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The Salons at RockCreek are under construction at 14914 Spring Cypress Road.

Relocation: A Touch of Class Teacher Supply

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A Touch of Class Teacher Supply relocated in mid-April to 11734 Barker Cypress Road from 8910 Barker Cypress Road.

Managed lanes proposal approved for Hwy. 290

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

One of the first steps involving a proposed $1.3 billion project to install managed lanes on Hwy. 290 from Loop 610 to the Grand Parkway is complete.

County expects growth spurt to continue

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More than 75 percent of the growth in Harris County took place in unincorporated areas between 2000 and 2010, according to a 2011 Harris County population study.

General Manager's Note — May 2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

I recently quizzed my husband Alan, “Have you heard about the blackberry place off Cypress Church Road and Mueschke?”

Plans change for Bridgeland’s first village center

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Residents of Lakeland Heights in the master-planned community of Bridgeland will continue to wait for construction to start on the Lakeland Village Center.

Jersey Village to wait for developer interest south of Hwy. 290

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The idea that a commuter rail line could run alongside Hwy. 290 garnered support for a future transit-oriented development in Jersey Village, but there has been a challenge in drawing developer interest.

Portion of FM 529 to be five lanes

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A road-widening project that began in August 2010 and runs through August of this year was designed to reduce congestion and improve safety along FM 529 from Greenhouse Road to west of Fry Road.