Houston Metro

Eagle Scout builds outdoor covering for residents at retirement community

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:00 GMT

Magnolia High School Eagle Scout Brian Drieu organized, fundraised, designed and constructed an outdoor wood covering—called a pergola—for Alzheimer's and dementia residents at The Heritage Tomball Retirement Community's memory unit.

Metro opens Hwy. 290 HOT lanes to increase mobility

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Metro plans to open high occupancy toll lanes along Hwy. 290.

Stone Gate HOA makes donation to Cy-Falls theater department

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:00 GMT

In the name of camaraderie, a local homeowners association has pledged its support for a theater department project at Cypress Falls High School after the campus finished short on NBC’s SMASH Make a Musical competition last month.

A new way of living in Cy-Fair

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The residential landscape of Cypress is poised for change throughout the next few years, as several livable centers are planned for Fairfield, Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Cypress Creek Lakes.

From the General Manager–May 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

I have many fond memories of growing up in Cypress. Some of the best were spending time outside playing and not coming home until the street lights came on. We spent a great amount of time walking and riding bikes everywhere we went.

International Cultural Exchange

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

For the past 12 years, volunteers with International Cultural Exchange have provided an opportunity for visiting college students from around the world to become better acclimated in America and Houston.

Mobility issues cost drivers

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Houston can expect to see a significant rise in population throughout the next 25 years, which in turn will facilitate the need for improved transportation infrastructure throughout the region.

Connectivity efforts emerge along FM 1960

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Two community groups in northwest Harris County have set out to improve communication and better connect residents and business owners along the heavily traveled and developed FM 1960 corridor.

Community Corridor

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Shops at the Vintage: Louetta Road and Hwy. 249

Noble Energy moves in to LSC–University Park

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Noble Energy is set to open in Northwest Houston this summer, bringing hundreds of job opportunities and establishing new partnerships with Lone Star College–University Park.

Norchester

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

When the first set of homes in the Norchester community were built more than 30 years ago, the surrounding area was not much more than farmland with a few lone businesses scattered in between.

Ed Emmett

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Coffee with Impact is a quarterly forum in our Houston office featuring leaders in various sectors who are making a difference in the Houston area and beyond.

Lawmakers seek to enhance states climate for small-business owners

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy.

Vintage Gifts and Antiques

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Nearly 20 years ago, Ginger Hanson began shopping at a colorful set of old houses along Jones Road, not knowing she would one day own an antique shop in the same space.

Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Hindered by ethical and religious objections to gambling and a healthy state bank account that gives little impetus to look for additional revenue streams, Senate Joint Resolution 64, would open Texas to Vegas-style casinos.