5 things to know today, including Senate committee scrutinizing $200M grant

Houston Biz Journal 2/3 2:11A Olivia Pulsinelli

Happy Friday, Houston! Punxsutawney Phil expects to see six more weeks of winter, but here in Texas, we have a different forecast. Bee Cave Bob, Phil's armadillo counterpart in Katy, predicted an early spring for the Lone Star State. Even better:...

How the debt ceiling battle could affect Texas health care (Feb. 3, 2023)

Houston Public Media 2/3 1:00A Michael Hagerty

On Friday's show: We get an update on the situation at the contaminated Jones Road Superfund Site and learn how the debt ceiling battle in Congress could lead to worse health care outcomes for Texans.

A Major League typo: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Houston Public Media 2/3 12:45A Michael Hagerty

The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

Grand Opening for The Crack Shack, Sad Goodbye for Hubcap Grill Heights

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/3 12:39A Lorretta Ruggiero

The Crack Shack, 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, opens February 10 at Katy's La Centerra Shopping Center. This is the Texas debut for the fried chicken concept and its grand opening will do the Lone Star...

The Last of Us is Perfect for First Time Gamers

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/2 11:00P Jef Rouner

If you’ve been on the internet over the last week, it’s impossible to miss the buzz around HBO’s The Last of Us. The adaptation of the hit survival horror game is wowing fans and critics, particularly...

Down and out during Covid, Galveston’s cruise business is coming back stronger than ever

Houston Biz Journal 2/2 11:00P Florian Martin

Already coming out of its strongest year ever, new developments signal a bright future for Galveston’s cruise industry.

Things To Watch: Knock at the Cabin

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/2 10:30P Pete Vonder Haar

Title: Knock at the Cabin Describe This Movie In One Thor: Ragnarok Quote: THOR: He's a friend from work! Brief Plot Synopsis: Cabins in the woods continue to be a bad idea. Rating Using Random...

DeMeco Ryans the Latest in Houston's Diverse Club of Coaches/GMs

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/2 10:30P Jeff Balke

In the end, wins and losses are the only things that matter when it comes to coaching and managing a sports franchise. It is the singular gauge of success and failure. Sports is, after all, the...

The Houston Texans Most Popular Decisions in Thier History

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/2 10:00P Sean Pendergast

The Houston Texans have had very few good days over the last few years. It's been rough. For the first time in years, though, Texan fans could go to sleep feeling great about the future, when their...

Things to Do: The Best Things to Eat and Drink in Houston This Weekend

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/2 10:00P Brooke Viggiano

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Yellowstone Burger Battle at Rodeo Goat All weekend long (and through February 13) 2105 Dallas Burger enthusiasts and Yellowstone fans...

Things To Do: Consider Our Promise To The Earth And Each Other With Mass For The Endangered

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/2 10:00P Sam Byrd

Houston Chamber Choir will present Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church on February 4. Climate change, animal preservation and the future of our...

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2476: Jesse Ramsden

Houston Public Media 2/2 6:01P Dr. John Lienhard

Episode: 2476 Jesse Ramsden, Instrument maker to King George and to the Enlightenment. Today, Jesse Ramsden.

Multiple Felony Arrests Following a Pursuit after Ultra Theft

Montgomery County Police Reporter 2/2 4:49P Scott Engle

On February 1, 2023, just before 7 pm, a Deputy from Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden’s Office responded to a theft in progress at the Ulta Beauty store, located at 21524 Market Place Dr. in New...

Exxon, Chevron, ConocoPhillips eye Permian Basin growth in 2023

Houston Biz Journal 2/2 2:12P Chris Mathews

Oil and gas companies tapped the Permian Basin in a big way in 2022.

Woodforest National Bank sells Kingwood building, buys 2 in The Woodlands

Houston Biz Journal 2/2 1:10P Florian Martin

The Woodlands-based Woodforest National Bank purchased its longtime headquarters building while selling one it built 15 years ago in Kingwood.