Only in Houston

The Weirdest News in Houston This June

Looking for the latest crop of Houston’s weirdest news? Urine luck!

06/29/2026 By Meredith Nudo

What's The Law

What You Need to Know about Abortion in Texas

With Friday’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, here’s what we know.

06/27/2022 By Danielle Wright

Weather

Here's What Lies Ahead For Texans This Winter

Following February's winter storm, many are wondering what's to come this season.

12/01/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Texas Politics

Beto O'Rourke Announces Official Run For Texas Governor

The El Paso native has entered the 2022 gubernatorial race.

11/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Politics

Governor Greg Abbott Signs New Executive Order Banning Vaccine Mandates

Abbott calls on the Texas legislature to pass a similar law.

10/13/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Voting Rights

Anti-Voting Law in Texas Gets Heavy Backlash

The new bill makes Texas “one of the most difficult states to vote in.”

09/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Who's calling the shots?

Gov. Abbott Bans Vaccine Passports in Texas

Cruise line Carnival will require proof of vaccination on its ships; not so fast, says the governor.

06/07/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Cheers

Texas Passes Booze To-Go ... So, Now What?

Now bars and restaurants can sell take-out beer, wine, and spirits for good.

05/12/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Big News

Gov. Abbott Reverses Practically Every Covid-19 Mandate, Including the Face Mask Order

Houstonians react to the governor’s March 2 announcement.

03/02/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt With Timothy Malcolm

Coronavirus

FEMA Is Setting Up a Mass-Vaccination Site at NRG

The pilot site is part of the president's efforts to ramp up Covid-19 vaccination efforts.

02/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Dash and Drink

Food News: Bill Could Make To-Go Alcohol Permanent

Plus, a popular taco chain opens another Houston location.

01/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Coronavirus News

Houston, Expect for Businesses and Restaurants to Roll Back Openings

The region's Covid-19 hospitalizations have crossed the governor's threshold to backtrack on re-openings.

01/05/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Raising awareness

Mayor Turner Declares October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”

The day commemorates and raises awareness for Houston's blind and visually impaired communities.

10/15/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Covid-19

While Texas Bars Can Open to 50-Percent Capacity, They Probably Won't in Harris County

Gov. Greg Abbott also announced that other businesses at a 50-percent cap can boost operations.

10/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The 15-percent rule

Hospitalizations Are the Key to Texas Reopenings, Abbott Announces

Regions with low Covid-19 hospitalization rates can begin expanding reopenings immediately.

09/17/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Covid-19

Abbott: Bars to Stay Closed as Restaurants Move to 75 Percent Capacity

As hospitalization rates have decreased, the Texas governor says some food-and-drink operations can increase.

09/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Tug of War

Craft Brewing Community Feels Disrespect During Pandemic

While safety is paramount, messaging has cast doubt on intentions, beer advocates say.

07/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Barred From Serving

Abrupt Tweak Ends Dine-In Service for Major Texas Brewery

Saint Arnold, one of Houston's biggest beer locations, is affected by the change.

07/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Going Backwards

Emotions Swirl As Bars Close and Restaurants Re-Tool Again

Beverage professionals and restaurant operators respond to the latest news.

06/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

COVID-19

Gov. Abbott Closes Bars, Backtracks on Restaurant Dining Rooms

The move comes as COVID-19 case rates spike statewide.

06/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm