METRO is putting more uniformed police officers aboard buses across the Houston transit system, a change suburban commuters and visitors may notice as they travel into downtown for work, sporting events, concerts and other destinations. READ MORE

As millions of birds move south through Texas this fall, Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve offers Northwest Houston residents a close-to-home place to watch warblers, vireos, hummingbirds, hawks and other migrants pause along their long seasonal journeys. READ MORE

At the Tomball Community Center, ordinary plastic grocery bags are getting an unexpected second life as volunteers transform them into durable sleeping mats and tote bags for veterans and people experiencing homelessness. READ MORE

As Tomball joins communities across the nation in marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, more than 85 local police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals were recognized through H-E-B’s annual Helping Heroes program. READ MORE

Harris County Commissioners Court advanced a roughly $3.1 billion General Fund budget and higher proposed property tax rates on September 8, setting up a consequential September 17 final vote that could affect homeowners, public safety, health services, flood control and other county services. READ MORE

Magnolia Village is set to add a new Memorial Hermann medical office building, bringing another healthcare presence to the growing FM 1488 and Spur 149 corridor as construction is expected to begin later this year. READ MORE

Explore pumpkin patches and fall events in Tomball and Magnolia for 2026, including a longtime local pumpkin business, relaxed farm weekends, rescue animals and Magnolia’s new community festival. READ MORE

Houston buyers had more homes to consider in August 2026 as inventory held steady, prices remained stable and sales slowed across Greater Houston. READ MORE