New deep-water jellyfish species identified in the Gulf near Texas
A newly identified moon jellyfish species, Aurelia profunda, was first spotted glowing near boat lights during a Gulf…
Hundreds of Houston hospital workers affected by HCA-Sodexo contract
A WARN notice filed by Sodexo shows 288 employees are expected to be affected when the company ends…
Two black bear cubs born in Texas—and one is named Pancakes Jr.
Pancakes Jr.’s mother, Pancakes, isn’t just any bear. She’s part of an ongoing research project led by partners at…
NOAA releases latest outlook for El Niño, impacts for Texas
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center released its latest outlook Thursday, showing a growing…
Houston Methodist expands emergency care in Texas with new center
The new 11,900-square-foot facility will include 10 exam rooms, on-site imaging like CT scans, X-rays and ultrasound, a…
UH tears down 85-year-old building for $82M Innovation Hub
Located on campus near the M.D. Anderson Library, the Innovation Hub will span 78,000 square feet, according to…
Why they’re swarming right now
As the Jonas Brothers once sang, “I never thought that I’d catch this lovebug again.” Houston didn’t have much…
What it means for Texas weather
Forecasters are watching conditions in the Pacific Ocean that could signal the return of El Niño later this year,…
$54M project to bring nearly 300 units to Houston’s Washington Avenue
Two five-level residential towers are planned for the Washington Avenue corridor, according to two recent filings with the…
14,000-SF Northwest Houston industrial site to become HQ, retail hub
Houston’s Brittmoore Corridor is about to get a makeover, transforming a 14,000-square-foot industrial space into a buzzing corporate…
Historic West Texas amusement park revived at 75 under new owners
Wonderland Amusement Park in Amarillo. Photographed on May 3, 2012. (Nan Coulter) Wonderland Amusement Park has reopened on…
Why Tessa Barrera left ‘Houston Life’ and what she’s doing next
For the first time in years, Tessa Barrera has nowhere to be. On a recent afternoon, that meant walking the…