Cassandra Jenkins

Major hospital systems in the Texas Medical Center have made technological advancements, hired new talent and unveiled plans for expansions and enhancements over the last year. Check out six recent updates from local hospitals that serve the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University area.

Officials with The Cleverley Stone Foundation, who produce the popular yearly event called Houston Restaurant Weeks, announced June 5 that last year's fundraising event generated over $1.6 million for the Houston Food Bank.

Director of Development Services Travis Tanner presented City Council with a commercial strategy report June 1 that is intended to help the city begin to prepare to potentially implement new commercial development strategies in fiscal year 2026-27.

The Houston Food Bank will kick off its Summer Food Service Program starting June 8 to help connect children and students with free healthy meals over the summer.

Early voting results show Alexander Hale and Christian Menefee have taken early leads in two key runoff elections for United States House of Representatives races.

Houston City Council members approved a $1.2 million interlocal agreement May 20 between the city and the Memorial-Heights Redevelopment Authority for proposed improvements to Stude Park.

McCoy Rockford is poised to open the largest commercial furniture dealership in the state this summer in Houston.

As energy costs across Houston have begun to skyrocket amid a changing climate that has led to multiple extreme weather events, many homeowners and developers are looking to build more energy-efficient and sustainable homes.

Bar Daphne opened inside its namesake hotel May 4, and includes its own dedicated entrance in the Heights.

Officials with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County unveiled METRONow in early 2025. The new regional mobility plan was launched with a focus on improving the everyday transit experience by investing in safety, cleanliness, reliability and accessibility.