Sugar Land / Fort Bend Online Local News

News » indicates external link

House passes bill to crack down on gasoline 'price gouging'

Houston Chron.com 5/20 7:48A By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Pres

It would give the President authority to declare an energy emergency, making it unlawful to increase gasoline and home energy fuel prices in an 'excessive' or exploitative...

Houston’s strong place in the global economy despite the pandemic (May 20, 2022)

Houston Public Media 5/20 2:00A Michael Hagerty

On Friday's show: How Houston fared in international trade and business in 2021, plans to restore natural prairie around town, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and...

Sunnyside 'best place to put solar energy in Texas,' but project faces other challenges, developer...

Houston Biz Journal 5/20 1:00A Chris Mathews

The Sunnyside Energy LLC project team plans to transform a 240-acre landfill site in one of Houston's most distressed neighborhoods into one of the largest urban solar farms...

Galveston County developer Jerome Karam aims for ‘largest’ label for each redevelopment project

Houston Biz Journal 5/20 12:00A Florian Martin

Jerome Karam has been developing some major projects south of Houston, and he isn't about to stop.

Come and enjoy more than Cracker Jacks at the Astros affiliate Space Cowboys at Constellation Field

abc13.com (News) 5/19 9:52P Adam Winkler

In a twist, Ben Hill crowns random fans as a designated eaters at minor league baseball fields across America to enjoy food for him due to his gluten allergy.

Education » indicates external link

Harmony Public Schools Houston South & West Districts ?Job Fair

The Katy News (Education) 5/20 3:53A Sheryl Birch

Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is hosting a job fair. Harmony Public Schools Houston South & West Districts are looking for individuals who...

Related: Harmony Public Schools Houston South & West Districts ?Announce Graduation Plans The Katy News (Education)

2022 State of Higher Education

The Katy News (Education) 5/14 4:12A Emily Saxton

The? Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division ?will host the 2022 State of Higher Education on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is presented by...

Katy Leads Softball Quarterfinal Parade

The Katy News (Education) 5/12 12:11P pat.wilson

By Terry Carter The deeper you go into the playoffs, the more familiar your opponents can become. In the Region III-6A softball postseason action, District 19-5A champion Katy and fourth-place Cinco...

Lifestyle » indicates external link

Texan benefactor’s art collection nabs $363.1M at Christie's auction

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/19 9:24A John Egan

A dozen pieces of art from the collection of the late Texas philanthropist Anne Hendricks Bass fetched a whopping $363.1 million at a recent auction in New York City. Christie's auction house...

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/19 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Change lanes, Art Car Parade, a new fest celebrating decked out rides is rolling into town. The Art Bike Festival celebrates cool bikes and artistry as it makes its way from MacGregor Park to Smither...

Global K-pop sensation Seventeen kicks it in Houston in new tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/18 3:05P Steven Devadanam

Screaming teen K-pop fans and their parents, unite: One of the world's most popular Korean supergroups is set to take over H-Town. K-pop sensation Seventeen will play Toyota Center on Saturday, August...

Creative Houston art duo unveils dazzling tech world in downtown

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/18 1:00A Steven Devadanam

A clever, Houston-based duo has unveiled a new digital art experience at downtown's hottest hub. Creative technologist Billy Baccam and multidisciplinary artist Alex Ramos, founders of Input Output...

Influential '80s band Echo & The Bunnymen bring on a new Houston show

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/17 12:20P Steven Devadanam

In yet another jolt to Gen-Xers' "it's been how long!?" sensibilities, one of the most influential bands in modern British music history has just announced a North American tour celebrating 40 -- yes,...

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Houston Restaurant Owner In Cancer Remission Is Fundraising For A Cure

Houston Food Finder 5/19 11:27A Ellie Sharp

Just over a year ago, Levi Rollins , chef and owner of Urban Eats at 3414 Washington Avenue, thought his lack of energy and physical pain were due to the typical, exhausting demands of grueling...

Meet the couple behind the top-50-in-Texas BBQ joint in Spring

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/19 7:38A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Nichole and Will Buckman join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss CorkScrew BBQ. Texas Monthly named their restaurant in Old Town Spring to...

11 Houston Restaurants With Breathtaking Views

Eater Houston 5/19 7:30A Megha McSwain

State Fare’s new location in the Woodlands offers waterfront patio seating. | Lisa Gochman PR From manicured gardens to sky high patios, bask in the city’s most scenic settings. The charm of dining in...

The Duo Behind Houston Bar, Better Luck Tomorrow, Get Fancy With New Galveston Restaurant

Eater Houston 5/19 5:00A Brittany Britto Garley

The Fancy will feature a mix of “fine-ish” American cuisine with French cooking techniques. | Jenn Duncan With quirky Southern hospitality and an island disposition, the Fancy will anchor Galveston’s...

Related: Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu fancy up posh new Galveston boutique hotel Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars

Louisiana’s Fat Boy’s Pizza Chain to Dish Out Big Slices at Multiple Houston Locations

Eater Houston 5/19 4:36A Brittany Britto Garley

Fat Boy’s Pizza will be serving up its 30-inch pies in Houston soon. | Chris Granger With its claim to fame being the “world’s biggest slice,” Fat Boy’s Pizza promises 30-inch pies and daiquiris by...

More Food & Dining stories

Fashion » indicates external link

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

How Lori Harvey Dropped Her Michael B. Jordan weight

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/16 8:54A Style Magazine Newswire

When Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey started dating in 2020, Harvey gained 15 pounds. She calls it her "Micheal B. Jordan" weight. Her clothes didn't fit, and she was not...

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Wears Dolce&Gabbana

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:50A Style Magazine Newswire

Thanasis Antetokounmpo chose to wear Dolce&Gabbana for his arrival at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee for the 2022 NBA Playoffs Celtics VS Bucks Game on 9 May 2022.

Dallas Designer Debuts Louise Lynette, Blending High Fashion with Elegance for the Modern Woman

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:39A Style Magazine Newswire

Lynette Williams, a Dallas-based designer, is making her foray into the fashion and retail worlds with the launch of her namesake brand, Louise Lynette. Available through an...

Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Experts, Searches for Diamond of the Season at Exclusive...

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:37A Style Magazine Newswire

Esteemed Guests Enjoyed Bridgerton-Themed Costume Contest to Win a $7K Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring, Bouquet Making, a Live String Quartet, Photo Opps and Sparkling Diamonds

Sports » indicates external link

Houston-based app aims to score with golfers of all skill levels

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/19 8:22A CultureMap Create

The game of golf got its start in 15th century Scotland, but a 21st-century app can help you show off new and improved skills on your favorite courses in Houston and beyond. Golf Live gives instant...

Rockets will pick third in the 2022 NBA Draft

Houston Rockets 5/17 8:35A Clutch

From the end of the season to the lottery has felt like an eternity, but we now know where the Houston Rockets will be picking. The Rockets will pick 3rd in the 2022 NBA Draft...

Fort Bend softball regional semifinals playoff pairings

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 5/17 12:00A By Ryan Dunsmore rdunsmore@fbher

The following are the Fort Bend regional semifinals softball playoffs pairings:

Related: Fort Bend baseball regional quarterfinals playoff pairings Fort Bend Herald (Sports), Fort Bend baseball area playoff pairings Fort Bend Herald (Sports), Fort Bend softball regional quarterfinals playoff pairings Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Katy Leads Softball Quarterfinal Parade

The Katy News (Sports) 5/12 12:11P pat.wilson

By Terry Carter The deeper you go into the playoffs, the more familiar your opponents can become. In the Region III-6A softball postseason action, District 19-5A champion Katy and fourth-place Cinco...

Fort Bend Christian Academy Track Wins TAPPS 5A State Championship

The Katy News (Sports) 5/12 3:19A Sheryl Birch

Fort Bend Christian Academy Track team had a monumental season, breaking numerous school and state records, and culminating in a TAPPS 5A State Championship for the girls team. This marks the first...

Real Estate » indicates external link

Houston real estate sees uptick in new-home sales

Houston Agent Magazine 5/20 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Houston s housing supply challenges were no match for new-home sales last month, according to the latest monthly report from HomesUSA. The three-month moving average of...

Prestigious Houston suburb unveils plans for game-changing town square

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/19 1:45P Steven Devadanam

The mark of a vibrant town is an equally vibrant town square -- and towards that end, a major Houston suburb will break ground next year on a game- changing city center. A new hub dubbed Memorial Town...

“Unusual” market in April as home sales slow, but listed homes still sell quickly and at high...

Houston Agent Magazine 5/19 11:42A John Yellig

Existing-home sales fell for the third straight month in April as homebuyer purchasing power was hammered by higher home prices and a jump in interest rates, the National...

Funding secured for 287-unit Conroe community

Houston Agent Magazine 5/19 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Chicago-based financial advisory firm Tempo Capital Group has arranged a $42 million construction loan for an undisclosed Texas-based builder. The builder is acquiring 45...

HAR: Houston real estate listing activity solid, still behind last year

Houston Agent Magazine 5/18 7:03P Lindsey Wells

Although Greater Houston’s real estate market remains steady, data from a new Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) report shows that the current market is slightly cooler...

More Health & Fitness stories