Convenience Big Store: 🥘 Two popular Houston spots close for good

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One of Houston's critically-acclaimed restaurants is closing

May's deadly derecho proved too much for Xin Chao.

Jimmy's on the Pier on Galveston Island is a casual spot with colorful Adirondack seating that offers dreamy views of the Gulf.

Yelp declares Galveston beachside restaurant among nation's best

Islanders will probably agree on Yelp's pick.

Houston Astros infielder Will Wagner (90) during the first full squad workout at the Astros spring training complex at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in West Palm Beach .

Son of Astros legend continues to annihilate Triple-A pitching

Willy Wagner is paving a road to the major leagues by way of Sugar Land.

Joey Loperfido #10 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on May 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Joey Loperfido can rake and defend. Why keep him in Triple-A?

The Houston prospect continues to perform at every level. Why not move him up for good?

One of Houston's oldest British pubs has finally closed

The number of local bars for Anglophiles is getting alarmingly low.

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - JUNE 05: A person sits out the back of their pickup truck as the sun sets behind the SpaceX Starship ahead of its fourth flight test at Boca Chica beach on June 05, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. With each launch, and a focus of various objectives, the Starship remains the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever created. During the fourth flight test, SpaceX will continue its ongoing assessments with a focus on â€œdemonstrating the ability to return and reuse Starship and Super Heavy...' The company says that the 'primary objectives will be executing a landing burn and soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico with the Super Heavy booster, and achieving a controlled entry of Starship,â€ according to a news release. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

SpaceX is spewing wastewater into wildlife refuges, Texans allege

A South Texas environmental group is suing the company over alleged violations.

Rendering of Woodway Tower. The new project will break ground January 2025.

New Memorial Park high-rise to cater to downsizing companies

It will include 11 residential floors and two restaurants with views of the park.

General views of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema movie theater at The Bloc shopping center on January 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Alamo Drafthouse closes all five North Texas locations

The abrupt closures come as the theater's franchisee files for bankruptcy.

Mayor John Whitmire trumpeted his 'working relationship' with Houston's Jewish residents on Tuesday night while celebrating the 76th anniversary of the state of Israel.

Whitmire accused of framing local Jewish, Muslim groups as 'enemies'

"The mayor is dangerously demonizing and dividing his own community," a Houston immigration lawyer alleged.

Two University of Texas at Austin professors recently joined a lawsuit against federal protections for LGBTQ+ students, adding their own declarations against abortion access.

Meet the UT-Austin professors trying to stop students' abortions

Online reviews from students claim one professor has a history of collective punishment.

John Garcia #96 of the Houston Astros bats during the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Astros prospect makes baseball history with ridiculous performance

The High-A standout logged five doubles on Wednesday night.

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Texas indie film explores the vast landscape of Big Bend

The indie film follows an East Coast family's drive through Texas' endless terrain.

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June 07, 2024

🥘 Two popular Houston spots close for good