Lower South End businesses betting on growth to bring in more customers

Small businesses in LoSo are having varied success as they wait for more people to move into the neighborhood. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lower South End is exploding with new construction. Small businesses are excited to move into the growing neighborhood, but some are faring better than others as they wait for more people to move … Read more

These Houston bars are getting into the holiday spirit

Some bars in Midtown and downtown Houston are ditching their usual decor and playlists for Christmas furnishings and carols. HOUSTON — Many Houston pubs are jumping on the holiday-themed pop-up bar trend, which is taking over social media.  These bars are ditching their usual decor and playlists for Christmas furnishings and carols. Bartenders are even … Read more

Houston mayor-elect John Whitmire, other elected officials host holiday lunch at juvenile detention center

HOUSTON — Houston mayor-elect John Whitmire and other elected officials hosted a holiday lunch for kids and staff at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center Friday. Representative Gene Wu said this time of the year can be a difficult time for kids in the detention center as any of them won’t be home for the … Read more

Selena statue LED lights expected to be complete mid-January after November delays

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mirador de la Flor, best known as the beloved Selena statue downtown was set to have new LED lighting in November.  As of Friday, however, just days before the Christmas holiday, those improvements have yet to be made.  The installation was set to begin on Nov. 1, with the installation expected … Read more