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Houston's longtime mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Texas Capitol
Sylvester Turner, Democratic congressman and former Houston mayor, dies at 70
A big change is coming to Downtown Houston — And it’s not just new construction
Mayor John Whitmire and Michael Heckman, President & CEO of Houston First Corporation, will present the master plan at a press conference, offering the first public glimpse into the future of Houston’s convention district and the eastern edge of downtown.
Rousso's Fat Bacon, Minneapple pie among the big winners at Houston rodeo's 2025 Gold Buckle Foodie Awards
Here is the full list of 2025 Gold Buckle winners at the Houston rodeo, including Minneapple pie and Rousso's Fat Bacon.

Houston First Corporation, John Whitmire

Whitmire, Houston First unveil phase one plans for $2 billion George R. Brown expansion
Houston leaders unveil plans for massive overhaul of convention center
Houston is about to undergo one of the largest planned development projects in over 50 years, Mayor John Whitmire announced on Thursday morning. The city, along with the Houston First Corporation, unveiled its master plan to reconnect the city's East End with downtown,
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Houston First and Mayor John Whitmire to unveil plans to 'reimagine' convention district
Thousands of people visit the downtown area each year as the George R. Brown Convention Center hosts hundreds of events, but the area will soon be getting a makeover. The Houston First Corporation said this project will reimagine the eastern district of downtown Houston for years to come.
Tesla planning new factory in the Houston area for 'megapacks'
Massive Tesla battery factory could bring 1,500 jobs to Brookshire west of Houston
Tesla is expected to open a Megapack large-scale battery-storage manufacturing facility west of Houston that could create 1,500 jobs. The electric vehicle-maker and energy company plans to convert 1 million square feet it leased in 2021 at Empire West Business Park along I-10 in Brookshire,
Tesla to spend nearly $200 million on battery 'megafactory' near Houston

UH women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns

Houston women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns
Women's basketball coaches out at Houston, McNeese
Two women's basketball programs are looking for new head coaches. On Thursday, Houston announced the resignation of longtime coach Ronald Hughey, and McNeese said the contract of Lynn Kennedy will not be renewed.
UH women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns after 11 seasons with Cougars
Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons, the school announced Thursday. The move comes after the injury-depleted Cougars’ season ended with a 66-58 loss to Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday.
Houston Texans’ DeMeco Ryans wants former Alabama prep star on the field more in 2025
A former Davidson High School standout, Ward made 48 tackles, including 32 solo stops, recorded five tackles for loss and intercepted two passes in 10 games in 2024. Ward returned one of the interceptions 65 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 24 for the third pick-six of his career.