East Montgomery County Observer

See the Editorial Board's full list of recommendations for the 2022 general election These are the candidates and key state and local races that your vote will decide in the...

Kingwood family aims to keep son's legacy alive, spur change after he was killed by SUV. bit.ly/3RoSdcH

Who should be on Houston's Mount Rushmore? Readers voted, and the winners are... Many people helped shaped Houston into an internationally known metropolis, but only four...

Tax-free weekend in Texas starts on Friday. Here's a guide on what you can buy. The waiver of the sales tax will run from Friday, Aug. 5, to Sunday, Aug. 7, on items...

49 unique ways that Texans and Southerners say it's hot outside, according to Google If you're from Texas or the Deep South, there are countless different ways to say it's...

New ranking shows your dollar goes further in Houston than most US cities If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck, Houston is the place to be,...

Which state is Harris County most similar to? It's not Texas, and here's why. Demographic, voting behavior and election turnout data point to this Western state...

Sewing: Feral cats have taken over my Houston neighborhood, and there's almost nothing we can do What do you do when feral cats take over your neighborhood?

Should you shade your air conditioner? It may not be worth the cost of an umbrella Shading your residential air conditioning unit with an awning or a nearby tree seems like...

How much do Astros fans love getting $1 hot dogs? Enough to loop around Beltway 8, data shows Have you ever wondered just how many $1 hot dogs Minute Maid Park sells on a given...

Everything you need to know about 713 Day, Houston's favorite unofficial holiday There are never enough reasons to celebrate Houston, and 713 Day provides a chance for...

Where do Houston neighborhoods begin and end? Depends on who you ask. If you feel like Houston is a confusing jumble when it comes to neighborhoods, that's...

Texas students bounced back from pandemic reading slump, STAAR test results show Students eclipsed their pre-pandemic reading test results, a sign that a new teacher...

New ranking reveals which Houston-area county is the healthiest Only one Houston-area county cracked the top 500, while the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex...

H-E-B, Butt family to donate $10M toward new Uvalde elementary school This marks the Texas supermarket chain's second donation to Uvalde after previously...

Willing to drive across Texas to pick up a single fish? This unique job may be for you. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has a rare job opening for someone willing to...

46 bodies found in Texas tractor-trailer; reportedly deadliest smuggling incident in the US Forty-six suspected migrants were found dead Monday afternoon inside a tractor-trailer in...

Texas abortion live updates: Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade The staggering abortion ruling threatens to strand tens of millions of women across much...

ERCOT breaks all-time power demand record for the fourth time this month ERCOT's current estimates show it may need to start pulling reserve power online by 3...

10 ways to save money on electricity during the heat of Texas summer Summer’s heat isn’t about to let up any time soon. Here are 10 tips for staying cool...

Houston's hot summers may be to blame for tire damage from nails and other hazards The hot roads of Houston summers can actually make your tires more susceptible to nails...

A new $2 billion lagoon community is headed for Houston. It will be open to the public. A brand new lagoon development is coming to Houston next year.

Houston SPCA issues plea to pet owners after 2 dogs die from heat distress Officials are urging pet owners to be mindful of sweltering temps after two dogs were...

Need to dispose of your old US flag? Here's the right way to do it. In honor of Flag Day, here's how to properly dispose of the Star-Spangled Banner,...

Texas death row inmates' final words are a tradition — but not a right. Here's what they tell us. The Houston Chronicle analyzed all the final statements given by death row inmates...

Looking for summer fun minus the heat? Here are Houston's top indoor adventure parks If cooling off at water parks doesn't sound intriguing, the Houston region has plenty of...

Houston saw its second-hottest May ever last month. Here's what that means for the summer. Summer doesn't officially start for a couple of weeks, but ask any Houstonian and they'll...

Here's how Houston is stepping up to support victims' families after Uvalde tragedy Texans are stepping upto support the families of the victims of the recent tragic school...

'Everybody is crying': Uvalde school massacre ripples through little towns on Highway 90 To the rest of the world, "Uvalde" means something specific now. It means unspeakable...

Texas police now say Uvalde gunman wasn't approached by officer before entering school No school officer or official approached the Uvalde mass shooter prior to him entering...