🔵 City Council set to vote on a new five-year contract that increases salaries for HPD 🔵 Mayor Whitmire’s $7 billion dollar budget also set to be voted on today 🔵 Rays walk it off against the Astros; series finale today 🔵 Slightly lower temps with mixture of clouds and sun

George Coulam, also known as “King George,” founded the famed Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974. Coulam had been involved in a recent legal dispute that resulted in a Grimes County judge ordering the sale of the property and assets following a failed $60 million deal in 2023.

In case you haven’t noticed, Houston is the second fastest growing city in America. Some jokingly say they want newcomers to stop moving here, but what if that really happened? We take a look at the possible fallout from a city that just stops growing. houstoncitybeat.com/houstons-boom-…

Good morning, Houston! Look for cloudy skies to quickly open to mostly sunny conditions this morning. We’ll warm up again compared to yesterday with a high of 92 degrees. Have a great Thursday!

🔵 Harris County Constables call out deputy pay gap with public support from Commissioners Lesley Briones, Tom Ramsey, and Adrian Garcia 🔵 HPD Officers Union also endorsed higher pay for county deputies 🔵 Astros-Mariners at Daikin Park 🔵 Clouds clearing to sunny skies today

Opening Day is upon us! Hurricane season opens June 1 and it is time to be prepared. The NOAA released their predictions and while there’s no guarantee a major storm will strike our region, there’s also no guarantee that one will not. Brought to you in part by Quality of Life Medical Center.

Look for overnight clouds across the area tonight. Brought to you in part by Classic Cruisers of Tomball.

Jeremy Pena hit a triple for his 500th career hit tonight at Daikin Park. Jose Altuve added two homers in the win over the Mariners.

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Good morning, Houston! Morning clouds will clear and become mostly sunny by afternoon with a high of 93 degrees. Have a great Friday!

🔵 Massive hotel fire in Channelview 🔵 Harris County Commissioners give deputies a pay raise; Lina Hidalgo says other budget cuts now needed 🔵 Commissioners strike down $23,000 request by Hidalgo for a trade event in Paris 🔵 Astros beat Mariners 9-2 🔵 Sunny and hot Friday

Have you heard the legend of the Houston Batman? Mike Acosta tells the story in this edition of DID HOU KNOW? FULL STORY: houstoncitybeat.com/legend-of-the-…

Look for partly cloudy to cloudy skies overnight and plenty of sunshine on Saturday. Brought to you by Quality of Life Medical Center.

Remember those who gave it all for our county this Memorial Day Weekend.

Good morning, Houston! Morning clouds are expected to clear and skies will become mostly sunny. It should be a great pool day with a high of 93 degrees. Have a great Saturday!

Lisbet Newton spoke with Drums of the Pacific, USA on this edition of Let’s Talk on Houston City Beat, where they bring the authentic Hawaiian culture and the luau experience to our city! Check it out and visit them at drumsofthepacific.com. WATCH HERE: youtu.be/LPZXCXYf6Wg?si…

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Mississippi-born guitarist Brint Anderson shared his soulful story, from Natchez juke joints to New Orleans stages and now Houston’s vibrant music scene. WATCH HERE: youtu.be/ZjpSK8flsF4?si…

Another site considered for the Astrodome was at the Delmar Stadium area near Highway 290 and Loop 610.