Pasadena Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Harris County is higher than the Texas average.

Texas Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Texas ranks in the bottom half of the country in the race to vaccinate its population.

Unemployment Improves In Pasadena Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Harris County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Pasadena Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Taxes In Harris County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Harris County neighbors.

Need A Gig? Kemah Seeks A Communications And Marketing Guru

Kemah, which is known for its amazing board walk, is hiring a communications and marketing director, according to their website.

City Offices In Pasadena, Harris County Closed July 4th

City and county offices in Pasadena and the surrounding area are closed July 4th.

Anchors Aweigh: Battleship Texas Bids Goodbye To La Porte Home

The iconic Battleship Texas will head to dry dock at the end of 2019, and will go to a new home on the Texas coast in 2020, officials said.

Election Results: Find Out Who Won In Pasadena, South Houston

Find out who won the council races in Pasadena and South Houston, who is on your school board.

State Lawmaker Passes 3 Bills Related To Credit Card Skimmers

Texas lawmaker Mary Perez (D-Pasadena) passed three bills through the House this week aimed at combating credit card skimmers.

Election Day: Voters To Decide Pasadena, South Houston Races

The city councils in Pasadena and South Houston cold see turnover, and there are a number of school board races too.

DA Files Environmental Criminal Charges Against ITC

Five environmental criminal charges were filed against ITC, whose Deer Park refinery tanks caught fire March 17 and burned nearly four days.

Early Voting Begins: Key Races In Pasadena And South Houston

Nearly every council seat in Pasadena and South Houston are contested this election season.

President Trump Receives Warm Greeting In Crosby

“Nobody in the world can do what you folks do, and we are going to make it easier for you," President Donald Trump said Wednesday

Arkema Exec Indicted Over Toxic Chemical Release During Harvey

Arkema and Arkema VP Mike Keough were indicted by a Harris County grand jury for injuring 2 deputies who were exposed to toxic fumes.

Crosby ISD Students Plan To Welcome President Trump Today

Officials in Crosby ISD have pushed some STAAR testing back and planned an early release ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Crosby.

Trump Heads To Texas, Will Sign Pipeline Executive Orders

President Trump will be at the International Union of Operating Engineers International Training and Education Center in Crosby on Wednesday

Texas Attorney General Sues KMCO Hours After Plant Fire

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed suit against KMCO on behalf of the TCEQ for violations of the Clean Air Act

Harris County Sues ITC Over Deer Park Fire

Harris County filed a lawsuit citing violations of the state's Clear Air Act.

More Lawsuits Filed In Deer Park Chemical Plant Fire

La Porte residents file a lawsuit against ITC for physical damages, and Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a suit for clean air violations.

NASA Research Jet Slides Off Runway At Ellington Field

NASA officials said a WB-57 high altitude research aircraft was forced to abort take off after a malfunction in the aircraft landing gear.

7 Council Seats Contested In Pasadena's May Election

Only Pasadena Councilman Sammy Casados will be unchallenged in the May 4 election.

City, County Offices Closed New Years Day

Have business with your city or county? You'd better take care of it before Tuesday.

Babin Wins Congressional Seat, Voters Make Change In League City

New faces are coming to some council seats in League City, and Brian Babin keeps his seat in Congress.

Ballot Questions Arise During Early Voting In Baytown

Some newly annexed residents in Baytown received the wrong ballot when they went to the polls during early voting.

Pearland Makes Switch To Digital Water Meters

This upgrade is part of an investment in infrastructure and the future, as the current system is nearing the end of its service life.

Police Search For Duo Who Committed 6 Robberies Overnight

Investigators believe the two men who robbed a fireworks stand Thursday morning also robbed 5 convenience stores overnight.

Homes For Sale In Houston: Planting Your Community Roots

Homes are available in every price range and every in Houston area community. Find yours in the Houston Patch Real Estate Guide.

Channelview Woman Sentenced To 14 Years For Drug Trafficking

Jessica Burgos, who pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, was sentenced Wednesday.

Council Members Object To Payments To Recently Indicted Attorney

Council members Sammy Casados and Cody Ray Wheeler exchanged words with Mayor Jeff Wagner over deliquent tax fees to attorney Roy Mease.

Pasadena Mayor Yanks PI Contract Deal Of Former HPD Colleague

A contract for private investigative services proposed by Mayor Jeff Wagner was pulled after council members questioned the deals motives.

Former Pasadena EDC Board Members Indicted

A Harris County Grand Jury has indicted six former Pasadena EDC members for violating the Texas Open Meetings Act

The Top 5: Elegant Homes In Houston For Less Than $1Million

You don't need to break your bank account for elegance. Check out these homes that will take your breath away and leave you a little cash.

Pasadena School Bond Passes Voters Overwhelmingly

Pasadena voters check 'yes' for the $135 milion school bond, while Baytown and Deer Park also passed their bond initiatives

Voters Turn Out For $135 Million Pasadena ISD Bond

A $135 million school bond, and adjustments to the school M&O fund is on the ballot for Pasadena voters.

Pasadena Settles Voting Rights Fight With MALDEF

City agrees to pay $1.1 million in legal and attorney’s fees as it ends three year legal battle.

Pasadena Moves To Settle Voting Rights Lawsuit

Mayor Jeff Wagner asks the city council to settle the lawsuit, ending the appeal process in the January ruling.

Toxic Plant May Have Sprung Undisclosed Leak During Hurricane Harvey

One expert said it was obvious that the storm may have "resulted in some level of contamination having been released to the environment."

Study Finds Flaws In FEMA Floodplain Maps

The study concludes that FEMA failed to consider development in areas outside the 100-year floodplain that have flooded

Mayor Johnny Isbell Bids Farewell At June Council Meeting

Johnny Isbell, who has served the city in various capacities since 1969, passed the gavel to Mayor-elect Jeff Wagner