Jay Jordan

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Houston's social calendar for the first week of June

5 days ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Jay Jordan

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axiosğ¾ Celebrate the grand reopening of Neil's Bahr at its new McKinney Street location Tuesday. The bar opens at 1pm. ğ¶ Volunteer with the Best Friends Animal Society's transport team to sanitize pet crates and assemble new ones, Wednesday. 9am to noon. ğ Enjoy Discovery Green at night during Park After Dark with line dancing lessons and a DJ on Thursday. 7-10pm. ğ¢ Cheer on your favorite slowpoke during turtle races at Little Woodrow's Midtown on Thursday.
Waymo brings self-driving cars to Houston for testing

1 week ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan

You may spot cars like this in a lane near you this week. Photo: Eric Thayer via Getty ImagesWaymo â the company behind self-driving robotaxis in cities like Austin and Los Angeles â is getting the lay of the land in Houston starting this week. Why it matters: Described as a "road trip," Waymo's visit marks its introduction to the Bayou City, signaling another possible rollout of autonomous vehicles for locals.
Bayou Buzz

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Jay Jordan

Illustration: Maura Losch/Axiosš The Texas THC ban proposal is headed the governor's desk after state senators agreed to minor changes made in the House. (Texas Tribune)š„ Texas Children's Hospital saw a record high number of ER visits among kids for behavioral health issues in April. (Houston Public Money)Former longtime Fox 26 news anchor JosĆ© GriĆ±Ć”n died at 72. (Houston Chronicle)Subscribe for more Axios Houston in your inbox. Read the full editionMore Houston stories
Houston represents on Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ ranking

1 week ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan

Truth BBQ pitmaster Leonard Botello IV in 2019. Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for NYCWFFGreater Houston is home to some of the state's best barbecue joints, according to Texas Monthly's new Top 50 BBQ rankings. Why it matters: A spot on the coveted list brings home bragging rights and a shot at more customers for Texas' pitmasters. Driving the news: Truth BBQ took the No. 9 spot amid a growing field of over 300 contenders.
Houston's social calendar for May 27-30

1 week ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios🤝 Forge friendships and practice speaking other languages with BlaBla at Axelrad tonight. Free, but ordering a drink is required. Mingling starts at 7:30pm. 💃 Take beginner bachata dance lessons with Latin Dance Factory tonight. Tickets are $25 for singles and $40 for couples. 7-10pm. 👀 See Asian fashions from the Houston Community College archives at the Asia Society of Texas on Thursday. Free. 3-7pm.
Houston-area renters must earn $67K to afford the typical rent

1 week ago | axios.com | Melissa Santos |Jay Jordan

Data: Zillow; Note: Assumes rent costs 30% of income; Chart: Axios VisualsYou have to earn more than $67,000 per year to afford the typical monthly rent in the Greater Houston area, according to a new report. Why it matters: That's about 23.4% higher than what a Houston-area household would have needed to earn five years ago, per the analysis from Zillow. It's also about $13,000 less than the income needed to afford the typical rent nationwide, Zillow found.
Bayou Buzz

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axiosğ£ï¸ A Houston City Council member wants to make it easier for people to voice their concerns to the council by changing the time allotted for public comment. (Houston Chronicle)ğ Houston leaders approved a new $832 million contract for police officers that increases pay by 36.5% over the next five years. (Houston Public Media)ğ¶ Firefighters rescued a dog found stranded on rocks near the Lake Conroe dam. (KHOU)Subscribe for more Axios Houston in your inbox.
Delta-8 THC products could be banned in Texas

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan

Illustration: Maura Losch/AxiosThe Texas Legislature is poised to approve a ban on THC. Why it matters: The move would spell trouble for Texas' multibillion-dollar hemp industry, leaving those who rely on legal over-the-counter THC products, including veterans, in the lurch. Driving the news: The Texas House on Wednesday took an initial vote in favor of Senate Bill 3, already passed by the Senate.
Houston's weekender guide for May 23-25

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axiosğ«¡ If you're an active duty military member or veteran, get a free mattress from Gallery Furniture on Friday. Valid military ID required. While supplies last. 7-10am. ğª Bid farewell to Third Ward's Crumbville with a bang at The Auntie Market featuring baked goods, women-owned brands and more Saturday. Noon to 5pm. ğ¥ Pucker up at Karbach Brewing's inaugural Pickle Festival on Sunday. 11am-6pm. ğ· Relax at Jazzy Sundays in the Park along Buffalo Bayou on Sunday.
George Floyd mural in Houston's Third Ward demolished

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan

A pile of rubble is all that's left of a mural dedicated to George Floyd in Third Ward. Photo: Jay R. Jordan/AxiosA Third Ward building famous for having a mural commemorating George Floyd was torn down this week, ahead of the five-year mark of his death. Why it matters The demolition sparked outcry from community members, who lamented that it was a "project of erasure."The building that housed the mural, at the corner of Elgin and Ennis streets, was left a pile of rubble with no clear future.