In a city where driving is practically a requirement, one Houston lawmaker is asking whether the city might be building too many gas stations. In a letter issued Thursday, Pollard said residents, civic organizations and neighborhood leaders have repeatedly raised concerns about clusters of gas stations appearing in close proximity to residential neighborhoods.

It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from exciting restaurant openings to the best places to work. Read on for our most popular stories, then visit this complete guide to 4th of July fireworks and fun.

Before you set off fireworks, here's what to know about where you can use them and how to stay safe.

Hell hath no fury like a weather gal scorned. Brittany Begley, a meteorologist canned from Houston TV station KPRC 2, has ripped her bosses and trashed her colleagues — releasing a slew of screenshots of emails,

More than 5,700 miles from home, members of Houston's Croatian community gathered Thursday evening at the Houston Croatian Club to watch Croatia take on Portugal in a Round of 32 World Cup knockout match.

Sports, concerts, cookouts and backyard fireworks– prepare for a chaotic Fourth of July here in Bayou City

Shots were fired during a funeral service in southeast Houston. Investigators are trying to piece together what happened.