Greater Houston

Crunch Fitness Franchise Group has selected Commons at Willowbrook as the site for its seventh location in the Greater Houston area. The announcement adds to the gym chain's expansion across the Houston metro, bringing another fitness option to the Willowbrook community as the brand continues growing its franchise footprint in Texas.

Nine seats on the Texas State Board of Education are up for election this November, four of them in the Greater Houston area. The board sets curriculum standards and textbook policies for public schools statewide, so these races could shape what millions of Texas students are taught. Houston-area contests are drawing attention in a politically competitive region.

Click2Houston has published a guide to the November 2026 election, laying out which candidates are running in Greater Houston and on the local ballot. It covers the races and names Houston-area voters will see when they head to the polls, offering a rundown of who is running where ahead of the midterms.

The Greater Houston Partnership has released a report arguing that resilience should be treated as a core economic competitiveness strategy for Houston, not just a safety measure. It frames the city's ability to withstand hurricanes, flooding and other shocks as key to attracting investment and jobs. The initiative positions Houston's long-term growth as dependent on how well it prepares for future disruptions.

Greater Houston voters are weighing a broad set of issues heading into the election season, including election integrity, affordability, immigration, data center development and the use of Flock surveillance cameras. Local coverage highlights how these topics are shaping voter concerns across the Houston area, reflecting both national debates and distinctly local questions about growth, policing technology and the cost of living.