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Houston neighborhood restores decades-old street pillars

The Southampton residents will be recognized with a preservation award.

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A group of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Houston" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston" data-vars-content-id="0f9d39ba-5a35-43bf-bce3-d19c624159fb" data-vars-headline="Houston neighborhood restores decades-old street pillars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston" target="_self">Houston</a> neighbors banded together to repair and replace <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic concrete street signs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2022/08/31/street-typo-houston-concrete-pillars" data-vars-content-id="0f9d39ba-5a35-43bf-bce3-d19c624159fb" data-vars-headline="Houston neighborhood restores decades-old street pillars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2022/08/31/street-typo-houston-concrete-pillars" target="_self">historic concrete street signs</a> installed in their neighborhood more than 80 years ago. Why it matters: Their restoration efforts won them an award from the Bayou City&#x27;s premier preservation society.

Apple brings Mac Mini production to Houston in AI-fueled manufacturing push

The move doubles Apple's Houston footprint.

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Apple is accelerating its manufacturing footprint in Houston — bringing production of its Mac Mini to the U.S. for the first time, the tech giant announced Tuesday. Why it matters: The move doubles <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Apple&#x27;s Houston footprint" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/02/24/apple-investment-trump-tim-cook-texas" data-vars-content-id="1f4dd05a-ff4c-4eee-bcbc-0fde16ff9366" data-vars-headline="Apple brings Mac Mini production to Houston in AI-fueled manufacturing push" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/02/24/apple-investment-trump-tim-cook-texas" target="_self">Apple&#x27;s Houston footprint</a> and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

Houston families are opting for cremations over burials

By 2045, the cremation rate in Texas is projected to be 79%, per the NFDA.

Cremations are now twice as common as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="burials" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/29/gen-z-funeral-death-preferences-baby-boomers-cremation" data-vars-content-id="3d26a329-fecf-443b-8fd5-4b871609c523" data-vars-headline="Houston families are opting for cremations over burials" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/29/gen-z-funeral-death-preferences-baby-boomers-cremation" target="_self">burials</a> in the U.S., reversing a norm from two decades ago, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the National Funeral Directors Association" data-vars-click-url="https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/9786/nfda-releases-2025-cremation-burial-report-comprehensive-insights-to-guide-the-future-of-funeral-service" data-vars-content-id="3d26a329-fecf-443b-8fd5-4b871609c523" data-vars-headline="Houston families are opting for cremations over burials" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/9786/nfda-releases-2025-cremation-burial-report-comprehensive-insights-to-guide-the-future-of-funeral-service" target="_blank">the National Funeral Directors Association</a>.Why it matters: Shifting attitudes around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="religion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/05/religion-americans-spiritual-survey" data-vars-content-id="3d26a329-fecf-443b-8fd5-4b871609c523" data-vars-headline="Houston families are opting for cremations over burials" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/05/religion-americans-spiritual-survey" target="_self">religion</a>, cost and the environment are reshaping how Americans — and Houstonians — handle death.

Waymo introduces autonomous rides in Houston

Select riders who've downloaded the Waymo app will receive invitations.

Waymo&#x27;s driverless rides have arrived in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Houston" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston" data-vars-content-id="a5c04d8b-740e-4c55-979c-fbcf99210222" data-vars-headline="Waymo introduces autonomous rides in Houston" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston" target="_self">Houston</a>, starting with a limited rollout.Why it matters: Waymo&#x27;s debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option, moving the technology past its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="testing phase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/11/18/houston-waymo-driverless-autonomous-robotaxi" data-vars-content-id="a5c04d8b-740e-4c55-979c-fbcf99210222" data-vars-headline="Waymo introduces autonomous rides in Houston" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/11/18/houston-waymo-driverless-autonomous-robotaxi" target="_self">testing phase</a> and into daily life.

UHD to guarantee admission to eligible HISD students

Eligible HISD seniors with a 2.5 GPA will receive guaranteed admission to UHD under a first-of-its-kind agreement.

The University of Houston-Downtown will guarantee admission to eligible Houston ISD seniors under a new agreement signed Tuesday, creating the first program of its kind between the two institutions. Why it matters: The partnership ensures a path to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four-year degree" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/11/20/college-degrees-still-give-houstonians-a-major-earnings-edge" data-vars-content-id="f2679f5b-5e77-4201-90cc-05406f4484f7" data-vars-headline="UHD to guarantee admission to eligible HISD students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/11/20/college-degrees-still-give-houstonians-a-major-earnings-edge" target="_self">four-year degree</a> for thousands of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="HISD students" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/08/05/hisd-reports-no-f-rated-schools-tea-accountability-score" data-vars-content-id="f2679f5b-5e77-4201-90cc-05406f4484f7" data-vars-headline="UHD to guarantee admission to eligible HISD students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/08/05/hisd-reports-no-f-rated-schools-tea-accountability-score" target="_self">HISD students</a> while keeping more Houston talent in the local workforce.

The "Heated Rivalry" obsession lives on in Houston

Houston fans find community in "Heated Rivalry" rewatch parties.

The viral hockey romance show that aired a couple of months ago still has fans swooning.Why it matters: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Heated Rivalry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-houston-85fec44c-31da-4600-a198-b33fd76f7b67#story4" data-vars-content-id="c3df6e2a-450b-479d-8c7e-7cceb7799538" data-vars-headline="The &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot; obsession lives on in Houston" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-houston-85fec44c-31da-4600-a198-b33fd76f7b67#story4" target="_self">Heated Rivalry</a>,&quot; the book series turned TV hit on HBO, has sparked real-life connections — and Houstonians are showing up for it.

These are Houston's 2026 James Beard semifinalists

A James Beard semifinalist spot signals prestige in a closely watched industry race.

A dozen Houston-area chefs and restaurants are among this year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard Foundation semifinalists" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/01/22/james-beard-award-2025-semifinalists-houston" data-vars-content-id="d16ee08b-e94b-44aa-b1d5-d0306de61015" data-vars-headline="These are Houston&#x27;s 2026 James Beard semifinalists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/01/22/james-beard-award-2025-semifinalists-houston" target="_self">James Beard Foundation semifinalists</a>.Why it matters: A James Beard semifinalist spot signals prestige in a closely watched industry race.

How to Airbnb your Houston home for the 2026 World Cup

Airbnb hosts could see a World Cup payday in Houston

Airbnb is expecting a World Cup boom — and Houston homeowners could cash in. Why it matters: Houston is hosting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seven matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/12/06/fifa-2026-world-cup-houston-schedule-matches" data-vars-content-id="d0584cfc-75fd-4be2-990b-b3f5c09b51c7" data-vars-headline="How to Airbnb your Houston home for the 2026 World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/12/06/fifa-2026-world-cup-houston-schedule-matches" target="_self">seven matches</a>, drawing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="visitors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/12/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-single-match-tickets" data-vars-content-id="d0584cfc-75fd-4be2-990b-b3f5c09b51c7" data-vars-headline="How to Airbnb your Houston home for the 2026 World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/12/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-single-match-tickets" target="_self">visitors</a> from across the globe and pumping money into the local economy.

Miller Outdoor Theatre kicks off centennial campaign upgrades

The new plaza, the venue's first major project tied to its centennial campaign, will serve as the official entrance.

Miller Outdoor Theatre has started construction on a new Gateway Plaza, the venue&#x27;s first major project tied to its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="centennial campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/03/15/miller-centennial-celebrations" data-vars-content-id="72250db7-6f90-447c-bf33-31e360ead349" data-vars-headline="Miller Outdoor Theatre kicks off centennial campaign upgrades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/03/15/miller-centennial-celebrations" target="_self">centennial campaign</a>. Why it matters: The historic public theater&#x27;s revitalized plaza in the northeast corner of the property will serve as its entrance, improve accessibility and drainage, and better connect the venue to Hermann Park.

FAA flight reductions could spark Houston holiday travel meltdown

United is canceling about 4% of flights each day — roughly 20 roundtrips in Houston.

The Federal Aviation Administration <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="will begin reducing flights" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/faa-flight-cuts-cancellations-what-to-do" data-vars-content-id="b6f6a2ef-9129-4563-8732-b9a95f1866b1" data-vars-headline="FAA flight reductions could spark Houston holiday travel meltdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/faa-flight-cuts-cancellations-what-to-do" target="_self">will begin reducing flights</a> and restricting airspace on Friday to alleviate stress on air traffic controllers due to the government shutdown.Why it matters: These drastic moves will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="impact dozens of U.S. airports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/11/06/faa-flight-reductions-delays-shutdown-ohare-midway-thanksgiving" data-vars-content-id="b6f6a2ef-9129-4563-8732-b9a95f1866b1" data-vars-headline="FAA flight reductions could spark Houston holiday travel meltdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/11/06/faa-flight-reductions-delays-shutdown-ohare-midway-thanksgiving" target="_self">impact dozens of U.S. airports</a>, including George Bush Houston Intercontinental and Houston Hobby, forcing airlines to cancel or delay flights.

Houston has a new Latino bookstore, Dreamers Books and Culture

Dreamers, at Ironworks, spotlights Latin American authors across fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children's books.

After a year of community pop-ups, Dreamers Books and Culture is opening a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="brick-and-mortar space" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/03/07/houston-gets-its-first-romance-bookstore-mossrose-bookshop" data-vars-content-id="e6ccc589-a7d6-41d3-a01d-3cafd6805e6c" data-vars-headline="Houston has a new Latino bookstore, Dreamers Books and Culture" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/03/07/houston-gets-its-first-romance-bookstore-mossrose-bookshop" target="_self">brick-and-mortar space</a> to give readers year-round access to its curated collection of Latino literature.Why it matters: Dreamers spotlights <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Latin American voices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/latino" data-vars-content-id="e6ccc589-a7d6-41d3-a01d-3cafd6805e6c" data-vars-headline="Houston has a new Latino bookstore, Dreamers Books and Culture" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/latino" target="_self">Latin American voices</a> across fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children&#x27;s books — filling what the shop owner calls a cultural and literary gap in the city&#x27;s book scene.

New Houston film incentive aims to draw big-budget productions

The initiative is now the most attractive local film incentive in Texas.

Houstonians may soon spot more of their city on screen thanks to a new local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="film incentive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/03/12/texas-film-incentives-sxsw-patrick-mcconaughey" data-vars-content-id="92ab04ec-4fe8-46b0-85ca-212f1a780a1c" data-vars-headline="New Houston film incentive aims to draw big-budget productions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/03/12/texas-film-incentives-sxsw-patrick-mcconaughey" target="_self">film incentive</a> program designed to lure major productions.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Houston First" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2024/02/01/houston-first-wants-to-keep-bringing-people-to-experience-the-city" data-vars-content-id="92ab04ec-4fe8-46b0-85ca-212f1a780a1c" data-vars-headline="New Houston film incentive aims to draw big-budget productions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2024/02/01/houston-first-wants-to-keep-bringing-people-to-experience-the-city" target="_self">Houston First</a>, parent organization of the Houston Film Commission, is introducing the most competitive local film incentive in Texas, a move they say could be a game changer for attracting movie and television productions.

Coworking 24/7 club Switchyards opens Houston spot

Switchyards is an alternative to working from home or coffee shops for remote and hybrid workers.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Switchyards" data-vars-click-url="https://switchyards.com/" data-vars-content-id="d6bd3a80-aa73-4ebf-9da4-1b43924f69bb" data-vars-headline="Coworking 24/7 club Switchyards opens Houston spot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://switchyards.com/" target="_blank">Switchyards</a>, a 24/7 coworking spot, is opening its first &quot;club&quot; in Houston next week in Montrose.Why it matters: The Atlanta-born concept positions itself as a &quot;third place&quot; — an alternative to working from home or coffee shops for remote and hybrid workers who want a regular space to plug in.

🏡 Houston homeowners are staying put

Houston homeowners are staying put

A line chart showing average homeowner tenure in the Houston metro area compared to the U.S. overall. Tenure is the time between the most recent and previous sale dates of a home. Nationally, average tenure has risen from 3.7 years in Q1 2005 to 8.6 years in Q4 2025. In Houston, average tenure has risen from 3.2 years to 8.2 years over the same period.

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