Houston's Hotel Derek to shut its doors after 20 years in Galleria area - Houston news - NewsLocker (2024)

Drake sang about the boutique hotel: "I'm posted at the Derek up on Westheimer."

Texas health officials struggle to rein in hemp industry bad actors

Only six full-time staffers are tasked with inspecting over 7,000 hemp stores in the state.

Gigantic sunspot makes return, with threat of solar storms, auroras

Could we see a repeat of the widespread auroras witnessed earlier this month?

Greenway Plaza gets a new tenant amid tower's financial trouble

The plaza's owners have been struggling under the weight of a defaulted$455 million loan.

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Rep. Colin Allred talks Houston storm response with local Democrats

The Senate hopeful talked disaster response on Ted Cruz's turf.

More blown out windows after yesterday's storm compound damage downtown

Repairs were not yet complete when more glass came raining down in Tuesday's storm.

House Speaker Dade Phelan wins runoff, surviving challenge by Texas GOP’s far-right forces

Business-minded Republicans spent millions trying to save Phelan, whose far-right opponent had the backing of Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick.

Severe thunderstorms in Houston cause flooding in Montrose area

A 30-minute storm was enough to leave stretches of road completely underwater.

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Mayor Whitmire questions where undocumented Houstonians want to travel

“You think they’re going to be welcome in the Galleria?”

356-acre master planned community in Waller County opens for home sales

The new community will top out at 1,300 homes as demand for Waller County homes soars.

How Houston looks after severe thunderstorm brought strong winds, floods

Houstonians took to social media to share scenes from the storm.

6 planets will soon align in the sky. This is how to see them.

The last time a planetary alignment graced the skies was during the April 8 eclipse.

Houston Galleria tower will be forced to sell if it heads to foreclosure

The possible foreclosure is part of an alarming commercial real estate trend.

Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas

The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects.

Up to 1,500 Texas jobs affected by Walmart consolidation, reduction

The giant retailer is consolidating corporate offices.

Storms roar through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas; at least 14 dead

Powerful storms have killed at least 11 people and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Wreck of USS Harder, once helmed by decorated Texan, found in Pacific

The World War II watercraft sank 16 ships during its lifespan.

Severe storms, tornado pound North Texas, Oklahoma; at least 5 dead

Powerful storms tore through a rural community, leaving thousands of people without power.

Hundreds protest Mike Miles, Houston ISD leadership at City Hall

'We're on the right side of history,' claim demonstrators.

Houston ranks higher than NYC, LA, Chicago on U.S. News' Best Places to Live

The report is based on quality of life, affordability, job market, and desirability.

Former HISD Principal of the Year slams Mike Miles for creating 'culture of fear'

School principals signed a 'call to action' demanding the removal of the superintendent.

Houston's Bush Airport chosen by Airbus to become 'hydrogen hub'

A new way to fuel passenger jets ison the way.

Houston ISD students and parents to protest Mike Miles with Friday walkout

The protests follow a late-night HISD board meeting where more cuts were approved.

Houston ISD students and parents protest Mike Miles in massive walkout

The protests follow a late-night HISD board meeting where more cuts were approved.

Primary runoff voter guide: Here's what to know about today's election day

Tuesday's election will decide who will be on the ballot in the November general election.

Primary runoff voter guide: Here's what to know about May 28 elections

Tuesday's election will decide who will be on the ballot in the November general election.

12 KPRC staffers to leave in massive company buyout

Earlier this week, news director Bernice Kearney's departure was announced.

Texas woman delighted with beach find until she finds out it's an urn

Jada Cooper was on the hunt for sea glass and accidentally came home with ashes.

Houston ISD teachers call in sick to protest 'hostile' work environments

"I cry regularly," said one HISD teacher who plans to leave the district in June.

Strong rip currents make swimming in Texas dangerous this weekend

Dangerous rip currents in Texas recently claimed the lifeof a teenage girl.