Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta buys River Oaks District for $450 Million
As of 2023, Fertitta has a net worth estimated at $8.4 billion. The Houston Billionaire placed No. 260 on the Forbes Billionaires List, and as the CEO and owner of Landrys, Inc., Fertitta is no stranger to extravagant purchases.
Food in Houston: Recently opened restaurants
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
Hours-long Houston police standoff ends at River Oaks home
Nearly five hours after Houston Police attempted to execute a search warrant at a River Oaks home, an individual has been taken into custody.
Houston mayor announces plans for historic River Oaks Theatre
On Wednesday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made a big announcement about the future of the Historic River Oaks Theatre.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
At least 8 people were arrested during a protest outside of Senator Ted Cruz's home
According to the Houston Police Department, 60 to 70 people were protesting on Monday morning, and most of them were staying on the sidewalk and in the public right-of-way.
Houston museum intruders escape by boat on Buffalo Bayou, disappear into sewers
The suspects jumped into a motorboat that was on the nearby Buffalo Bayou and fled the scene.
Iconic Houston River Oaks Theater at risk of closing at end of month, over lease negotiations
One of Houston’s most iconic theaters is now at risk of closing down at the end of the month over lease negotiations. On Sunday, protesters showed up outside the Landmark River Oaks Theater to have their voices heard.
Controversial confrontation caught on camera in River Oaks
Woman confronts a man who was in his parked car on her River Oaks street, and she called the cops.
Theaters offering options for returning moviegoers
Theaters like iPic in River Oaks are gearing up for new releases this week and also offering private screenings for those wanting to share the experience exclusively with family and friends.