Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Jyesha Johnson Jaewon Jung A burglary suspect is dead and a River Oaks Patrol officer was injured after a shooting on Sunday in southwest Houston Houston Police said this began with River Oaks Patrol Officers investigating a burglary at a home They said a chase began on San Felipe and Bellmeade and ended behind River Oaks Elementary School Homeowner Esfandiar Baharloo said the burglary was in progress at his home “I saw a suspicious person on camera and immediately called River Oaks Patrol,” said Baharloo Neighbors tell KPRC 2 they heard four to eight gunshots “I heard bam bam bam,” said Madeleine Connor who lives just a few houses down from where the shooting took place “It’s really kind of scary to know that one of our great River Oaks Patrol guys was shot." River Oaks Patrol is a 24/7 team of officers and dispatchers serving exclusively the River Oaks community and is funded by the residents “River Oaks Patrol is very good,” said Connor “My mother used to live in this house for 20 years by herself comforting thing to have River Oaks Patrol always on top of it.” with HPD Command Center confirming that a burglary suspect was pronounced dead at the scene Constable Alan Rosen says the guard was shot in the arm while confronting the suspect The injured guard was taken to the hospital and is in fair condition Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2 is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group we received reports of a security officer who was shot while protecting the community He was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital and is currently in stable condition I am deeply grateful to everyone who puts themselves in harm’s way to keep our families safe My heart is with this security officer’s family and our entire law enforcement community.” Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative (WPDE) — River Oaks Elementary went into a temporary lockdown on Wednesday afternoon according to Lisa Bourcier with Horry County Schools Bourcier said the school went into lockdown for about five minutes due to a community incident nearby which is under investigation by Horry County Police TRENDING: Aggressive dogs in Marion Co. neighborhood leaves woman concerned The students and staff at River Oaks Elementary have resumed their regular school activities Levi Goode is ready to share more details about his plans to bring Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina to the River Oaks Shopping Center both the restaurant and the bar should open in March [Update 3/3: The restaurant announced it will open on Wednesday An opening date for Bar Buena has not been set.] The chef and restaurateur explains that part of the decision to open in River Oaks stems in part from the good-natured grief he’s been getting about the restaurant from regulars at his four establishments on Kirby Drive. They wanted to experience its food without having to drive to the Heights or Memorial “Everybody is very territorial on where they live and eat,” Goode says I’ve been getting lots of jokes about Credence and Kitchen and Cantina ‘Are you ever going to do this inside the loop?’ It was exciting we were able to secure a really iconic restaurant space and evolve it into Kitchen & Cantina.” Turning La Griglia into Kitchen & Cantina requires extensive renovations One that people will notice immediately is that the bar has been moved back a little bit to make it easier to enter the restaurant A large tree in the middle of the dining room will emphasize its high ceilings One element that will remain are the concrete pavers that local celebrities signed when the restaurant opened Its a nod to the space’s history and as well as a bygone era of Houston restaurants Just as Credence’s speakeasy Sidebar has a distinct feel from the main restaurant Bar Buena will have a difference environment than Kitchen & Cantina Occupying La Griglia’s former private dining room the bar takes inspiration from Goode’s extensive travels throughout Mexico including to places like Jalisco and Oaxaca “Bar Buena is going to be a bit more refined than what we’ve done at Kitchen and Cantina,” he says you’re going to get more a polished finish at Bar Buena A place where we’ll be well suited for great hospitality with small bites the food menu will be familiar to anyone who’s dined at Kitchen & Cantina’s existing locations and campechana along with an extensive selection of agave-based cocktails is bringing its mesquite-grilled fajitas to River Oaks It’s never been easier to get an order of Nancy cakes or former Astros star Justin Verlander’s favorite Houston cheeseburger. Beginning this Monday, May 5, Nancy’s Hustle is now open for dinner seven days a week Co-owner Sean Jensen tells CultureMap that he and his business partner opted to add a seventh day of service for several reasons “We often get complaints that it’s hard to get in This opens up another day for people to sneak in.” Indeed, the restaurant, which opened in the fall of 2017, has never been riding higher. Food & Wine recently named it one of the 15 best restaurants in America based on a nationwide poll of restaurant workers It also earned a coveted Bib Gourmand designation in the Michelin Guide which Michelin describes as recognizing “restaurants that offer great quality food at good prices,” felt like the right award for Nancy’s which has always prided itself on being a neighborhood restaurant with refined food and friendly I would have thought they were wrong,” Jensen says “I would have probably been offended if we’d only gotten a recommendation I think we’re in the right place with a Bib Gourmand.” The restaurant saw an immediate uptick in diners after the Michelin Guide’s list came out in November particularly from visitors who wanted to patronize Bib Gourmand recipients Being open on Monday allows the restaurant to serve diners who are either staying for a long weekend or flying in on Monday and looking for a good meal regulars will notice a new face behind the bar bartender Brandon Choate left Anvil for a new role as Nancy’s bar manager He’ll also be working the floor some evenings We love the changes he’s making and the new fresh set of eyes,” Jensen says since many other restaurants are closed on Monday being open on that day makes it easier for their peers in the hospitality industry to patronize Nancy’s Hustle Monday service has been a success at like-minded peers such as Theodore Rex which have always drawn restaurant workers on Monday evenings Nancy’s makes itself particularly friendly to hospitality workers by seating people until 11 pm nightly being open seven days also benefits the restaurant’s employees Jensen explains that it became easier to be flexible with employees’ schedules at Tiny Champions — their EaDo restaurant devoted to pizza and shareable plates — when that restaurant moved to daily service last summer the restaurant wants to give all employees two consecutive days off but that could sometimes get tricky when one of those days had to be Monday “Instead of having to focus everyone’s two consecutive days as Sunday and Monday or Monday and Tuesday we can mold days off that work better for them or for us,” he says “it makes it easier for those employees who have family or significant others who work nine-to-fives It’s easier to give them a Saturday or Sunday off when you’re on a seven-day schedule.” La Madeleine is a Dallas-born cafe chain that serves French-style foods soups and salads (Kevin Vu/Community Impact) Kevin joined Community Impact as the Inner-Loop Government Reporter in 2024 He covers government issues affecting Houston Kevin interned at publications such as The Texas Tribune and Fort Worth Report He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2024 majoring in journalism with a minor in health communications playing video games and watching new shows Members can gather at one of the many common areas at Urban Office River Oaks Cassandra joined Community Impact in November 2022 as a local education reporter for Montgomery County She transitioned to a city hall and government reporter position to cover the city of Houston in March 2024 She became editor of the Inner-Loop papers in October 2024 she previously served as a general reporter for The Port Arthur News and spent time as a freelance travel writer By: Andrew Nelson 5:00 am on November 18 The full build-out of the River Oaks Parkway will construct 737 units including 637 apartments in three structures and a hundred townhomes the team has exceeded the 15% affordable housing requirements per city code there will be 130 affordable apartments ranging in size from 360 to 1,037 square feet The market-rate apartments will be much larger while the townhome residences will contain 1,230 to 1,790 square feet each Parking will be included for 891 cars and 345 bicycles Studio T Square is responsible for the design The complex’s aesthetic is dedicated largely by the local development standards and design guidelines from the city’s general plan and zoning code with three apartments rising between five to seven floors above semi-circular River Oaks Park and the hundred townhomes conforming to a triangular lot abutting Anza Road and Levee Road The nearly ten-acre property is located in a relatively new neighborhood featuring the 1,750-unit Crescent Village Apartments masterplan built by the Irvine Company Immediately next to 281 River Oaks Parkway is Aire Apartments a 293-unit apartment complex by Pacific Development Across from the site is the 2013-built River Oaks Park once the site of a Sony manufacturing facility 211-281 River Oaks Parkway property outlined approximately by YIMBY The city has recently published its notice of preparation for the draft Environmental Impact Report for the residential infill. The city will be encouraging the public to submit comments on the scope of the report from now through December 10th. For more information about how to participate, see the city’s website here Preliminary permits had been filed last summer utilizing Senate Bill 330 to streamline the approval process the developer expects to start construction on the townhomes by November 2026 with apartments potentially starting in mid-2028 Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews As impressive as the numbers may look on the surface the developer is really only doing the minimum required for the zoning They should consider removing the block of townhomes north of the market rate building and adding another apartment building there Density would jump from 76/acre to 92+/acre We must put scarce land with high zoning to a better use than this proposal Look at how terrible the utilization of land is for that entire area There’s an incredible amount of surface parking lot in San Jose San Jose could easily be triple the population ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC Show Breaking News BarCloseNews Ahmed Humble HOUSTON – If you’ve ever wanted to have an office in the heart of Houston’s River Oaks RELATED: BBB warns consumers how some Houston businesses may not be as reliable as perceived announced the grand opening of its newest shared workspace location on 1500 Waugh Drive this will mark the 10th Houston area location and the 14th in Texas Their River Oaks location features private office suites ranging from 100 to 400 square feet with flexible leasing options for those starting a new business or those in need of additional space Monthly memberships also vary from $650-$2,000 with access to several premium amenities SAY WHAT? Almost every other major Texas city (except Houston) was named among best places to start a business the office space will have something for people from various professions The location is also within walking distance of various restaurants along with hassle-free parking and an on-site retail concept coming soon called Recess which will include a children’s play area and a casual restaurant “Urban Office is more than just a place to work—it’s a lifestyle,” said Alec Lapin “By placing our locations near Houston’s most vibrant dining and retail destinations we create an environment where professionals can seamlessly blend productivity and quality of life.” Learn more about Urban Office by visiting their website. expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue Kitchen & Cantina will serve Tex-Mex menu items Two new luxury brands will join shops at the River Oaks District retail center this spring Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022 She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium one of the city's eldest African American publications Spring in Houston means a jam-packed calendar, and people positively buzzing with excitement about so many highly anticipated events, beginning with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the dazzling gala season, and now the River Oaks Men's Clay Court Championship This time of year brings out the best of Houston's social scene including delicious food Although world-class tennis may be the main attraction for many spectators who flock to one of Houston's most affluent zip codes the posh social scene and lavish events surrounding the tournament steal the spotlight Upscale boutique Tootsies hosts an annual two-day fashion extravaganza with back-to-back fashion shows during the tournament brought a blend of guests wearing traditional floral frocks combined with cowboy boots and hats There was a Western twist in places you wouldn't expect chapeaus and cowboy boots set in a country theme that was present but not pushy We saw it all," says fashion show attendee Allison Parsley With wine and champagne flowing, fashion show attendees are always treated to a delicious menu. Day one of this year's event brought Texas prime beef tenderloin salad and dewberry crumble for dessert. Galleria-area restaurant The Annie was onsite with its famed caviar pop-up cart "It's always a privilege to be part of the U.S Men's Clay Tennis Tournament in Houston," The Annie owner Benjamin Berg tells CultureMap "This event is a fantastic experience in the city and Berg Hospitality Group is proud to offer a taste of our concepts by bringing them to the event with fun pop-ups throughout the week." Even without the coveted red bracelet that garners entrance into the Lexus Lounge guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks throughout the tournament grounds and bars serve alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages at every turn In addition to watching great tennis and socializing guests at the River Oaks Men's Clay Court Championship can indulge in high-end shopping Tenenbaum Jewelry and Tootsies anchor the largest retail locations selling jewelry Additional pop-up boutiques feature exclusive tournament merchandise and ready-to-wear looks from Adam Lippes River Oaks Men's Clay Court Championship runs through Sunday, April 6. Tickets are availablehere and Camille Connlley at the River Oaks Men's Clay Court Championship Kitchen & Cantina combines a fusion of authentic Mexican food South Texas staples and Gulf Coast cooking ®PAPERCITY ©2025 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap Ellie Petit at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Gary Tinterow at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Anne Chao at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Bayou Bend Children's Party chairs Jill Wright Betsy Goodman at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Daniel & Janie Zilkha at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Wilson Parish) Polly & Murry Bowden at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Dina Al-Sowayel and Tony Chase at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Caldwell Flores at the Bayou Bend Garden party (Photo by Wilson Parish) Lilly Cullen at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Nancy & Butch Abendshein at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Wilson Parish) Isabel & Ransom Lummis at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Keefer & Laura Lehner at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Anne Duncan at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Whitney & Jim Crane at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Wilson Parish) Nadia Aron at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show Luncheon (Photo by Jenny Antill) Rose Cullen at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Logan Leal-Dresser at the Bayou Bend FAshion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Stu Stedman at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Kakki Reasoner at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Jenny Antill) Lyle & Andrea Eastham at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Terri & John Havens at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Wilson Parish) Marnie Greenwood at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Alden Chapman at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Rich & Nancy Kinder at the Bayou Bend Garden Party (Photo by Jenny Antill) Gary Tinterow & Christopher Gardner at the Bayou Bend Garden Party Chase Musslewhite at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Wilson Parish) Alanna Flores at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon (Photo by Jenny Antill) What a splendid weekend it was when Bayou Bend House & Gardens opened for three fundraising events that saw ladies and a few gents lunching during a fashion fête on Friday children and parents frolicking across the verdant gardens on Saturday and a cotillion of primarily Houston old guard staples dining and dancing beneath a party tent on Sunday evening The festivities brought in $1,275,000 million for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston house museum The trio of spring garden parties celebrated the legacy of philanthropist Ima Hogg, who bequeathed her historic John Staub home (circa 1927) and surrounding 14 acres to the MFAH in 1957 Over the three days, the events centered on the gardens (alas the renowned azaleas had passed their prime) with the Bayou Bend Fashion Show and Luncheon hosting more than 200 for the Neiman Marcus Lela Rose presentation and City Kitchen lunch Gillian Sarofim chaired the gathering that attracted a clutch of fresh faces in the mix Among them were Betsy Goodman, Lauren Gray, Lauren Reckling, Randa McConn, Hope Dorsett, Louisa Lummis, Christiana Elliot, Ellie Petit and Christiana Reckling. The Galleria once again served as principal underwriter for the luncheon The annual Bayou Bend Children’s Party attracted some 250 who joined in the activities which included “Mary’s Magic Bubbles,” “Face Paint Petals,” “Gentle Garden Creature” and “The Enchanted Workshop,” which included art making for the whole family Sunday evening’s record-breaking Bayou Bend Garden Party found 325 supporters wining and dining on City Kitchen food and dancing to the sounds of Manhattan. The Events Company dressed the tent in splashes of lavender and green and profusions of florals. Adding to the success of this fundraiser was the principal underwriter position of Lugano and dance duos included Nancy and Butch Abendshein woman-owned boot brand Fraulein Boot Company will have a pop-up shop at the River Oaks Shopping Center from Feb Officials with the Dallas-based Tex-Mex eatery chain Mi Cocina opened the first Houston outpost in the River Oaks District in November 2023. Less than two years later, an official closure announcement was posted on the restaurant’s website What they're saying“Thank you for your support of Mi Cocina in Houston we want to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who dined with us and to our incredible team who brought the Mi Cocina experience to life this location is closed,” the statement read Mi Cocina was known for its brisket tacos and Tex-Mex staples, including enchiladas, tamales, seafood dishes and brunch options. The Houston location offered a full bar and selection of margaritas. Mi Cocina has 23 other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as well as a Tulsa, Oklahoma location, according to its website Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMONROE (KNOE) - Monday morning Head Of School at River Oaks Erin Thompson released a statement regarding the ruling of an ineligible player for River Oaks football team River Oaks has been disqualified from the MAIS playoffs The team was 10-0 this season and was going to be the No In a social media post the school released the following statement: “Regarding the ruling and penalties handed down to River Oaks last week River Oaks firmly denies it has done anything wrong and it disagrees with the unfortunate outcome after careful deliberation and review of all applicable rules in the best interest of our school we cannot pursue further action We thank all of our families and supporters for your prayers and love through the past week.” Following the reopening of the historic River Oaks Theatre, Leo’s River Oaks — the ritzy next-door restaurant that separately fuels the art cinema dinner service — officially opens on Tuesday Inspired by the owner Omar Khan’s wife and daughter, who are both Leos the aptly named restaurant Leo’s River Oaks pays tribute to the astrological sign with bold decor and New American cuisine with a New York-style “supper club vibe,” according to a release Chef Tim Reading aims to bring the lavish Leo profile to the menu Entrees range from bouillabaisse and roasted whole fish to lobster thermidor with sides like Leo’s Shepherd’s Pie and potato dauphinoise Diners can also choose from Leo’s lineup of prime steaks plus accompaniments like truffle butter or chimichurri Pastry chef Eunice Grassa crafts the desserts including chocolate and orange-ginger souffles homemade ice cream in flavors such as salted caramel and chocolate tarts sporting an edible gold Leo lion design made with strawberry lemongrass-infused vodka Diners can score half-priced wines by the glass and bar bites at the restaurant’s weekday happy hours from 3 p.m Leo’s River Oaks aims to offer a supper club vibe Helmed by hospitality group Culinary Khancepts, which reopened River Oaks Theatre in early October with Art Deco-style chandeliers and feathered fixtures and an elegant emerald green and ivory palette with Bordeaux and gold accents The restaurant also aims to entertain diners and will feature live music Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ahmed Humble RELATED: Tickets to historic River Oaks Theatre’s first screening ahead of grand reopening going fast! Most Houstonians have a strong connection or fond memory of the city’s oldest theater, and after news surfaced it would be shutting its doors for good CLOSER LOOK: Inside the newly renovated River Oaks Theatre, Houston’s oldest and only art-house cinema For the new owner, Omar Khan, CEO of Star Cinema Grill and Culinary Khancepts there were so many reasons to get involved One motivating factor was saving the theater where he and his wife shared one of their first dates in the late 90s to watch “Fight Club.” (Don’t worry “We are a couple that went to a lot of movies but there was something really special about this venue I think the art deco eclectic vibe just had this certain atmosphere that really sucked you in,” he explained “And you could see that everybody that worked in the venue really appreciated the art of film and I think that that really showed that the passion was really behind the counter And that’s what really set this theater apart from everybody else.” Khan now describes his wife as his business partner and muse because it wasn’t an easy task to keep the theater from closing its curtains for good “The landlord was approached by many people who wanted to save the theater,” Khan admitted It could be a mix of entrepreneurial passion combined with a genuine love for movie theaters Khan’s father owned a movie theater in Houston that was one of the first cinemas (if not the absolute first) to play Indian films It was there Khan told me he got his first start in the cinema industry “My father wanted to bring Bollywood-style movies to the U.S. and so I grew up in that theater running around the concession in the lobby and all those types of things as a young adult,” he said I got the privilege to work alongside my father in the cinema industry.” “I also had the privilege to work for some large organizations in the cinema work,” he continued “And so my kind of passion came from all of that.. I worked in theaters during my college career as well but it just kind of was running through my veins and so I always had the desire to be in the business myself.” Combined with Khan and his wife’s shared love of films and entrepreneurial spirits they were able to share that vision of an elevated experience and put seats back in the theater “There was almost this obligation that felt like we were the right ones to do that,” Khan said “That obligation eventually turned into the desire to want to save it And we were fortunate enough to work out a deal with the landlord that made economic sense for both sides and here we are today.” For the last few years, there’s been a contentious debate on whether or not the movie theater industry is dying. An article by CNBC suggested they’re not dying MORE: Movie theaters and streamers may end up friends, after all Khan certainly shares that sentiment saying everyone wants to go out and enjoy themselves so give them a reason to be glad they left the home “You want to take your families out and you want to entertain them and you want to enjoy those emotions and feelings and all the things that we talked about that bring their highs and lows and make you feel alive within an immersive experience you can’t really get at home,” he explained “The philosophy of how we program this theater has changed we have a lot more diversity when it comes to programming—I think that we’ve always been pretty good at that My wife and I collaborate on a lot of those things like bringing food and beverages to this venue bringing live performances and comedy shows and events The theater celebrated its grand opening on the first week of October but even after just three weeks of it being open to the public—when this interview was conducted—Khan admitted it was all still a surreal experience that I could feel how genuinely he cared about bringing back this theater and really believing in the vision he and his wife shared coming to life “I won’t forget that we were probably 75% to 80% done with construction I was here alone with my wife and we walked down the aisle way past the seats we walked up to the stage and looking down from that stage into the auditorium and just seeing how beautiful this venue is what it meant to this city and the fact that we were MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS STORIES “Sometimes I have to step out of my busy life of ‘What’s next?’ and ‘What are we doing?’ and ‘What are we working on?’ and ‘How do we get better?’ to appreciate that I think this venue definitely brought that to life for me,” Khan continued “It almost makes me a bit emotional that I remember that feeling standing on the stage with my wife just looking at what we’ve accomplished and what we’ve built and been really proud of that and that like I said but it has a lot more to do with us as an organization and the team that we’re able to develop around us.” and it’s hard to say what movies mean to me But when my colleague and photojournalist Wladimir Moquete asked Khan said it’s more than just moving pictures my wife and I had this connection as we were dating and as we got married and we were young couples it was probably the thing that we did every single weekend: we went to a movie It means who I am today; I’ve got three beautiful kids and all these other venues that we have Stay ahead of the game by getting your day started with our morning newsletter Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved (WPDE) — A reported vehicle fire caused lanes of traffic to be blocked near the on-ramp from River Oaks Drive on Highway 501 This incident is under control as the fire was extinguished and Fire Rescue has not reported any injuries Horry County Fire Reacue was dispatched at 8:18 p.m Officials are advising people to avoid the area at this time After several years of will-they-won’t-they Houston's iconic River Oaks Theatre will officially open on Thursday An opening-night screening of Joker: Folie a Deux has already sold out (Another screening at 10:30 pm still has tickets available the first 800 people who show up on opening night will receive a commemorative gold coin a throwback to the old days of early 20th-century movie palaces “In the early 1900s, movie theaters used to give out a gift of gold to the very first guests who would walk through the building,” says River Oaks Theatre artistic director Robert Saucedo “And the tradition was that this gift would give the theater prosperity and luck for years to come we wanted to take that and do a little twist on it.” the River Oaks Theatre is ready to make its grand debut.Photo courtesy of River Oaks Theatre The River Oaks will reopen with three refurbished theaters the River Oaks returns architecturally to its 1939 Art Deco roots and statues that grace the main auditorium The River Oaks' main auditorium now has plush recliner seats "The team worked meticulously to maintain the venue’s vintage charm while enhancing the overall aesthetic with bold geometric patterns and modern conveniences," the release says plush seats with personal dining tables cover the main auditorium and two auditoriums upstairs The main auditorium now seats 237 guests and is equipped with a state-of-the-art Barco laser projector and full live theatrical lighting and sound systems powered by Q-Sys while a newly added Private Theatre Lounge accommodates 20 guests chef Tim Reading of the forthcoming Leo’s River Oaks has created an elevated menu featuring dishes like Free Range Popcorn Chicken All will be available to order via QR code on each dining table The lavish new upstairs bar.Photo by Jack Opatrny Along with screening first-run theatrical films — especially art-house cinema that the theater was already known for — River Oaks will have repertory film programs that will play everything from beloved popcorn flicks to cult classics The Royal Mystic Order of CHAOS will be back to host monthly midnight-movie screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show But River Oaks will also include live music and comedy events on its main stage River Oaks started getting film lovers hyped for the opening by holding invitation-only screenings of such films as Star Wars: Episode IV Regular moviegoers will be glad to know the theater will soon be launching the "Cinema Savant" subscription program providing unlimited access to films for just $20 per month Even though the owners say they still have some work to do to fine-tune the theater the River Oaks is ready to get back in the movie-showing business “The good thing about us is we put a lot of heart and soul into this business,” says Culinary Khancepts vice president Jason Ostrow It’s not like we’re some big company out of New York or LA — we’re here So we won’t stop kind of tweaking and playing with it until it’s exactly what it needs to be Rising pop star Benson Boone will capitalize on his breakout year in 2024 with the upcoming American Heart arena tour which will include a stop at the Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday Fresh off his debut performance on Saturday Night Live Boone will embark on a huge 30-city North American tour Boone will also perform in Austin on September 19 and Fort Worth on September 20 The tour will be in support of his sophomore album That album is a quick turnaround from his 2024 debut album which went platinum and rose to as high as No Boone garnered a big number of award nominations and wins in 2024 and 2025, including a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, at which he showed off his now-signature flip while singing his hit song Ticket sales for the tour will start with an Amex Presale for American Express Card Members on Wednesday A special fan presale takes place on Thursday, May 8 from 2-10pm on Ticketmaster.com with unlock code: BEAUTIFUL. The public on-sale begins Friday, May 9 at 10 am. Benson Boone 2025 American Heart North American Tour Dates Gianni Greene French River Oaks She will speak at length about the perfect collard green brine to anyone who will listen reopened its doors to Houston audiences Oct Taking visual cues from the movie palaces of the 20th century the new theatre now boasts three screening rooms two in-house bars and a kitchen that serves food to guests. Throughout October, the theatre screened new releases, including “Joker: Folie à Deux” including films like “Mulholland Drive” and “Fight Club.” This new mixture of old favorites modern arthouse and prestige studio releases is a breath of fresh air in the Houston cinema space as few theatres near Rice consistently screen these types of films (the Museum of Fine Arts being a notable exception). The theatre operated from 1939 to 2021 until it closed due to the pandemic Arthouse Houston — previously known as Friends of River Oaks Theatre — started working to save the historic space and reinstate it back in the Houston film community. co-founder and director of Arthouse Houston said the original River Oaks was the core of Houston’s art film community After beginning her career overseeing the River Oaks for Landmark Theatres McNamara returned to help save the theater after recognizing the establishment’s complex leasing situation “There had been a long-standing desire of the real estate company that owned the River Oaks Shopping Center to redevelop [the River Oaks Theatre],” McNamara said “The landlord had been renewing leases for short periods of time so it was very hard for the people operating the business to invest in renovations and repairs.” Weingarten Realty Investors were negotiating to raise the rent further contributing to the initial closure of the business “That doesn’t mean it wasn’t healthy or thriving,” McNamara said it was easy just to use the opportunity to move on and get them to close the theatre.” McNamara and other Houstonians recognized the problems and began to take action “It was really clear that the theater was at risk there were people who worked at the theatre neighbors that came together to say ‘not on our watch’,” McNamara said the Houston Mayor’s Office determined that the space should remain a theatre a Houston-based company that operates a variety of restaurants including Liberty Grill and the Star Cinema Grill a chain of dine-in movie theaters in the greater Houston area McNamara said that the Friends of River Oaks Theatre worked with the company after they signed the lease to the space in 2022. “We wanted to make sure the idea of the theatre was never more than a beat away,” McNamara siad Despite this newfound collaboration with Culinary Khancepts the River Oaks Theatre is still committed to arthouse and cinema outside what you might find in the megaplex according to artistic director Robert Saucedo. “We always want to recognize that the River Oaks has historically been like a great place to see independent arthouse so we were trying to keep on that and stay true to that,” Saucedo said Saucedo also noted that the theatre’s approach may be philosophically the same in terms of film programming but noted some key differences in terms of what is being shown. “We will definitely keep bringing in big studio films wherever it makes sense and where they fit in with the general kind of philosophy,” Saucedo said “We’re not probably ever going to play something like the new Avengers movie but we would play a superhero film if it was directed by an auteur filmmaker the River Oaks has found success in terms of capturing a new audience. “I think the biggest surprise I’ve had is just how young our repertory audiences are,” Saucedo said “The median age of the audience being probably 30 is great because that’s the kind of audience that it’s important to nurture and support because they’re going to continue to continue to support the theater in the years to come.” Saucedo said he hopes to continue to engage audiences with the programming offered. “Students at Rice who want to see a certain movie or want to see certain types of programming: reach out and let us know We’ll continue to tailor the programming at River Oaks to fit what people are interested in watching,” Saucedo said McNamara said the cinema experience is completely unlike watching at home. “I challenge anyone to watch the same movie on their [small] screen and then go see it at the River Oaks and have the same experience they had the first time,” McNamara said “When you’re in the dark and completely surrounded with a community of people or other people you’re with you have shared emotional peaks and valleys and wonder that you’re experiencing together Please note All comments are eligible for publication by The Rice Thresher Lisa Santos at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Nicole Katz at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Shelby Hodge) Vesta Frommer at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Clayton Erikson at the US Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Lindley Arnoldy at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) Camille Connelly at the US Men's Clay Court Championship River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) Cheryl Boblitt at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) Zinat Ahmed at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Tiffany Wong at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis 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Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Tricia Oliver at the US Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) Linn Preston at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Jennifer Howard at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Leah Little Hale at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) Hallie Vanderhider at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) Penne Weidig at the US Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Logan Lester at the US Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Susan Vick at the US Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Wilson Parish) Shelby Hodge at the US Men's Clay Court Championship tennis luncheon at River Oaks Country Club (Photo by Daniel Ortiz) “Serves & Spurs” — what a theme for the annual US Men’s Clay Court Championship ladies luncheon at River Oaks Country Club On the heels of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Tootsies’ annual fashion presentation embraced the spring River Oaks tennis tournament while giving a retro nod to styles that will surely be seen 2026 at the Rodeo’s posh Wine Garden or The Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse The two-day al fresco fashion frolic reigns at the top of the heap for seeing and being seen each spring in Houston with a good portion of the 650 daily attendees doubling up requiring back-to-back dressing up A number accessorized their spring frocks with Western hats and/or boots in salute to the spurs while others went for that ubiquitous Zimmerman flouncy skirt Thank you to those who stepped away from froufrou and into lawn party sophistication the luncheon is held on the immaculate country club lawn overlooking the golf course the tennis courts an errant out-of-bounds serve away It was so windy on both days that the ribbon canopies which provided shade had to be re-secured several times over it was so windy that skirts flew skyward revealing interesting selections of undergarments With some 80 looks to choose from ranging from Naeem Khan to Oscar de la Renta from Valentino to Nini Ricci ladies found the on-site shopping opportunity a welcome exercise A highlight of the luncheon in recent years is the flower-bedecked Annie Cafe & Bar caviar cart where executive chef emeritus Robert Del Grande welcomes those in need of a taste treat which is located at the River Oaks Golf Course – The Spirit of Paso Robles, located at the River Oaks Golf Course, opened for business on Nov. 11. It is owned by Mike and Ellen Stanton, who also own the sister restaurant, Spirit of San Luis and we smoke meats in house for several of our dishes,” said Mike Stanton who has been in the local hospitality and restaurant industry for around 40 years owners of Spirit of Paso Robles and Spirit of San Luis Some popular breakfast items on the menu include biscuits and gravy notes a “huge menu filled with breakfast Wonderful service even on the hectic first day Seasoned veterans running and working it.” A sandwich and salad option at the Spirit of Paso Robles “We accept reservations for all meal periods are family friendly and allow dogs on our patio,” Stanton said Spirit of Paso Robles is located at 700 Clubhouse Drive Opening hours are Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m For more information, the Spirit of Paso Robles website can be found here soon Vineyard Professional Real Estate, LLC is a Paso Robles luxury real estate agency Owner and operator Jenny Heizen is PRWCA Wine Industry 2024 Person of the Year 2025The deadly crash happened at about 5:50 a.m (WLS) -- A man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday morning The deadly crash happened at about 5:50 a.m A man was struck by vehicle and died at the scene Calumet City police said all parties remained on scene and were cooperating River Oaks Drive was closed between Greenwood Avenue and Park Avenue due to the investigation Long-anticipated Asian eatery Haii Keii opened in the River Oaks/Upper Kirby area in mid-February Representatives for Asian-inspired concept Haii Keii announced it will open in the Upper Kirby/River Oaks area of Houston in February