Named for Thelma and Charles Mercer, Mercer Botanic Gardens originally opened in 1974. Today, the nationally-recognized botanic garden spans 180 acres and features approximately 60 cultivated acres containing more than 10,000 plants.
Houston schools see impact of new state investments: What the 89th Legislative Session means for local classrooms
The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the