Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, from a potential Tesla factory to the top high schools. Plus, a long-awaited barbecue restaurant makes its debut. Read on for our most popular stories, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.
1. Tesla plans $10 billion solar cell factory for Houston suburb. Electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla is considering building a new $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Bend County, according to documents filed with the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
2. 2 Houston high schools declared America's best for 2026 by U.S. News. Houston ISD's Carnegie Vanguard High School is standing tall as one of the 25 best high schools in America, according to U.S. News and World Report.
3. NY Times names pioneering Houston restaurant to 'greatest Mexican' list. The New York Times featured four Texas restaurants on its list of “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States,” including one in Houston.
4. Terry Black's co-founder dishes on Houston opening and future hotel plans. Houston barbecue fans have been buzzing about the arrival of Terry Black’s Barbecue, which opened in the Heights on August 18.
Diners walk past the restaurant's six smokers. Courtesy of Terry Black's Barbecue
5. Tech giant Apple opens free training facility at Houston campus. Global computer giant Apple Inc. unveiled its Advanced Manufacturing Center in the Houston area, marking the completion of the second of three facilities it plans to launch in the city by the end of this year.
