The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

In celebration of Black History Month, ABC13 highlights the story of a man widely accepted as Houston's first Black lawyer and his historic home.

A popular Dallas-based private wine club has announced plans to expand to Houston, in the Bayou City's ritzy River Oaks area.