Houston Prepares for High-Stakes 2026 Elections: Key Runoffs and Voter Impact Ahead
Houston faces a high-stakes local and statewide election season, including a special congressional runoff, city council runoff, and Super Tuesday primaries that could reshape the city’s political landscape.
IM Houston Secures Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Strengthen Refugee Legal Services
IM Houston has received a $7,500 Texas Bar Foundation grant to expand its Refugee Legal Services program, strengthening crucial support for newly arriving families in Houston.
Ski Jammers Unveil Winter Style & Community Spirit at the Sun & Ski Fashion Show
The Ski Jammers will kick off the 2025–26 ski season with their annual Sun & Ski Fashion Show on December 3, highlighting winter style, community talent, and upcoming NBS ski adventures.
Galveston College Names Courtney Lamm Executive Director of Development and Foundation
Galveston College has appointed seasoned philanthropy leader Courtney Lamm as its new executive director of Development and the Galveston College Foundation, signaling a renewed focus on scholarships, community partnerships and student success.
Covenant House Texas Hosts Sleep Out: Executive Edition to Support Youth Facing Homelessness
Business and civic leaders unite Nov. 20–21 during National Homelessness Awareness Month
Covenant House Texas hosts its 2025 Sleep Out: Executive Edition with business leaders, including Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, raising awareness and support for Houston youth facing homelessness and trafficking.
Harris County Approves Historic Worksite Safety Policy to Protect Construction Workers
Harris County Commissioners Court has approved a historic Worksite Safety Policy, setting a new standard for construction worker safety, accountability, and protections.
HAR’s Home for the Holidays: Ice Skating, Bumper Cars & Holiday Lights at Discovery Green
HAR’s Home for the Holidays at Discovery Green brings ice skating, bumper cars on ice, H-Town Holiday Lights, and festive family fun to downtown Houston this winter.
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport Marks 20 Years with $34 Million Transformation
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport celebrates 20 years with a $34 million transformation, including upgraded guestrooms, event spaces, rooftop venues, and a redesigned restaurant
Farewell to a Copper Icon: The U.S. Mint Presses Its Final Pennies After 230+ Years of American History
On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint pressed the final penny, ending a 232-year tradition and closing a small but iconic chapter in American history.
Meet the 2025 GHWCC – Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Honorees
The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame class — honoring women who innovate, lead, and uplift communities across Houston.
HCC’s Real Estate Legacy: How Houston Style Magazine’s Publisher Became One of Its Success Stories
Houston City College’s Real Estate program is training the next generation of real estate professionals, continuing a legacy of alumni success and community impac
Houston’s Magical Winter Lights Returns with 45 Nights of Holiday Fun
Houston’s Magical Winter Lights returns November 21 at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, offering 45 nights of lanterns, live entertainment, and family fun through January 4, 2026.
Miller Outdoor Theatre Breaks Ground on New Gateway Plaza
Miller Outdoor Theatre breaks ground on a new Gateway Plaza, part of its 100th anniversary campaign to enhance accessibility, comfort, and visitor experience.
Yantian Sun: The Baritone Redefining Opera’s Global Future
Yantian Sun, a rapidly rising 25-year-old baritone, is earning national acclaim for his powerful voice, artistic maturity, and distinguished performances that mark him as one of opera’s most promising young stars.
Houston Restaurants Bring Gourmet Thanksgiving Feasts to the Table in 2025
Houston restaurants are making Thanksgiving effortless and indulgent this year with gourmet take-home feasts, festive catering, and elegant dine-in experiences from Fielding’s, Juliet Steakhouse, Victory, The Savoy, Comfort Foodies, and more.
City Lights Returns to Downtown Houston with 11 Holiday Villages and Magical Experiences
City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic, presented by Kroger, returns to Houston with 11 festive villages, dazzling lights, live performances, and mostly free holiday experiences.
MD Anderson Launches $2.5 Billion Philanthropic Campaign to End Cancer
MD Anderson Cancer Center launches its $2.5 billion campaign Only Possible Here, The Campaign to End Cancer to advance research, expand care, and transform patient experiences.
Meghan Trainor Announces New Album Toy With Me and 2026 Arena Tour
Meghan Trainor is set to release her seventh album Toy With Me on April 24 and is launching The Get In Girl Tour in summer 2026, with stops at major arenas and special guests Icona Pop.
The Spot Lounge & Bar Hosts Week of Giving with Free Meals for Houstonians
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating the holidays early with its “Sips of the Season Week of Giving,” providing 100 free meals daily to Houstonians in need, November 17–20, at 2003 Emancipation Ave.
Texas AG Sues Harris County Over Immigrant Legal Fund; Commissioners Ellis and Briones Defend Program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County over its Immigrant Legal Services Fund, alleging the use of taxpayer money for legal defense of undocumented immigrants, while county officials defend the program as lawful and necessary.
