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.
Skip the Airport Chaos — Head to San Antonio for the Brightest Holiday Celebration in Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ “Holiday in the Park” Returns Bigger, Brighter, and Merrier Than Ever
Avoid the airport crowds and hit the road to San Antonio, where Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ “Holiday in the Park” dazzles with millions of lights, festive shows, family fun, and seasonal treats from November 22 through December 23.
H-E-B Expands Homes Built for Heroes Program to Support Texas Veterans with Home Renovation
H-E-B expands its Homes Built for Heroes program, providing home renovations and mortgage-free homes to Texas Veterans to enhance independence and quality of life.
Houston’s Goode Company Brings Thanksgiving Feast to Homes with Meal Kits and Holiday Deals
Goode Company is making Thanksgiving stress-free for Houstonians with fully loaded meal kits, desserts, and holiday deals for easy pick-up or nationwide shipping.
