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Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Debuts Wasserbahn Racers for Summer 2026 Thrill

Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels is kicking off its 2026 season with the debut of Wasserbahn Racers, a high-speed three-lane mat racing slide designed to deliver competitive thrills and new enhancements across the park.

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Behind the Scenes at TMC: How METRO Is Making One of Houston’s Busiest Transit Hubs More Accessible

METRO is investing over $17 million to upgrade the Texas Medical Center Transit Center, enhancing accessibility, safety, and mobility for more than 10,000 daily riders while preparing for future growth and electric buses.

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Houston High School Seniors Can Apply for $10,000 Daikin Most Valuable STEAM Scholarship Through March 31

Houston-area high school seniors can now apply for the Daikin Most Valuable STEAM Scholarship, a $100,000 program awarding ten $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime Unite in New 10,000-Square-Foot Chinatown Destination

Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime have merged into a newly renovated 10,000-square-foot dual-concept restaurant in Houston’s Chinatown, blending Viet-Cajun seafood favorites with Vietnamese classics in a full-service dining space designed for gatherings and cultural experience.

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Dairy Queen Celebrates Spring with Free Cone Day in Texas

Houston-area Dairy Queen fans can celebrate the first day of spring on March 19 with a free small vanilla cone and enjoy new mint-flavored treats all month long.

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Portillo’s Debuts Birthday Cake, Cake Shake and Houston Rodeo Burger Deal

Portillo’s is celebrating with a limited-time Birthday Cake and Cake Shake available through April 6, while Houston-area fans can also score a $6 Rodeo Burger deal during rodeo season through March 8.

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From Classroom to Community: How Houston City College Helped Brittaney Wilmore Build a Thriving Journalism Career

From scholarship recipient to media leader, Brittaney Wilmore credits Houston Community College with launching her broadcast journalism career, a journey that ultimately led her to a leadership role at KTRK-TV (ABC13 Houston) connecting one of Houston’s most trusted newsrooms with the communities it serves.

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Leadership with Legacy: C. Gabriel Hayes Elevated to Chairman of TSU’s Business Advisory Council

C. Gabriel Hayes has been appointed Chairman of the Business Advisory Council at Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business, bringing decades of leadership experience to help strengthen corporate partnerships, alumni engagement, and student success at one of Houston’s most influential business schools.

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The Lancaster Hotel Celebrates 100 Years of Timeless Elegance in Houston’s Theater District

Celebrating a century of history, culture, and hospitality, The Lancaster Hotel marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with yearlong events honoring its legacy as one of Houston’s most iconic boutique hotels and a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant performing arts community.

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Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion Makes Broadway History in Moulin Rouge!

Houston native and three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical as the first female-identifying performer to portray “Zidler,” appearing for a limited eight-week engagement at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre from March 24 to May 17, 2026.

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Toro District™ Development Plans Unveiled for Northwest Harris County

The Houston Texans, Harris County, and Howard Hughes have unveiled plans for Toro District™, an 83-acre mixed-use sports and entertainment development in northwest Harris County projected to generate $34 billion in economic impact and create more than 17,000 jobs.

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Texas Southern University Foundation to Host 2026 Tiger Ball in Downtown Houston

The Texas Southern University Foundation will host its 2026 Tiger Ball on April 18 in Houston to raise funds for scholarships and highlight student success through the Tiger Promise program

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Houston’s Most Influential Women to Be Honored at Power of Vision 2026 During International Women’s Month

Held in recognition of International Women’s Month, Power of Vision honors Houston women whose leadership is driving measurable impact across homeownership, healthcare equity, education, philanthropy, and economic empowerment. At a time when women continue to face funding disparities, workforce instability, and healthcare inequities, this event intentionally spotlights leaders who are building solutions and expanding access within their communities.

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Early Voting Surge Across Houston Region as New and Diverse Voters Drive Strong Turnout in Texas Primaries

Hundreds of thousands of voters across Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties are turning out in strong numbers for Early Voting, signaling energized civic engagement and a growing wave of new, diverse participants shaping this election season

Sand Branch Water Crisis: Ongoing Efforts Highlight Need for Permanent Infrastructure

Sand Branch, an unincorporated community in Dallas County, Texas, has long lacked municipal water and sewer services; local leaders and advocates are coordinating funding and planning efforts to bring running water to the area.

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Texas Democratic Primary Early Voting Underway as Crockett and Talarico Campaign for Nomination

Early voting is underway in Texas for the March 3 Democratic primary, where U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are competing for the Senate nomination, highlighting differing campaign strategies, voter engagement efforts, and national attention.

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A Legacy of Leadership: Erica Lee Carter Appointed Harris County Administrator

History meets forward-thinking leadership as Harris County Commissioners Court appoints Erica Lee Carter as County Administrator, marking a groundbreaking first and signaling a bold new era of strategic governance for the nation’s third-largest county.

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What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot

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Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher

Ben Jealous reflects on the lifelong mentorship and movement-building legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, highlighting how Jackson’s commitment to empowering young leaders shaped generations of civil rights activism.

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Celebrating a Decade of Partnership: Legacy SBHC and YES Prep Transform Student Health Across Houston

Legacy Community Health and YES Prep Public Schools celebrate 10 years of school-based health care in Houston, demonstrating how on-campus clinics boost student health, academic success, and family stability across the region.