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Houston City College’s AI Future Is Now — And Elexis Robinson Is Leading the Way

Houston scholar Elexis Robinson balances motherhood and academics while excelling in Houston City College’s AI program, proving resilience, purpose, and innovation shape the future of artificial intelligence.

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Houston City College’s AI Future Is Now — And Elexis Robinson Is Leading the Way

Houston scholar Elexis Robinson balances motherhood and academics while excelling in Houston City College’s AI program, proving resilience, purpose, and innovation shape the future of artificial intelligence.

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Understanding Texas Primaries: Your Chance to Pick Candidates You Actually Like

Texas primary elections let voters in Harris and Fort Bend Counties help choose candidates for the November ballot, with open primaries, early voting, and resources to guide every voter.

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Museums Come Alive: Celebrate National Engineers’ Day at Children’s Museum Houston and Fort Bend Discovery Center

From racing wind-powered cars to creating pedal-powered art bikes, kids can explore, build, and blast off into hands-on engineering fun on Feb. 28.

Kids and families can celebrate National Engineers’ Day on Feb. 28 at Children’s Museum Houston and Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center with hands-on activities like wind-powered cars, straw rockets, and pedal-powered art bikes.

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Houston Symphony Brings Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY to Jones Hall in June 2026

Experience an epic multimedia concert with full orchestra, chorus, HD visuals, and special guest Amanda Achen in downtown Houston

The Houston Symphony will present Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY at Jones Hall on June 6–7, 2026, featuring a full orchestra, chorus, HD game visuals, and special guest vocalist Amanda Achen.

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Houston, Get Ready for Liftoff: Project Hail Mary Lands in IMAX® 70mm This March

Project Hail Mary, based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir and starring Ryan Gosling, arrives in IMAX® 70mm on March 20, 2026, bringing a high-stakes mission to save the sun to Houston’s biggest screens.

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The Obama Presidential Center Expands Its Public Art Legacy — A Monument to Memory, Movement, and the Power of “We”

The Obama Presidential Center will debut in June 2026 with five major new artist commissions—including works by Mark Bradford and Carrie Mae Weems—transforming Chicago’s South Side into a global destination for civic engagement, public art, and cultural storytelling.

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Branford Marsalis Reimagines Belonging at The Wortham: A Historic Jazz Moment for Houston

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis brings a bold reimagining of Belonging, the 1974 jazz masterpiece by Keith Jarrett, to Houston’s Wortham Theater Center on February 22, 2026, presented by Da Camera of Houston.

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Love in Action: Harris County Leaders Deliver Hope Through Meals on Wheels

Harris County leaders marked Valentine’s Day by delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors, highlighting the growing need for food assistance amid rising food insecurity across the region.

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Service, Transparency, and Technology: Shah Haleem Seeks to Modernize the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office

Entrepreneur Shah Haleem is running for Fort Bend County Clerk, emphasizing technology modernization, transparency, and community-focused service in an office that impacts nearly every resident.

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Congressman Al Green Awards $500,000 to Harris County Constable Precinct 7 to Combat Human Trafficking

Federal funding supports officer training, survivor services, and community outreach as Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Congressman Al Green awarded $500,000 in federal funding to Harris County Constable Precinct 7 to bolster anti-human trafficking efforts in Houston communities.

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Jasmine Crockett Announces U.S. Senate Run in Texas with Focus on Affordability and Accountability

Endorsed by Elect Democratic Women, Crockett pledges to fight for working families, expand opportunity, and hold government accountable

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, endorsed by Elect Democratic Women, is running for U.S. Senate in Texas on a platform focused on affordability, accountability, and expanding opportunity for working families.

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FDA Refuses to Review Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Application, Company Says

The FDA has refused to accept Moderna’s application for its first mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine, citing concerns over the clinical trial’s comparator, marking a rare setback amid broader political and regulatory scrutiny of mRNA technology.

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All Jokes Aside Comedy Lounge in Houston: Top Stand-Up Shows and Live Entertainment

West Houston’s premier comedy venue offers weekly performances, a full nightlife experience, and a stage where laughter, music, food, and community come together.

Houston’s All Jokes Aside Comedy Lounge brings top stand‑up talent and an immersive cultural experience to West Houston, blending laughter, music, food, and community.

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Harris County Seeks Court Order to Block FEMA Workforce Cuts

County leaders say proposed federal layoffs threaten disaster response as hurricane season approaches

Harris County officials have filed for a temporary restraining order to block proposed FEMA workforce cuts, arguing the reductions would jeopardize disaster response and public safety across the Gulf Coast.

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CLUE, the Hilarious Murder-Mystery Comedy, Heads to Houston This June

CLUE, the hit murder-mystery comedy inspired by the classic board game and 1985 film, comes to Houston’s Hobby Center June 9–14, 2026.

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Robert Nnake Launches Bid for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 With Plan to Tackle Property Taxes and Rapid Growth

Candidate calls for smarter infrastructure planning, economic diversification, and stronger community engagement across Precinct 4.

Robert Nnake, a candidate for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4, outlines a vision centered on sustainable growth, property tax relief, infrastructure planning, and community cohesion in one of Texas’ fastest-growing and most diverse counties.

Bayou Collective Giving Circle Launches to Support Black-Led Organizations in Houston

The Bayou Collective Giving Circle has launched in Houston to pool resources and provide unrestricted funding and capacity-building support to Black-led organizations across the region.

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Jasmine Crockett Pushes Back on Talarico Super PAC Attack Ad

Congresswoman Crockett’s campaign criticizes the ad as hypocritical and reaffirms her record of leadership and advocacy ahead of the March 3 Texas Democratic Senate primary.

Texas Democratic Senate candidates clash as a Super PAC backing James Talarico runs an attack ad against Jasmine Crockett, prompting a campaign response.

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Rep. Menefee Joins House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force to Defend Civil Rights and Government Accountability

Newly sworn-in Rep. Menefee will leverage his legal experience to address executive overreach, safeguard healthcare and voting rights, and support equitable federal policies.

Rep. Menefee has been appointed to the House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force, where he will use his legal experience to defend civil rights, healthcare access, and government accountability.