Union Pacific’s UPVETS Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter celebrates the holiday season with Railroad Santa, a Toys for Tots train ride, and Locomotive No. 1943, showcasing veteran-led community service across Houston.

Chef Andrew Zimmern visited Houston City College to share wisdom and inspiration with culinary students, highlighting HCC’s role in shaping the region’s next generation of chefs and food entrepreneurs.

METRO’s Street Team celebrates a decade of offering real-time, rider-focused support across Houston, becoming a trusted bridge between the community and the transit system.

Small businesses led U.S. private-sector job losses in November, shedding 120,000 positions amid economic uncertainty, according to ADP.

Average new car prices are expected to climb back above $50,000 next year, driven by higher production costs, consumer demand, and the popularity of larger vehicles.

Project Row Houses launches its 2025 Business Residency Cohort in Houston’s Third Ward, welcoming four local entrepreneurs who will bring wellness, music, florals, and beauty services to the community.

Visit Lake Charles teams up with Wheel the World to make attractions, hotels, and restaurants in Southwest Louisiana more accessible for travelers of all abilities.

Frontier Airlines has launched new nonstop flights from Houston to Baltimore, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Fort Lauderdale, increasing its low-fare options for holiday travelers.

Houston City College’s Fast-Track Forklift Certification offers a one-day pathway to real skills, real jobs, and real economic opportunity.

Houston’s Second Ward residents received 1,000 free trees in a community giveaway, strengthening the neighborhood’s green spaces and urban canopy.

Thomas J. Henry expands the Feast of Texas to provide millions of holiday meals to families across urban and rural communities in 2025.

Klein Cain High School won the 2025 HADA Student Technician Competition, highlighting Houston’s top young automotive talent and advancing to the North Texas regional finals.

Houston’s Coffee with Comcast event closed 2025 with over $700,000 in grants supporting Texas nonprofits, highlighting digital equity, community collaboration, and nonprofit innovation.

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.

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.