Two Legacies, One Vision: TDECU and Smart Financial Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
TDECU and Smart Financial Credit Union are joining forces under the banner “Two Legacies, One Vision,” creating a $6 billion member-owned powerhouse set to strengthen Houston’s financial future.
Kroger Launches Fall Savings on Groceries and Fuel Ahead of Holidays
Kroger is helping shoppers save this fall with discounts on groceries, seasonal essentials, and bonus Fuel Points, just in time for holiday meals and travel.
Texas State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons Visits Houston City College – Coleman College for Health Sciences
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons tours HCC Coleman College to explore workforce education and career-ready training, spotlighting Houston’s role as a national model for accessible, high-impact higher education.
Abbie Kamin Leads Effort to Expand Recycling in Houston Apartments and Condos
Houston expands recycling with a new pilot program for apartments and condos. Council Member Abbie Kamin leads the effort to make recycling accessible for all residents.
Building a Dream: Houston Unites to Support Affordable Housing and Hope for All Annual Houston Habitat for Humanity Luncheon Honors Joel Deretchin for a Lifetime of Impact
Under the glittering chandeliers of The Post Oak Hotel, more than 360 Houston leaders gathered for Houston Habitat for Humanity’s Building a Dream Luncheon, honoring Joel Deretchin’s decades of service and celebrating the power of community to make homeownership possible …
HOPE Releases First National Report on Economic Status of Latinas
HOPE releases its first national report on Latinas’ economic and leadership progress, highlighting strong workforce participation, rising entrepreneurship, and a persistent $1.7 million lifetime wage gap for Texas Latinas.
Roxanne Orsak Makes History as First Woman President of H-E-B
H-E-B just made Texas history. For the first time in its 120-year legacy, the beloved San Antonio grocer has appointed a woman president. Roxanne Orsak, who began as a store trainee in 1988, will take the helm in January 2026 …
Comcast Empowers Houston’s Youth: A $25,000 Boost for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Cybersecurity Mentorship Program Building Digital Confidence, One Mentorship at a Time
Comcast and BBBS Greater Houston are teaming up to launch Digital Tech Connect, an innovative cybersecurity mentorship program in Fort Bend County that empowers youth to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston Celebrates 75 Years at Gala, Raises $600,000 for Mentorship Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston marked 75 years of mentorship at its gala, raising $600,000 to connect hundreds of local youth with caring mentors
Council Member Edward Pollard Partners with Custom Technology Solutions to Launch More Jobs Houston Platform
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard has teamed up with tech entrepreneur Nadeem Mazhar to launch MoreJobsHouston.com, a dynamic platform that centralizes thousands of local job opportunities. The initiative aims to make employment more accessible, boost the local economy, and …
Michael Andrade: Driving Accessibility and Empowerment Through METROLift
In Houston, where a city’s heartbeat is measured by its people’s ability to move, Michael Andrade, Vice President of Specialized Transit Services at the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), has spent his 35-year career ensuring that mobility is …
Little Ghouls Gear Up for a Spook-tacular Halloween at Houston Premium Outlets
Get ready for a hauntingly fun afternoon at Houston Premium Outlets’ Spook-tacular Halloween Event on October 25!
United Nations Day 2025: Houston Celebrates 80 Years of Peace, Dignity, and Sustainable Development
Houston joins the world in celebrating 80 years of peace, dignity, and sustainable development as the United Nations Association of Houston hosts “UN80” — a night of global unity, cultural connection, and community leadership on October 24 at The Junior …
Harris County Launches “Plan Together” Mobility Programs in Precinct One
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis launches Plan Together, five new mobility programs in Precinct One aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and resilience, with equitable infrastructure investments across Houston neighborhoods.
Wireless Infrastructure Association Awarded $5 Million Grant to Lead Texas Broadband Workforce Program
The Wireless Infrastructure Association has been awarded $5 million to lead a statewide program training Texans for high-demand broadband careers. In partnership with the University of Houston System, the initiative will prepare thousands of certified fiber optic technicians to meet …
