A sweeping bipartisan housing bill advancing through Congress includes key provisions championed by Rep. Al Green, aiming to improve disaster recovery, veteran homeownership access, and housing transparency in response to America’s affordability crisis.

Women from across Texas and beyond will gather in Houston this August for the 2026 Exodus Women’s Conference, a faith-filled weekend of worship, healing, empowerment, and spiritual growth centered on the theme, “She Is Planted.”

More than 200 students at Jane Long Academy received free prom dresses through Project Prom, a community-driven initiative led by Civic Heart Community Services that helped turn a milestone moment into a celebration of confidence, opportunity, and support.

Fort Bend County is making court records more accessible with the launch of Phase II of its E-Certify system, allowing residents to obtain certified court documents online faster, more securely, and without a courthouse visit.

On Juneteenth, Houston celebrated the 100th anniversary of the historic Riverside Hospital, honoring its legacy of Black healthcare leadership while unveiling a renewed vision for community health and wellness in Third Ward.

On Juneteenth in Acres Homes, a new Houston housing development broke ground with a promise that freedom must include ownership, opportunity, and a place to call home.

Fresh off upset primary victories, Harris County Democratic nominees Letitia Plummer and Darlene Breaux rallied supporters in Meyerland, framing their campaigns as a grassroots movement for the future of Harris County.

Houston’s own Ocean of Soul earned a national spotlight in Vogue’s Summer 2026 issue, celebrating HBCU culture, Black musical excellence, and the enduring legacy of Juneteenth.

Sandra Williams Pierce’s new memoir, The Wolfman: And the Fight Goes With It, preserves the inspiring legacy of her father, Frank 'Wolfman' Williams, whose decades of entrepreneurship, community leadership, and resilience left a lasting mark on Houston and Baytown.

The City of Houston and UTHealth Houston have launched a new Academic Health Department to strengthen the public health workforce, expand student training opportunities, and improve health outcomes through research and community collaboration.

Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will appear in Houston on July 28, 2026, for a special Progressive Forum event at the Wortham Theater Center, where she will discuss her bestselling memoir View from the East Wing.

Civic Heart Community Services will host its 2026 Masquerade Ball in Houston, blending Halloween celebration with philanthropy to support programs that strengthen families, expand opportunity, and empower local communities.

Houston soccer fans can save money and avoid event-day traffic by parking at the Harrisburg Parking Garage and riding METRO to FIFA FanFest and Houston Stadium for just $1.25 plus discounted parking.

Houston will host the 13th National Conference of Just The Beginning in 2026, bringing together judges, attorneys, students, and civic leaders to inspire the next generation of legal professionals and advance a more representative justice system.

The Houston Symphony is adding two live-to-film concert experiences at Jones Hall in fall 2026 and welcoming Broadway and Frozen star Idina Menzel for a special one-night-only performance on Aug. 30