Texas Southern University has approved Ascend 2030, a strategic plan guiding its growth, academic excellence, and community impact as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Acclaimed artist and activist Harrison Guy will lead the 2026 Black Like That Festival in Houston, celebrating Black queer culture, art, and community on June 27 at Ironworks.

H-E-B’s 13th Annual “Quest for Texas Best” competition is inviting Texas entrepreneurs to showcase locally made products for a chance at $100,000 in prizes and potential placement on H-E-B store shelves statewide

Houston’s reputation as a world-class medical city is being challenged by a stark reality: Black mothers in Harris County face dramatically higher maternal mortality rates, highlighting urgent disparities in access, continuity, and equity in maternal care.

Texas’ 2026 Super Tuesday primaries saw historic turnout, with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett energizing voters in the Houston region and critical Senate and local races heading to runoff elections on May 26.

The Houston Area Urban League has named Kelly P. Hodges as Director of Fund Development and Communications to lead fundraising and communications strategies that advance economic empowerment and community programs across Greater Houston.

The Harris County Communities Meeting will host its monthly gathering on March 24, 2026, at Fallbrook Church, featuring Tax Assessor-Collector Annette Ramirez and offering residents a chance to engage with local government and civic services.

Representative Lauren Simmons secured $30,000 in state funding to support the Houston Museum of African American Culture’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives.

The City of Houston’s Spring 360 Road to Homeownership series continues March 19 with “Building the Perfect Team,” a workshop guiding first-time buyers on assembling trusted professionals to navigate the home-buying process.

Houston’s inaugural Unity in Flight Air & STEM Expo brought aviation and STEM careers to life for hundreds of young Houstonians, connecting students from underserved communities with pilots, aviation professionals, and hands-on learning opportunities

The Houston Public Library’s Heights Neighborhood Library will celebrate 100 years of service with a free community event on March 14 featuring history exhibits, family activities, and storytelling honoring a century of literacy and connection in the Heights.

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will host its Spring Plant Sale March 20 and 21, offering nearly 200 varieties of Texas native plants for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

The Kroger Co. is celebrating Customer Appreciation Week from March 11–17 with deep discounts on groceries, daily surprise deals, and special savings aimed at helping families stretch their budgets during challenging economic times.

Houston’s Goode Co. Taqueria unveils its first major menu update since 2019, featuring new breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes alongside longtime mesquite-grilled favorites at its Kirby Drive location.