‘Cool 4 the Summer’ Returns to Help Harris County Residents Beat Rising Heat
The “Cool 4 the Summer” program, led by Lesley Briones, will provide free portable A/C units to vulnerable residents across Harris County as extreme summer heat continues to rise.
Texas Bar Foundation Grant Expands Legal Internship Opportunity for Houston Students
A $3,500 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation will fund a Houston student’s participation in the Houston Bar Association Summer Legal Internship Program through Communities In Schools of Houston.
Houston’s Queens of the Grind Are Back: OWN’s HEART & HUSTLE: HOUSTON Returns Saturday, May 30, 2026
Houston’s boldest women return to the spotlight as HEART & HUSTLE: HOUSTON heats up with explosive drama, personal breakthroughs, and unstoppable ambition in its highly anticipated second season.
Beauty, Boldness & Breakthroughs: Houston Moms Take Center Stage at the Daisie Foundation’s Mother’s Day Makeover Experience
The Daisie Foundation will present its highly anticipated Mother's Day Makeover Experience- a transformative event designed to uplift mothers who have faced life's toughest challenges and are ready to reclaim their confidence.
Big Art. Bigger Change. Houston Rises: Downtown Murals Turn City Streets into a Global Canvas Ahead of World Cup 2026
In a city where culture moves as fast as commerce and diversity defines its rhythm, something extraordinary is unfolding—one wall at a time
Cinco de Mayo: History, Misconceptions, and Meaning in the United States
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla, a symbolic resistance that slowed French intervention and carried wider geopolitical implications during the U.S. Civil War era, including indirect effects on regional power dynamics tied to slavery …
Panera Bread Opens New Meyerland Café, Marking Next Chapter for Houston Family Franchise
A new Panera Bread café is opening in Houston’s Meyerland area, bringing jobs, expanded dining options, and marking a new leadership chapter for a longtime local franchise family.
Fort Bend County Libraries Unveil Month-Long AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Programs
Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a wide range of free cultural and educational events throughout May to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and promote mental health awareness across the community.
Rep. Christian Menefee Introduces SET Act to Speed Up Special Elections After House Vacancies
Congressman Christian Menefee has introduced the SET Act, a bill requiring special elections within 180 days of a U.S. House vacancy to ensure communities are not left without representation.
BARC Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Event to Help Houston Pets Find Homes
BARC Animal Shelter in Houston is participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event from May 1–17, offering reduced adoption fees for cats and dogs to help more pets find loving homes.
Texas Southern Joins New HBCU Research Alliance
Texas Southern University joined the new Association of HBCU Research Institutions to strengthen research growth, boost federal funding competitiveness, and advance its path toward Carnegie R
ExxonMobil Houston Giving Campaign Sets Record $16 Million for Greater Houston Nonprofits
The ExxonMobil Houston Giving Campaign raised a record $16 million for Greater Houston nonprofits, including major funding for United Way programs, STEM education initiatives, and 768 local organizations supporting families, education, and food security.
Texas Southern University Soars Higher with Historic Houston Spaceport Ribbon Cutting
Texas Southern University marked a major milestone with the opening of its new aviation facility at Houston Spaceport, creating a state-of-the-art hub to train future pilots, engineers, and aerospace leaders while expanding access to high-demand aviation careers.
Houston’s Jazz Future Takes Center Stage: LUCÍA Set to Dazzle at the Eldorado Ballroom
DACAMERA’s Rising Jazz Stars series brings award-winning Mexican vocalist LUCÍA to Houston’s historic Eldorado Ballroom on May 17, 2026, for an intimate evening of jazz, Latin rhythms, and contemporary sounds celebrating the future of global jazz.
Texas Epilepsy Walk Houston Returns Saturday at Houston Zoo to Raise Awareness and Support Families
The Epilepsy Foundation of Texas will host the Texas Epilepsy Walk Houston on Saturday, April 25, at the Houston Zoo, bringing together families, advocates and supporters to raise awareness and funding for epilepsy programs across Texas.

