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Celebrate Independence Day in Style with “Red, White & Cruise” at Hermann Park’s McGovern Lake!

This Fourth of July, ditch the crowded lawns and parking lots and celebrate America’s birthday with a truly unforgettable experience: Red, White & Cruise at Hermann Park! 🚣‍♀️🎆

Here We Grow Again: The Plant Project Blooms Anew at M-K-T Heights in Houston

Get ready to grow, Houston! The Plant Project — Texas’ first Black woman-owned plant shop — is proudly returning to the city in full bloom with a brand-new location at M-K-T Heights (600 N. Shepherd Drive, Suite 117). The soft …

Houston’s Own Isabella Wakeham Shines on Season 17 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior

Houston is beaming with pride as American Ninja Warrior Season 17 swings back into action — and Cypress native Isabella Wakeham is taking the spotlight by storm. In an electrifying performance during Monday night’s episode, Wakeham was the only woman …

Oil is falling so much it’s now cheaper than it was before the Iran-Israel conflict

Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday, returning to levels last seen before the Iran-Israel conflict, as investors cheered news of a ceasefire, albeit fragile, between the two countries.

Trump takes his go-it-alone approach to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire

When President Donald Trump travels here Tuesday for a consequential summit of NATO leaders, he’ll arrive toting a freshly brokered ceasefire he hopes can prove to his skeptics — including at the conference — that he is a peacemaker at …

Becoming American, Together: How BakerRipley Is Opening Doors to Citizenship and Opportunity in Houston

For thousands of Houstonians dreaming of a better life, the road to U.S. citizenship begins not with paperwork or policy—but with community. At the heart of this journey stands BakerRipley, a storied nonprofit whose legacy of service stretches back over …

Safe, Strong, and Unapologetically Proud: Tammi Wallace Returns to Houston After Historic LGBTQ+ Delegation to Israel

With hearts full of gratitude and eyes fixed on a brighter horizon, Houston proudly welcomes home one of its most courageous community champions. Tammi Wallace — Co-Founder, President, and CEO of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce — has …

Three Groundbreaking Bills Signed into Texas Law to Protect Vulnerable Communities and Strengthen CPS Transparency

In a landmark moment for Texas legislation, three new bills—House Bill 107 (HB 107), Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), and Senate Bill 1141 (SB 1141)—have officially been signed into law. These common-sense measures aim to save lives, protect vulnerable populations …

Carol McCutcheon Makes History as Sugar Land’s First Woman Mayor: A Bold New Chapter Begins

In a trailblazing victory that blends history with hope, Carol McCutcheon has been sworn in as the first woman Mayor of Sugar Land, Texas – a shining milestone for Fort Bend County’s largest and most diverse city. With a background …

Come Get That Money: HCC Launches Full-Ride Nursing Scholarships to Help LVN’s Level Up — Fast!

If you’re a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and dreaming of trading scrubs for RN stripes, now’s the time to come get that money! Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences is rolling out a career-elevating opportunity that doesn’t just …

American Democracy is at a Pivotal Moment and None of Us Should be Silent

None of us should be silent about the recent use of federal agents by this administration to bully, arrest, and investigate political opponents. Just as none of us should accept as normal or okay its use of the military against …

Durant Effect: Houston Rockets Soar Into Championship Contention with Blockbuster Trade

In a game-changing move that sent shockwaves through the NBA and electrified Houston fans, the Phoenix Suns have traded 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. This trade is more than just a roster shake-up—it’s …

From Au Pair to Powerhouse: Carolina Bula’s American Dream Realized Through Citizenship

When Carolina Bula boarded a flight from Cartagena, Colombia to the United States in 2021, she carried more than a suitcase — she carried the invisible weight of sacrifice, courage, and ambition as a first-generation U.S. immigrant.”

Harvard Holds the Line: Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Strip Global Access – Settlement Talks on the Horizon

In a sharply symbolic and legally significant move, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs has indefinitely blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to strip Harvard University of its right to host international students. The ruling, a firm rebuke to what critics …

Judge Lina Hidalgo Rekindles Texas History Abroad with Historic Trade Mission at Paris’ Former Republic of Texas Embassy

In a moment blending history, diplomacy, and Houston’s bold global aspirations, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wrapped up a powerful and symbolic international trade mission in Paris, standing not just in one of Europe’s most influential capitals—but in a building …