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Houston City College Soars Past 100,000 Students — and Houston’s Future Just Got Brighter
Houston City College has reached a major milestone, surpassing 100,000 students for the first time since 2019, underscoring its growing role in expanding educational access, workforce training, and economic opportunity across Greater Houston.
Harris Health’s 2026 Summer Junior Volunteer Program Plants Seeds for Houston’s Future Healthcare Heroes
Harris Health’s Summer Junior Volunteer Program is giving 145 Houston teens a hands-on introduction to healthcare, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals through service, compassion, and real-world experience.
Horizon Lands at Avenida Houston: A Free, Dreamy Downtown Escape Where Art Gently Rocks the Soul
Downtown Houston's Plaza at Avenida Houston will debut Horizon, a free interactive art installation featuring glowing, egg-shaped domes that blend light, sound, and movement into a unique public experience from July 4 through September 7, 2026.
ESSENCE’s Black Women in Music Returns to New Orleans, Honoring Brandy, Kandi Burruss, Missy Elliott & Mona Scott-Young
ESSENCE revives its iconic Black Women in Music celebration, honoring Brandy, Kandi Burruss, Missy Elliott, and Mona Scott-Young for their groundbreaking contributions to music, culture, and Black excellence.
Texas Southern’s Earl Carl Institute Receives $300,000 Rockwell Fund Grant to Protect Homes, Heirs’ Property and Generational Wealth in Northeast Houston
A new $300,000 grant will help Texas Southern University's Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy expand free legal services in Kashmere Gardens, helping Black families protect inherited homes, preserve generational wealth, and safeguard their legacies.
Who Cares About Our Youth? Rep. Jolanda Jones Sounds the Alarm on AI, Social Media, and the Future of Texas Students
Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones is urging parents, educators, and policymakers to ensure young people develop critical thinking and life skills before relying on artificial intelligence and social media.
Rep. Al Green Helps Put Housing Justice on the National Roadmap with Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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.
Exodus Women's Conference 2026: "She Is Planted" — A Powerful Weekend of Faith, Growth & Transformation Awaits Houston Women
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.”
Project Prom: Civic Heart, Boynton Methodist Church & J&L Insurance Help Houston Students Step Into Confidence
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 District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker Expands Public Access with New E-Certify System
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.
