Labor Day Kicks-Off Sprint to November 3 General Election
With registration closing October 5 and Early Voting opening October 19, Texas voters enter a consequential fall election stretching from Washington and Austin to Harris and Fort Bend counties.
Texas’ 2026 election countdown is on: with registration due October 5 and early voting starting October 19, here’s what Houston-area voters need to know before November 3.
A Wedding Party That Looked Like a Funeral
Next June marks 60 years since Loving v. Virginia. My parents did not wait for it.
They had to leave Maryland just to get married—but 60 years later, their love story stands as a powerful reminder of the courage it took to challenge a law that said they couldn’t be together.
Poll Shows Plummer Leading Sanchez in Harris County Judge Race
Survey of 600 likely Harris County voters finds Dr. Letitia Plummer ahead of Republican Orlando Sanchez in the November election, according to HIT Strategies.
A new poll commissioned by Dr. Letitia Plummer's campaign shows the Democratic Harris County Judge nominee leading Republican Orlando Sanchez among likely Harris County voters.
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive controversial system used for voter purges
Trump is asking the Supreme Court to revive a voter-roll system that critics warn could mistakenly flag eligible voters, setting up another major fight over election rules ahead of the midterms.
Suburban teen's family self-deports to Colombia nearly year after father's detention during Midway Blitz
A family’s American dream was shattered after an immigration detention separated them, forcing them to leave behind the life, education and future they had built in the U.S.
Detroit voice actor turns a lifelong love of superheroes into a thriving career
From childhood superhero dreams to a career behind the microphone, one Detroit voice actor is proving that passion can bring characters to life—even as AI reshapes the industry.
Parents are turning one of the best things for kids’ mental health into one of the worst
Parents may think they’re giving young athletes an edge, but pushing kids too hard too soon could turn the joy of sports into stress, anxiety and burnout.
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
The Iran war could leave a lasting mark on the global economy, reshaping oil markets, shipping routes and energy demand long after the fighting ends.
Houston, Did You Know? The Bayou City Has a Professional Volleyball Team and It Just Added International Star Hanna Hellvig
LOVB Houston signs nine-time Swedish National Team member Hanna Hellvig as the city's professional volleyball team continues building for the 2026-27 season.
Houston's professional volleyball team, LOVB Houston, has signed Swedish National Team standout Hanna Hellvig as it continues building its roster for the 2026-27 season.
Lululemon’s incoming CEO has a mountain of problems to fix
Lululemon’s new CEO is walking into a crisis as plunging sales, younger rivals and a stale product lineup put the athleisure giant’s future in focus.
‘God is taking me to my future’: How the Rihanna shooting suspect’s life unraveled
A former speech pathologist once known for her faith and kindness now faces life in prison after police say an obsession with Rihanna culminated in a terrifying shooting outside the star’s Los Angeles home.
UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements in West Bank as Britain accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
Britain’s new sanctions on Israeli settlements are deepening tensions with Israel and raising fears of a wider rift among Western allies.
Brazil’s oil industry is surging thanks to the war in Iran
Brazil is emerging as a major alternative oil supplier as the Iran war disrupts Middle East energy flows and China turns to Latin America for crude.
Scores wounded as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabia in major regional escalation
A major Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia has sent oil prices higher and raised fears that the widening Middle East conflict could threaten global energy and shipping routes.
David D. Itz Leaves a Legacy of Leadership as Houston City College Foundation Chair
A two-year chairmanship closes, but more than a decade of service continues as HCC Foundation welcomes Tracy Janda to lead its next chapter.
A Houston City College Foundation leadership transition marks the end of David D. Itz’s impactful chairmanship—and the beginning of a new chapter under Tracy Janda.
Gracefully Through Menopause
Smile Foundation brings women, health experts and supportive men together for an empowering afternoon of sisterhood, education and shared wisdom.
What started as a Netflix-filled Sunday turned into an inspiring afternoon of laughter, wellness and powerful conversations about menopause, community and women’s health.
Goode to Know: A New Beauty Business Carries on Jo-Carolyn Goode’s Community Spirit
A new Houston beauty and fashion shop is opening its doors while carrying on the community-first spirit of the late Jo-Carolyn Goode.
2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Comes Alive in Houston
Houston is turning up the color this Hispanic Heritage Month with music, art, dance and traditions that celebrate the voices shaping the city.
Empower CDC to Host Free Expunction & Supportive Services Resource Clinic for Houston Community
Legal professionals and community organizations will provide expunction, non-disclosure, record sealing information, resource connections, and supportive services on September 12, 2026.
Fall sports are here. See how likely that sport is to take a kid to college
For young athletes chasing a college roster, the odds are tougher than many families realize—with just 7% of high school athletes making it to the collegiate level.
