Houston Area Urban League Welcomes Kelly P. Hodges to Lead Fund Development and Communications
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.
Harris County Communities Meeting Invites Residents to Engage with Local Leadership at March Civic Forum
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.
Houston Modernizes Jury Duty: New Digital System Launches for City Municipal Courts
The City of Houston is modernizing jury service with a new digital system launching March 9, 2026, featuring online juror portals, postcard summonses, text notifications, and same-day debit card payments.
Representative Lauren Simmons Secures $30,000 in State Funding for Houston Museum of African American Culture
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.
Building the Dream Team for Homeownership: Houston’s Spring 360 Workshop Empowers Future Buyers
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 Takes Flight: “Unity in Flight” Air & STEM Expo Inspires the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders
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
A Century of Community: Heights Neighborhood Library Celebrates 100 Years in Houston
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.
Houston Arboretum Spring Plant Sale Offers Native Plants for Gardeners and Plant Enthusiasts
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 Bride!
Director Maggie Gyllenhaal delivers a visually striking but tonally uneven take on the Frankenstein myth in The Bride!, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, where strong performances and stylish production design struggle to overcome an overcomplicated script.
Kroger Customer Appreciation Week Brings Major Grocery Deals and Daily Discounts March 11–17
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.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas Unveils 2.2-Acre Lagoon and $100M Renovation in San Antonio
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio unveils its 2.2-acre Big Spring lagoon and completes a $100M renovation, offering luxury villas, upgraded dining, world-class golf, and a Texas Hill Country beach experience for spring break, weekend getaways, and summer road trips.
Houston’s Goode Co. Taqueria Unveils First Major Menu Update Since 2019
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.
Kinder Foundation Awards $55 Million Grant to Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research
The Kinder Foundation has awarded Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research a $55 million grant, bolstering its endowment and funding immediate programs to advance research, public engagement, and solutions for Houston’s urban challenges.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Debuts Wasserbahn Racers for Summer 2026 Thrill
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels is kicking off its 2026 season with the debut of Wasserbahn Racers, a high-speed three-lane mat racing slide designed to deliver competitive thrills and new enhancements across the park.
Behind the Scenes at TMC: How METRO Is Making One of Houston’s Busiest Transit Hubs More Accessible
METRO is investing over $17 million to upgrade the Texas Medical Center Transit Center, enhancing accessibility, safety, and mobility for more than 10,000 daily riders while preparing for future growth and electric buses.
Houston High School Seniors Can Apply for $10,000 Daikin Most Valuable STEAM Scholarship Through March 31
Houston-area high school seniors can now apply for the Daikin Most Valuable STEAM Scholarship, a $100,000 program awarding ten $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime Unite in New 10,000-Square-Foot Chinatown Destination
Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime have merged into a newly renovated 10,000-square-foot dual-concept restaurant in Houston’s Chinatown, blending Viet-Cajun seafood favorites with Vietnamese classics in a full-service dining space designed for gatherings and cultural experience.
Dairy Queen Celebrates Spring with Free Cone Day in Texas
Houston-area Dairy Queen fans can celebrate the first day of spring on March 19 with a free small vanilla cone and enjoy new mint-flavored treats all month long.
Portillo’s Debuts Birthday Cake, Cake Shake and Houston Rodeo Burger Deal
Portillo’s is celebrating with a limited-time Birthday Cake and Cake Shake available through April 6, while Houston-area fans can also score a $6 Rodeo Burger deal during rodeo season through March 8.
From Classroom to Community: How Houston City College Helped Brittaney Wilmore Build a Thriving Journalism Career
From scholarship recipient to media leader, Brittaney Wilmore credits Houston Community College with launching her broadcast journalism career, a journey that ultimately led her to a leadership role at KTRK-TV (ABC13 Houston) connecting one of Houston’s most trusted newsrooms with the communities it serves.
