Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha brought the fight to preserve the memory of enslaved Americans to the U.S. Capitol, renewing a call for August 20 to be recognized as National Slavery Remembrance Day.

Houston radio legend and children’s author Madd Hatta brought his storytelling talents to the library, inspiring young readers with lessons about family, ancestry, entrepreneurship and the power of believing in their ideas.

Fort Bend County’s “People’s Clerk” is bringing passport services directly into the community with an August 22 Passport Fair designed to make international travel more accessible for local families.

Houston entrepreneurs can turn promising ideas into stronger businesses this fall through a free five-week program at Houston City College covering everything from business planning and marketing to finance and risk management.

The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce took its mission to Wall Street, ringing the New York Stock Exchange’s Closing Bell while unveiling a bold new statewide initiative for women’s leadership and business advancement.

Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a federal review of religious accommodations at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, while the city says the facility is open to all travelers and was built without taxpayer, state or federal grant funding.

After 43 years of telling Houston’s stories, broadcasting icon Melanie Lawson is turning her remarkable career into a lasting investment in the next generation of Black journalists, committing $86,000 in journalism scholarships.

Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas is offering 125 free portable A/C units to eligible residents as Houston faces dangerous summer heat.

A new paid fellowship is giving Black college women in Texas and seven other states hands-on experience in voter outreach, advocacy and grassroots organizing while carrying forward the legacy of civil rights leader Diane Nash.

Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center is putting Houston talent at the heart of the next manufacturing revolution, with AI, automation and hands-on training creating new pathways from Houston classrooms to high-tech careers.

Apple’s new Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center is bringing AI, automation and hands-on training to small businesses, students and workers — strengthening the city’s position as a growing hub for next-generation manufacturing and technology.

From J-pop and New Orleans jazz to mariachi, Latin jazz and opera, Miller Outdoor Theatre is bringing a world of music and culture to Houston this September with a lineup of free performances for all ages.

Discovery Green welcomes fall with a vibrant lineup of free concerts, art installations, cultural festivals, family activities and wellness programs celebrating the many communities that make Houston special.

Houston broadcasting legend Paris Eley will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring more than five decades of radio, music industry leadership and community service.