Explore the outdoors for free on Texas State Parks Day! On November 2, all 89 state parks welcome visitors to enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and more.

TDECU and Smart Financial Credit Union are joining forces under the banner “Two Legacies, One Vision,” creating a $6 billion member-owned powerhouse set to strengthen Houston’s financial future.

Houston Community College (HCC) is expanding its high-demand Pharmacy Technician Retail Certificate Program to the North Forest campus beginning Spring 2026—opening doors for more Houstonians to launch stable, well-paying healthcare careers close to home.

Kroger is helping shoppers save this fall with discounts on groceries, seasonal essentials, and bonus Fuel Points, just in time for holiday meals and travel.

Houston Democrat Isaiah Martin, 27, is running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District, emphasizing youth engagement, transparency, and community-focused policies in a bid to bring a new generation of leadership to Washington

State Representative Jolanda Jones is running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District, bringing a record of advocacy on healthcare, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ representation to a competitive special election.

Artists are invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, a premier juried event showcasing world-class art, live entertainment, and community engagement.

Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons tours HCC Coleman College to explore workforce education and career-ready training, spotlighting Houston’s role as a national model for accessible, high-impact higher education.

Democracy in action! Harris County kicked off early voting with 10,702 in-person ballots and 3,268 mail-in votes on Day 1. From congressional races to school boards and 17 constitutional amendments, voters are making their voices heard. Find your polling spot …

Texas Southern University appoints Dr. Jennifer H. Stephens as Vice President for Marketing and Communications, bringing two decades of higher education leadership and strategic expertise to advance the university’s brand and national profile.

UHD celebrates National Transfer Student Week, highlighting the achievements of students who began their academic journey elsewhere and are thriving at the University of Houston-Downtown.

Houston native Amanda Edwards is running in the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District. With a track record of public service and deep community ties, she is focused on healthcare, economic opportunity, and grassroots engagement in a tight race …

Experience the electrifying sounds of Grammy-winning trumpet virtuoso Nicholas Payton live in Houston! A night of jazz, soul, and modern funk awaits on November 14 at the Wortham Theater Center.

Raising Cane’s is turning up the spooky fun! Grab a glow-in-the-dark Halloween cup, explore a haunted VR experience, and unlock treats all month long.