Houston’s most influential women are taking center stage this fall as the Houston Business Journal honors 76 trailblazers shaping the city’s future across industries, communities and generations.

With 266 collegiate coaching victories, 13 seasons as a head coach and a résumé filled with championships, Corey Lowery arrives at Texas Southern with one mission: keep the Tigers’ winning tradition alive.

Houston City Council has approved a Right to Air Conditioning ordinance requiring rental properties to provide operable air conditioning, with landlords given 120 days to comply.

For Judson W. Robinson III, leadership is more than a title—it is a family tradition rooted in public service and a commitment to creating opportunity. As President & CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, Robinson is carrying that legacy …

Davis Street at Hermann Park is entering a fresh culinary chapter, with Food Network veteran Chef Wendell Price bringing elevated Southern comfort, French Country technique and a serious appetite for brunch to one of Houston’s most distinctive dining destinations.

Congressman Christian Menefee brought an urgent message to Meyerland Area Democrats: with Texas and congressional control on the November 3 ballot, he urged voters to register, organize and participate in the 2026 midterm election.

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.