Early voting for Houston City Council District C’s special election begins March 18, 2026, giving residents a chance to shape local leadership and the future of their community.

Houston City College student and mother of three, Jeromecia Brantley, exemplifies resilience and ambition as she nears her Business Management degree while pursuing her dream of opening a restaurant.

Houston Grand Opera presents the American premiere of Robert Wilson’s visionary staging of Handel’s Messiah, arranged by Mozart, from April 17–May 3, 2026, blending music, theater, and visual artistry in a once-in-a-lifetime cultural event

Houston’s Ensemble Theatre presents Choir Boy, a Tony-nominated, poetic coming-of-age musical exploring identity, sexuality, and community among young Black students.

A Houston blood drive honoring Jesse and Leona Mays aims to boost lifesaving donations and raise awareness about sickle cell disease, which disproportionately impacts Black Americans.

Children’s Museum Houston’s 2026 Friends and Families Luncheon raised a record $237,000, celebrating early childhood learning and unveiling the new Gallery of Wonder for infants and toddlers.

Texas Southern University has approved Ascend 2030, a strategic plan guiding its growth, academic excellence, and community impact as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Acclaimed artist and activist Harrison Guy will lead the 2026 Black Like That Festival in Houston, celebrating Black queer culture, art, and community on June 27 at Ironworks.

H-E-B’s 13th Annual “Quest for Texas Best” competition is inviting Texas entrepreneurs to showcase locally made products for a chance at $100,000 in prizes and potential placement on H-E-B store shelves statewide

Houston’s reputation as a world-class medical city is being challenged by a stark reality: Black mothers in Harris County face dramatically higher maternal mortality rates, highlighting urgent disparities in access, continuity, and equity in maternal care.

Texas’ 2026 Super Tuesday primaries saw historic turnout, with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett energizing voters in the Houston region and critical Senate and local races heading to runoff elections on May 26.

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.

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.

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.

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.