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Stories about the Greater Houston area, the people, the places, the things to do and explore.
The Sweet Scoop December 2025 brings about a great holiday season of light displays, community giving, and stories that show a city that cares.
Houston City Beat was on the scene this Saturday at the “Gratitude and Giving” holiday food drive, witnessing firsthand the powerful impact when community partners unite to support neighbors in need.
A Fresh Take on Space City Legacy The Houston Astros launched their new City Connect uniforms at noon on Wednesday,…
On September 26, 1987 the George R. Brown Convention Center flung open its massive glass doors, a gleaming behemoth promising…
Houston’s Amber Lowe Turns Comedy into a Lifesaving Mission, Earns Hall of Fame Honor
HOUSTON — Houston comedian Amber Lowe has spent 15 years building a name in comedy. Now, she’s using her platform…
We ask questions about and share different insights on what Houstonians feel about immigration.
On April 9, 1965, Houston didn’t just open a stadium—it launched a revolution. The Astrodome, dubbed the Eighth Wonder of…
As one strolls through Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, the serene calm that blankets this 393-acre sanctuary in Humble is striking. Founded by Thelma and Charles Mercer and preserved as a Harris County park since 1974, this botanical gem feels like a world apart from Houston’s hustle.
It takes real bravery to safely propel off the side of a 26-story building. And on Friday, November 14, that’s exactly what dozens of fearless Houstonians will be doing as they step off the edge of the Galleria DoubleTree Hotel for Rappel for a Reason, a fundraising event benefiting the United Way of Greater Houston.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Power~Passion~Purpose, Tish Dolby shares how their non-profit is making a huge impact in the Greater Houston area.
Rainbow of Hope Texas. Founded by Ann and Jack Henderson, this sanctuary nestled amidst nature’s embrace serves as a haven for individuals facing developmental, physical, and emotional challenges.
According to Derek, subsidies, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums on the ACA Marketplace have all shifted. Pandemic-era tax credits that once helped lower premiums have officially expired, leaving many households with increased costs.
John Simpson has spent enough time in the world of entrepreneurship to observe a consistent pattern: people are driven by a dual desire for freedom and connection.
