
‘I guess it’s my time to die’ Why Black mothers in Harris County face higher risks
| February 13, 2026
In 2019, Moriah Ballard lost her son and nearly died herself at Texas Medical Center due to complications with severe preeclampsia. Her heartbreaking story is not uncommon.
A recent report from Harris County Public Health found that Black women in Harris county faced the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the US from 2016 to 2020. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Rice students build ICE-tracking map after kids stopped coming to class
| February 6, 2026
A website tracking ICE activity is one of several ways Texans are responding to the increased presence of federal immigration officers. Built by two Rice University freshmen, icemap.dev was created to help fill an information gap and keep communities informed about what’s happening around them.
Visit the link in our bio to explore the full map.

You won’t believe who’s headlining the 2026 Houston Rodeo
| January 9, 2026
Saddle up: rodeo season is almost here. From March 2–22, NRG Park becomes home to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Houstonians, stop scrolling! A $50 bookstore gift card could be yours
| January 9, 2026
Don’t miss out on this subscriber-exclusive giveaway! It’s just one click away—what are you waiting for?

Houston homes deck the halls with holiday lights
| December 15, 2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas over in River Oaks, but we've got an entire guide to the best lights in the Houston area.

Here’s what changes Houstonians want to see after the CD 18 election
| November 3, 2025
Attendees of an Oct. 19 rally spoke on what changes they're hoping to see after the Congressional District 18 race, which currently has 16 candidates.



