Houston, meet Frida Kahlo: MFAH opens doors to beloved artist’s world
| January 22, 2026
arts | CULTURE | exhibit | FAMILY | Frida Kahlo | Frida Kahlo exhibit | Frida: The Making of an Icon | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | MFAH | Museum of Fine Arts | THINGS TO DO
A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is dedicated to the works of Frida Kahlo. Here’s what you need to know.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
| January 22, 2026
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws
| January 21, 2026
ABORTION | HEALTH | health care | HEALTHCARE | HEALTHCARE | maternal health | Repro Rights | TEXAS | Texas Republicans
A Houston mom knew she needed to stay alive for her teenage son. But not one of 90 doctors she saw was willing to save her life by ending her dangerous pregnancy.
Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center transformation is underway: here’s what it means for jobs, events
| January 20, 2026
Community | ECONOMY | FIFA World Cup 26 | GRB | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | republican national convention | THINGS TO DO
It’s been nearly a decade since the George R. Brown Convention Center saw a major renovation—but just a few weeks into 2026, Houston is already seeing visible changes tied to its $2 billion transformation project.
How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher education’s culture war
| January 20, 2026
Dr. Leonard Bright’s Ethics and Public Policy course was canceled a few days into the semester. It’s just one in a string of attacks on academic freedom at the university.
Texas Comptroller wants to bar Islamic schools from voucher program
| January 16, 2026
As private schools in Texas register for the state’s new voucher program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggests that schools with Islamic ties be disqualified from participating.
Senate hopeful James Talarico announces anti-corruption agenda
| January 15, 2026
State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) announced his US Senate campaign’s new anti-corruption agenda on Thursday morning, which includes implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.
Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19
| January 15, 2026
Community | CULTURE | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | HARDGATE | HTX | John Whitmire | LIFESTYLE | MLK Day | MLK Day in Houston | MLK Day of Service | MLK Unity Parade | Rice University | THINGS TO DO
MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.
New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs
| January 14, 2026
Students can now submit complaints against public universities and colleges to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s new Office of Ombudsman through an online portal.
Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns
| January 13, 2026
Community | CULTURE | flock cameras | HARDGATE | HTX | license plate reader cameras | SAFETY | sugar land | surveillance | surveillance technology | TECHNOLOGY | TEXAS
Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.
Houston ‘End Cash Bail’ exhibit places spotlight on bail system inequality
| January 13, 2026
A new multimedia exhibit is highlighting the impact and inequality of the Texas bail system.
Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston
| January 12, 2026
Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Community | CULTURE | half marathon | HARDGATE | HTX | leo mendoza | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | world record
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.
Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends
| January 12, 2026
animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | pets | recreation | THINGS TO DO
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
| January 12, 2026
2026 | 2026 Election | 2026 elections | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | texas voter | Trump administration | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS
Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, complying with the Trump administration’s demands for access to data on millions of voters across the country.
Political Videos
Letter to ICE calls for transparency in agent interactions
Houston gathers for ICE protest
James Talarico speaks about US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s presence
4 times Jasmine Crockett talked Texas tough in 2025
US Supreme Court turns down challenge to Texas book bans
Jolanda Jones endorses Amanda Edwards in Houston runoff for US House seat
Jasmine Crockett joins US Senate race: ‘I’m done with politics as usual’
Dallas pastor: Texas ‘needs a fighter’ in the Senate
Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals
by Public News Service
| January 15, 2026