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That meteor you saw? Part of it might be sitting in a field near Houston right now
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Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19
| January 15, 2026
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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.
Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns
| January 13, 2026
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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
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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 City Council redirects $30 million in stormwater funds to building demolitions
| January 9, 2026
The Houston City Council recently approved a $30 million demolition program. Funds for that program were originally meant to address stormwater issues in the city.
Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
| January 7, 2026
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From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve […]
What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
| December 27, 2025
animals | Community | concerts | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | recreation | rodeo | SHOPPING
Heading to Houston in March? Preview the heart-pumping rodeo action, exclusive shopping, and electrifying concerts at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Houston Las Posadas events remind us to care for ‘the most vulnerable’
| December 23, 2025
In the wake of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas making a statement against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts with a nativity scene that depicts Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as modern-day immigrants behind a barbed wire fence, events like Las Posadas remind us about the true spirit behind the beloved Christmas tale.
Celebrated globally in Latin American communities, Las Posadas reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in search of shelter for the birth of Jesus.
The goal of the reenactment is for participants to walk in the shoes of those who were considered outsiders, and to remind us that we still need to care for our most vulnerable
7 free, low-cost events to start the new year right in Houston
| December 23, 2025
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If you’re looking for ways to get out of the house without spending too much money (or being tempted by a cocktail), here are some free or low-cost events happening in Houston this January.
Houston fund helped this family buy their first home
| December 15, 2025
Watch as a Houston woman receives the keys to her first home thanks to the Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program. Supported by $19.8 million in federal funds, the program helps people impacted by the massive flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
6 free dazzling light displays to help Houstonians get into the holiday spirit
| December 12, 2025
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Displays of twinkling holiday lights don’t have to come at a price; in fact, some of the best ones can be found while cruising through a local neighborhood. And while attractions like Zoo Lights or Moody Gardens can be fun, they often come with limited hours and crowds of people.
Houston museum exhibits wearable art
| December 10, 2025
Featuring Chanel, Thom Browne, and Jean Paul Gaultier, the new Louvre Couture at Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts exhibit showcases stunning designs that resemble works of art more than actual clothing pieces.
Make sure to take advantage of free nights at the museum every Thursday and subscribe to COURIER HTX at the link in our bio for more events like this.