Houston – Post Lists

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston
by Sam Cohen
| January 12, 2026
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
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.

Stormwater funds for demolition? Houston’s controversial $30 million vote
| January 9, 2026
Houston City Council approved the use of $30 million in stormwater funds to demolish dangerous, abandoned buildings a close 9-7 vote that sparked debate over how the money can be used.

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.

Letter to ICE calls for transparency in agent interactions
| January 9, 2026
District J Council Member Edward Pollard has raised concerns about how federal immigration agents interact with the public. In a letter to the ICE Houston Field Office, he calls for clearer identification from agents and an end to face coverings during enforcement actions.

Houston gathers for ICE protest
| January 9, 2026
At a Jan. 8 protest, 200+ Houstonians gathered to protest the removal of ICE from the city. Organized by the Party of Socialism and Liberation, the protest comes a day after a woman was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota.

Houstonians, stop scrolling! A $50 bookstore gift card could be yours
| January 9, 2026
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Houston City Council redirects $30 million in stormwater funds to building demolitions
by Sam Cohen
| 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
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
Heading to Houston in March? Preview the heart-pumping rodeo action, exclusive shopping, and electrifying concerts at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.



