COMMUNITY
Houston Food Bank partners with local agencies to help those losing food assistance due to government shutdown
| October 28, 2025
As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving hundreds of thousands of low-income families and individuals in the Houston area without valuable resources to purchase food.
All Aboard the Silver Line! Ride Free Between Plano and DFW Airport Through Nov. 8
| October 28, 2025
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DART’s Silver Line is officially up and running. Here’s what you need to know about its 10 station stops.
3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry
| October 28, 2025
As someone who’s spent her recent years exploring the culinary treats that Houston has to offer, it’s a relief that the city is finally being acknowledged as the foodie destination it is. Twenty-four magazine issues since Houston was first chosen, the city was front and center again for the September issue of StarChefs Rising Stars magazine. A variety of 22 food professionals were chosen, ranging from chefs to bartenders to bakers.
Nearly 75K Houstonians cast a ballot during the first week of early voting in Texas
| October 27, 2025
One week of early voting is in the books for Harris County, and the unofficial numbers have fallen short compared to past years. The good news is that Houstonians still have until Friday to cast their ballot before Election Day.
POV: The first H Mart in Dallas is officially open
| October 24, 2025
The largest Asian grocery store chain in the US has finally made it to the city of Dallas. H Mart at 2534 Royal Lane had its grand opening Thursday with live music, dance performances, and giveaways.