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 | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | 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.
Texas CD-18 candidates have message ahead of early voting
| January 16, 2026
US House candidates Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee are asking voters to show up for the 18th Congressional District runoff election. Early voting runs Jan. 21-27, with election day on Jan. 31.
Harris County voters share how politics is reshaping daily life
| January 15, 2026
Harris County voters tell Courier Texas the everyday political issues affecting their lives. From ICE presence to economic uncertainty, we hear directly from constituents about how their daily lives are affected.
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.
Amanda Edwards: ‘Our civil rights are being violated’
| January 14, 2026
Watch as Democratic US House candidate Amanda Edwards criticizes the lack of accountability in the federal government.