Free Fare Fridays encourage public transit for the month of September in the Houston area
| September 9, 2025
Houston public transit users can expect to see a little extra change in their pockets this month, as multiple transit agencies take part in Free Fare Fridays.
Sugar Land to serve as only Houston-area support city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup
| September 4, 2025
Sugar Land will soon be saying “ole, ole” as the city announces it will be the only support city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Being a support city allows for Sugar Land to have a large say in how Houston will engage in being a host city. Houston is set to host seven […]
Op-Ed: Hurricane Katrina children deserved better
| August 27, 2025
We allowed the media to shape the lens in how we truly saw these survivors. They were the victims of a tragedy and so many students misunderstood them.
Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again
| August 20, 2025
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When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.
7 tips for keeping pets safe during Houston heat waves
| July 21, 2025
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Keep pets safe from dangerous temperatures in Houston summers with these essential safety strategies, from hydration tips to recognizing heat stroke symptoms.