Houston
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Heads up, cyclists and joggers: White Oak Bayou Greenway closed near N. Shepherd for 3 months
The stretch of Houston’s White Oak Bayou Greenway near N. Shepherd will be closed for the next 90 days. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Texas-based companies dominate list when it comes to customers’ power shutoffs
Federal data offers the clearest picture yet of disturbing stats from the nation’s energy capital.
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DACA’s 14th anniversary: Recipients warn delays and deportation threats are rising
“The uncertainty we face isn’t just logistical. It weighs heavily on our mental well‑being.”
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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Houston’s 4th of July events
In 2026, Houston is going big with 4th of July festivals, concerts, and fireworks honoring the freedom and independence this country has enjoyed for 250 years.
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What it looks like when a giant international event lands on your doorstep
‘It’s happening to us, not with us’: Houston’s EaDo residents brace for FIFA Fan Fest.
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All the ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Texas
Discover Juneteenth events across Texas, from parades and concerts to educational programs celebrating Black history and culture.
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How Texans can celebrate Pride 2026 (beyond attending a parade)
Pride 2026 is upon us! While attending a parade is a great way to show support, here’s how to go even further in your celebrations throughout Texas.
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The economic impact of the World Cup on Texas is greatly hyped. Will it come through?
Dallas and Houston will host 16 FIFA matches starting this month. The economic pitch is enormous—and some economists say so are the assumptions behind it.
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A safer night out: Solar lights transform Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail
Hundreds of solar-powered lights are being installed on Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail. Here’s what you need to know.
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8 Texas stereotypes that are actually pretty accurate (and we’re probably proud of)
Some Texas stereotypes are certainly wild, over-the-top exaggerations. But there are plenty of others that have quite a bit of truth behind them.
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Out of the West Texas dark, a true crime podcast finds its way to the screen
A true crime podcast about a male sex worker from West Texas is being developed for the screen. Here’s what to know.
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Discover the 8 best places to grab a glass of wine in Houston
Houston’s wine bar scene is thriving, and these spots prove you don’t need a vineyard nearby to enjoy a seriously great glass.
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How Texas became a hotspot for data centers and what you can do about it
Texas is leading the nation in the data center boom. Here’s how it happened.
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Democratic US Senate nominee James Talarico opened his “The People vs. Ken Paxton” tour with a call for integrity over corruption
In front of a packed house in Houston’s midtown, the Senate hopeful framed the race as a choice between integrity and corruption.
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Texas school districts offer free meals to kids this summer — here’s where to find them
Texas school districts are offering free lunch programs throughout the summer. Here’s where they’ll be serving up meals.
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Houston organizers devise creative cooling strategies to beat the heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston organizers have devised several ways of keeping people cool during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how they’re planning to do that.
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What $1,200 rent gets you in Houston right now
Houston’s rental market has stabilized, and prices have even dropped. Here’s what you can expect to get for $1,200 a month in one of America’s most affordable big cities.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo pledges $2M for vocational education scholarships
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo pledged $2 million for vocational education scholarships. Here’s how to apply.
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The MFAH brings three giants of 20th-century art together in one exhibition
Artworks from Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Here’s what to know.
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NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP’s “Out of Bounds” campaign urges current and prospective Black athletes, their families, alumni and fans to “withhold athletic and financial support” from major public universities in states that “have moved to limit, weaken or erase Black voting representation.”
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They left Texas to survive. Now Seattle is scrambling to keep up
Seattle may declare a civil emergency is response to the influx of LGBTQIA+ people moving to the city from Texas and other red states.
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13 bar and restaurant patios worth a perch in Houston
Fresh air, Tex-Mex, and room for the kids and dog: These are Houston’s best outdoor patios for eating, drinking, and soaking up the good life.
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Houstonians could soon pay $5 a month for trash pickup under new budget proposal
A proposed $5 monthly trash pickup fee is part of City Hall’s annual budget proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How to support women’s sports in Texas
Between dedicated bars, professional and semi-pro teams, and an abundance of colleges, there are countless ways to support women’s sports in Texas.
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Robert’s Lafitte rallies community to save a piece of LGBTQIA+ history
Robert’s Lafitte is the oldest gay bar in Texas and it’s on the verge of closing down. Here’s how you can help.
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Texas coal and power plants at heart of state’s growing water crisis, report reveals
Researchers from the Sierra Club analyzed water consumption data and dug through Texas water rights records. What they found is sobering.
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9 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day in Houston
From free outdoor concerts to budget-friendly picnics, here’s how to make the most of Memorial Day weekend in Houston without breaking the bank.
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How Mary Kay Ash turned Texas grit into a global beauty empire
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
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Deep FEMA cuts leave Texas exposed as another hurricane season nears
With hurricane season nearing, FEMA cutbacks threaten Texas disaster response
