
GRAMMY glory: Houston Grand Opera celebrates ‘Intelligence’ win
by Sam Cohen
| February 2, 2026
2026 grammy winner | best opera recording | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | grammy | Houston Grand Opera | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Intelligence | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS
Houston Grand Opera took home a GRAMMY award at the 2026 ceremony. Here are all the details.

Christian Menefee clinches Texas CD‑18 seat in runoff election
| February 2, 2026
Democrat Christian D. Menefee has won the CD‑18 runoff election, defeating fellow party member Amanda Edwards.

Texas artists gather to denounce unfair jail system
| January 28, 2026
Poets, authors, and artists are speaking out against the unfair and racist Texas jail system.

Houstonians pack City Hall, demanding accountability for ICE violence
| January 28, 2026
Demand for action was clear at Houston City Hall as residents delivered urgent testimony on ICE’s presence in the city, with some speakers directing sharp criticism at Mayor John Whitmire.

Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility
| January 28, 2026
Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.



