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Seeking justice, Houston communities unite for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
A crowd chants outside of City Hall on July 14, audible from the chamber room on the second floor. Both the demonstrators and over 70 speakers during the public session…
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Report indicates growing concerns for Houston homeowners and renters
A new report states that Houston and Harris County residents face “an escalating affordability crisis.” Published by The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, the 2026 State of…
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World Cup brings global experience to Houston bars
With Houston serving as a host city for seven World Cup matches, watch parties at restaurants and bars have become a hub for local and international fans alike.
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METRO begins expanded service for FIFA World Cup
Riders wait for a METRORail train, decorated with posters reading “METRO TAKES YOU to FIFA World Cup 2026 AND BEYOND.” During the month of the World Cup, METRO services will…
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International Pride Orchestra brings annual concert to Houston
The International Pride Orchestra performs at the Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda, Maryland in 2025. On Wednesday, June 3, the orchestra will perform its annual Pride Celebration Concert in…
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Instructor works to create inclusive community through hip-hop yoga
Any given week, Hip Hop Yoga could bring more than 250 Houstonians to Discovery Green. Instructor Alicia Dugar Stephenson says the series is intended to make yoga accessible to everyone.
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Former inmates share realities of reentry at Rice forum
Formerly incarcerated individuals and criminal justice advocates spoke at a Rice Justice Project panel about the realities of rebuilding life after incarceration and the barriers many face after parole.
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Redistricting reshapes race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
For residents of Texas’s 18th Congressional District, the path to the ballot box has become a frequent routine. This election cycle is no exception.
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Tracking nature in Houston, one bird at a time
As Houston continues to grow, local conservation groups are working to restore small pieces of the region’s native habitat — while also introducing more people to the outdoors.