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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 demanded justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the 52-year-old man shot and killed by ICE agents a week before. Photo by…
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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 Housing report tracks trends in home rentals and homeownership, new developments, insurance rates, and evictions. Photo by City of Houston…
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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 operate on an expanded schedule with longer hours and more frequent arrivals. Photo by Paola Hoffman, Houston Newsroom. As Houston…
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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 Houston, bringing together an ensemble of over 85 LGBTQ+ musicians and allies. Photo courtesy of Beth Caldwell. A group of…
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New air monitors help Channelview track barge pollution
Channelview residents hope upgraded air monitors will help identify barge emissions linked to odors, headaches and long-running pollution concerns.
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Neighborhoods and new perspectives
Neighborhoods reporter Taylor Schultz reflects on the stories she covered this semester and how reporting across Houston reshaped her understanding of the city and its communities.
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Hundreds mobilize to protest CERAWeek energy conference
Protesters holding a banner reading “Give Billionaires the Boot” chant as they march through downtown Houston on Monday, March 23rd. Around 300 protesters marched from City Hall to the George R. Brown Convention Center to oppose the CERAWeek energy conference on its first day of programming. Photo by Paola Hoffman,…
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Dozens speak against Houston police collaboration with ICE
Sara Rehman, a local teacher, gives a public comment opposing HPD’s collaboration with ICE and non-safety traffic stops at the City Council meeting this Tuesday. Of the 95 people who registered to give comment, nearly 50% signed up to speak on immigration, HPD and ICE collaboration, or non-safety traffic stops.…