HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest has been named a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, placing the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety and recognizing its continued commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Houston Comets are set to make a historic return to Houston in 2027 following Tilman J. Fertitta’s acquisition of the Connecticut Sun, reigniting the legacy of one of women’s basketball’s most dominant dynasties and signaling a major new era …

Xavier Herrera is driving progress in Stafford through community-focused leadership, highlighting his journey from local roots to public service while championing diversity, economic growth, and civic engagement ahead of his re-election campaign.

Traci A. Gibson has been sworn in as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, marking a pivotal leadership moment focused on expanding voter engagement, strengthening democratic institutions, and empowering the diverse communities of Harris County.

Deavra Daughtry was honored with the Alumni Trailblazer Award for Early Distinction at the 53rd Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference, recognizing her rise from humble beginnings to a transformative leader driving community empowerment, workforce development, and global impact.

Harris County is backing a court challenge to restore Texas’s Historically Underutilized Business Program and protect minority- and women-owned businesses from recent eligibility cuts.

The all-new Flip Circus brings a thrilling, family-friendly big top experience to Houston this spring with world-class performers, daring stunts, and live music.

East End Street Fest will celebrate Houston’s first-ever Fleet Week with a free, family-friendly cultural festival on Navigation Boulevard highlighting music, food, and Latino heritage.

Aldine ISD will host its Choice Schools Festival on March 28, giving families the chance to explore more than 30 specialized programs and academic pathways in one location.

Houston Public Library will host award-winning romance author Chencia C. Higgins for a free March 28 Author Talk at Young Neighborhood Library, featuring a preview of her upcoming novel A Little Kissing Between Friends

Houston First Corporation and the University of Houston are hosting a free Sweet 16 watch party at Avenida Houston, uniting fans downtown to cheer on the Cougars in a high-energy March Madness celebration.

Kevin Durant’s historic move past Michael Jordan on the NBA all-time scoring list has placed Houston at the center of basketball history as the Rockets star continues his pursuit of greatness.

A Texas Southern University researcher has received a $100,000 grant to study the factors driving firearm-related deaths among individuals in the critical first year after release from incarceration.