Weekend Roundup: Memorial Day 2026, Houston

Houston's LGBTQ pride parade will be super early this year. Here's why.

Because FIFA has reportedly restricted major events in World Cup host cities during the tournament's run, Houston's annual ...

A Last Stand for Senator John Cornyn in Trump’s Republican Party

A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator ...

Patch AM: Should West Palm Beach allow yoga and concerts at Woodlawn Cemetery?

Happening soon: dei 7 free range music on the West Palm Beach Patch calendar ...

Jenny Beauty Supply Opens New Houston Location, Expanding Texas Footprint to 10 Stores in Milestone Year

Woman-owned beauty retailer expands to 10 Texas stores with new Houston opening Opening our Houston doors is a ...

In Texas, sports events always mean business. The CJ Byron Nelson Cup is one example.

Texas uniquely merges sports and commerce, using major sporting events and partnerships like CJ Cup Byron Nelson to drive ...

Houston prepares for FIFA nightmare scenario: Hurricanes, Ebola and crowds

With just 23 days until Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County leaders say they are preparing not only ...

Williwaw Social closure shocks downtown Anchorage patrons

Customers and event organizers say they were caught off guard after the longtime Anchorage venue announced it is shutting ...

Wagner, Dailing qualify for finals at state track meet

Five HHS track athletes competed Friday in the Missouri Class 3 state championship. Two will compete Saturday in finals.

Houston ISD leaders talk employee raises in light of rising insurance costs

In light of expected increased health insurance costs for Houston ISD employees in the 2026-27 school year, a 4% pay raise for teachers will be proposed, district leaders said during HISD’s May 20 ...

Weekend Roundup: Memorial Day 2026

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! With lots of events to choose from, ranging from Memorial Day ceremonies to military appreciation sports games to exhibits of founding-era American documents, there are a ...

Houston approves nearly $20 million in grant funds for FIFA World Cup

Houston City Council unanimously approved three agreements for security in June and July that will go directly toward security for FIFA.

Houston's LGBTQ pride parade will be super early this year. Here's why.

Because FIFA has reportedly restricted major events in World Cup host cities during the tournament's run, Houston's annual ...

Houston Mom Says School Guard Choked Second Grader as DA Backs Off Case

Mother says HISD‑contracted guard choked her second‑grader at MacGregor. DA declined charges; family demands the video.

21 Top Things to Do in Texas

Downtown is also home to Klyde Warren Park, a popular park built over the freeway, and the Reunion Tower's observation deck.

Hear the hits - ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in Houston

The Carole King Musical to the Hobby Center, a celebration of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to music legend.

HPD releases bodycam footage of deadly shootout between suspect and police inside Sam's Club

Houston police have released the body-worn camera video of a shooting at a Sam's Club along the East Freeway that killed a ...

Comicpalooza returns to Houston for this weekend with celebrities, gaming, and cosplay

Texas' premier pop-culture festival is back at the George R. Brown Convention Center this Memorial Day weekend, with ...

Rockets' Kevin Durant, Drake Star in Nike Ad Ahead of Collab

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and five-time Grammy award winning artist Drake have quite a bit in common. Both are ...

Texas School Door Failures Exposed As State Audit Flags Safety Gaps At 13 Percent Of Campuses

According to the Texas Education Agency, 86.83% of audited campuses had no findings across Phase 1, Phase 2, and the weekly ...

Low early voter turnout in GOP Senate runoff raises stakes for John Cornyn and Ken Paxton

Early voting remains far below March primary level as President Donald Trump’s late Paxton endorsement clouds final turnout ...

8 of the nation’s fastest-growing cities are in Texas, census data shows

Celina, located about an hour north of Dallas, grew by 24.6% between July 2024 and July 2025—faster than any other U.S. city.

‘A Big Liar!’: Gas Station Cashier Berates Older Black Man, Accuses Him of Stealing $2, and Then He Looks Under His Shoe, Video Shows

"Accused of stealing $2, an older Black man faces public humiliation at a gas station. What happens next will restore your ...

Hurricane season forecast (May 22, 2026)

NOAA is predicting a below-average number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. We dive into the agency's ...