Juhi Varma Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, who has publicly advocated for restricting congressional stock trading, has joined a growing list of lawmakers whose stock trades have drawn public scrutiny and ethics questions. On June 1, 2026 Menefee reported […]
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THE HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES LIVE AT THE FOUNDERS CLUB 2026–2027 SEASON
Season Expands to 12 Performers and Introduces Signature Artists Ana Gasteyer, Babel Gilberto, and Jason Moran in an Intimate Music Club Setting (Houston, TX) – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with presenting sponsor ExxonMobil announce the Live at the Founders Club 2026–2027 Season, an […]
UPDATE!!! Endangered Missing Persons Alert—CANCELLED—FOUND SAFE. Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional ENDANGERED MISSING PERSONS Alert ACTIVATION
Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Endangered Missing Persons Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 23-year-old Devin Brock. He was last seen Friday, 06/19/2026, at approximately 1:40 AM, on foot in the 4900 […]
YMCA of Greater Houston Opens Doors as Cooling Centers During Record-Breaking Heat Waves Locations will provide air-conditioned relief during operating hours from June 19 to 21
As extreme heat continues to impact the region, the YMCA of Greater Houston is opening its doors to help and serving as cooling centers at YMCA locations across the city. From Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, during operating hours, all YMCA of […]
Judge Hidalgo Welcomes International Fans to Harris County for the World Cup
Judge Hidalgo welcomes international visitors to Harris County in a newly-released “Welcome to Houston” video. Watch the full video here. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas, June 15, 2026, With the World Cup underway, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is welcoming international fans to Harris […]
Space Center Houston Launches Galaxy’s Game to Celebrate the Summer of Soccer
Explore the riveting connection between sports and space Houston, Texas— Space Center Houston has launched Galaxy’s Game, a limited-time experience through July 31, bringing together the global excitement for FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the wonder of space exploration. Designed […]
Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional SILVER Alert ACTIVATION
Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 75-year-old Samuel Smith. He was last seen Tuesday, 06/10/2026, at approximately 4:53 PM, on foot in the 16800 block of […]
CenterPoint Energy Launches Multi-Week Series of “Community Connect” Open House Events Across Greater Houston
At least 13 “Community Connect” events will provide customers opportunities to learn more about year-round actions to improve grid resiliency and preparations for extreme weather, strengthen day-to-day reliability and enhance customer communications CenterPoint team members will share updates on the actions taken […]
DPS Shares Safety Tips as Texas Prepares to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to welcome millions of visitors from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans and visitors to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to stay […]
Harris County and City of Houston Unveil Joint Dashboard to Monitor Potential Ebola Cases Ahead of World Cup
Harris County, TX, June 4, 2026, The Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), in conjunction with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) and the City of Houston, released a live dashboard to monitor travelers coming into Harris County […]
