The True Origin of Valentine’s Day: From Roman Festival to Romantic Holiday

Valentine’s Day was not “created” in a single moment by one person. It formed over centuries as several traditions overlapped: an early Christian feast…

Feb 13, 2026

Sens. Cruz and Britt Introduce Bill to Protect Community Banks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Community Bank Relief Act. The legislation raises the current $10 billion…

Feb 13, 2026

Houston Arboretum presents popular Tapas on the Trails on Valentine’s Day 2026

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with delicious tapas and wine or beer pairings on Saturday, Feb. 14th Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents its annual Valentine’s-themed Tapas on…

Feb 13, 2026

Houston Chamber Choir presents What Have We Done TODAY? with renowned guest conductor Jason Max Ferdinand on Saturday, February 21st

Concert is at South Main Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents What Have We Done Today with renowned guest…

Feb 11, 2026

Houston Grand Opera Appoints Darcy Douglas as Chief Philanthropy Officer

Douglas to lead strategic philanthropic initiatives to advance the company’s vision for the future HOUSTON—Feb. 9, 2026—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Darcy…

Feb 11, 2026

Sens. Cruz, Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Apply Federal Penalties to ATM Robberies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Safe Access to Cash Act. The bill ensures that robberies involving…

Feb 11, 2026

Hobby School Survey: Competitive Primary Season Leaves Key Texas Races Up for Grabs

Survey Suggests Some Party Nominations Are Headed for a Runoff HOUSTON, Feb. 11 — With a mix of familiar names and relative unknowns on the…

Feb 11, 2026

Celebrate Black History Month at George Memorial Library in Richmond

In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a FREE event at the George Memorial Library in Richmond (1001 Golfview Dr…