Tickets for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went on sale in two batches for the event featuring artists like Kelly Clarkson and Lizzo, with an online waiting room system for purchasing. Prices range from $35 to $429.

Tanglewest residents say a partial sewer repair left concrete in the line, caused backups and an unfinished cleanup that’s left a lingering stench and frayed nerves.

Memorial City Mall in Houston reopened after an ammonia leak from its ice rink caused an evacuation; the rink remains closed. No injuries occurred and the HazMat team contained the leak.

The 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon took place in Houston, drawing runners and spectators, yet caused significant street closures affecting local traffic.

Viral preacher Sister Cindy will visit the University of Houston on March 3 and Sam Houston State on March 4, a stop that has drawn both crowds and critics.

Tommy Tune donates over 50,000 items of his Broadway memorabilia to the University of Houston, including costumes, scripts, and letters, expected to benefit students and researchers.

Fort Bend County parents are protesting potential boundary changes in Fort Bend ISD due to uneven school enrollments, affecting their children's stability.

A Houston resident claimed a $3 million prize on the Texas Lottery's 500X Loteria Spectacular; the ticket was reportedly bought at checkout #81 in Katy. Proceeds support schools and veterans.

Months after 50 new trucks and a contractor sweep, many Houstonians still report yard waste and bulky trash piled at curbs. Relief has been slower than promised.

Parents and the program’s founder say UST moved its Pragmatic Studies program and did not renew its chair’s contract, leaving roughly 165 students uncertain about supports. Families and a funder want answers.

Pride Houston moved its 48th annual festival and parade to June 6, 2026, to avoid clashes with the FIFA World Cup and to expand events across June.

A $1 million effort from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation has turned 40 Houston-area libraries into Family Place rooms with play areas, bilingual books and parent workshops.

Texas officials warn of mystery seed packets that may pose ecological risks and disrupt agriculture. Over 1,100 packets have been found since February 2025, with potential ties to brushing scams and the risk of introducing invasive species.