Houston comedian Ashton Womack rises to Emmy-nominated success, crediting his gritty local comedy scene for his development as a writer on "The Daily Show."

League City is hosting a Harry Potter birthday event on July 31 at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, inviting fans for a brief celebration with magical activities and crafts.

Houston offers a plethora of family-friendly events post-Hurricane Beryl, including "Fancy Nancy The Musical," Jurassic Quest, a Pokémon event, Astros games, a Batman film with live music, and free activities at the Buffalo Soldiers Museum.

Anime Matsuri, Houston's largest anime convention, returns August 8-11, featuring cosplay, vendors, live concerts, and commemorating Godzilla's 70th anniversary.

Typhoon Texas water park offers a free upgrade from a day pass to a season pass following Hurricane Beryl, providing community support and family-friendly fun in Houston.

Houston skydivers celebrate World Skydiving Day and honor President George H.W. Bush's centennial with jumps, including a gathering for skydivers of color.

The Katy Rice Harvest Festival, featuring Stoney LaRue, anticipates large turnout with events like mutton busting, an indoor arcade, and scholarship contests.

Houston's entertainment scene heats up in June with the UniverSoul Circus's 30th anniversary, diverse concerts including Styx, Foreigner, Vampire Weekend, and Megan Thee Stallion, and Saint Arnold Brewing's 30th anniversary party with local artists.

Altitude Trampoline Park opens in Webster, offering a variety of activities such as wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball, arcade games, and a trapeze, as well as a soft play area for children.

Sugar Land held the "A Night to Remember" concert to honor fallen military heroes, featuring local musicians, singers from "The Voice," and charity support.

Houston's first public-access crystal lagoon, Angel Lagoon, is set to open in Dayton on Memorial Day weekend, promising various amenities and entertainment.

Schlitterbahn Galveston offers free admission to military members for Memorial Day weekend, with discounts for their families, and extends the gesture to first responders during American Heroes Week in August.

Baylor College reminds Houston residents to stay hydrated and use sunscreen during the Memorial Day weekend, amidst remembrance ceremonies and celebrations.