Lone Star College System residents will have an opportunity Oct. 1 to weigh in on a proposed 2026 property tax rate as the Houston-area college system serves more than 100,000 students for the first time in its history. READ MORE

The H-E-B Wine Walk returns to The Woodlands Resort on Oct. 24 with more than 300 beverage selections, 40-plus culinary tasting stations, live music, interactive experiences and food from restaurants across the Greater Houston area. READ MORE

Big Rivers Waterpark in New Caney is turning select pools and splash areas over to four-legged guests on Sunday, Sept. 27, for WaterBARK Day, a special dog-friendly event featuring swimming, playtime and plenty of opportunities for local pups to make new friends. READ MORE

Greater Houston audiences can catch award-winning magician Craig Diamond in three intimate comedy and magic shows October 6 through 8 in Conroe, Oak Ridge North and Lake Conroe. READ MORE

Bari Ristorante will open its second Houston-area location Sept. 30 at 24 Waterway Avenue in The Woodlands, bringing house-made pasta, tableside specialties, weekend brunch and several dishes created specifically for its new 9,000-square-foot restaurant. READ MORE

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Gulf Coast Blood is encouraging more Hispanic residents across Greater Houston, the Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas to donate blood, helping build a more diverse donor pool that can provide closely matched blood for patients while supporting the approximately 1,000 donations needed each day. READ MORE

With Caney Pines Convention Center preparing for a December 2026 opening in New Caney, experienced convention and hospitality executive Melanie Granado has been selected to lead the 210,070-square-foot venue into its first chapter. READ MORE

A Lotto Texas ticket bought at a Kroger on Memorial Drive in West Houston has turned into a multimillion-dollar payday, with the Houston winner choosing a cash payout of nearly $4 million before taxes. READ MORE