A $4.9 million grant from Houston Endowment will help Lone Star College System strengthen college advising, dual credit programs and university transfer support, creating new opportunities for students across Greater Houston to complete their education and pursue rewarding careers. READ MORE

A new 33,750-square-foot volleyball facility is planned at The Ranch in Magnolia, adding another piece to The Farm League's growing youth sports destination near Magnolia High School. READ MORE

A $6 million wellness center is planned for Two Step Farm near Magnolia, bringing a new shared amenity to the 2,020-acre Montgomery County community as construction, new homebuilding and plans for a walkable village continue moving forward. READ MORE

Houston-area blood donors can receive a complimentary Moody Gardens Holiday Evening Pass beginning November 1, thanks to a new partnership helping local hospitals maintain their blood supply during the busy holiday season. READ MORE

SEG Solar is planning another major investment in Tomball, with a $950 million solar cell manufacturing facility expected to create more than 700 local jobs and further expand the Houston area's growing advanced manufacturing industry. READ MORE

Forty-one young women will take the stage for Miss Tomball 2027 on November 21, continuing a 60-year Tomball tradition that celebrates local students, awards educational scholarships and recognizes community leadership, with tickets now available for $20. READ MORE

Harris County Public Health has launched a free interactive mapping tool that gives Houston-area residents a closer look at neighborhood health, air quality, housing conditions, access to healthcare and other factors that can influence everyday life. READ MORE

Stageworks Theatre brings the holiday musical Nuncrackers to Northwest Houston December 4 through 20, 2026, with festive songs, family-friendly comedy and a convent Christmas special that doesn't go quite as planned. READ MORE