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Houston cut homelessness by 60%. Keeping people housed is an ongoing challenge.

Houston is often cited as a national success story for reducing homelessness, having cut the number of people living without shelter by more than 60 percent since 2011. But housing leaders say the city’s ongoing challenge is not just getting people housed, but making sure they can stay there.

by Staff February 1, 2026February 7, 2026

Community Entertainment Local News

Houston hip-hop icon and Swishahouse founder DJ Michael “5000” Watts has died, family confirms

Michael “5000” Watts, the legendary Houston DJ, producer, and founder of Swishahouse Records, died Friday, his family has confirmed. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. His age was not immediately released.

by Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2026February 4, 2026

Local News

Houston Zoo honors global conservation leaders with 2025 Wildlife Warrior Awards

The Houston Zoo has named Peace Irigabiza of Rwanda and Raveloarisoa Hermano of Madagascar as its 2025 Wildlife Warrior Award recipients, honoring their hands-on efforts to preserve endangered species while strengthening conservation efforts in their home countries.

by Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2026January 25, 2026

Eats & Tweets Entertainment Local News

Turner’s brings a ‘New York State of Mind’ to Houston with Billy Joel dine & sing-along

If your weekend plans could use a little Piano Man energy, Turner’s is offering Houstonians a one-night escape straight to Manhattan—without leaving Post Oak. On Saturday, January 31, at 8 p.m., the refined Uptown restaurant will transform its dining room into an intimate, music-filled sing-along celebrating the timeless catalog of Billy Joel.

by Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2026January 25, 2026

Eats & Tweets Local News

Buttermilk Baby debuts ‘The Boujee Bird,’ a luxe chicken sandwich available for January only

Houston’s fried chicken game just got a fancy little upgrade. Buttermilk Baby, the Heights-area hotspot known for flipping comfort food classics into crave-worthy creations, is kicking off the new year with a limited-edition offering that’s got just the right amount of extra.

by Staff January 10, 2026January 14, 2026

Community Events Local News

Alpha Kappa Alpha “We Are One” MLK Day of Service Returns

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omicron Tau Omega Chapter will host its annual “We Are One” MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 10, 2026,...

by Alexandria Green-Jones January 6, 2026January 14, 2026

Community Entertainment Events Family Health & Wellness Local News

City Place rings in 2026 with a full month of fitness, family fun, and creative community events

Looking for things to do in Houston this January? City Place offers free fitness, family events, and interactive art installations all month long.

by Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2026January 7, 2026

Business Entertainment Local National News

Beyoncé enters billionaire ranks

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined the small and closely watched group of Black American billionaires, a milestone that places her alongside a handful of individuals who built vast wealth in a country where Black ownership has long been restricted, delayed, or denied.

by Staff January 3, 2026January 5, 2026

Eats & Tweets Local News

‘Tis the season for Truffles: Four luxe Houston spots serving the ultimate winter comfort bites

Houston’s winter dining season is officially in full bloom — truffle season bloom, that is. From freshly shaved white truffle over silky spaghettini to black truffle crowning buttery, bite-sized croque monsieurs, Houston chefs are embracing one of the world’s most coveted culinary luxuries.

by Editor-in-Chief December 28, 2025December 26, 2025

Entertainment Events Family Local News

City Place rings in 2026 with family-friendly NYE fun and a spectacular midnight drone show

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at City Place in North Houston with free family fun during Noon Year’s Eve and a spectacular midnight drone show, plus immersive art installations through January.

by Editor-in-Chief December 27, 2025January 3, 2026