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Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo celebrates Texas heritage, agriculture

Moira Estrada, Reporter March 6, 2025

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back in town, continuing a celebration of Texas culture, tradition, and community spirit. Since its inception in 1932, the rodeo has been a beloved annual event...

While contributing to an important cause, customers of A 2nd Cup can indulge in its spacious lounging area and free Wi-Fi.

A 2nd Cup serves coffee to combat human trafficking

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer March 5, 2025

A local coffee shop on Fulton Street with a unique concept is a nonprofit that aims to end human trafficking. With every purchase at A 2nd Cup, whether it is through a cup of coffee or one of their...

Carruth Natural Encounters Building at the Houston Zoo. Courtesy: Houston Zoo Blog.

61-year-old exhibit closing at the Houston Zoo

Alyssa Agron, Reporter March 5, 2025

After more than six decades of housing diverse wildlife, the Houston Zoo’s Carruth Natural Encounters building will close on March 23. Zoo officials announced that the closure is due to the aging infrastructure,...

Illustration credit: Zach Ruiz

NASA monitors Asteroid 2024 YR4 as impact probability rises

Moira Estrada, Reporter March 1, 2025

NASA has identified an asteroid known as 2024 YR4 with a 3.1 percent chance of impacting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. While this probability is still relatively low, it is the highest recorded risk of any known...

Houstonians protesting against Latino discrimination above Highway 59. Courtesy: Anastasia Olloque

“A Day Without Immigrants” protest throughout Houston

Vincente Luzardo, Reporter February 19, 2025

At about 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, about 20,000 Houstonians gathered in Ervan Chew Park at 4502 Dunlavy St., to attend the “A Day Without Immigrants” protest in response to recent executive orders...

The Minute Maid Park sign was in the process of being removed on Feb. 5.

Minute Maid Park is renamed again as Daikin Park

Moira Estrada, Reporter February 14, 2025

Houston Astros fans will soon be cheering for their team at a newly renamed ballpark. As of Jan. 1, Minute Maid Park has been rebranded as Daikin Park as part of a 15-year, exclusive naming rights agreement...

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale at the POST

A monthly showcase of speed, style, and art during ‘Coffee and Cars’ at POST Houston

Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter February 14, 2025

"Coffee and Cars" is a 20-year-old event held in the heart of Houston created to share the passion and love for cars with everyone nationwide. Every first Saturday of the month at POST Houston, an incredible...

Courtesy: Houston Public Library

Houston Public Library hosts series of Black History Month Events

Joyce Hatch, Reporter February 12, 2025

Everyone should mark their calendars because Black History Month festivities are returning to the Houston Public Library all throughout February. The festivities are scheduled at HPLs the City of Houston....

Volunteers prepare their goods to give to families.

West Orem YMCA acts of service on MLK Jr. Day serves families eggs, pastries and much more

Brandy Rocha, Reporter February 12, 2025

The YMCA celebrates MLK Day by an act of service day for every YMCA. A center or a department will select what type of community project they would like to do, and it must be something geared towards...

Illustration Credit: Lyn Kaddour and Jackie Juarez

The 12 Hours of Darkness

Vincente Luzardo, Reporter February 11, 2025

Despite the promise of the social media app going dark at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 19, TikTok went dark around 9 p.m. CST the night before, with notifications from TikTok beginning at 8 p.m. Referred...

Houston METRO's Red Line shut down on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. due to the winter storm. Courtesy: UHDPD

Winter storm Enzo brings Houston a ‘snow day’ phenomenon

Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer February 3, 2025

Students received a rare snow day in Houston the week of Jan. 20, with a storm that blanketed the Houston metro area. Many cities in South Texas experienced snowfall in record amounts, and the coastal...

Illustration credit: Zach Ruiz

President Donald Trump gives second inaugural address on MLK Jr. Day

Karla Carrillo, Editor February 2, 2025

The 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, delivered his inaugural address after he was elected president for the second time on Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The televised inauguration...

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