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Houston Igbofest welcomes legendary Ijele Masquerade

During the grand finale at Houston’s IgboFest , a towering, spinning structure rises above the crowd. It’s a moving temple of vibrant velvet tapestries, hundreds of intricately carved wooden figurines, and reflecting mirrors that catch the light, all swaying to the slow, heavy ca...

Defender NetworkOct 21, 2026

Houston launches $48 million initiative to end prolonged homelessness

Houston philanthropic organizations have launched a $48 million, three-year fund aimed at rehousing individuals within 90 days of experiencing homelessness. Roughly 70% of the goal, or $34 million, has already been raised from private philanthropy. The initiative, called Pathways...

Defender NetworkOct 21, 2026

Warmer days are coming for Houston but the humidity remains low

Work week warm-up: Each day, morning and afternoon temperatures will rise by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with humidity. It will sta...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 21, 2026

Grow it, make it, use it | Using fresh herbs in your skincare routine

Herbs can do more than add flavor to your favorite dishes. Ro Jones and Stephanie Calloway of the Herb Society of America’s South Texas Unit joined Houston Life to share how herbs can be incorporated into everyday skincare routines. The duo demonstrated how to prepare herbal oils...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 20, 2026

Rockets rotation eager to start 2026 season tomorrow night

The 2026 Houston Rockets season will begin with a home game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. After traveling to Macao for two games against the Mavericks to start the preseason schedule, Kevin Durant and the Rockets are eager to get the season...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 20, 2026

Hello Houston (October 20, 2026)

Today: We talk about the controversy surrounding the delayed release of Texas' maternal mortality report, podcast host Jackson Gatlin takes on “Five Simple Questions,” and we hear the newest episodes of “InnerVIEWS” and “Texperts.”...

Houston Public MediaOct 20, 2026

Houston’s power grid gets a $50M upgrade and your electricity bill could feel it

The federal government is directing $50 million toward Houston’s power grid, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying the investment is aimed at reducing transmission bottlenecks and lowering electricity costs for consumers. Wright made the disclosure Tuesday at a press event ho...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 20, 2026

Texas data center boom could erase decades of progress on air quality

Texas’ rapidly growing data center industry could reverse much of the state’s progress on air quality by the end of the decade, according to a new report released Tuesday. The air emissions report published by the Houston Advanced Research Center revealed that the industry’s impa...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 20, 2026

Warmer days are coming for Houston

Work week warm up: Each and everyday temperatures in the morning and afternoon will increase by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with hu...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 20, 2026

Fort Bend Women’s Center shares resources for domestic violence survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a time to recognize the signs of abuse and remind survivors that help is available. The Fort Bend Women’s Center is working to connect more people in the Greater Houston area with the resources they need to find safety and rebuild th...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 19, 2026