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Houston ranks No. 2 in the nation for financial distress. And honestly… people feel it. 💳📉
A new national study found that Houston has the second highest share of financially distressed residents in America, behind only Chicago. 😳
WalletHub analyzed 100 major U.S. cities using indicators like:
📊 credit scores
📉 bankruptcy trends
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HOUSTON STAY IN YOUR BAGGGG 🚀🌎✨
A Houston company (Axiom Space) just locked in a NASA deal for the FIFTH private astronaut mission to the International Space Station and yes… this is a big flex for the city. 😮💨🛰️
Here’s the tea in plain English 👇🏾
✅ Axiom Mission 5 (Ax-5) is targeted to launch no earlier than January 2027
✅ Crew will spend up to…
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This is HUGE for Houston students 🎓🔥
Starting now, Houston ISD graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA will have GUARANTEED admission to the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD). No guessing. No wondering. If you qualify, you’re in. ✅🏫
And it gets even better…
💸 Application fees are waived
🚪 Automatic acceptance pathway to a 4-year university
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Throw Color, Dance, Repeat: Holi Festival Hits Midtown Park
This is one of those Houston events you experience at least once in your life. 🎨✨
Houston Holi: Festival of Colors is back on Feb. 28, bringing 15,000+ people together in Midtown Park for a full day of music, dancing, food, and the moment everyone waits for — the color throws.
And yes… you will get completely covered. 😭
Expect:
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Houston… this one is important. ?
The Houston Police Department will continue using its current records management system, even though city leaders have openly said the system is outdated and needs to be replaced. 🖥️⚠️
City Council approved extending it so operations don’t get disrupted for now.
First, what this system actually does 🧠📊
This system is basically the backbone of…
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🚶♀️ The Risk No One Talks About: Pedestrian Accidents Surge 432% in Texas College City
This is one of those stories that stops you mid-scroll.
Auto-pedestrian accidents in College Station have skyrocketed 432% between 2020 and 2025, according to the city’s fire department.
And the reality is blunt:
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Hidalgo Walks Out of Commissioners Court Meeting Amid Office Project Dispute
According to reporting from Houston Public Media journalist Sarah Grunau, Lina Hidalgo walked out of Thursday’s Harris County Commissioners Court meeting during a heated disagreement over an office project.
The dispute reportedly centered on details related to the project’s scope and direction, leading to visible tension during the session…
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HISD School Closures: 12 Campuses on the Chopping Block for 2026–27
Okay Houston, this is a big one.
HISD announced a plan to close or consolidate 12 schools starting with the 2026–27 school year (Fall 2026). The district says the move is tied to years of declining enrollment and rising costs to maintain aging campuses, a trend they say has been building since 2017.
Important detail: This plan is expected to go…
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Here’s who shut down in January 2026 in Houston, per the Houston Chronicle’s run
Houston restaurant closures in January 2026
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Buena Vista Cuban Cafe (Washington Ave location)
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Copenhagen European Kitchen & Bakery (Katy)
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Graffiti Raw (last service on New Year’s Eve)
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Grand Lux Cafe (Galleria area, closed Jan. 24)
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Kazzan Ramen & Bar (closed Jan. 24)
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The Kid (Heights)
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Las Anita’s Mexican Restaurant (Seabrook)
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Loft18…
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Free Houston Jazz All Spring Long
🎷 Jazzy Sundays in the Parks
Houston… this is the kind of Sunday energy we love. Blankets on the lawn. Skyline behind you. Live jazz floating through the air. ✨
Jazzy Sundays in the Parks is back, bringing free, family-friendly jazz concerts to Discovery Green in March and Buffalo Bayou Park in April.
Traditionally this series kicks off at…
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