Houston LGBTQ+ Voters Watch Election Results
Community members gathered at neighborhood bars and campaign events across Houston on election night.
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Do you think the country is headed in the right direction?
Houston Culture News
For readers in Houston, this page covers community heritage, social shifts, local institutions, lifestyle trends and the forces shaping identity. Reporting examines how these elements define the city and the people who call it home.
Awards
Lemon Hosts 2026 First Class Men of Houston Awards
The awards honored 23 men across entertainment, business, media, sports, philanthropy and community at The Shop Club Houston.
LGBTQ+
Ann Johnson Wins Reelection to Texas House
Openly lesbian Democrat Ann Johnson defeats Republican Mike Michna to keep her Houston-area seat in the Texas House.
Hispanic
Ben Reyes, Houston's First Latino Council Member, Dies
The former state lawmaker and Vietnam veteran died at age 79, according to the extraction-stage record.
African-American
Live Poll
Do you believe preserving historical local landmarks is an effective way to support your neighborhood's development?
Documentary to Detail Houston Louis White Grocery Store
A new film about the historic Fifth Ward landmark is set to premiere in Houston on May 17, 2027.
Women’s Issues
Live Poll
Do you trust corporate diversity rankings to accurately reflect how companies treat female employees?
Forbes Names Houston-Based Group 1 Automotive to List
Group 1 Automotive joins Forbes' World's Top Companies for Women 2026.
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