Temple resident Lauren Barber won three gold medals in swimming at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.

Marshall is advancing plans to redevelop the former Marshall Senior High School into Marshall Lofts, a 245-unit housing project with crime-prevention guidelines.

Gruene Music & Wine Fest is returning for its 40th year.

A Montgomery County family outing is highlighted featuring Merrymead ice cream and a Stranger Things theme.

Galveston launched an online searchable database of digitized cemetery records for its six city-owned cemeteries.

Jordan “Tiny” Wilmore was sworn in as Kemah’s police officer, encouraged by Shaquille O’Neal, and noted as 7-foot-3 tall.

Killeen-Fort Hood area groups plan multiple back-to-school giveaway events in August for free backpacks and supplies.

Lometa’s FFA rodeo tradition continues in the Lometa community.

The Lampasas “Hometown, Texas” premiere is planned for a local gathering in Lampasas.

Killeen residents are invited to complete a short survey by July 30 to help shape the Goodnight Ranch Community Park design.

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking foster homes for pets rescued from floods.

Sound Unseen Austin announced its 2026 lineup for its musical film festival.

A letter urges Galveston seawall users, especially e-bike riders, to slow down and use courtesy to improve pedestrian safety.

New Braunfels held a Party for the Planet at Fischer Park to teach families about conservation, sustainability, and Edwards Aquifer protection.

Kinder Institute data shows some Houston and Harris County neighborhoods had eviction filing rates up to three times the county average in 2025.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife egg releases helped a male Houston toad appear again in restored Bastrop County habitat after decades of absence.

Kari Prihoda, executive director of Children’s Safe Harbor, received the 2026 Oak Wood Masonic Lodge 1444 "Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award".

A 31-year-old man drowned in a pond while attempting to cross on horseback near Rockdale in Milam County, and an autopsy was ordered.

Westside Houston residents complain feral hogs from George Bush Park are destroying property and fear disease as they seek action from Precinct 4.

Galveston Island Humane Society held its 13th annual dog surfing competition on July 18 to raise proceeds for the Humane Society.

A Georgetown car seat safety event inspected 38 child seats and distributed 24 replacements to help protect 38 local families from injury and fatalities.

Rapoport Academy students in Downtown Waco painted a mural on The Hangar to convey welcome and hope for Waco’s unsheltered neighbors.

The Woodlands Arts Council will debut a renamed Fine Craft, Art & Design Show on Sept. 26-27, 2026, at a Woodlands hotel.

A Waco Indie screening of Donnie Darko highlighted 6P Color’s multi-spectral display technology that expands on the traditional RGB palette.

Funeral service and visitation dates were announced for Janice S. McNair, Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair who died July 14.

Montgomery County Food Bank will host its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon Oct. 22, 2026, featuring chef Cat Cora.

Floresville Peanut Festival Court-elect members attended Fiesta Noche del Rio at the Arneson River Theatre in San Antonio.

Montgomery County’s annual Back-to-School Drive in Norristown accepts school-supply donations until Aug. 21 at the DeKalb Center.

The Weithorn family in Crawford, Texas continues fourth-generation seed oat farming despite fewer producers statewide.

Chinmaya Mission Houston hosted Mahashivaratri celebrations for Greater Houston's Hindu community with puja, chanting, meditation, and aarti.

Houston hosted FRAGCON, an inaugural Global Fragrance Convention bringing together fragrance brands and enthusiasts for events and samples.

The Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel hosted Loro Piana’s latest fashion campaign photographed across the museum and chapel grounds in Houston.

Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes announced she is battling Stage 2 breast cancer and will continue treatment while resuming duties.

Belton ISD’s Project Heartbeat provided food relief to families experiencing food insecurity during summer through district outreach.

Houston’s Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA held its 20th annual Hindu Sangathan Divas on Aug. 24 at a Swaminarayan temple with over 180 participants.

Montgomery County lists today’s events and meetings, including a Strathmore outdoor concert and County Council data center committee sessions.

Austin's Downtown Commission proposes a Central Presbyterian church 'green room' to support musicians with a sober waiting area downtown.

Harker Heights plans its annual Cuts with Cops event on Aug. 2.

The Hanford Tri-County All Stars Babe Ruth team collected donations at a local marketplace to help fund a youth baseball trip to Missouri.

An Austin restaurant pop-up is recreating the Golden Girls kitchen for customers.

The Indian Muslim Association of Greater Houston held a Galveston Bay outing to introduce changes to its leadership committee.

ISKCON Houston held celebrations for Balaram Purnima on Aug. 20.

About 75 people held a vigil in Austin after the city removed rainbow crosswalks ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Sweet Home Missionary Baptist in West Austin held its annual 155-year homecoming celebration amid Clarksville’s long history of gentrification and resistance.

Lampasas -- Hometown, Texas is premiering at a local gathering in Lampasas, Texas.

Getty Foundation and National Trust announced final grantees receiving $150,000 each to help preserve Black modernist architecture sites.

Montgomery County Animal Shelter in Kentucky is at capacity, with 60 dogs and room for 42, urging adopters and foster homes to help.

Residents near Union Pacific tracks in southeast Houston complained about overgrown vegetation damaging fences until the railroad sent crews to clear it.

Houston’s 16th annual Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair at the George R. Brown Convention Center will provide free supplies and health screenings.

A memorial in downtown Marlin honors 435 freed people who traveled from South Carolina to Falls County in 1867.

Joseph Scaramucci is running an annual back-to-school drive in the Waco area to provide new clothes and shoes for about 20 kids.

Houston leaders held a recap touting the 2026 World Cup’s attendance and claimed economic and infrastructure benefits for the city.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire proclaimed July 21, 2026 as Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Day honoring his humanitarian service.

A new biography is set to share Waco artist Kermit Oliver’s story and legacy through conversations with author Susie Kalil.

A Burleson County farmer is growing and rotating sunflower crops for seed production, with harvest expected around August 1.

Austin’s Let’s Fund Good festival will hold 12 $10 events from Friday through Aug. 30 to raise money for local nonprofits.

Backslash at Cornell Tech announced its 2026–27 artist cohort for exhibitions and public presentations on AI and related technologies.

Kenlea Conner of Waco won the Dr Pepper Museum’s annual giveaway for a one-year supply of Dr Pepper.

A family-friendly Houston restaurant opened with a supervised playground for children while caregivers dine.

Project SOS in Nacogdoches collects backpacks and school supplies to help students start the school year amid rising costs.

Tomball officials say an investigation found no historic cemetery at a Walnut Street property after headstones were discovered during demolition.

Stars & Stripes Drive-in Theatre in New Braunfels offers nostalgic, family-friendly double features on Fridays and Saturdays with movies and onsite food.

An Austin-educated director helped correct a historical marker in Texas by addressing inaccuracies in its information.

International Owl Awareness Day will offer free admission and owl-themed events on Aug. 3 at the International Owl Center and Houston Community Center.

The Great Texas Mosquito Festival returns in Clute for another year.