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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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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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Downtown Winter Vibes for $9? Say Less.
Houston besties — Cheap Skate Night Monday is HERE. ⛸️❄️
Tonight (Mon, Feb 9, 2026) you can skate at Green Mountain Energy presents Ice at Discovery Green for $9 + tax and yes — skate rental is included.
🕔 5 PM – 10 PM
📍 Discovery Green (Kinder Lake / Skating Rink)
And if you’re planning your week: the rink is open for the season Nov 21 – Feb 16…
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This Matters: $25K Public Investment in HMAAC + New VR Access Citywide
Houston, this is a real moment. 🖤
On Feb. 5, Council Member Edward Pollard presented a $25,000 donation to the Houston Museum of African American Culture, marking the first time the museum has received public funds.
And it gets better: HMAAC also debuted new tech that will let students and community members experience exhibits through…
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Harris County approves March public hearing date for proposed Hermann Park cond.
Harris Health officials are one step closer in the process of acquiring nearly 9 acres of Hermann Park—also known as the Warnecke Tract—as part of a $410 million Ben Taub Hospital expansion at the Texas Medical Center after Harris County commissioners voted in favor of the March 19 formal public hearing date.
Quote of note: “None of this…
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Hansel and Gretel
See and hear the timeless Brothers Grimm fairytale of Hansel and Gretel brought to life by director Antony McDonald in his company debut. This family-friendly production features dirndls, Alpine hats and misty clouds.
- Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.
- $67-$300
- Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston
- http://www.houstongrandopera.com
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