March 7, 2026
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Spring break is here, and keeping kids entertained all week can get expensive fast. The good news: there are plenty of free events happening across Houston that make it easy to fill the days without spending a dime.
Whether you're looking for hands-on activities, outdoor adventures or something creative to do with the kids, these free spring break events offer plenty of ways to make the most of the week.
We'll have live updates and analysis from the girls basketball state championship game between Barbers Hill and Argyle.
Here's the rest of the news.
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The rodeo's 75 food vendors face a risky business model: it takes high up-front costs, punishing hours and lots of temporary workers to launch a pop-up restaurant capable of serving thousands of customers a day. But for restaurateurs who can crack the code, it's a lucrative opportunity.
PLUS: Why Creed fandom is inspiring 'divorced dad' dress-up at the Houston Rodeo.
Some faculty say the process has been chaotic, highlighting the difficulty of enforcing a procedure that targets something as vague and divisive as "indoctrination" in the classroom.
The soup kitchen's leaders faced a tough decision after state officials launched the $13 billion I-45 expansion project.
1 story to bring you joy
"I think it helps (kids) to learn that someone else has been through it, too," said Aubrey Campbell, who was born with a heart defect and is now a nurse practitioner for Texas Children's congenital heart surgery team. "They're not alone."
7 stories you may have missed this week
Strong storms could bring damaging winds and localized flooding to Houston on Saturday. Here's the latest timing and what to expect. Read More |
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Six people, including two crew and four passengers, were on board the aircraft linked to the Houston law firm Arnold and Itkin, which crashed amid a deadly winter storm that blanketed much of the United States. Read More |
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A first look at 1932 Cattleman's Club, Tilman Fertitta's Houston rodeo steakhouse with high prices and Saltgrass Steak House vibes. If you're looking for more budget friendly options, we brought $50 to Opening Day to see how much we could eat without breaking the bank. Read More |
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The average price of gasoline in Houston reached about $2.95 on Saturday. Read More |
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The singer was joined by Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Paul Wall and The Walls Group at Houston Rodeo's Black Heritage Night. Read More |
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Here are five takeaways from what she said during her visit to Texas. Read More |
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