We are the Storytellers of Houston
The energy in the room was electric this February as the Houston City Beat Community Connectors gathered for our monthly Mixer and Business Meeting. It wasn’t just another networking event; it was a masterclass in mutual support and professional growth, filled with the kind of people who make Houston’s business scene truly thrive.
On February 5, 2026, Trees For Houston celebrated a historic milestone: the planting of its one-millionth tree.
In a ceremony at the historic Kellum-Noble House, Mayor John Whitmire and Chevron joined the organization to plant a ceremonial live oak. Executive Director Barry Ward called the milestone a “departure point” for the next million trees, representing 40 years of community dedication to building a cooler, healthier, and greener Houston for future generations.
In the Fall 2025 DOMEafterDOME capstone project, nineteen University of Houston architecture students reimagined the historic Astrodome not as a stagnant political relic, but as a site for 21st-century innovation. Supported by Amazon and The BASE Lab, the project challenged students to transform the “Eighth Wonder of the World” from an obsolete engineering marvel into a sustainable, functional landmark for the city’s future.
