INTRO
📖 It is Wednesday, and Houston is giving us plenty to keep up with, from schools leaning into AI to rodeo records and World Cup plans taking shape. Today is a great day to get focused. Pick one important task you have been putting off and finish it before noon. That single win builds momentum for everything else. – O.B.
In This Edition of Houstonicity:
HISD Pushes Students Toward AI Future With New Programs
Houston Rodeo Draws 2.6 Million and Breaks Big Records
Top Houston Hotels for Luxury, Views, and Relaxing Stays
And More…
Houston Weather
THE WEATHER VANE
Today: 85F | 66F |🌤️| 17% Precipitation | SSE 13 MPH Winds
Thursday: 85F | 65F |🌤️| 24% Precipitation | S 15 MPH Winds
Friday: 87F | 62F |🌤️| 8% Precipitation | S 8 MPH Winds
Saturday: 75F | 57F |☀️| 3% Precipitation | NE 11 MPH Winds
Sunday: 81F | 65F |☀️| 1% Precipitation | SE 13 MPH Winds
Houston Events
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Wednesday, 3/25/2026
Thursday, 3/26/2026
Friday, 3/27/2026
HOUSTON’S NEWS
HISD PUSHES STUDENTS TOWARD AI FUTURE WITH NEW PROGRAMS
✏️ Houston ISD is looking ahead. In a recent address, Superintendent Mike Miles shared how schools are preparing students for a future shaped by artificial intelligence. The district is adding new programs focused on AI careers like cybersecurity and health care, while also expanding career centers and launching new K-8 schools built around critical thinking and problem solving.
At the same time, student performance is improving. Test scores are rising, especially among Black and Hispanic students, and more schools are earning top ratings. Miles says the goal is clear: help every student succeed in a fast-changing world where strong thinking skills matter more than ever.
HOUSTON RODEO DRAWS 2.6 MILLION AND BREAKS BIG RECORDS
🐮 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo once again proved it is one of Houston’s biggest events. This year, more than 2.6 million people took part, and the rodeo set major records along the way. A Grand Champion steer sold for $1.5 million, junior auction sales passed $35 million, and Cody Johnson drew a record 80,203 fans for a concert-only crowd at NRG Stadium.
Behind the scenes, more than 36,000 volunteers helped make it all happen. The rodeo’s full 2026 financial results are still to come, but past data shows this event brings hundreds of millions of dollars into Houston. From its small start in 1932 to today, the rodeo keeps showing just how much it means to this city.
TOP HOUSTON HOTELS FOR LUXURY, VIEWS, AND RELAXING STAYS
🏨 Looking for a quick getaway without leaving the city? A new guide highlights some of Houston’s best hotels, from luxury towers to unique neighborhood stays, making it easier to plan a night away without the travel. A few of the hotel options that are mentioned:
Hotel Daphne
Marriott Marquis Houston
The Post Oak Hotel
From rooftop pools and skyline views to quiet, tucked away spots, there is something for every kind of stay. Whether you want to relax, explore, or just reset, Houston has more options than you might think.
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HOUSTON BUSINESS NEWS
HOUSTON SET TO HOST WORLD CUP TEAM BASE CAMP IN 2026
⚽ Houston’s World Cup plans just got bigger. City leaders say Houston will host a 2026 FIFA World Cup team base camp at Sabercats Stadium, giving fans a new reason to get excited before the matches begin. Organizers also say public practices are planned, which could give locals a rare chance to watch a World Cup team train up close.
A few key details stand out:
Team base camp at Sabercats Stadium
Fan festival construction starts May 1 in EaDo
104 watch parties are planned
About 500,000 fan fest visitors are expected
Houston officials say planning is on track, with work also starting May 1 at NRG Stadium for the tournament field. With games, public events, and a major fan festival on the way, the countdown to the World Cup is starting to feel very real in Houston.
HOUSTON CPA CAMDEN SCOTT JOINS CLA IN NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE
💼 Houston’s business community has a new addition. Camden Scott, CPA, has joined CLA as client relationship director in Houston, bringing more than a decade of experience in operational accounting and advisory work across several industries.
In her role, she helps companies manage critical accounting needs, especially during busy periods or audit preparation when teams are stretched thin. Outside of work, she stays active in the community through NABA Houston and Impact100 Houston, while also supporting the next generation of accounting professionals.
HOUSTON SPORTS NEWS
ASTROS STAR JEREMY PEÑA RETURNS WITH HOME RUN BEFORE OPENER
⚾ Astros fans got a hopeful sign this week. Jeremy Peña returned to game action after his injury and made an impact right away, hitting a two-run home run in his first game back. He said his finger feels good, but after missing time, he is still working to get back into game shape before the season opener.
The team is taking it day by day as they decide if he will be ready for opening day. His return would be a big boost, as Houston performs much better when he is in the lineup. For now, all eyes are on how he responds in the final workouts before the season begins.
TEXANS DEFENSE SHINED, BUT OFFENSE MUST CATCH UP
🏈 New Texans running back David Montgomery had high praise for Houston’s defense, calling it the best he has faced. That says a lot, and it also points to the team’s biggest issue. The defense has done its job, but the offense has too often failed to finish games and match that level of play.
That is why this offseason matters so much. Houston has focused on fixing the offense after struggles with running the ball, scoring in the red zone, and protecting the quarterback. Montgomery’s arrival is one more sign that the Texans know what must change if they want to take the next step.
THANKS!
🚨 Stay sharp and keep moving forward. The people who win are the ones who act fast and follow through. Decide on your top 3 priorities and execute them with clarity and speed! – O.B.