INTRO
☀️ Houston is heating back up, and the city is electric! We have some quick stories for you today, from rodeo rules to global moves tied to the World Cup. Take a few minutes, lock in, and knock out your goals early today. Small wins stack up, and momentum is built one focused move at a time. – O.B.
In This Edition of Houstonicity:
Houston Rodeo Dress Code Update Could Get You Removed
Houston Takes World Cup Global With Europe Trade Mission
Houston ISD Central Chief Daniel Soliz Leaving District This Month
And More…
Houston Weather
THE WEATHER VANE
Today: 76F | 51F |☀️| 2% Precipitation | SSE 12 MPH Winds
Thursday: 83F | 57F |☀️| 8% Precipitation | SSW 10 MPH Winds
Friday: 87F | 61F |☀️| 13% Precipitation | SW 11 MPH Winds
Saturday: 89F | 64F |☀️| 8% Precipitation | SSW 13 MPH Winds
Sunday: 88F | 62F | 🌤️| 8% Precipitation | SSW 15 MPH Winds
Houston Events
UPCOMING EVENTS!
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HOUSTON’S NEWS
HOUSTON RODEO DRESS CODE UPDATE COULD GET YOU REMOVED
👗 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is tightening its dress code. Officials say guests can now be removed if their clothing takes away from the family friendly atmosphere. This includes outfits with inappropriate language, too much skin, or visible undergarments. The change comes after viral social media posts sparked debate.
Some visitors support the move, saying it helps keep the event respectful for kids. Others feel people should wear what they want. Either way, the message is clear. If you are heading to the rodeo, dress appropriately or risk being turned away.
HOUSTON TAKES WORLD CUP GLOBAL WITH EUROPE TRADE MISSION
⚽ Houston leaders are taking the city global ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A group led by the Greater Houston Partnership, including Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, is traveling to Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal. They are meeting with business and government leaders to promote Houston and build new partnerships.
The goal is simple. Bring more investment and attention to Houston before the World Cup arrives. With seven matches set at NRG Stadium, leaders hope this trip helps put Houston on the map and attracts long term growth.
HOUSTON ISD CENTRAL CHIEF DANIEL SOLIZ LEAVING DISTRICT THIS MONTH
📖 Houston ISD is seeing another leadership change. Central Division Chief Daniel Soliz will leave the district this month to pursue a new opportunity. In the meantime, West Division Chief Kasey Bailey will take on both roles, overseeing a large portion of the district.
Soliz held several leadership roles during his time with HISD and led the central division for about six months in his most recent position. His exit is part of a broader series of leadership shifts this school year, as the district continues to adjust its top team.
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HOUSTON BUSINESS NEWS
VENEZUELA OPPOSITION LEADER SET FOR HOUSTON CERAWEEK VISIT
🛢️ Houston could be a key stop in the conversation about Venezuela’s future. Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado is expected to speak at CERAWeek next week, one of the energy industry’s biggest annual events.
Her visit comes as Houston based oil companies weigh what role they may play in Venezuela’s oil industry. With political change, energy opportunity, and global attention all in the mix, her appearance could be one to watch.
AMEGY BANK EXPANDS SBA LOANS TO SUPPORT HOUSTON SMALL BUSINESSES
💼 Small businesses in Houston are getting more support from Amegy Bank. The bank has sharply increased its SBA lending, growing loan counts by nearly 48% from 2024 to 2025. In the past year alone, Amegy made 161 SBA loans in the region, the most of any local lender.
Amegy is focused on helping small and early-stage businesses grow, with average loans around $200,000. Leaders say the goal is to build long term relationships as these businesses expand, helping turn small ideas into lasting success across Houston.
HOUSTON SPORTS NEWS
TEXANS ADD WYATT TELLER IN LATEST OFFENSIVE LINE REBUILD
🏈 The Texans kept working on their offensive line Tuesday by agreeing to a two-year deal with former Browns guard Wyatt Teller. The deal can be worth up to $23 million. Teller is a two time All Pro who started 13 games last season and is known for his toughness and strong run blocking.
Houston has made several line moves this offseason, and Teller is another big piece of that reset. With a rebuilt front and a focus on a stronger run game, the Texans are clearly trying to give the offense more power up front.
ASTROS NAMED IN LAWSUIT OVER FIREWORK INJURY AT DAIKIN PARK
🎆 A Houston area woman is suing the Astros and a fireworks company after she says a firework hit her in the left eye during a postgame show at Daikin Park last July. The lawsuit says she suffered serious injuries, needed emergency laser eye surgery, and now deals with blurry vision, floaters, and partial vision loss.
She is seeking more than $1 million in damages. The Astros and the fireworks company have denied her claims, but the case puts new attention on fan safety during one of the ballpark’s longtime Friday night traditions.
THANKS!
🐂 Big things are happening across Houston, and you are right in the middle of it. Stay sharp, stay focused, and keep pushing forward. See you tomorrow. – O.B.