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Meet the 2026 midtownHOU Arts Micro Grants Cycle 2 Awardees
Midtown Houston is continuing its investment in Houston’s creative community through the 2026 midtownHOU Arts Micro Grants Program, and we’re excited to announce the Cycle 2 awardees.
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The Midtown Vibe: Welcoming Summer Visitors Through Art and Community
As Houston prepares to welcome visitors from all over the world for the big soccer tournament, Midtown is celebrating what makes this neighborhood one of the city’s most colorful, creative, and connected destinations.
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Midtown Graffiti Report
View our graffiti abatement report for May 2026
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Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage in Midtown
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Midtown Houston is proud to unveil a new sign wrap installation at Bagby Park created by Houston artist Lotus Bermudez.
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Meet DUAL: Midtown Houston’s First-Ever Artist in Residence
For the first time, Midtown is launching an official Artist in Residence Program, a new investment in local creativity that gives one Houston artist the time, space, and support to build new work while connecting with the community along the way.
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Explore Midtown’s Four Parks During Earth Month
Earth Month is a natural time to get outside and experience the parks that help shape Midtown’s identity. From community gathering spaces to historic green pockets, Midtown’s parks make the district feel more livable, more walkable, and more connected.
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press releases

September 30, 2025
Midtown Hosts National Night Out in Bagby Park
September 30, 2025
Midtown Hosts National Night Out in Bagby Park
September 10, 2025
City of Houston Unveils Six Public Art Installations that Challenge Perceptions of Homelessness, Provide Career Opportunities and Bring Art to Public Spaces
September 10, 2025
City of Houston Unveils Six Public Art Installations that Challenge Perceptions of Homelessness, Provide Career Opportunities and Bring Art to Public Spaces
May 20, 2025
Unhoused Houstonians and Local Creative Community Collaborate on Employment Opportunities through a Series of Public Art Installations
May 20, 2025
Unhoused Houstonians and Local Creative Community Collaborate on Employment Opportunities through a Series of Public Art Installations
December 18, 2024
The Mistletoe Market to return to Houston with “Home for the Holidays” Theme
December 18, 2024
The Mistletoe Market to return to Houston with “Home for the Holidays” Theme
September 19, 2024
New Public Art Installation Honors Houston Icons for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19, 2024
New Public Art Installation Honors Houston Icons for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 3, 2024
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for HueMan:Shelter
September 3, 2024
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for HueMan:Shelter
September 3, 2024
National Night Out in Midtown
September 3, 2024
National Night Out in Midtown
August 29, 2024
Midtown Park Public Art Installations
August 29, 2024
Midtown Park Public Art Installations
June 10, 2024
Midtown Celebrates Juneteenth – 2024
June 10, 2024
Midtown Celebrates Juneteenth – 2024
March 26, 2024
2024 Art in the Park
March 26, 2024
2024 Art in the Park
March 23, 2024
2023 Art in the Park
March 23, 2024
2023 Art in the Park
January 28, 2024
Black History Now
January 28, 2024
Black History Now
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news coverage

June 12, 2026
Travel Mag
10 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Houston Texas to Fuel Your World Cup Adventure
June 11, 2026
Click2Houston
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston: Complete guide to matches, parking, Fan Fest, transportation and more
June 11, 2026
Houston Public Media
The ultimate guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston
June 10, 2026
Houston Chronicle
How to outsmart the heat, the Loop and massive crowds during Houston’s World Cup, according to a local
June 10, 2026
Houston Press
Where to Eat, Drink and Watch the World Cup in Houston
June 10, 2026
Culture Map
These Houston restaurants and bars are showing World Cup 2026 matches
June 9, 2026
CW39
Midtown Houston: Central hub for FIFA World Cup excitement
June 4, 2026
The Buzz Magazines
World Cup 2026: Houston Happenings
June 1, 2026
Texas Monthly
The Ultimate Texas Soccer Fan Guide
May 27, 2026
Chron
A houston neighborhood is finally fixing some of its horrible sidewalks
May 25, 2026
Chron
5 things to know about the Houston World Cup host committee’s Green Corridor project
May 19, 2026
Chron
Houston races to beat scorching heat ahead of FIFA World Cup
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midtown newsletters

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Summer in Midtown: Safety Tips, Public Art + What’s Ahead

June 25, 2026

Game Day, the Midtown Way: What’s Happening in Midtown

June 11, 2026

Game Day the Midtown Way

May 28, 2026

Get Game Day ready, Midtown! The 2026 tournament season will bring visitors from around the world to Houston, and Midtown will be right at the center of the activity.
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Publications

The Midtown Buzz 2025
Cultural Arts Guide 2026

Media Contact

Madison Walkes, Midtown Houston | [email protected] | 832-652-8023

MPC UPDATE:

The November MPC Board Meeting has been cancelled

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UPDATE:

The MRA Board Meeting has been rescheduled for October 23rd

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