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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 April 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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Midtown Graffiti Report
View our graffiti abatement report for March 2026
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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

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
May 6, 2026
Houston Business Journal
Midtown’s approach to public safety makes clear: The district means business
May 4, 2026
Visit Houston
Game Day, the Midtown Way: Where to Eat, Watch, and Celebrate in the Heart of Houston
May 4, 2026
ShelterForce
Houston Artists and Homeless Residents Collaborate to Create Public Art
April 26, 2026
Travel Freak
Houston World Cup 2026 Guide: Everything You Need to Know
April 14, 2026
Houston Press
Cyclists Say Austin Street Is Less Safe as Road Work Wraps Up
March 31, 2026
Glasstire
Midtown Houston Arts Names Artist & Organization MicroGrant Awardees
March 25, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Midtown is Houston’s fastest-growing neighborhood. It’s also becoming one of the most diverse.
March 25, 2026
Innovation Map
World Cup’s 14-mile Green Corridor to leave lasting impact on Houston
March 18, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Beloved Houston neighborhood bar Urban Social expanding to Midtown
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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.

Earth Month + Park Week: Explore Midtown Outdoors

April 28, 2026

Earth Month is a moment to appreciate what keeps Midtown feeling connected; our parks, public spaces, and the people who help care for them.

Midtown Is Blooming This Spring

March 27, 2026

Spring is taking shape across Midtown with new artist grants, community updates, and the return of outdoor park programming.
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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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