Slick City Action Park is planning to open a new franchise in Webster, with parks in Colleyville and The Woodlands coming soon. 

What they offer: With franchises across the country, the action park is known for its variety of indoor slides that can launch guests into the air before landing on bean bags. 

Looking ahead: According to Slick City’s social media, the new park in Webster is expected to open in April. Ticket prices vary by location but are sold in time increments of 90 and 120 minutes. 

• 20750 Gulf Freeway, Webster

A future sportsplex, named after League City’s former mayor Pat Hallisey, is slated to start construction in late May, said Chien Wei, League City’s parks & cultural services director.

What you need to know: The 106-acre sportsplex, which will be located near the intersection of Calder Drive and Ervin Street, was previously named Bay Colony Park, according to a news release from League City.

The details: The park’s design includes:

• 12 pickleball courts
• Five softball fields
• Four baseball fields
• Batting practice cages
• Two tennis courts
• 12 pickleball courts
• Two soccer fields

Houston will host a variety of entertainment, music, cultural and theater events throughout 2026.

The details: Events include comedy shows, musical theater, plays and concerts. 

One more thing: Read ahead to learn the details. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Ballet Hispánico New York
Ballet Hispánico New York explores "Carmen" through the vibrancy of dance.

• Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.
• Starting at $39
• 559-575 Prairie St., Houston

• April 24-26 and May 1-3, 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets TBA
• Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 2602, Houston

• July 17, 7:30 p.m.; July 18, 7 p.m.
• Starting at $28
• The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood

Harris County commissioners will meet Jan. 8 with more than 300 agenda items spanning from county operations and security regarding the upcoming election cycle to possible postponements with the Ben Taub Hospital expansion in the Texas Medical Center.

What you need to know: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth has several items related to overseeing the upcoming March, May and November elections. One item by the county clerk includes establishing an interlocal agreement with the city of Houston Police Department as part of an Election Security Task Force. 

At the polls: Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey seeks a discussion on the county's compliance with Senate Bill 1933, which allows the secretary of state’s office to oversee Harris County elections if an election complaint is filed.

Growing challenges: One of Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis's agenda items calls for the postponement of the Harris Health community engagement report regarding the Ben Taub Hospital expansion, adding another delay with the Texas Medical Center project. Commissioners voted unanimously last October to postpone the Dec. 11 public hearing.