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Houston Zoo Marks World Elephant Day

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Houston, TX

The Houston Zoo will hold its World Elephant Day Celebration on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6200 Hermann Park Drive. The program includes elephant keeper chats, special enrichment, elephant-themed activities, and a seed-ball workshop for visitors of all ages. The event is included with daily admission tickets. The zoo also notes that its August hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with last entry at 3:00 p.m.

This local community update for Houston, TX is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Houston, TX area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Johnson Library Schedules Temporary Closure

Johnson Neighborhood Library is scheduled to close Tuesday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 19, while Houston Public Library completes public-computer system improvements. The library says the dates are estimates a...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Texans Host Chargers In Preseason

The Houston Texans are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Chargers in a preseason game Thursday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. at NRG Stadium, 8400 Kirby Drive. The game provides a local sports event for Houston residents and...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Economic Development Committee Meets August 19

The City Council Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Anna Russell Council Chambers at City Hall, 901 Bagby Street. The committee reviews economic incentives, tax...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Transportation Plan Update Set For August 20

The Planning Commission will hold its 2026 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan application update on Thursday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex at 900 Bagby Street. The annual plan process addresses propos...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Public Safety Committee Meets August 25

The City Council Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m. in the Anna Russell City Council Chamber on the second floor of City Hall, 901 Bagby Street. The committee reviews the perf...

Monday, August 31, 2026

Mancuso Library Schedules Temporary Closure

Mancuso Neighborhood Library is scheduled to close Monday, August 31, through Wednesday, September 9, while Houston Public Library completes technology infrastructure improvements. HPL says the reopening date is an esti...

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