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Harris County libraries offer free Repair Cafes

I got a sewing machine fixed for free, saving me money and saving the machine from the landfill.

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👋 Shafaq here! Last weekend, I got my mom&#x27;s sewing machine fixed for free at Harris County Public Library&#x27;s Repair Cafe at West University.Why it matters: The community event saves people money and keeps broken items out of landfills.

How to celebrate Oktoberfest in Houston

Beer, bratwurst, stein holding competitions, wiener dog races and so much more.

Dust off your lederhosen: Oktoberfest season is in full swing across Houston. Why it matters: You don&#x27;t have to fly to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Germany" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/06/15/germany-fan-bike-world-cup-houston" data-vars-content-id="ff03582a-b129-4201-a586-343bee7fa7aa" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate Oktoberfest in Houston" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/06/15/germany-fan-bike-world-cup-houston" target="_self">Germany</a> to get a taste of the Bavarian tradition.

MFAH's new art includes rare portraits and a Renaissance table 

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has acquired new art spanning centuries, including a portrait by Joshua Johnson, one of America&#x27;s first established Black painters.Why it matters: The acquisitions expand the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MFAH&#x27;s collection" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2024/08/06/mfah-to-extend-friday-hours" data-vars-content-id="3604ab08-d341-4b54-b3e7-7a2f8fcf5ce5" data-vars-headline="MFAH&#x27;s new art includes rare portraits and a Renaissance table " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2024/08/06/mfah-to-extend-friday-hours" target="_self">MFAH&#x27;s collection</a>, meaning Houstonians will have new works to see as they go on display.

Astros clinch AL West and return to playoffs

The Astros finished 81-81, one game ahead of the Rangers.

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The Houston Astros are headed to the postseason after clinching the American League West on the final day of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="regular season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/09/22/astros-playoff-push-al-west-rangers-final-week" data-vars-content-id="140a7259-c036-4334-a11a-e0be47d2067e" data-vars-headline="Astros clinch AL West and return to playoffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/09/22/astros-playoff-push-al-west-rangers-final-week" target="_self">regular season</a>.Why it matters: After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="missing the playoffs last year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/09/29/houston-astros-postseason" data-vars-content-id="140a7259-c036-4334-a11a-e0be47d2067e" data-vars-headline="Astros clinch AL West and return to playoffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/09/29/houston-astros-postseason" target="_self">missing the playoffs last year</a> for the first time since 2016, the Astros narrowly rebounded.

What to do with your eclipse glasses now

Warby Parker will send donated eclipse glasses to Astronomers Without Borders.

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Before you toss out your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eclipse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/05/total-solar-eclipse-april-8-map-path" data-vars-content-id="a8d5b4c6-eafa-4cf2-b8d3-843908e438bb" data-vars-headline="What to do with your eclipse glasses now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/05/total-solar-eclipse-april-8-map-path" target="_self">eclipse</a> glasses, consider donating them to Warby Parker.Why it matters: Reduce, reuse and recycle, folks.

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