February 18, 2026 | Houston Today| PaperCity

Junior League of Houston 78th Annual Gala

The Junior League of Houston’s annual Charity Ball offered supporters day-and-night party options this year – the new “Bridle & Bloom Luncheon” and the following night “Midnight at the Manor” gala, which together raised $600,000 to support League operations and fund community grants. The  ball blended the elegance of the past with the bold spirit of the open range as the League begins its second century of community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training in Houston.

The luncheon featured keynote speaker Allison Hay, CEO of Houston Habitat for Humanity, who highlighted the nonprofit’s decades-long partnership with the Junior League and the meaningful impact both organizations continue to make across the Houston community. The next evening, the soirée “Midnight at the Manor” delighted everyone with an elegant menu, a spirited live auction and captivating entertainment.

League president Katie Doyle emphasized that proceeds from the Charity Ball empower The Junior League of Houston to address critical issues facing the City of Houston — including children’s education, women’s and children’s health and welfare, and affordable housing.