The 15th annual Houston Sweetheart Tea was held at 5115 Restaurant and benefited from donations from the Mission of Yahweh. The event was hosted by Anne Carl, Deborah Duncan, Sylvia Forsythe, Kim Moody, and Alicia Smith. Saks Fifth Avenue vice president and general manager of Saks, Heidi Turney, shared Saks' pride in sponsoring the fête for much of its 15-year run. Co-host Deborah Duncan highlighted the Mission's commitment to sheltering and rehabilitating homeless women and children into self-sufficient futures. The 2026 Houston Sweethearts included Farida Abjani, Debbie and Roger Clemens, Caroline Esses, Brittney Herbert Franklin, Jordan Seff, and Michelle Verbois Wasaff.