They call it the Super Bowl of band culture from America's historically black colleges and universities. For the 11th year the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands is happening in Houston. We sat down with the executive director to learn about the action-packed lineup families can enjoy this year.

HISD reversed its decision back in September to let the students perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band.

Cry-Fair High School’s marching band is showing others what it truly means to be part of a team by making sure a fellow bandmate who is blind can march and perform with the group with ease.