Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey
On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.
Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) recently honored the Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival as a 2018 Top 20 Event for the month of June.
Topgolf Celebrates Women's Golf Day on June 5 with Complimentary Class for Women
Thirty-seven U.S. locations will offer opportunity for women to learn golf and network
Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® today announced that 37 of its U.S. venues will offer a golf instruction and networking event for women on Tuesday, June 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This special Topgolf Coach class, hosted in honor of Women's Golf Day, will be tailored to teach women of all skill levels the fundamentals of the game in a relaxed and social setting.
Baker Institute expert examines valuing groundwater in Texas
Despite the economic and political stakes, debate on how to value groundwater in Texas has been sparse, according to an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Survivor finds new home with help from disability adviser
Last August, Lenora Long awoke to furniture floating across her apartment. A 73-year-old with serious medical issues and limited mobility, she was forced out of her apartment when Hurricane Harvey moved in.
Enjoy a Movie and Concert in One with The Wizard of Oz—Film with Live Orchestra May 31
Celebrate the end of school and start of summer with a concert and movie! On Thursday, May 31, journey over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road with the Houston Symphony at The Wizard of Oz—Film with Live Orchestra, sponsored by Huntsman. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Due to the popularity of this show, attendees utilizing free seating are encouraged to arrive early to ensure entry.
Board the Millennium Falcon for Regal’s Solo: A Star Wars Story Opening Night Fan Event
All Star Wars fans are invited to enjoy this exciting event at Regal. The film is rated PG-13 and stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Thandie Newton, Emilia Clarke and Donald Glover.
Houston Area Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Stores Hold FREE Father’s Day Gift Classes June 9th
Complete a Custom Bow Tie for Dad Using Wood
Both Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Houston - Houston and Spring – are offering free, hands-on, “Make & Take” custom, Bow Tie project classes throughout the day on Saturday, June 9, 2018, just in time for Father’s Day. Participants can learn basic woodworking skills while handcrafting a custom Bow Tie using beautiful hardwoods. No experience or tools are needed and the class – including materials - is free. Instruction will be provided by the store’s expert woodworkers and teachers.
Whitney Houston New Movie Being Released in July
Whitney Houston broke more music industry records than any other female singer in history. With over 200 million album sales worldwide, she was the only artist to chart seven consecutive U.S. No. 1 singles. She also starred in several blockbuster movies before her brilliant career gave way to erratic behavior, scandals and death at age 48.
French strikes over Macron's reforms cripple public services
France's public services ground to a halt Tuesday as civil servants across the country went on strike against President Emmanuel Macron's proposed economic reforms.
'American Idol' crowns winner -- with a twist
There was love in the air during the "American Idol" finale Monday night. And not just from fans rooting for their favorites.
Trouble in Big Food: America's cereal, soda and soup companies are in turmoil
America's cereal, soda and soup companies are having a rough 2018. General Mills, Campbell Soup, Hershey and Pepsi are all failing to convince investors they have a plan to navigate shoppers' changing tastes.
Starbucks' new all-are-welcome policy: Now what?
Starbucks in recent days made it official: "Any customer is welcome" to spend time in its stores and use the restroom, even if they don't buy anything.
Daymond John started out selling T-shirts from a van. Now he's on 'Shark Tank'
Daymond John always wanted to be an entrepreneur. "As a young kid growing up, I was always trying to sell something," John told CNNMoney. "Whether it was pencils in school ... Super Soakers on the beach. I was always selling something."
NYSE gets its first woman boss
The New York Stock Exchange is about to be run by a woman for the first time in its 226-year history.
JCPenney CEO leaves for Lowe's
Lowe's has tapped JCPenney CEO Marvin Ellison as its new chief executive.
Comcast just got one step closer to buying British broadcaster Sky
Comcast is on the cusp of getting approval from the UK government to buy British broadcaster Sky for £22 billion ($31 billion). The approval will bring the American company a step closer to scooping up a valuable international asset that Disney is also competing for.
Netflix announces multi-year production deal with the Obamas
Barack and Michelle Obama will work both in front of and behind the camera in a multi-year production deal with Netflix.
John Legend and Rashad Robinson: End money bail now
No one should have to stay in jail because they lack the money to buy their freedom. Yet every night, according to the Justice Department's statistics, nearly 450,000 people who have not been convicted of a crime sit in jail, a large number trapped there simply because they don't have enough money to post bail.
Parents sue 30-year-old son to move out of house
A couple in upstate New York is going to court to force their 30-year-old son to move out.
