“A Conversation with Harry Belafonte” Kicks Off Brilliant Lecture Series’ 2017 Season
Celebrated Entertainer and Activist Appears February 23 in Cullen Theater at Wortham Center
Harry Belafonte, who championed social equality and brought global awareness to the plight of the African people, has accepted an invitation from the Brilliant Lecture Series and Scott Brogan, its Founding Director, to appear in Houston. The ground-breaking artist, humanitarian and activist will appear on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in an interview-style setting in Cullen Theater, presented by HEB.
SI Swim Announces Aly Raisman & Simone Biles debut and Festival Coming to Houston in February 2017
Diplo, Miguel to Headline Two-Day Event Celebrating Launch of SI Swimsuit 2017; U.S. Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to Be featured in SI Swim 2017
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) Sports Illustrated will celebrate the launch of its 2017 swimsuit issue with a two-day music, food and culture festival—“VIBES” by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit—to be held in Houston on February 17–18. The first-of-its-kind event will feature live performances by GRAMMY™ Award-winning artists Diplo and Miguel; a food festival curated by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and special appearances by the models of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Class of 2017.
Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for December
The following is a rundown of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of December 2016.
Big Sean to Make SNL Debut January 21st
“Rogue One” star Felicity Jones Hosts With Musical Guest Sturgill Simpson Followed a Week Later by “Master of None” star Aziz Ansari With Musical Guest Big Sean
Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated actress Felicity Jones, currently seen in the box office smash “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and the critical hit “A Monster Calls,” will make her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut on Jan. 14. Sturgill Simpson will make his musical guest debut. Simpson’s third studio album, “A Sailor’s Guide to Life,” was released last year to critical acclaim garnering him a 2017 Grammy Award nomination for Album of the Year.
Jargon Banned: Symposium to Present Houston’s Latest HIV Research in Way Everyone Can Understand
Houston experts will present the latest local HIV research findings in an easy-to-understand format at a free symposium targeting community leaders, organizations, health professionals, planning groups and the general public.
Fiesta Mart Announces South Richey Store Grand Opening January 11
Houston-based Fiesta Mart LLC is excited to announce the grand opening of their South Richey store on Wednesday, January 11. The public and media are invited to help celebrate the Fiesta store opening. The grand opening is part of a long-term reinvigoration of the Fiesta brand and their commitment to provide uncompromised freshness, great value and an unsurpassed variety of food choices every day. This new location will feature a Scratch Bakery where everything is baked in-store, an expanded product selection and a full-service Carniceria and kitchen offering traditional, home-cooked dishes.
President Obama to Offer 'admonitions' in Farewell Address
President Obama's farewell speech. President-elect Trump's strategy on government inaction. And Team Trump's influence over state party organizations.
Cabinet Hearings: What to Watch This Week
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top Cabinet posts will be in the spotlight this week as the Senate holds a frenzy of confirmation hearings.
Conway on Streep's Criticism: 'Is it always appropriate to talk politics?'
Kellyanne Conway brushed aside actress Meryl Streep's Golden Globes stage condemnation of President-elect Donald Trump, calling Hollywood a "myopic place" that wanted Trump to lose.
First on CNN: Matthew Shepard's Mother Blasts Trump AG Pick Sessions' Votes On Hate Crimes Law
The mother of Matthew Shepard is urging senators to oppose Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, citing his opposition to hate crimes legislation.
Montel Williams: Obama Pledged to Support All Americans
As President Barack Obama prepares to finish his final days as the nation's commander in chief, social and political analysts around the world are offering thoughts on the outgoing leader's legacy.
Sanders Urges Dems to Challenge -- But Not Obstruct -- Trump
Bernie Sanders said Senate Democratic leaders discussed Monday whether the party would flatly oppose any nomination President-elect Donald Trump makes to the Supreme Court.
Fort Worth Police Suspend Officer in Controversial Arrest Video
A Fort Worth officer seen in a Facebook video arresting a woman who called police after a neighbor allegedly assaulted her young son has been suspended without pay for 10 days, authorities said Monday.
Orlando Tragedy: Two Officers Remembered
One officer was a mother known for working with youth in the Orlando community. The other was a hulking former college football player known as "Big Norm."
Dylann Roof Trial: Closing Arguments to Follow Days of Chilling Testimony
Dylann Roof's federal trial is nearing its final chapter.
Where Change Never Came: Obama's Hometown
Tears rolled down her face as Ursula Phoenix stood in Grant Park witnessing Barack Obama, a man from the South Side of Chicago, become the first black President of the United States in 2008.
5 Things for Tuesday, January 10, 2017: Orlando Manhunt, Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump
Tragedies in Orlando. Threats from North Korea. Transitions in DC. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
First Hispanic Bishop In U.S. Dies
Retired Archbishop Patrick F. Flores, 87, the first Mexican-American bishop in the United States, died of pneumonia and congestive heart failure Jan. 9 at Padua Place Residence for retired priests in San Antonio.
METRO Bridges Communities With Green Line Completion
METRORail riders can now easily access East End restaurants, businesses and cultural activities.
Twitter User Suspended for 'calling out bigotry'
Twitter's strategy toward online harassment is notoriously flawed -- and the latest reminder came on Monday.
