Planet Fitness Opens New Club Location in Houston’s Greater OST/South Union Community
The new club will complement the vibrant and convenient lifestyle that Greater OST/South Union is known for
Houston Fitness Partners, LLC, a Planet Fitness franchisee operating 30+ locations in the Houston metro area, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest club located at 6102 Scott St in Houston’s Greater OST/South Union community. The innovative health club looks forward to bringing its Judgement Free Zone®, outstanding amenities and affordable prices to Greater OST/South Union residents and providing a one-stop-shop for physical and mental wellness.
Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Begins Interested Borrowers Must Act by Oct. 31
President Joe Biden’s recent student debt cancellation announcement elicited a diverse range of reactions– some congratulatory, others critical, and still others that seem unsure what to make of the unprecedented multi-billion-dollar effort.
Meet the Cast of Theatre Under the Stars "Ain't Misbehavin'
Runs September 20 through October 2 at the Hobby Center
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) introduces the cast of the hot new production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, the first show of the 2022/23 Season!
2022 Texas Artist of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts
Earlie Hudnall, Jr. is the recipient of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts
Art League Houston is proud to present, Bitter Waters Sweet, an exhibition of new work by Fort Worth artist Letitia Huckaby, the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year. In her exhibition, Letitia Huckaby explores the legacy of Africatown, the historic community near Mobile, Alabama, that was founded by a group of West African people who were trafficked to the U.S. as slaves shortly before Emancipation, and long after the Atlantic slave trade was banned.
Three fun facts about La traviata!
Playing October 21 - November 6
Boasting some of Verdi’s most wonderful melodies, La traviata is one of the best-loved operas in the repertory, with an influence that only continues to grow. Here are just three fun facts about one of the world’s most popular operas, La traviata:
Student Debt Relief Means Freedom for Millions
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” I love that sentiment. I also know that when student loan debt is tying you down, changing the world can feel out of reach.
Video shows NYPD officer shove 19-year-old girl to the ground
19-year-old Tamani Crum was shoved to the ground by an NYPD officer, body camera video shows.
'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul' finds dark satire in a disgraced megachurch
Adapted from a film short into a movie, "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul" exhibits the strain of the magnification process -- as premises go, feeling a little light in terms of the collection plate. The central performances, however, make this dark satire awkwardly watchable, with Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall as the disgraced pastor and his wife desperately plotting a comeback.
Suspect arrested after failed assassination attempt on Argentine vice president
A man has been arrested after attempting to shoot Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina's vice-president and former President, at point blank range outside her home in Buenos Aires on Thursday.
Kanye West returns to Instagram with family drama
Kanye West returned to Instagram and had some things to say about his family.
Dionne Warwick pokes fun at being mistaken for Gladys Knight at the US Open
First, Laverne Cox was mistaken for Beyoncé at the US Open. Now, two other legends have been mixed up.
'The future is here.' Migrants step off buses from Texas into New York homeless shelters
Jessica Flores stepped out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal with her husband and their 6-year-old daughter into the unfamiliar heart of Manhattan, where giant billboards sparkled under a sweltering late summer sun.
'I'm just Serena': Williams' US Open performances give hope of improbable grand slam triumph ahead of third round match
After her improbable second-round win over Anett Kontaveit, Serena Williams summed up her surprise performances at the US Open better than perhaps anybody else could.
These cute robots could deliver your next coffee
Trundling around the hallways of Hong Kong's Cyberport innovation hub, the little Rice Robot is on a mission.
Mar-a-Lago search inventory shows documents marked as classified mixed with clothes, gifts, press clippings
US District Judge Aileen Cannon on Friday released a detailed inventory from the Mar-a-Lago search that the Justice Department previously filed under seal in court.
White House hopes slower August job growth is a sign the economy is cooling at a manageable rate
President Joe Biden on Friday touted an August jobs report that slightly exceeded analyst forecasts and marked another month of slowing job gains -- something White House officials have been hoping for in recent months.
Loved ones left in the dark after deadly crash
Four people were killed and eight others were injured when a van overturned overnight on the Palisades Parkway.
Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears' accused of child sexual abuse in lawsuit; their reps call it a 'shakedown'
Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears have been accused of having "groomed and molested" two then-minor siblings years ago, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior CourtComedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears have been accused of having "groomed and molested" two then-minor siblings years ago, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Congressman Al Green Teams Up with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Water Donation Drive for Mississippi Residents
Access to safe drinking water is a basic necessity that should be available to all. Today, however, our fellow Americans two states over in Jackson, Mississippi do not have access.
Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base
Airman Hunter Fahy, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana. Fahy joined the Navy two years ago. “I come from a military family, so I grew up wanting to serve my country,” said Fahy. “My dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncles and cousins have all served. I wanted to do my part to protect and defend our nation as well."

