Help Houston Habitat for Humanity Continue to Build Dreams of Homeownership
Making dreams of home owner- ship come true for families is the business Houston Habitat for Humanity is in. Their only fundraiser to help construct is coming up. Houston Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce their annual Building a …
The Ensemble Theatre Prepares for Its Legendary Gala Weekend
After a 2 year pause on large-scale events due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Ensemble Theatre is bringing back their legendary Gala weekend.
Houston Hospice Set to Honor Over a Century of Combined Legacy During Spirit Award Dinner
James A. Reeder, Jr. and Eric Nevil are Honorees of the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award, Dr. Elizabeth Strauch is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Service Award, and Anne Baillio is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Volunteer …
UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: "A New Paradigm" during 2022 State of the University Address
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the …
Public Art of the University of Houston System Unveils Newest Temporary Art Commission - Folly By Jorge Pardo
Public Art of the University of Houston System (Public Art UHS), an arts organization that serves multiple campuses across the UH System and the greater Houston community, unveils its newest temporary installation: Folly by Mexico-based Cuban-American artist Jorge Pardo. This …
TWC Continues Support for Expansion of Quality Child Care Providers in Texas
Last week, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved $627.5 million in fundingPDF to support the addition and expansion of child care providers statewide, as well as assist TWC’s Child Care Services (CCS) providers as they transition to the new requirement …
Lightscape, presented by Reliant, returns to Houston Botanic Garden Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2023
Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this winter. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set …
Texans Rookie Jalen Pitre Has Coming Out Party Against the Bears
The Houston Texans head coach and defensive coordinator have been telling anyone who would listen that there was just something special about rookie safety Jalen Pitre. From the time he was drafted until he played in his first NFL regular …
Experience Classical Music to Ragtime Jazz, Classic Rock, and Beyond with the Houston Symphony
Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s …
Macy's Backstage Opens at Memorial City
Macy's, celebrates the opening of a new Macy’s Backstage at Memorial City. With the addition of Backstage at Memorial City, Macy’s now offers 4 Backstage locations in the Houston area. Macy’s Backstage de- livers a store-within-store shopping experience with a …
Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD
HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.
Texas Southern University Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence in Achievement
When people of color went out to discover more for themselves in the early 1920s, there weren’t a lot of open doors but closed ones. Opportunities were few, and there weren’t many individuals with extended hands to show them the …
Top Places to Get Your French Fry Fix On
Easily one of the weaknesses of any food lover must be a batch of hot, golden, crispy French fries. That’s one of the ways McDonald’s rosed in popularity. But that was kids’ stuff (no shade McDonald’s you will always be …
HCC wins Federation of Houston Professional Women Diversity Excellence Award
Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022.
Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Grants to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today it is awarding $42,500 in grants to 17 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have imagined their work in the digital realm using streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver …
