It was a Jolly-filled Night at Joy to the World!
The Bayou City Performing Arts presented Joy to the World, a holiday concerto commemorating 40 fabulous seasons. It was a special night featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston and the Bayou City Women’s Chorus held on National Worlds Aids …
The Health Museum to Host its Annual Teddy Bear Check-Up Event on Saturday December 8
On Saturday, December 8, 2018, The Health Museum will host the only Teddy Bear Hospital in the local region as part of its “A Beary Healthy Holiday” event. For one special morning, children of all ages are invited to join …
Texas Southern University offers first-ever Winter mini-mester courses
Students interested earning semester credit hours by taking a three-week “mini” semester in December and January have a new option at Texas Southern University (TSU). The university will offer classes in a variety of subjects that will allow students to …
Mayor Turner will visit HISD's Yates High School
Mayor Turner will visit HISD's Jack Yates High School to meet with student leaders and administrators.The group will discuss campus safety and related student concerns.
Mayor named City Leader of the Year by business news publisher Smart Cities Dive
Mayor Sylvester Turned has been named the nation's City Leader of the Year by the national business news publication Smart Cities Dive.
Bitter Sweet: Texans Defeat the Titans to Extend Winning Streak to 8 and Remember the Life of Owner Bob McNair
Even though the weather outside of NRG stadium was a frigid 50 degrees and before you begin to laugh, that is very cold for a city that is used to 75 degrees with humidity added. Inside the stadium was blazing …
Bobby Brown: His 2018 Prerogative
After breaking the Internet this year with the success of “Bobby Brown Story” on BET, the ‘King of the Stage” has returned to reclaim his throne. Bobby Brown is back and larger than life after sharing ‘HIStory’ with the world. …
HPD Officers to Serve Community by Collecting Food Donations
From Thursday, November 29 through Sunday, December 2, more than two dozen Houston police officers will serve the community by collecting food and monetary donations at 14 Fiesta Mart stores in the city as part of the annual HPD Comida/Food …
The Heritage Society’s 55th Annual Candlelight Tour
This holiday season, visit The Heritage Society in Sam Houston Park, where we are pleased to invite you to join us as we relaunch one of Houston’s most keenly anticipated holiday traditions, our famous Candlelight Tour
Kroger and Hormel to Donate Hams to Hundreds of Houston Families
On Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to noon, a team of Kroger volunteers will donate 700 Hormel® Cure 81® half hams to help feed Houston families in need. The donation will take place at BakerRipley’s East Aldine campus, located …
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Statement on Ardmore Street Bridge Closure by Harris County Flood Control District
Earlier this week, the Ardmore Street bridge was closed for reconstruction by Harris County Flood Control District as part of Project Brays, which is the largest, most significant flood risk reduction initiative ever to be managed by Harris County. However, …
Academic and Behavior School Staff Know the Importance of CPR Training
Many people don’t think they will ever have to use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but having the training will help save someone’s life.
Mayor Turner Honors Gymnast with “Simone Biles Day”
Mayor Turner officially declared Tuesday, Nov. 27 as "Simone Biles Day" and presented the gymnast with a proclamation and key to the City of Houston.
Rice professor under investigation for role in 'world's first gene-edited babies'
Rice University is investigating bioengineering professor Michael Deem after he was quoted in media reports as having been involved with the work of He Jiankui, the Chinese researcher who claims to have created the world's first gene-edited babies.
The Bad Girl of Comedy Gets Candid: Luenell Brings the Heat On & Off the Stage
It’s a November evening in Houston, yet the air is deceptively mild, as a small line begins to form outside of the Houston Improv. Weaving through the crowd and into the building - conversations fade in and out - with …

