Mural Unveiled Honoring Mexican Americans in Houston
The Heritage Society commissioned a mural to celebrate the many contributions Mexican-Americans in Houston. In the spirit of the great Mexican muralists, this vibrant collective artwork, Mexican-American History & Culture in 20th Century Houston, highlights the places, personalities, concepts and …
Party On the Plaza at Avenida Houston All Month Long
Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month with live performances by GRAMMY-nominated Los Amigos Invisibles and Grupo Fantasma on the Bud Light Stage at Avenida Houston for Party on the Plaza concert series.
LaTavia Roberson: The Naked Truth
LaTavia Roberson is back like she never left and taking full control of her life while going full throttle! Known for selling over 25 million records with the international known girl group, Destiny’s Child, this two-time Grammy award singer/songwriter brings …
Next Generation Entertainment Center Now Open in Katy
Katy is now home to a one of a kind entertainment experience at iRACE, a 60,000 square foot facility. iRACE features the only two-level indoor race track in Texas along with high tech virtual reality games, NASCAR simulators, iBLAST, bowling, …
Mercury Chamber Orchestra showcases brilliance of Brahms and Mendelssohn in October 6 concert juxtaposing composers' Third Symphonies
More than music can be heard on Mercury Chamber Orchestra's October 6, 2018 concert as it returns to its longtime downtown home, the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. Under the direction of co-founder and Artistic Director Antoine Plante, Mercury offers an …
Houston City Council District B News
We had our seventh annual Back to School Block Party on August 18th! Supplies, clothes, and backpacks to more than 4,000 students in District B.
Governor Abbott Presents 2018 Star Of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2018 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters and first responders who demonstrated heroism in service to their communities and the State of Texas. The Star of Texas Awards were created in 2003 …
HPD Cadets to Honor Slain Law Enforcment Officers with 9/11 Memorial Roll Call
Today Houston police commanders joined HPD cadets and the academy training staff to honor the lives lost on 9/11 during a memorial roll call.
Mayor's statement on anniversary of "9-11"
Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on the anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001:
No More Flat Irons: Houston Celebrates Its First World Afro Day
It’s a great day to be a curly girl loving her hair and partaking in Afro excellence. Launched In Europe to encourage normalization and aspiration towards Afro hair, culture, and identity, Houston celebrates World Afro Day with its first Afro …
Gates Open at Lake Houston Spillway
Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Lake Houston Area residents aware all gates on the Lake Houston Spillway Dam are open due to the current inclement weather threat to our area. The gates will remain open until a …
Therapy dogs, Houston Ballet, soothing songs and interactive stories spotlight exclusive Autism and special learning needs event!
The Children’s Museum of Houston will host Explore Abilities Day. Explore Abilities Day is an opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and special learning needs to explore the Museum. Doors will be closed to the …
Children’s Museum of Houston spotlights Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival with stories, song and dance!
Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Fest at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Explore this holiday with a variety of Asian traditions and check out the Museum’s …
World-Renowned Award-Winning Africa Umoja Coming to Houston
The Spirit of Togetherness is a two-hour explosion of song and dance performed for Kings, Presidents and members of the public in over 50 countries worldwide
City of Houston, U of H, Kathrine McGovern Foundation, and HEB Joined Together to Bring the First Ever All Black Classical Festival To Houston, Colour of Music, September 11 - 16th
The University of Houston’s College of Liberal and Social Sciences, the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, HEB Corporation and the City of Houston have joined forces to present the first ever all black classical music Festival in Houston. …
