SHAPE Community Center's Second Annual International Food Festival
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, SHAPE Community Center will present its Second Annual International Food Festival from 12 noon to 5pm at 3815 Live Oak and Alabama. Come and experience multicultural connections of gastronomic proportions! Some of the countries and …
Multifamily and Townhome Housing Growing to Meet Houston Needs
Although single-family detached homes constitute 61 percent of Houston’s housing stock, the number of multifamily properties and townhomes is growing at a faster rate and is consistent with Houstonians’ living preferences, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder …
Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner today kicked off a new program that aims to improve quality of life for residents in areas that are not thriving at a level enjoyed by other Houston neighborhoods. Acres Homes, Gulfton, Second Ward, Near Northside and …
Theatre Under The Stars Seeks Local Houston Talent with Auditions for PIPPIN
Houston, TX - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will hold auditions in Houston on April 28th and 29th for the upcoming production of PIPPIN, slated to run at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer.
New Real Estate Brokerage Firm Opens Doors in Power Center
A real estate brokerage firm with a "Kingdom" vision opened its doors in southwest Houston on Saturday.
New casino cruise ship opens in Galveston
A cruise ship, called Jacks or Better Casino, just arrived at the Galveston Yacht Basin this month.
Spring cleaning can bring health and wealth
Tidying up not only makes your environment more organized — it can improve mental health and help you make better money decisions, financial experts say.
United Airlines boots bride and groom traveling to their wedding from half-empty plane
A bride and groom headed to Costa Rica for their wedding Saturday got kicked off a United flight out of Houston following an issue with seating on the plane.
Houston Deltas Celebrate 90 Years of Service
This year, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. commemorates 90 years of continuous community service.
Kids hunt for more than 50,000 eggs at SW Austin church
But before hundreds of children got the chance to scope them up and eat the goodies inside the eggs, volunteers acted as quality control. They opened up the eggs and made sure there was candy inside. If the eggs were …
82-year-old preps for his 40th Cap 10K Run
The Capitol 10K Run, one of the largest races in the nation is one week from Sunday. It’s a race thousands train for every year, including one 82-year-old Central Texan, who hasn't missed a race since 1978.
Laurenzo’s: Continuing the Tradition of Food and Family
Walking into the new location of Laurenzo’s Bar & Grill in Midtown and there is only one reaction to be had, “Wow!” It is something that is so unexpected but quickly becoming the norm with the revitalization of the area …
TUTS: Dream Girls Deliver, Sparkle, and Shine for Houston
“Dreams Girls” opened at Houston’s Hobby Center with a cast of multitalented actors. Directed by Sheldon Epps in his last production at TUTS and choreographed by Jeffrey Polk, “Dream Girls,” the musical, is actually a favorite of Artistic Director Sheldon …
BHS Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bench Honoring Iconic Civil Rights Leaders
The Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park.
TSU Comm Week Showcases Innovation and Scholarship
Texas Southern University is set to host its annual Communication Week, April 17-21, with keynote speaker Dr. James L. Conyers, Director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston. Conyers is an acclaimed author of many publications …
