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Street Olympics Officials Kick Off Summer Games

Children from Precinct One’s youth programs joined Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Olympics officials and sponsors on June 7 for the official kick-off of the 31st annual Summer Games and the celebrated lighting of the Olympic flame.

Snoopy’s Cools Audiences Off With Its Slapstick Style Humor

If you’re a fan of the Charlie Brown cartoons and you're looking for a good chuckle this summer then this is the perfect lighthearted musical for you. The World According to Snoopy features music and lyrics by Larry Grossman and …

Astros’ George Springer “Strikes Out” 3rd Annual Bowling Benefit for Camp SAY

The worst thing a baseball player can hear is the word strike. But on this night that word was what George Springer and all the Houston Astros players in attendance wanted to hear as they made strikes for children who …

Dance Houston Announces 4TH Annual H-Town Get Down

Dance Houston, Houston’s Premier Producer of Dance Events, announces the 4th Annual H-Town Get Down, the largest hip hop/pop culture dance festival in Houston, to be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Sylvester Turner: Balancing Fatherhood and Politics

Lifting her high into the heavens as if he is trying to allow God to kiss her himself I watch a father bond with his baby girl. Holding her ever so careful, he gently cradles her in his arms with …

Astros Get Back to Their Winning Ways with Texas Rangers Series

Most avid baseball fans would agree that there is only one inning they really care about and that is the seventh inning. Usually referred to as the “seventh inning stretch,” where fans sing “take me out to the ballgame,” and …

“Wheelmobile” Wants Houston Watchers to Take a Spin

Wheel of Fortune was people to get to experience the thrill of the wheel when the show comes to Houston to find contestants for the upcoming 35th season of “America’s Game.” The long-running show will bring its famous “Wheelmobile” to …

Mayor Turner Announces Meaningful Change for Veterans

Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a $2.3 million mental health grant for local veterans has been secured by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs. The Texas Veterans + Family Alliance Grant was awarded by the State of Texas Health and Human …

Houston Faith, Community Leaders Gather in ‘Hands Off Al Green’ Movement

Weeks following his format demand for the impeachment of the nation’s president, U.S. Rep Al Green continues to be the target of death threats. The “Hands Off Al Green” movement, which has united faith and community leaders, demands that law …

Bud Light, Texas and Summer; A Winning Combination

No matter how long you live in a city you can never really know what all that city has to offer, even when things are in close proximately to you. I made a new discovery in my city this week …

Smith & Wollensky Standing Tall in Highland Village

Smith & Wollensky located at 4007 Westheimer exemplifies what a writer from the New York Times wrote “The steakhouse to end all arguments.” Their service is impeccable, the restaurant is elegant, but not stuffy, the staff is friendly and attentive …

Community Activists and Family Rally at Justice for John Hernandez March

Community leaders and family members marched through downtown Houston seeking justice in the Denny's beating death. John Hernandez, 24, died after being beaten and restrained last week outside a Denny's in the Sheldon area.

75 St & Canal C0: Born From Family

Every entrepreneur has his or her ups and downs. Go to any seminar across the country and you will hear one individual lament on the hardships taken to get to a certain perch. In the case of Victor Bernal, or …

Efficiency and Effectiveness: Chief Art Acevedo’s Energizing First Six Months

Six months ago when Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Art Acevedo as the new head of the Houston Police Department many were scratching their heads wondering who this man was. Mayor Turner painted a vivid picture of which Acevedo was but …

Couple Indicted in Texas Denny's Chokehold Death

A Texas deputy and her husband could face life in prison after a night out for two Texas families turned into a deadly fight.