The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre, under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Rob Melrose, has announced that single tickets for all remaining shows of the 2024-25 season are now on sale. This season promises a diverse and captivating array of …

As the weekend approaches, FEMA is closely monitoring a potential tropical depression forming over the Straits of Florida or the eastern Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Peninsula. With a Tropical Storm Watch already in effect for the Florida Keys …

Project Row Houses is thrilled to announce the opening reception and community market for the art installations of the Floyd Newsum Summer Studios program. This highly anticipated event will take place tomorrow, August 3, from 3-7 pm, promising an enriching …

In an open letter to Houstonians, Mayor John Whitmire acknowledges the city's resilience and unity, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Despite thorough preparations, the storm exposed critical weaknesses in Houston's infrastructure and emergency readiness, attributed to years of …

In a landmark ruling, the third and final defendant involved in the tragic death of 71-year-old Martha Medina has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred during a brazen daytime purse snatching outside a McDonald’s …

In a tragic turn of events, Christopher George Edwards, a 53-year-old Houston resident, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Tamarah Derry, and the wounding of her adult daughter in January 2023.

In a significant development for Houston’s public safety, Mayor John Whitmire has selected former Texas Ranger J. Noe Diaz as the new Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD). Diaz, who currently serves as the Police Chief in …

The National Urban League Conference in New Orleans has come to a close, leaving attendees inspired and motivated to continue the fight for civil rights and urban advocacy. Held in the vibrant hometown of our President & CEO, Marc H. …

Houston, prepare to cheer as one of our own, Dr. Shawn E. Simmons, embarks on an inspiring new journey of leadership. In a momentous ceremony before more than 20,000 sorority members and guests, Dr. Simmons was installed as the South-Central …

When Kamala Harris, America's Vice President and presumptive nominee for President of the United States, visited Houston last week, her schedule was packed with significant engagements. From providing a Hurricane Beryl relief update to addressing the American Federation of Teachers, …

Iowa Colony Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott recently kicked off her “We Deserve Better” campaign to unseat Republican incumbent Troy Nehls in Texas’s Congressional District 22. With over 100 supporters, including top Fort Bend County officials like District Attorney Brian …

Calling all performing arts aficionados and those curious about the magic of live theater! Get ready for an exceptional week of unrivaled access to Houston's vibrant performing arts scene with the third annual Houston Theater Week, taking place from August …

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce its Beyond Broadway 2024-2025 season, featuring intimate and engaging performances from some of Broadway's brightest stars. This second season promises to captivate Houston audiences with concert performances by Cheyenne …

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, alongside the founders of Street Art for Mankind and members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, is set to unveil the striking “Greater Sisterhood” mural in downtown Houston. This newest addition is part of the Big …

J.D. Silva & Associates, a prominent veteran-owned personal injury law firm based in Pearland, is thrilled to announce its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway. This special event is designed to honor and support local teachers as they embark on a new …