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Experience Classical Music to Ragtime Jazz, Classic Rock, and Beyond with the Houston Symphony

Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s …

Macy's Backstage Opens at Memorial City

Macy's, celebrates the opening of a new Macy’s Backstage at Memorial City. With the addition of Backstage at Memorial City, Macy’s now offers 4 Backstage locations in the Houston area. Macy’s Backstage de- livers a store-within-store shopping experience with a …

Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD

HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.

A Question of Justice

In 1838, in a shameful chapter of American history, U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott forced tens of thousands of Cherokee Indians - one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" that had embraced the customs and language of white settlers - …

Texas Southern University Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence in Achievement

When people of color went out to discover more for themselves in the early 1920s, there weren’t a lot of open doors but closed ones. Opportunities were few, and there weren’t many individuals with extended hands to show them the …

Top Places to Get Your French Fry Fix On

Easily one of the weaknesses of any food lover must be a batch of hot, golden, crispy French fries. That’s one of the ways McDonald’s rosed in popularity. But that was kids’ stuff (no shade McDonald’s you will always be …

HCC wins Federation of Houston Professional Women Diversity Excellence Award

Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022.

Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Grants to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today it is awarding $42,500 in grants to 17 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have imagined their work in the digital realm using streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver …

Focus on Collaboration and the Future of Global Energy Takes Centerstage During Day Two of the Houston - African Energy Summit

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs (MOTIA) in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership, are pleased to host the Plenary Session of the Houston-Africa Energy Summit. Today's session includes the Presidential Panel Discussion with …

U.S. Department of Education Launches $1 Million Future Finder Challenge to Reimagine Career Navigation for Adult Learners

In recognition of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) is proud to launch Stage 1 of the Future Finder Challenge, a $1 million challenge to reimagine career navigation for adult learners. The Department’s …

Puttery Houston is Modernizing Mini Golf with Curated Cocktails and Upscale Bites!

This week celebrates International Mini Golf Day, and there is a new mini golf experience that satisfies those that are a kid at heart, foodies, and cocktail enthusiasts! Puttery is Houston's newest grown and sexy mini golf hotspot changing how …

Texas Southern University to Celebrate Homecoming 2022: “Destination: Tiger Nation”

Texas Southern University will host a week of Homecoming 2022 activities beginning October 23.

The Houston Symphony: “Celebrating Black Composers: Ellington, Hendrix, Price & More”

Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s …

Mayor Turner, City, County and Federal Leaders Announce Details of Second Gun Buyback

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined city, county, and federal partners today to announce details of the next gun buyback as part of the One Safe Houston initiative. The Mayor was joined by U.S. Rep. Al Green, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Harris …

Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson

The lights and glitz of a celebrity's life can have one blinded to the hard times that happen when the lights off. We don't see their struggles, temptations, and the downside to fame. Prima ballerina Lauren Anderson twirled and leaped …