Houston Grand Opera and Asia Society Texas Present World Premiere of The Big Swim
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) and the Asia Society Texas (AST) are proud to announce the world premiere of The Big Swim, created by composer Meilina Tsui and librettist Melisa Tien. Commissioned by HGO in partnership with the AST, The Big …
Mayor Whitmire Orders Immediate End to Pending Legal Action Against Houston Firefighters
In a clear indication that he will follow through on his promises, Mayor John Whitmire met with representatives of the Houston Professional Firefighters Association this morning. Within the first five minutes of the discussion, Mayor Whitmire directed City Attorney Arturo …
Campus Chronicles: Spotlighting Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Spring ISD
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees selected Dr. Marc Smith from Duncanville ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent.
HCC Ushers in a Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher at the Helm – Charting the Course to Academic Prowess and Innovation
With a visionary at its vanguard, Houston Community College (HCC) is set to embark on a transformative journey. The HCC Board of Trustees has, with unanimous consent, selected Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher as the sole finalist for the role of …
Mayor John Whitmire Ushers in New Era of Leadership for Houston
Despite the brisk weather and rain showers, Houston greeted the New Year with optimism as Mayor John Whitmire delivered a heartfelt inaugural address. As the city’s 63rd Mayor and, at 75, the eldest in over seven decades, Whitmire's speech was …
Celebrating Dr. King's Dream and African American Heritage: Antioch's Pivotal MLK Events Redefine Community Engagement with ‘The Myth of Absence’ Discussion
As the vibrant heart of Houston's historic Freedmen's Town, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (AMBC) proudly ushers in an inspiring MLK Weekend. The esteemed 28th Annual MLK Oratory Competition, held in partnership with Foley & Lardner LLP, is scheduled for Friday, …
Inaugural Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival Presented by MATCH
Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH) is thrilled to announce the first-ever Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival, set to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 10 AM until 10:30 PM. This exciting event will be held at …
Poet Laureate Workshop: Imagine a Houston In-Person
Join Aris Kian Brown, Houston’s Poet Laureate, for a creative writing workshop that explores your relationship to Houston and what you want the city to look like in the future, through imagery and sound, using a poem by a Houston …
Mother and Daughter Receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Phyllis Burton and Princess Jackson received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden on December 17th 2023. This mother and daughter duo was recognized for their outstanding community service for over 10 years. Phyllis Burton also received her …
Ringing in the New Year from City Hall: Whitmire sworn in as Houston’s new mayor
As Houstonians counted down the seconds to midnight, a crowd of John Whitmire’s family, friends, and political allies had their own private countdown at City Hall. When they finished, John Whitmire took the oath of office as Houston’s next mayor …
Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony
Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.
Thank you, Houston From Mayor Sylvester Turner
THANK YOU, HOUSTON. Being your mayor for the past eight years has been a privilege and a joy of a lifetime. I enjoyed meeting people and creating lasting relationships throughout our diverse neighborhoods.
Tina Turner's Electric Legacy Ignites Houston with 'TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Tina Turner's legendary career is celebrated in the electrifying production "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical," now dazzling audiences in Houston. This not-to-be-missed musical extravaganza showcases the extraordinary life of a mu- sic icon who shattered records and broke barriers, …
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner: Simply The Best Mayor for Houston
For the past eight years Sylvester Turner has been living a dream he has been chasing since 1991. Being the mayor of a city he has loved so deeply all his life and helping all citizens of this community has …
Houston Area Urban League's 'Legacy of Leadership' Gala Raises Over $650,000 for Community Empowerment
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) hosted its annual 'Legacy of Leadership' Gala on December 16th at the Hilton Americas Hotel, uniting community leaders, corporate partners, and supporters to celebrate Houston's rich history of leadership.
