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H-Town Family Palooza brings music, games, and more to El Franco Lee Plaza

Hosted by Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct One, and Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct Two, H-Town Family Palooza is a collaboration between the City and County to celebrate a day filled with music and fun for the whole family!

METRO Unveils Bus Shelter Memorial at Northside High School

On Friday, METRO unveiled a bus shelter at Northside High School memorializing Near Northside resident Josue Flores and commemorating what would have been his graduation from the school in May of 2022.

Navy Week Program returning to Houston

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week back to Houston during the week of October 24-30, as the 12th Navy Week of the calendar year.

Texas Survey Examines Trust in Law Enforcement, Immigration

A survey released today found areas of agreement within two of the hottest political topics in the state — criminal justice and immigration. Though wide separations were revealed, too, in the latest Texas Trends report by the UH Hobby School …

Houston Entrepreneurs & local City officials host Photography Exhibit and Marker Preview of George Floyd Statue at Tom Bass Park

Dannette Davis, Founder of Kay Davis in the Community and local city officials will host a photo exhibit titled “The Unveiling 5/25/22” in observance of the Birthdate of George Floyd on October 14th, 2022.

Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models Make Their Houston Debut

Take a trip around the world and experience LEGO® in new heights and wonderous sights! Starting October 29, the award-winning Awesome Exhibition – The Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught will welcome …

H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Led By Houston Philanthropist and Global Multi-Hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson

Mayor Turner and the City of Houston are thrilled to announce official plans for the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year’s parade will kick-off the holiday season by celebrating Houston and those who make our city a great …

Mayor Sylvester Turner Honors Outstanding Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month

America is a great melting pot that was built by the people who live here no matter how they got here. In that time, different groups of people made various contributions to make this country what it is today. The …

MECA Houston Presents 22nd Annual Día De Muertos Festival "Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future"

Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts (MECA), a Houston, Latino-based arts and community nonprofit organization committed to providing arts education, sup- port services, and multicultural artistic performances and events, presents the 22nd Annual Día de Muertos (Day of the …

Astros Are Primed and Ready for Another World Series Run

If it is October, you already know what is happening at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros is gearing up for another Major League Baseball Postseason run that hopefully will land them in a spot where they …

Sex Trafficking in Houston: Hidden in Plain Sight

Sex trafficking has always been one of those silent problems within a city. Victims are often scared to secrecy over threats to harm them, their families, and friends. Or they remain silent because they lost hope of ever being rescued. …

Autism Speaks Walk Unites Houston Area Autism Community

The The Autism Speaks Walk is back and better than ever with the goal of raising vital funds for the autism community. The Houston Autism Speaks Walk is back to promote acceptance and raise vital funds for people with autism. …

Chris Hollins Wants You to Vote

Chris led the 2020 elections effort in Harris County as County Clerk and gained national acclaim for protecting and expanding voting rights for 2.5 mil- lion Houston area voters during the most import- ant election in our lifetime.

Autism Speaks Walk Returns to Houston for 2022

Get ready, set and walk with Autism Speaks on Saturday, Oct. 22 at The University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park.

UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: “A New Paradigm” during 2022 State of the University Address

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the …