GONZO247 to Create Live Mural at the Closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” Art Exhibit
GONZO will headline the closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” art exhibit, curated by The Immunization Partnership. Known for painting walls to break down barriers, he will create a live mural based on attendees’ …
Kick Off Pride Month in Houston with Urban South
Urban South - HTX is kicking off Pride Month with a party at its Sawyer Yards taproom on Saturday, June 4. From 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. CST, the brewery will celebrate with live music from DJ Uri; pop-up shops courtesy …
Texas Southern University announces partnership to study connection between struggle for liberation and equality in India and United States
Texas Southern University and the Foundation for India Studies announced the establishment of an India Studies program for the TSU Graduate School. This partnership promotes the study of India in the United States, particularly in the Houston region.
Harris Health System Begins a $16 Million Makeover of Casa de Amigos Health Center
Harris Health System will soon begin a $16 million renovation and expansion project to transform Harris Health Casa de Amigos Health Center into a ‘healthcare beacon’ in Houston’s historic Northside. Once completed, the 29,000-square-foot facility will include 3,000 more square …
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Responds to Election Day Lawsuit
Today the Harris County Republican Party and its chair filed an emergency lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court asking the Court to block the Harris County Election Administrator’s plan to drop off ballots and election information at the central counting …
Rapist sentenced to 37 years in prison
A 38-year-old Houston man who raped a woman after using the internet to lure her to a motel has been sentenced to 37 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
Blaffer Art Museum Announces Departure of Curator Tyler Blackwell, National Search for New Curator
The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston announces the impending departure of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Associate Curator Tyler Blackwell, who will leave the Blaffer in July 2022 to begin a new position as Curator of Contemporary Art at …
Harris County Attorney Introduces Regulations for Resale of Catalytic Converters
At today’s Commissioners Court meeting Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will present an update to the Harris County metal recycling regulations to address the reselling of stolen catalytic converters.
Robin Thicke, Mýa, and DJ Jazzy Jeff to Headline Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival in Houston on May 28
Célébrez en Rosé wine and music festival is making its debut in Houston during Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28, in Buffalo Bayou Park, with an all-star entertainment lineup and headline performances from Robin Thicke, Mýa, and DJ Jazzy …
Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity Launches Houston Fund for Guaranteed Income Pilot Program in Houston
Today, the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity (Houston Equity Fund), along with the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner, announced a one-year Guaranteed Income pilot program in Houston in partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI). The …
The Lancaster Hotel’s Rose Brooks retires after 39 years of service
Rose Brooks, the storied Lancaster Hotel’s longest standing employee, will retire this month after 39 years of service. During that time, she has served more than 1.4 million guests including politicians, celebrities, actors and performers, sports icons, powerful lawyers, government …
A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health
Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the …
ParkHouston’s New Online Training Fights Disabled Parking Abuse
The City of Houston is pleased to announce a new online course for residents interested in volunteering to help prevent the abuse of parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities. Through its public parking management team, ParkHouston, the City will …
CHIP ‘N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS PREMIERING MAY 20
“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” - a comeback 30 years in the making, the hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the former Disney Afternoon television stars in modern-day Los Angeles.
Harmony Public Schools Houston South & West District Announces Job Fair
Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is hosting a job fair.
