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Houston Theater Week Recap By the Numbers

Preliminary numbers are in and the first annual Houston Theater Week is a hit! The largest collaboration between performing arts groups in Houston’s history allowed consumers for one week (August 22-29, 2022) to purchase exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE …

Meet the Cast of Theatre Under the Stars "Ain't Misbehavin'

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) introduces the cast of the hot new production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, the first show of the 2022/23 Season!

2022 Texas Artist of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts

Art League Houston is proud to present, Bitter Waters Sweet, an exhibition of new work by Fort Worth artist Letitia Huckaby, the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year. In her exhibition, Letitia Huckaby explores the legacy of Africatown, the historic …

Three fun facts about La traviata!

Boasting some of Verdi’s most wonderful melodies, La traviata is one of the best-loved operas in the repertory, with an influence that only continues to grow. Here are just three fun facts about one of the world’s most popular operas, …

Rodeo Awards $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Police Chief Finner: Violent and Overall Crime Decreasing in Houston

In a positive crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Aug. 31), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared that violent crime in the City of Houston is down by 10% and overall crime is down 5% compared to the …

Labor Day Week Trash Pickup Schedules

The following holiday schedule is provided for your information and convenience. Please keep this schedule handy so you will be informed of changes in your solid waste and recycling pickup services.

Houston Police Department– GHPAL "Sea Of Opportunities" Fundraiser Luncheon

The Houston Police Department is committed to relational policing. The community is important to us, and we remain committed to bridging the gap between youth and police.

Mayor Turner and Bun B Announce "Trill Burger Pop-Up" at Houston City Hall for a Family Friendly Event

Hosted at Houston City Hall (901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002) in downtown Houston from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, the pop-up will feature Trill Burgers’ full menu, including the OG Trill Burger, Grilled Onion Burger, Vegan Smashburger, and …

Houston Health Department Urges Precaution Against West Nile Virus

The Houston Health Department urges people to take precautions against West Nile Virus as stand- ing water from recent thunderstorms creates potential breeding grounds for mosquitos.

Houston man gets life in prison for two murders

A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison for using a hammer to murder a woman he was having a relationship with in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.

Performing Arts Houston Presents Blue Man Group

Performing Arts Houston announced today that individual tickets for the Houston engagement of the all-new tour of Blue Man Group will go on sale August 22 at 9 AM Central Time. Tickets and information are available at performingartshouston.org.

Houston Pastor's Facing Harsh Critics After Sermon Calls Out Leaders Over Harris County Bond Issue

The political change in the Harris County Office surrounding the bond issue is due to “left-wing progressives in office. That is the truth in the eyes of Houston’s Second Baptist Church pastor, Dr. Ed. Young. This, of course, is not …

Sheriff’s Office Begins National Night Out Registration

Citizens, along with business and community leaders of unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, are invited to join their neighbors and meet with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies during the 38th Annual Texas National Night Out, the nation's night out …

Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools teachers across Houston to receive up to an additional $22,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 227 teachers in the Greater Houston area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.