Houston Public Library’s Central Library Reimagined
The Houston Public Library (HPL) will reopen its reimagined Central Library on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 with a three-day celebration of engaging activities, events, giveaways and more for all to enjoy! On Oct. 7, guests can enjoy the sounds of …
Houston Ballet Returns to Live Performances at Its Home Theater with the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance
Houston Ballet prepares to take the stage at its home theater, Wortham Theater Center, for the first time in 18 months. The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance opens Houston Ballet’s 2021-2022 season and marks the return to in-person performances …
Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces 2021 Hispanic Heritage Awards Winners
Mayor Sylvester Turner honors five exceptional Houstonians during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sineria Ordóñez Named Comerica Bank External Affairs Manager for Houston and San Antonio Markets
Comerica Incorporated announced that Sineria Ordóñez has been named the External Affairs Manager for the Houston and San Antonio markets, reporting to National External Affairs Manager Vanessa T. Reed.
Haunted Houstonopoly – Spooky Life-Sized Game Offers Scares & Shares for All Ages
Haunted Houstonopoly, a live action Halloween experience that pairs a larger-than-life nostalgic board game dedicated to H-Town with spooky fun for kids during the day and frightful nights for adults after dark, opens this Friday, October 1, 2021, at 2501 …
Top Bands Throw Down At The Houston Blues Challenge To Compete For An Opportunity To Showcase At The IBC In Memphis
Top bands from around the city of Houston compete for a chance to be sponsored by the Houston Blues Society. This opportunity comes as a major opportunity to assist with trip expenses for talent to go against crews from around …
Houston Jazz Collective a Collaboration of Art and Music
Houston Jazz Collective is an organization that incorporates the genres of music and art featuring major talents to pay tribute to accomplished jazz musicians. Past events have included outstanding Houston-based jazz musicians such as Frank Lacy, Kirk Whalum, Billy Harper, …
Here is how to get involved in Harris County's redistricting process
The Harris County Attorney’s Office is co-hosting several public meetings in the coming weeks alongside county precinct commissioners to hear feedback from local residents about the ongoing redistricting process.
Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of a Political Icon
"Frances "Sissy" Farenthold's life was an inspiration to women, people of color, and the powerless. She came from a privileged upbringing but possessed a sincere desire and ability to connect with Texans from all walks of life. Sissy believed that …
The Battles Is On: Stop COP Pitting Our Leaders Against Each Other
The Republicans already hold political power and they want to keep it that way by any means necessary. The first draft of redrawn district maps stacks everything in their favor despite the surge in the minority population in Texas, overlapping …
Reading with a Rapper helps HISD students learn English Language Arts
The Houston Independent School District’s Fleming Middle School is partnering with Reading with a Rapper (RWAR) to use hip-hop music to engage students in literacy.
Fall Events at Urban South - HTX
Summer is officially over, but Urban South isn’t slowing down! The Sawyer Yards brewery is hosting a variety of events this fall for Houston beer fans.
UNITY NATIONAL BANK RECEIVES A MAJOR INVESTMENT FROM JPMORGAN CHASE
JPMorgan Chase announces that they increased their investment in Black-, Hispanic- and Latino-led MDIs and CDFIs to more than $100 million.
Child dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba at a Texas splash pad
A child in North Texas died earlier this month after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba at a city splash pad, officials announced on Monday.
John Cisneros Named Chair of Houston Symphony's Hispanic Leadership Council
The Houston Symphony announced today that John Cisneros, Ed.D is the Symphony’s Hispanic Leadership Council Chair for the 2021–22 Season. The Hispanic Leadership Council is a membership group comprising business, education, and community leaders who advise the Symphony on how …
