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Blogger Draws DJ Young Streetz, Local Influencers for Charity Birthday Party

Houston-based blogger, Mallory ‘iammallory’ Henderson has announced her third annual charity birthday party, The Premier Benefit & Birthday Bash. The Premier, to be held 6-10pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018, is Henderson’s way of making her special day about more than …

Cricket Wireless Ended 2017 by Giving Back

Three local college-bound students classified as “homeless” due to Hurricane Harvey were surprised by Houston celebrities who gave each student a $1,000 shopping spree at the Galleria Mall.

2 Years After Taking the Oath of Office: A Letter From the Mayor

Two years ago today, I had the privilege of being sworn in as your mayor. Doing the job continues to be the honor of my lifetime.

Disappointment: Texans Lose Last Game of the Season to the Colts

Every New Year I hear the same statement made by individuals who can’t wait for the clock to hit midnight on December 31st. “New Year, New Me” is what they love to scream as they drink their favorite adult beverage. …

Houston Entrepreneur Wins $23,000 In Business Pitch Competitions

January 2017, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis, won her first business pitch of the year at the Texas Black Expo, taking 2nd place and $1,500. Soon after, she beat out dozens of teams to win 3rd place and $4,000 during the Houston …

January 2018 Events

See what's happening in Houston.

Drug Safety: If the Date Is Late, It’s Not Safe

Coming into a new year we all get this sense to throw out the old and welcome in the new. We rumble through our closets tossing out anything we didn’t wear in the past year and/or those items we wondered …

Mayor’s Press Secretary Suspended for Hiding Emails

Mayor Sylvester Turner's press secretary was suspended for two weeks without pay after she failed to turn over thousands of documents required to be released under Texas law. Darian Ward was asked to turn over emails relating to her work …

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces 2018 RodeoHouston® Lineup

The 2018 RODEOHOUSTON entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish pop artists. Several RODEOHOUSTON favorites, plus six entertainers new to RODEOHOUSTON, will be the first to perform on the new state-of-the-art RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018.

UPDATE: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 731 Fawn Drive

The fatal shooting of a man at 731 Fawn Drive about 5 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 1) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

ACLU of Texas Comment on Court Ruling in Houston Homelessness Suit

A federal court issued a ruling yesterday that will allow a City of Houston ordinance that criminalizes homelessness to go into effect. Specifically, yesterday's decision permits the police to ticket or arrest homeless people who live in a tent on …

Chevron Continues Commitment to Houston’s Harvey Relief with Additional Donation to Houston Food Bank

Christmas is coming early for Houston Food Bank with a gift of $226,000 from Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) that will provide two new, temperature-controlled mobile food pantries. These trucks will facilitate increased distribution of perishable items like meat, milk and …

HFD Encourages a Safe New Year Celebration

The Houston Fire Department hopes everyone has a safe and happy New Year celebration by reminding citizens about firework use.

Beauty & the Barber “A Baller’s Ball”

Sunday, January 28, 2018 will be a night to party & acknowledgment contributions that Houston’s Beauty Fashion Industry has made (is making) to the Hurricane Harvey Relief & to the countless endeavors that are done to assist Beauty Colleagues & …

New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston

Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston. If you want to go out.