Musical Tribute to Homer's 'Odyssey' Arrives in Houston
Homeric legend comes alive through the medium of French Baroque music in a program presented by Cleveland-based ensemble Les Délices for the Houston Early Music series on Friday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Well Deserved: Why Hopkins And Not OBJ Should Be the Highest Paid WR
On September 1, 2017, the Houston Texans made their star WR DeAndre Hopkins the highest paid player at his position (5 yrs./$81 million - $49 million guaranteed). That exceeds the contract extension WR Antonio Brown received ($68 million/$19 million guaranteed) …
Revision to Digital Design Challenge
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces that the City of Houston is launching the first-ever Digital Design Challenge. The City is calling on innovative Houstonians to provide a vision for the City’s digital presence and website user experience that defines the City …
Heartland Institute to Host the America First Energy Conference Nov. 9 in Houston, Texas
The Heartland Institute – known globally for hosting 12 International Conferences on Climate Change since 2008 – has put together the America First Energy Conference to examine the scientific, economic, and political foundations of President Trump’s America First Energy Plan.
Harris County Clerk Provides Post Harvey Election Update
Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart will provide voters with an update on how Hurricane Harvey has impacted the elections infrastructure as well as provide vital information that displaced voters need to cast a ballot in the upcoming November 7, 2017 …
NBC’s Last Comic Standing Star and Bestselling Author Turns Adversity Into Hilarity
For many comedians, the irony of their craft is that they turn painful real-life situations into hilarious anecdotes on stage. Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams is certainly amongst those ranks. Her life story is so gripping that it led Harper Collins, …
New TechHub for Innovation & Emergency Response
The City of Houston and AccelerateH2O announced the launch of the nation’s first large-scale technology demonstration hub during the 2017 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Offensive Explosion: Houston Texans Move Into Tie for First Place By Scoring a Franchise High in Points
The Houston Texans ranked next to last in 2016 in the first half scoring in at 8.6 points. They scored 30 points in the first half in this past Sunday’s game. They ended up winning the game in a convincing …
UNCF Welcomes Top Lawyer and Community Leader as Honorary Chair of 29th Annual “A Mind is…” Gala
Wonderful things happen when a community works toward a common goal, something Houston knows well after Hurricane Harvey. In the face of this hardship, UNCF is as determined as ever to continue its work of helping young people attend college.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Changes its Name to Reflect Numerous Advancements in Services Provided to Montgomery County
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has officially changed its name to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. The name change underscores the advancement in medicine and services now available in Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands has …
The Rose Hosts 4th Annual Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser to Change High Death Rate in African American Women
The Rose @ The Ensemble will once again fill theatre seats with Houstonians passionate about saving the lives of African American women.
3rd Annual Black Heritage Festival Presented By Ebony was a Huge Success on The Heels Of Hurricane Harvey for a Star Studded Culture Experience
Over eight thousand people attended the 3rd annual Houston Black Heritage Festival presented by Ebony Magazine. Grammy award winning artist Tamia set the stage on fire alongside Elle Varner, and every girls dream performer the ever so “smooth” Eric Benet. …
Hurricane Harvey Hope Concert & Telethon- WED., Oct 4th @ 7:00 PM
It has been a little over 30 days since Hurricane Harvey reeked havoc on the state of Texas and devastated the city of Houston and surrounding areas. Many have helped with the rescue and recovery efforts that have assisted so …
Partner Agencies Help Houston Food Bank Meet Increased Need After Harvey
The floodwaters have receded, but life is far from normal in many parts of Houston. At the Houston Food Bank, the warehouse has been operating around the clock to help those impacted by the storm. More than 19 million pounds …
Levy Park Conservancy to Host Healthy Bites to Save Lives with Famed Chef and Author Rocco DiSpirito on Oct. 21
The Levy Park Conservancy (LPC) presents Healthy Bites to Save Lives, a festival headlined by award-winning chef, author and lifestyle crusader Rocco DiSpirito and featuring Houston-area celebrities, chefs and experts to “Celebrate All that is Houston” on Oct. 21 from …
