METRORail Red and Green Line Service Suspended, HOV Closed, Buses Detoured Due to High Water Across Houston Area
Please check METRO alerts and ridemetro.org for service updates.
Lady Gaga Practicing for Super Bowl In Her Backyard
You can get a sneak peek of Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance if you score an invite to her house.
Gridiron Glory Exhibit at TSU to Showcase The Best of America’s Most Beloved Sport
Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 6,000 square-foot traveling exhibit that will arrive January 30 on TSU’s campus for its three-month run in the University Museum. Gridiron Glory, organized by the Pro Football …
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes
The Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated presented 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags to society at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball at the Hilton Americas — Houston on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The president of the …
Commissioner Ellis Joins Volunteers at MLK Day of Service
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and dozens of volunteers celebrated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Jan. 16 by cleaning the historic Evergreen Cemetery and helping Houston Habitat for Humanity build a home.
National Auditions for Dreamgirls Kick Off In Houston
Auditions for the upcoming Theatre Under The Stars production of Dreamgirls will kick off in Houston on January 27-28, 2017.
The East End to Offer a “Super Buen Tiempo” during Super Bowl Week
East End Houston - Tourists and Houston residents will have an opportunity to experience the unique flavor of the East End, Houston’s birthplace, during Super Bowl LI. The completion of the METRORail Green Line along Harrisburg Boulevard will allow history, …
Mayor Turner Responds To HUD Decision on Fountain View Housing Project
Mayor Sylvester Turner is in strong disagreement with a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development letter of findings regarding the Houston Housing Authority project on Fountain View in the Galleria area.
Houston Sailor Serves in Sasebo, Japan Aboard USS Ronald Reagan
Gunner's Mate Seaman Jordan Goehring, from Houston, Texas, paints the stern gate of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
Houston Marathon Organizers Urge Runners to Slow Down and Adjust Pace for Sunday's Race
With race day temperatures expected to reach 74 degrees and humidity exceeding 90 percent, officials of the Chevron Houston Marathon advise runners to exercise caution in Sunday's races.
New Channel Featuring African American Culture and Entertainment Comes to Houston
Just before the start of Black History Month, Houston will get a new channel showcasing African American culture and entertainment.
Budweiser’s Biggest Ambassadors Descend on Houston for Football’s Biggest Game
The Bayou City is bustling with preparations for Super Bowl LI and the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery and Tour Center is no exception.
Martin Luther King’s Legacy Honored with Day of Service
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” To honor King’s life and work and in recognition of MLK Day, Houston Food Bank is welcoming individual and corporate …
Pianist Denis Kozhukhin Returns to Jones Hall to Begin Recording Project
Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin will return to the Jones Hall stage for Gershwin & Rachmaninoff at 8 p.m. Jan. 27-28 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the program will kick off with Gershwin’s An American …
Astros Announce Non-Roster Invites to Spring Training
The Houston Astros announced several 2017 non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training today, which includes eight pitchers, three catchers, three infielders and four outfielders for a total of 18 players. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff …
