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 …
Representative Thierry Files First Bill to Protect Elderly from Financial Abuse
Moments after being sworn into the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Shawn Thierry (D – Houston) walked directly to the House Chief Clerk's office to file her first piece of legislation.
After School Program Bringing the Arts to Third Ward Breaks Ground for New Building
Workshop Houston has been busting at its seams in its current facility as it brings education and the arts to students.
On the Menu Today: REVENGE
If revenge is a dish best served cold, then the Houston Texans are trying to serve the New England Patriots a TV dinner that has been sitting in the freezer for over seven years. That was the last time the …
Constable Majors Leads Dedication of Street Naming in Honor of The Late Constable Ruben Davis
Constable Gary Majors, appointed unanimously by Commissioners Court to succeed the late Fort Bend Constable Ruben Davis, led the renaming dedication of the street in front of the east Fort Bend Annex to Ruben Davis Drive. With freezing temperatures and …
