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Baker Institute Expert Examines Migration of Skilled Mexicans to Texas, Particularly Houston

While skilled Mexican migrants as a group have integrated into the economy and society of Texas, they continue to network with colleagues back home, according to an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

It’s Really Simple: “Win or Go Home”

Rockets take on the Thunder in Game 7 with a lot to lose on the line

For Houston, this is more than just a Game 7. Their future is on the line if their season ends on Wednesday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Orlando. So many questions will have to be answered:

Astros Clinch AL West Division Title

First division title since 2001 & first as AL club

With today’s 7-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have clinched the American League West Division title.

Around The Bases: Astros Take The Series From The Rangers

Home Plate: It is pretty safe to say that most of the individuals reading this article knew that these two players would touch home plate. It is fun to watch the bats of right fielder Kyle Tucker, and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez heat up.

EPA Chief Visits Houston’s Heavily Polluted Neighborhoods as Residents Call for Accountability

During EPA Administrator Michael Regan’s visit, residents expressed concerns about a range of issues, including concrete batch plants, creosote contamination and the cumulative impact of pollution from multiple facilities concentrated in the same area.

Twisted Grilled Cheese Launches New Happy Hour Just for Kids

Twisted Grilled Cheese (TGC), the popular Gourmet Sandwich Bar and ultimate haven for cheese lovers, is introducing a fun new Happy Hour with a twist, geared just for the 10-and-under crowd!

Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection Opens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Rarely seen outside of Los Angeles, 46 paintings and works on paper from the renowned collection of the Hammer Museum at UCLA will tour to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from October 15, 2023, through January 21, 2024. Major works of art from across four centuries will be presented in Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection. The exhibition reflects the collecting interests of the L.A. museum’s founder, collector Armand Hammer, through outstanding examples of European art dating from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, with additional important works by American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend

Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.

METRO Celebrates Art Installation by Renowned Artist Floyd Newsum | Full Press Event

Check out "The Tower" along Martin Luther King Blvd and Griggs Road! 🚈 On Aug. 2, 2023, METRO leadership, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis along with community members celebrated the rededication of this art installation by renowned artist Floyd Newsum. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45a9LAO You can read more about METRO's Arts in Transit program here: https://www.ridemetro.org/ArtsInTransit #Art #Artist #HoustonArt #HoustonMETRO #METROHouston _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas – serving the Houston region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services. We operate: • Local buses • METRORail (light rail) • METRORapid (bus rapid transit) • Park & Ride buses* • curb2curb (neighborhood shuttles) • HOV/HOT lanes • METROLift (paratransit service in City of Houston and most of Harris County) • METRO STAR Vanpool (in portions of an eight county region) * There are more than 25 Park & Ride locations throughout the Greater Houston Area, making it easy for you to park your car and get on board with METRO. For more about METRO, including fare information, schedules, maps, and how to ride – please visit: https://www.RideMETRO.org You can also subscribe to receive service alerts for the route(s) of your choice. We’ll send real-time, personalized route information direct to your phone or email for free. It takes just seconds to subscribe: https://www.RideMETRO.org/subscriptions If you have questions or need additional information, contact METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For everything you need to ride METRO bus and rail services, download the RideMETRO app from your App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android). Using the RideMETRO app, you can learn how to ride bus and rail, with information about: • Services we offer • Fares • Fare payment methods • Where to buy fares • How to pay when boarding You can also: • Plan a trip • Track your bus • View current alerts • Connect with METRO Police • Submit a comment And with a prior download of our companion Q Ticketing app, you’re just one tap away from where you can purchase mobile tickets – a contactless fare payment option to ride METRO bus and rail services. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Follow and engage with METRO on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.RideMETRO.org/facebook Instagram: https://www.RideMETRO.org/instagram Twitter: https://www.RideMETRO.org/twitter LinkedIn: https://www.RideMETRO.org/linkedin YouTube: https://www.RideMETRO.org/youtube Subscribe to @METROHouAlerts on Twitter for up to the minute information #HoustonMETRO #METROHouston

Daymond John and Miller Lite Bring Tap the Future Live Pitch Tour to Houston

Look out, the shark is in town! Entrepreneur Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank and Miller Lite brought their Tap the Future Live Pitch Tour to Houston for the fifth year. Tap the Future is an annual business competition that awards one lucky winner $100,000 to fund their next business venture.

Kinder HSPVA receives 10 Tommy Tune nominations, including best musical, for ‘The Color Purple’

HISD’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts has received 10 nominations for its production of “The Color Purple” in the annual Tommy Tune Awards competition, which celebrates the educational value and excellence of high school musical theatre in the Greater Houston area.

Actress Charnele Brown, Comedian Ku Egenti named Co-MCs of 20th Anniversary Celebration of Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc.

‘He Loves Me Not’, directed by playwright Mona Moore, will be centerpiece of Fundraising event

HISD statement on ballot error

The Houston Independent School District is aware of an error regarding the name of a District VII Board of Education candidate on the upcoming November 2, 2021, election ballot. Mr. Lee Macerlaen Walker's application was filed in the Office of Board Services on Monday, August 16, 2021, and he was notified of its acceptance via certified letter on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Mr. Walker's legal name is Lee Walker, but he asked to be identified as Mac Walker on the ballot.

Empowerment Through Technology: Fort Bend County Libraries' Senior Series Leads the Way

In a bid to empower older adults and their families with the tools for safe and effective technology usage, Fort Bend County Libraries' University Branch Library proudly presents "Help! Technology is Tough!" This enlightening program, part of the Senior Series, is slated for Friday, March 15, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon at Meeting Room 1, nestled within the library premises at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the esteemed University of Houston campus.

Ensemble Theatre's 'Beatbox: A Raparetta' Marks Groundbreaking Venture into Hip Hop Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre in Houston is making waves with its first major foray into Hip Hop Theatre, 'Beatbox: A Raparetta,' a production that promises to guide artists and audiences into the next generation of theatre.

Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on her past relationships with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck

Gwyneth Paltrow discussing who was the better lover -- Brad Pitt or Ben Affleck -- probably wasn't on your 2023 bingo card, but here we are.

The Hidden History of Black Nationalist Women’s Political Activism

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too often, however, this history focuses on black men, sidelining black women and diminishing their contributions.

Council Member Pollard Delivers Essentials to Elderly Veterans Using goPuff Delivery Service

Council Member Pollard has partnered with goPuff to deliver food and essential home items to elderly residents in District J. goPuff is an on-demand convenience store service that delivers essential items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, detergent, milk, eggs, bread and other common groceries within 30 minutes. goPuff allows people to follow the Stay Safe, Work Safe order and remain at home while still getting the important items they need.

The Life of Sandra Bland Embodied In Legislation

The version of the Sandra Bland Act bill passed by the Legislature is like an alcoholic beverage where the ice has melted. It no longer retains the Texas House’s potent non-jailable provisions that stipulated no one could be arrested for committing an offense that is punishable only by fine. Although it remains an amazing bill, it does not speak to the case of Sandra Bland, who should never have been arrested and found dead days later in a Waller County jail. The bill addresses how law enforcement will be trained, jails will be equipped and what resources will be available to people with mental illness, substance abuse or intellectual differences.

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