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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Is a Cancer Survivor
Today, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed that he is a cancer survivor during the annual "State of the City" address.
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Hop Aboard METRO's "Level Up" Train and Celebrate the Astros
Today, METRO unveiled its 2022 Houston Astros World Series-themed light rail vehicle (LRV).
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METRO's 2022 Houston Astros World Series-themed LRV features an eye-catching wrap showcasing the team's bold orange and white colors, and its "Level Up" slogan.
Published on November 2, 2022
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New Location for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Concert
JAZZ HOUSTON PRESENTS THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA (JLCO) WITH WYNTON MARSALIS HOUSTON RESIDENCY NEW LOCATION: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 790 Austin Street @ Rusk Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces tickets for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10AM. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Based on the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – …
Published on November 1, 2022
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Addressing the Third Ward Housing Crisis
Rebuilding Together Houston and HP team up to Save Family Homes in Third Ward
The historic Third Ward may have more families at risk of losing their homes than any other neighborhood in Houston. Low-income Third Ward seniors are struggling to repair their aging homes in an effort to age in place and preserve their home for future generations.
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Rebuilding Together Houston’s CEO Christine Holland
Published on November 1, 2022
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Houston native supports the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters
A Houston, Texas, native is working with the U.S. Navy supporting the training of naval aviation personnel and air operations.
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Taylor Swift Is Coming to Houston
The Eras Tour Presented by Capital One
The U.S. leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour was announced this morning just days after the eleven-time GRAMMY winner broke streaming, physical and vinyl album sales around the world. Taylor’s critically acclaimed album, Midnights, is the fastest selling album of her career. Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be supported by (each artist’s dates are listed on the graphic below) Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, girl in red, MUNA, HAIM, GAYLE, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN.
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Oxtail MashUp Culinary Competition is Back to Bring Together All Cultural Elements & Benefit Feed the Soul Foundation
Seventeen chefs will bring their elevated oxtail creations for the fourth annual Oxtail Mashup Culinary Competition on Sunday, November 6, at Project Row Houses from 6-9pm benefitting Feed the Soul Foundation.Seventeen chefs will bring their elevated oxtail creations for the fourth annual Oxtail Mashup Culinary Competition on Sunday, November 6, at Project Row Houses from 6-9pm benefitting Feed the Soul Foundation. Chefs from Houston and beyond bring creativity to a classic cut of meat that has been a historical staple in the black community. Be prepared to taste out-of-the-box oxtail dishes like those from past competitors, General Tso's Oxtail from Chef Bowie of Taste Bar and Kitchen, and Smothered Oxtail Ragoons from Chef Kurt Evans of CYL Hospitality.
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AARP Texas Names Winners of Top Volunteer Award
Charles Ray Guidry Jr. of San Marcos To Receive 2022 AARP Texas Andrus Award. Michele Belden of Murchison and Matiko Austin of Rosharon are runners-up.
Charles Ray Guidry Jr. of San Marcos has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people age 50 and older, to receive a 2022 AARP Texas Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious honor for a volunteer in Texas.
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Gun violence has killed at least 1 rapper every year since 2018
It's happened again: America wakes up to news that a hip-hop star was fatally and senselessly shot. This time, the rapper is Takeoff of Atlanta's platinum hit machine, Migos, who was slain early Tuesday in Houston, according to a source close to the group.
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Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28
Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN.
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Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner to Announce New Plans for Historic Riverside General Hospital Site
Complex in Third Ward will House Harris County Public Health and other Vital Services Millions of Dollars Donated by Houston Endowment and Qatar Harvey Fund
Four years after Harris County Commissioners Court agreed to invest in re-opening historic Riverside General Hospital, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, health experts and Qatar officials will provide updates on services that will be available for underserved people in Third Ward and countywide.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Will Offer His Vision for Houston’s Future in State of the City 2022
Mayor Sylvester Turner will deliver his seventh annual message at this year’s State of the City event, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Americas-Houston Grand Ballroom.
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The Greasy Spoon Soulfood Bistro Pearland Hosts Their First Annual Gospel Brunch & Fall Festival
Coined one of Houston’s Top 10 Tastiest Soul food restaurants by Houstonia Magazine, The Greasy Spoon Soulfood Bistro (TGS) is excited to announce their 1st annual Gospel Brunch and Fall Festival in conjunction with Praise 92.1 FM. TGS is inviting Pearland, Houston, and families from all surrounding communities for a free, fun, family friendly event that will take place on Sunday, November 20th at the Pearland location from 12:00PM-4:00PM
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Houston Chamber Choir presents “Desert Island Playlist” on Saturday, Nov. 19 at South Main Baptist Church
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson and now in its 28th season, will perform “Desert Island Playlist” on Saturday, Nov. 19 at South Main Baptist Church for its third fall concert. “Desert Island Playlist” recognizes that there are certain pieces that touch us so deeply that we would not want to be without them even if stranded on a desert island.
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The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, will perform the concert “Desert Island Playlist” on Saturday, Nov. 19 …
Published on October 28, 2022
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Repeat DWI offender convicted of murder in drunken driving crash
A Houston man with five prior convictions for driving while intoxicated has been convicted of felony murder for killing another driver in a drunken driving crash in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
