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NFL star J.J. Watt announces engagement to soccer player Kealia Ohai

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai made their engagement official on Sunday.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Launches Re-Election Campaign

Mayor Sylvester Turner launched his re-election campaign today by unveiling a new website, opening a campaign headquarters and inviting supporters to join him at the Union Station lobby in Minute Maid Park on March 30 for a kickoff.

Theft of Laptop From Employee’s Vehicle Results in a Possible Compromise of City of Houston Group Health Plan Data

The City of Houston was the victim of a possible security breach involving employees’ group health insurance plan information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Families Empowered Hosts Free Houston School Roundup June 26

To combat low enrollment rates for pre-K and kindergarten, Families Empowered is hosting a roundup of schools in Houston. The event will provide families with the chance to meet public ISD schools and programs, public charter schools, and private schools and programs for your Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarteners.

Rockets NBA Season Opener Cancelled Due To COVID

On Wednesday the National Basketball Association postponed the game scheduled between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. It would have been the season opener for both teams.

Visuals: Bernie Taupin Off the Wall Gallery at the Galleria

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at 5pm

Bernie Taupin, lifelong visual artist and world-renowned songwriter who co-wrote and collaborated for the past five decades with musical partner Elton John, will be appearing LIVE at Houston’s premier Fine Art Gallery: Off the Wall Gallery. Bernie Taupin to Appear Live in Houston .

Congressman Al Green, Co-founder of America’s Table, Joins the American Jewish Committee in Lauding the U.S. as a Nation of Immigrants

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

NFL 'Plays for Life' Women’s Summit

The National Football League (NFL) announced today that it will host Plays for Life, the …

Talente Texans Named Rodeo Rockstar Champions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Young musical talents took the Stars Over Texas Stage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Tuesday, March 21, for the final round of the 2017 Rodeo Rockstar competition.

Lockdown

Rockets become stingy on defense in the second half to take Game 2 against OKC

The Houston Rockets took a commanding 2-0 lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs in Orlando defeating them by a score of 111-98. Houston used something that is becoming synonymous with their “Small Ball” lineup that has an undersized 6’5 forward in P.J. Tucker starting at center and that is defense.

Dodgers pitcher and manager suspended by MLB after bench clearing incident against the Astros

Major League Baseball sent a strong message to the rest of the league in regard to any other teams seeking any type of revenge towards the Houston Astros for the 2017 cheating scandal that was revealed this past off-season by a former Astros pitcher who is currently with the Oakland A’s.

Celebrity Hair Care Professional Vonda Kennedy-Young

Houston-based stylist joins Amirakal Marketing roster of celebrity talent

Amirakal Marketing has once again expanded its clientele to include Houston, TX-based celebrity hairstylist Elvonda Kennedy-Young.

African Americans Celebrate Juneteenth at Ray's BBQ

Blacks gather at the historic 3RD Ward Ray's Real Pit BBQ Shack to celebrate Freedom Day

It's a day Black Texans waited for, over 150 years ago, it has become a National Holiday, known as Juneteenth. History has noted that during these special times, Blacks celebrated this day with barbecue, with the barbecue pit always the center of attention. Today, hundreds will visit the legendary Ray's Real Pit BBQ Shack located in historic Third Ward Houston | 3929 Old Spanish Trail | Houston, TX from 11 AM to 8 PM. Known for their ribs, brisket, sausage and homemade sides it has become the gathering place for many in the community to not only remember a very special part of history but to eat, laugh and enjoy the company of their neighbors.

Arts Nonprofit Announces Open Applications for Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Program

Fresh Arts has announced the opening of applications for the Artist INC Houston 2020 seminar. Artist INC is a nationally-recognized arts entrepreneurship program designed to provide business training and relevant resources to multi disciplined artists. Artist INC in Houston is presented in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance. The deadline to apply for the program is Friday, January 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. and there is no fee to apply. Artists of all disciplines and mediums are encouraged to apply.

May It Ring Out Again for Freedom for Those Innocent Who Are Imprisoned Like Lamar Burks in Houston

What does Savannah, a Lake Charles casino and a prisoner in Houston serving 70 years for a murder new evidence is showing he didn’t commit have in common?

Art Colony Association, Inc. to Announce Top 30 Finalists for the Direct Energy Middle School Art Competition

Culminating in an exhibition of students' artwork at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting Houston community non-profit organizations, will announce the top 30 finalists for the Direct Energy Middle School Art Competition at the "Art in the Middle" reception on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Spring Street Studios located at 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007.

Midtown Houston Hosts “Lounge on the Lawn:” An All Day Celebration at Midtown Park

On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midtown Houston will host Lounge on the Lawn in Midtown Park, the first all-day event for residents, Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City. Lounge on the Lawn will feature diverse cuisine, live entertainment and family-friendly fun on the lush 30,000 square foot lawn. Midtown Park is centrally located at 2811 Travis St., adjacent to the McGowen METRORail Station and easily accessible by bike, foot or vehicle.

H-E-B Leaders Visit Houston to Offer Guidance On Submitting Unique Products in Statewide Competition

H-E-B leaders visit HOUSTON to offer guidance on submitting unique products in statewide competition

H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best is visiting HOUSTON on Tuesday, February 27 at 10 a.m. to share insight with local food and beverage creators interested in participating in the 2018 statewide competition. Potential entrants are invited to meet with H-E-B leaders who will advise them on product development and best practices for submitting their creation into the competition. Space is limited. To register, please click here.

“Unfinished Business” Astros resign LF Michael Brantley

With the departure of former Rockets superstar James Harden and the uncertainty of what is going on with the Texans organization, the Houston Astros provided some much-needed excitement to the Houston sports scene with the announcement of the resigning of outfielder Michael Brantley to a two-year contract worth $32 million.

Lonzo Ball Has Career Night From Three-Point Range To Defeat The Rockets

The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans used a very efficient game from Lonzo Ball to defeat the Houston Rockets 122-115 on Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston. Ball, who had been out of the lineup since mid-March with a hip flexor strain, scored 27 points and had nine assists while hitting a career-high eight shots from three-point range.

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