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Performing Arts Houston Presents Blue Man Group Tour
Performing Arts Houston announced today that individual tickets for the Houston engagement of the all-new tour of Blue Man Group will go on sale August 22 at 9 AM Central Time. Tickets and information are available at performingartshouston.org.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Mariah Carey talk biracial identity in new podcast
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex returned with the second episode of her "Archetypes" podcast this week, this time featuring a conversation with Mariah Carey.
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Houston Pastor's Facing Harsh Critics After Sermon Calls Out Leaders Over Harris County Bond Issue
The political change in the Harris County Office surrounding the bond issue is due to “left-wing progressives in office. That is the truth in the eyes of Houston’s Second Baptist Church pastor, Dr. Ed. Young. This, of course, is not sitting well with Democrats and the backlash is great.
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Sheriff’s Office Begins National Night Out Registration
Citizens, along with business and community leaders of unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, are invited to join their neighbors and meet with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies during the 38th Annual Texas National Night Out, the nation's night out against crime. This year, Fort Bend County citizens will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, by joining their neighbors at neighborhood block parties all across the county. Registration is required and is now open for groups wishing to have a Sheriff’s Office representative attend their gathering.
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Eight Harmony Public Schools teachers across Beaumont to receive up to an additional $9,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that eight teachers in the Beaumont area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.
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Progressive Forum Presents Karen Armstrong in Houston September 12, 7:30 p.m. CT
Acclaimed religious historian Karen Armstrong is returning to The Progressive Forum for the American launch event of her upcoming book, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World, on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT.
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Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools teachers across Houston to receive up to an additional $22,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 227 teachers in the Greater Houston area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.
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Houston Grand Opera presents The Wreckers Oct. 28-Nov.11
Published on August 30, 2022
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Houston Grand Opera's The Wreckers Stars Grammy Award Winner Sasha Cooke
New production a lost masterpiece
Dame Ethel Smyth’s epic 1906 opera The Wreckers gets its first-ever full-scale production from a major American opera company. This must-see new production stars Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke as the resolute Thirza whose husband, the preacher Pascoe, declares to the coastal community that shipwrecks along their shore are meant to be pillaged—and meant to be premeditated by leaving the lighthouse dark.
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Opinion: We have finally gotten some relief at the pump. But it may not last long
Americans have never seen a wilder year when it comes to gas prices, thanks to the confluence of a surge in demand as the pandemic eased, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which created myriad challenges among oil producers, from supply constraints to volatile markets to unpredictable demand.
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Production on show starring Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong'o halted after threats of violence, police say
Production on an upcoming TV series starring Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong'o was halted late last week after a group in Baltimore threatened the production crew, according to authorities. "Lady in the Lake" was filming in Baltimore when a group of people threatened to shoot a member of the crew, police said.
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An 'annoyed' Melania Trump stays mum on Mar-a-Lago search as she promotes NFT business
Shortly after the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago home earlier this month, former President Donald Trump fumed on social media about agents rummaging through his wife's clothing and personal items.
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5 Spas to Destress Your Life and Bring You Peace
You only get one body so you should treat it good. Taking care of your body is more than just eating the right foods and exercising. It means protecting your mental health and trying to decrease or limit all stress factors in your life. Massages and other relaxation services have proven to be key in destressing your life and obtaining better health. Houston has some of the best spas to ease the mind, body, and soul.
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Beat the Heat at Chuck E. Cheese Now with More Play Time and More Music All Summer Long
Chuck E. Cheese Upgrades New Summer Fun Pass, Announces Hot Summer Nights Dance Parties in partnership with KIDZ BOP
Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment fun center, is leveling-up its Summer of Fun celebration to deliver fans the ultimate summer playcation experience. Starting June 27 through August 28, fans can now expect DOUBLE the play time with an upgraded Summer Fun Pass and cool entertainment for Hot Summer Nights in July.
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Houston Realtor Noel Collier Explains Why the Market is Ripe for First-Time Homebuyers
Easing supply chain issues and a decelerating housing market are positives for renters looking to buy right now.
It hasn’t been a great few months for real estate in the Houston area, or really anywhere in the U.S. As national consumer confidence in housing hit a 10-year-low in July, worries about inflation and recession sent Houston home sales to their lowest level since the beginning of the COVID epidemic.
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Six Flags Announces 2022-2023 Special Events Lineup
Plus the Return of the Popular Dining and Membership Programs
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Houston’s largest water park, today announced a robust lineup of special events during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In addition, the park’s dining pass and membership programs are back by popular demand. Returning guest favorites and new offerings create endless opportunities for fun all season long. Event highlights for the 2022/2023 seasons include:
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Texans Rookie Derek Stingley Jr. Believes Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Houston Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is a young man who lets his actions speak louder than his words.
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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano
Ken Ludwig, America’s preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his latest play, Lend Me A Soprano, to kick off the season.
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A named tropical system is likely by Labor Day. Here's how it could affect weekend plans
The National Hurricane Center is actively watching four areas right now for tropical development, and two have a decent shot of affecting the US on Labor Day weekend.
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New Chef Lineup Brings Immersive Dining Experience at Kulture Restaurant with Black Chef Table
Kulture restaurant announces the new line-up of featured chefs for the rest of 2022 as part of its Black Chef Table pop-up dining series. The dinners, which are frequently sold out, bring chefs from across the country with a variety of backgrounds to create unique, immersive experiences for diners. Elaborate decor partnered with live music are the appetizer to the main entree - a multi-course dinner that exposes guests to cultures from around the world.
