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JMBLYA Announces 2020 Texas Dates, Early-Bird Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
ScoreMore Shows is proud to reveal the Texas-based organization’s original flagship music festival, JMBLYA, is returning to Texas this May for its eighth consecutive year. Early-bird tickets will be available for purchase tomorrow at 12pm CT at JMBLYA.com. The festival will also be returning to the fan-favorite one-stage format to ensure attendees are able to catch every minute of each main stage performance.
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Glam4good Mobilizes the Fashion Industry to Restore Wardrobes & Beauty Essentials for Women and Their Families Devastated By Hurricane Harvey
Fashion & Beauty’s Most Recognized Brands Come Together in Support of GLAM4GOOD’S #SHOPPINGSPREE4FREE in Houston – Hosted by Charming Charlie
GLAM4GOOD, the award-winning, empowerment platform and non-profit organization, is headed to Texas to hold a disaster relief initiative in Houston on Saturday, September 23rd. With the generous support of Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, this event will help restore the wardrobes and personal care essentials for hundreds of women and their families who have been affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.
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Rice awards first COVID-19 research grants
Diagnostics, detection, better masks and voter safety among initial targets
The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will support projects to develop affordable diagnostic tools, seals to maximize the efficiency of surgical masks, a system to identify signs of the coronavirus in Houston wastewater and methods to ensure voter safety this fall.
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Rice engineers: Make wastewater drinkable again
Model shows recycling could dramatically slash cities’ need for fresh water resources
Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.
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NRG: ‘The Culinary Capital of the South’
Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes is issuing an invitation to all football fans to a “Taste of Houston, the Culinary Capital of the South.” Rootes put out the call during the unveiling of all that was new NRG stadium this year. Suite renovations, new concession items, designer clothing collection for women, touchdown deals, and an app makeover, Texans’ fans will have an experience that is sweeter to lounge in, tastier to the palette, and easier to navigate during the 2019 season.
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With The 23rd Pick in the 2019 NFL Draft the Houston Texans Select: Tytus Howard
"Our scouts were on him as early as August," said Texans General Manager Brian Gaine as he addressed the media after the completion of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Houston selected offensive tackle Tytus Howard out of Alabama State with the 23rd pick and Howard was elated about the team giving him an opportunity to play on the next level.
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Visit Citycentre for Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, and More
Retail Tenant Offerings, Promotions, and Happenings
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that CITYCENTRE’s tenants are offering a variety of promotions and happenings now through March 31, 2023. The premier mixed-use destination for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment is elevating the experience for everyone visiting or living at CITYCENTRE.
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Postseason Atmosphere Lead Astros To Victory Over Blue Jays
HOUSTON - - On Wednesday, something seemed slightly different at Minute Maid Park. Another type of energy and vibe had the ballpark buzzing with liveliness before the first pitch was thrown in front of the 40,545 people in attendance, which was the fourth home sellout of the season.
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Celebrating 120 Years of Houston Public Library: A Historic Milestone
Houston Public Library (HPL) embarks on a momentous journey as it commemorates 120 years of enriching the cultural fabric of our city. Since its inception and public unveiling on March 2, 1904, HPL has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing unparalleled resources, services, and programs to the diverse communities it serves.
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Harris County Attorney Takes Action: Sues Texas' Environmental Agency Over Concrete Batch Plant Rules
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, alongside a coalition of Houston-area community groups, is taking a bold stand against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The lawsuit addresses the agency's failure to enforce immediate compliance with its new standard permit for existing concrete batch plants, instead of granting a grace period of up to 10 years.
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The Changing Scope of Black Radio in Houston
Music has always been a connecting element for African Americans. From the moment we knew there was sound, we have used it to make music as a way to both entertain and communicate. In the early years, music was made with the use of our mouths and body parts. We advanced to add the dimensions of instruments. Those various sounds combine to make beautiful music and our yearn for a larger platform to showcase our musical talents grew.
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Superintendent: HISD will require masks for students and staff on the first day of school
Houston ISD announced the district will implement a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year. According to HISD Superintendent Millard House II, the board will support mandating masks at the beginning of the school year. House voiced his concerns about students wearing masks as the number of COVID-19 cases rises due to the delta variant.
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PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke Helps Host Chris Paul Win His Fourth State Farm® CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational Doubles Title
Houston Rockets star wins second consecutive title in multi-event extravaganza benefitting Paul’s CP3 Family Foundation
With the help of PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke, Houston Rockets All-Star guard Chris Paul won his second consecutive and fourth overall doubles title in the State Farm® CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational presented by GoBowling.com in a special televised Sunday, February 4, 2018 on ESPN from Bowlero The Woodlands in the suburban Houston.
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I'm Coming Home
Astros head back to Houston with a 3-2 lead after losing to the Yankees 4-1.
I’m coming home, I’m coming home Tell the world I’m coming home Let the rain wash away All the pain of yesterday I know my kingdom awaits And they’ve forgiven my mistakes I'm coming home, I'm coming home Tell the world I'm coming
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Astros to Host World Series Games 1 and 2
Ticketed fans encouraged to arrive early for Postseason Street Fests, special pregame ceremonies and gate giveaways on Tuesday and Wednesday October 22-23
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NFL Shop at Super Bowl LI Presented By Visa Elevates the Houston Retail Experience with Concerts, Signing, Food Demos, Exclusive Product and More
NFL SHOP at Super Bowl presented by Visa, opens Saturday, January 28 at George R. Brown Convention Center, and serves as the ultimate fan destination in the Greater Houston area. The 35,000-square foot NFL SHOP is free to the public and does not require a ticket for NFL Experience to enter.
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Crystle Stewart: Homegrown Talent Stars in Tyler Perry’s 'Acrimony'
What would happen if …? How many times in a lifetimes does one pose this question to themselves? What if this path was taken? What if I had taken this or that opportunity? What if my path hadn’t crossed with that person? What if I had given that person a chance? Sometimes we are grateful that we moved quickly for the things we leaped on. But at other times we live in regret for things we let go because we ran out of patience. So many questions that go unanswered and hang on in our thoughts is enough to make a person go crazy if one lets it. Living in regret or being grateful is the basic premise behind the new Tyler Perry film ‘Acrimony. ‘
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Billy D. Washington: Keeps the Crowds Coming, Keeps the Laughs Going
He is probably the funniest comedian that you don’t really know all too well. A superior talent, Billy D. Washington, is not a comedian that you can compare to others. His sets make you challenge your thought, question your actions, and start a conversation. In other words, the brother is deep. Houston audiences got to experience Washington’s higher level thinking when he headlined at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Silky Vocalist Shawn Sounds Talks NBC 'The Voice' And 'Putting On' For Houston
Houston Aldine ISD educator graces NBC ‘The Voice’ and secures a spot with first-time judge, Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend.
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Travis Scott Had the Whole City On ‘Sicko Mode’ and I Hope You Were There
If you woke up the next day after the highly anticipated festival not sore, you might’ve transformed into an alien afterwards, lucky you. Beer bottles, sunglasses, a few barefoot bystanders, the mud, it was an ultimate experience this city will be talking about until the next one in 2019. The first-ever Astroworld Festival was sold-out, and you knew it because there were over 40,000 event goers from across the globe that flooded NRG Park. Side note: I heard a random festival attendee saying they were going to hit up the Turkey Leg Hut. Travis didn’t just bring the festival; he stimulated the economy.

