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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.
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NAACP Congratulates George Springer III, Houston Astros MVP and Grandson of late NAACP Branch President
The NAACP congratulates George Springer III, World Series Champion, Most Valuable Player, and grandson of celebrated NAACP branch leader, George Springer Sr. Springer III recently tied the World Series record for home runs while securing the league victory for the Houston Astros.
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Israeli Conductor and Dutch Violinist Make Houston Symphony Debut
Jan. 25, 27 & 28
Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber takes the podium as he makes his Houston Symphony debut for Tchaikovsky 4 on Jan. 25 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Jones Hall.
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Zelle scam targets Kansas man for a fake $2,500 refund through bank account
Taylor Witt is hoping for a refund from U.S. Bank or Zelle after he said he fell for a very sophisticated scam.
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Congressman Al Green’s Legislation Dedicating U.S. Post Office to Stafford Mayor Scarcella Signed into Law
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, President Biden signed into law Congressman Green’s bill H.R. 5865 to designate a U.S. post office in Stafford, TX after the late Mayor Leonard Scarcella. Congressman Green released the following statement:
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Rockets Josh Christopher Plays The Role Of 'Unsung Hero' In Victory Over The Lakers
The average fan may have missed the play of rookie guard Josh Christoper. The “Unsung Hero” kept Houston in the game by scoring 12 points and pulling down five rebounds in the second quarter shooting 71 percent from the field on his way to a 21-point night.
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Tattoo artist donates proceeds to family after deadly fire
A Kansas City tattoo artist is using his time and talent to help a Northland family after a devastating tragedy.
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Minnesota Governor Due to Appear Tuesday After Collapse During Speech
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is still due to deliver his budget proposal Tuesday morning, less than a day after he collapsed during a major annual address.
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Why Texans Wanted QB Deshaun Watson
On Thursday night, the Texans surprised everyone when they traded up to No. 12 to select quarterback Deshaun Watson. From the moment, Bill O’Brien and Rick Smith met the 6-2, 221-pound national championship winner, they knew he was a good fit for Houston.
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Trump, Rubio Set For White House Dinner
President Donald Trump continues his charm offensive with members of Congress Wednesday, breaking bread with one of his Republican primary rivals, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
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Luis Coronel Special Guest for the U.S. Leg of Prince Royce's "Five World Tour"
Following a slew of accomplishments with his latest single, Regional Mexican music star, LUIS CORONEL, announces he will be a special guest in the U.S. leg of Prince Royce’s FIVE WORLD TOUR. The tour kicks off in Laredo, Texas on June 29, and will visit 21 cities across the United States, including Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix and Washington DC, among others. Tickets go on sale this Friday on livenation.com and ticketmaster.com.
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Afro-Latin Artist, Ibraim Nascimento, brings his Mixed Media and Installations exhibit to Winston Contemporary Art for Black History Month
'ALIGNMENT' A Series by Artist Ibraim Nascimento
Brazilian Artist, Ibraim Nascimento brings his mixed media and installation works to Winston Contemporary Art in a fresh, colorful, and cultural exhibit entitled Alignment. Born in Bahia, Brazil Nascimento sees Alignment as some of his best works to date.
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13-year-old driving on grandmother’s lap says he tried to brake before hitting 5 people
The 13-year-old boy who crashed into five people Tuesday night while driving on his grandmother’s lap said his grandmother was giving him driving lessons at the time.
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Rap-A-Lot Records Founder to Participate in Several On-Campus Activities, Including Fireside Chat and Book Signing
James "J" Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot Records, author of The Art & Science Of Respect will be at Texas Southern University on October 1, 2018, at noon to commemorate "J Prince Day." The day will include A Conversation with James Prince (12:00-1:00pm), The Art & Science of Respect Book Signing (1:15-2:15pm) and Luncheon In The President's Conference Room (2:30-5:00pm). The event will be at Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium - 3100 Cleburne St., Houston, TX 77004.
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Accepted by OU, once-homeless teen made 2.5-hour trip to school each day
"I'd get up in the morning at 5:10 a.m. in Norman," Jordan McFadden said about his life since 2014. "I would leave for school at 6 in the morning and get to school at 8, so that is two hours."
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Turner Sworn In for Second Term
Sylvester Turner officially began his second term as mayor for the city of Houston when he, City Controller Chris Brown, and Houston City Council were sworn in on January 2, 2020, before a packed house at the Wortham Theater. Mayor Turner won the honor of continuing to lead Houston after defeating opponent Tony Buzbee in the run-off election.
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Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend with David Nail at The Rustic
Live performance by popular country artist set for May 22
The Rustic is giving Houstonians a special way to celebrate the holiday weekend with a live performance by innovative country music artist David Nail.
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YouTuber James Charles has lost nearly 3 million subscribers since his feud with Tati Westbrook
James Charles started the week flying high at the Met Gala. Now his career seems to be in free fall.
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Teen Heroes Show That By Working Together They Become More Than Their Disabilities
Philip Sallinger was 12 years old when his father had "the talk” with him, and it was the single greatest moment of his life. What Philip thought was going to be a cringe-worthy discussion about the birds and the bees turned out to be the revelation that not only were superheroes real, but that Philip was the latest in a long line of "custodians” — those who use their superpowers to protect others.
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Trump Announces Former Thurgood Marshall College Fund President Johnny Taylor, Jr. As Chairman Of His HBCU Advisory Board
President Trump has made it a point to talk about his commitment to prioritizing HBCUs and their initiatives, and last year, he appointed lawyer and former NFL player Jonathan Holifield to the position of executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
