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Long-Awaited New Release in Dystopian EMP Series Now Available
“Five Years After is a veritable guidebook for surviving the apocalypse — and better yet, how to avoid it.” — Ward Larsen, bestselling author of Deep Fake
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Comedy, Conversation & Cocktails With Ced The Entertainer At RockHouse 9/27!
Ced The Entertainer will be in Houston for a one-night only event to showcase his wine, have a conversation with fans, and display a comedy set.
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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23
Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.
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Houston Grand Opera Presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong October 10 through 12 at Miller Outdoor Theatre
HGO invites Houston students and families to the park for inspiring new company-commissioned opera
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, from Tuesday through Thursday, October 10 through 12, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
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Exploring the ‘Mandela Effect,’ psychology’s understudied curiosity
Does Mr. Monopoly wear a monocle? Is there a black stripe on Pikachu’s tail? And does the fruit in the Fruit of the Loom logo pour out of a cornucopia?
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iOS 17 release: See what’s new in iPhone features
iPhone users: Today’s the day to update to Apple’s latest operating system, iOS17, and unlock a slew of new features that promise to make the iPhone experience more personal and intuitive.
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TDECU Encourages Financial Literacy for New College Students
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TDECU, Houston's premier credit union, is excited to welcome college students back to school this fall. College is often the first time young adults experience true financial independence, and this new freedom brings a host of opportunities and responsibilities.
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American Fiction Wins the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award
The people have spoken. Amuse them and there will be acclaim. Hence the bestowing of TIFF’s People’s Choice Award on a screen adaptation that’s fueled by wit, sarcasm and tepid drama.
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Jeffrey Wright in American Fiction (Photo courtesy of the Toronto Internationla Film Festival)
Published on September 18, 2023
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New Student Magazine Showcases Curriculum for Racial Justice and Responsive Philanthropy
Students from various middle and high schools have come together to publish a groundbreaking magazine focusing on critical topics of racial justice, including education, healthcare, housing, voting, and the environment.
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Cutting Tailpipe Pollution Starts at Home for New York City
For Leslie Vasquez, an activist with South Bronx Unite, the same word describes the need and the timeline for New York City to act on climate pollution -- immediate.
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George Memorial Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Aztec Dance Performance
Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special live performance, “Danza Azteca Splendor!” on Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.
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Biden calls on automakers to improve their offer to striking workers as he faces the biggest labor crisis of his presidency so far
President Joe Biden on Friday called on major American automakers to improve their offer to workers as a strike of the United Auto Workers poses a political and economic test for the White House.
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Texas Senate begins deliberations in impeachment trial for state AG Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s political fate is now in the hands of the state Senate, which began private deliberations in Paxton’s impeachment trial just before noon Central time Friday after House impeachment managers and the attorney general’s defense attorneys delivered their closing arguments.
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Suspended Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton, right, talks with his attorney, Dan Cogdell during his impeachment trial in the Senate chamber at the Texas …
Published on September 15, 2023
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Adam Sandler is headed out on the ‘I Missed You’ comedy tour
Adam Sandler is heading on tour this fall. Live Nation announced that the “Saturday Night Live” alum turned movie star will perform a 25-date “I Missed You Tour.” The comedian announced the news in a video posted to Instagram, saying, “Let’s have some fun.”
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Sean Penn is still upset about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
Sean Penn has some strong feelings about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars.
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Michael Imperioli recalls the ‘Goodfellas’ scene that sent him to the hospital
Michael Imperioli sat down with CNN’s Chris Wallace to discuss the iconic actors he met working on the sets of “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos” – and the scene that sent him to the emergency room.
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Michael Imperioli, seen here in October 2022, got his big break after being cast in Martin Scorsese’s classic mob film “Goodfellas” at the age of …
Published on September 15, 2023
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Ryan Phillippe is ‘thankful for the freedom that comes with breaking addictions’ as he celebrates sobriety milestone
Ryan Phillippe is on a sobriety journey, and is celebrating a major milestone.
