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Houston First to Open Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

Reimagined Downtown Green Space to Transform Houston’s Theater District

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is celebrating the long-awaited Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (LWS) at a grand opening event, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Participants at the celebration will include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, HFC Chairman David Mincberg, and HFC President and CEO Michael Heckman, along with other public officials and leaders from Houston’s performing arts and business community as well as project architects and designers.

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Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother’s death was ruled a homicide

Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother died from injuries related to an assault and her body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, according to the Maywood Police Department.

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Suspect arrested in the ambush killing of a newly engaged Los Angeles deputy. This is what the sheriff wants the public to know

After an hourslong standoff, a 29-year-old man suspected of gunning down a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday. But the reason behind the killing remains a mystery.

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Shannon Beador, ‘Real Housewives’ cast member, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run

“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Shannon Beador was arrested arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Newport Beach, California over the weekend, according to police.

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Judge is skeptical of Trump-era DOJ official Jeffrey Clark’s bid to move Georgia election charges to federal court

A federal judge was skeptical Monday of former Trump-era Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark’s efforts to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court.

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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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J.D. Silva & Associates Expands with Construction of New 42,000 sq ft Lawplex Building in Pearland

J.D. Silva & Associates, a distinguished Texas-based veteran and minority-owned personal injury and criminal defense law firm, is excited to announce a significant expansion of their practice with the construction of a new cutting-edge "Lawplex" building in Pearland, Texas.

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Local Checkers Will Host A Party With A Purpose -- Birthday Bash For Slim Thug Benefiting CoolxDad!

It’s a celebration for a cause! Checkers is celebrating the 43rd birthday of its long-time friend, Slim Thug, on September 30th by throwing a party, debuting a limited-edition special meal and benefiting a community organization.

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Visit Lake Charles Promotes Toni Chapman, Welcomes Madison Yates

Today, Visit Lake Charles, the official destination marketing organization for Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, announces the promotion of Toni Chapman to the position of Digital Content Manager and welcomes Madison Yates as Destination Services Specialist.

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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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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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TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.

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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.