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Join the Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre This Summer
Enjoy music under the stars with this free Houston Symphony performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Enjoy music under the stars with this free Houston Symphony performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Houston Achieves a One-Year 17% Decrease in Street Homelessness
Results for the greater Houston area’s annual Homeless Count and Survey were released today, revealing a remarkable, one-year 17 percent decrease in street homelessness from January 2022 to January 2023. The reduction is one of the biggest in the city’s history and the largest since Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017.
Diverse Voices and Taboo Topics: Houston Public Media's Bold Sunday Lineup
Houston Public Media has introduced a bold new Sunday programming lineup on News 88.7 designed to amplify diverse voices and tackle sensitive topics head-on. It’s the kind of “go beyond” programming that public media can uniquely provide to expand listeners’ perspectives and stimulate new conversations and ways of thinking.
Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Recognized as Ally by United States Department of Education
The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement has achieved a momentous milestone in its commitment to fostering academic and holistic development among the youth. The United States Department of Education recently recognized the Office as an official ally of the Engage Every Student initiative. A bold new call to action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child who wants to participate.
Houston Symphony Presents Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue
The Houston Symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day by welcoming the world-renowned Marcus Roberts Trio and Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Catherine Russell to join Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the orchestra for Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue.
PVAMU architecture students’ winning design could be a game-changer following natural disasters
Seeking an alternative to FEMA trailers after the next climate catastrophe visits Houston’s historically segregated neighborhoods, students in the School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University designed a single-family accessory dwelling unit that was selected as a winner in the student category of the City of Houston ADU|HOU Design Competition.
Donato Cabrera Guest Conducts the Houston Symphony in Fiesta Sinfónica on October 13, 2023
Mexican-American conductor Donato Cabrera will guest conduct the Houston Symphony on Friday October 13, 2023 at 7:30pm at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (615 Louisiana Street). Cabrera joins the Houston Symphony for its annual Fiesta Sinfónica, a free performance that dates back to 1992, celebrating the musical contributions of Latin American and Hispanic composers. The program for this special performance includes Márquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo, Rosas’ Sobre las Olas (Over the Waves), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Contreras’ MeChicano (Texas premiere), the third movement from Orbón’s Tres versiones, and Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez is the soloist for Rhapsody in Blue, which will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2024.
Woman Who Finds Out She Was White At Age 70 Is Gearing Up To Release A Short Film About Her Journey
Woman who found out at the age of 70 she was white is prepping to release a heartfelt documentary shining light on transracial and biracial adoption.
Statement by Mayor Turner about Curbside Recycling Contract
“After visiting with members of City CounciI about our effort to choose a curbside recycling company to handle Houston's needs, I have decided to re-open the process for the four companies that advanced to the interview stage.'
Emancipation Park Debuts Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
One hundred forty-five years after it first opened in Houston’s Third Ward, the historic Emancipation Park is officially ready to debut its multi-million renovation. On June 17 and 18 as the park plays hosts to the Juneteenth Fest, the community is invited to $33 million project that was led by architect Phil Freelon.
Neighborhood Eats: Cool Downtown Food And Drink Spot Turns One
Some of Houston's most popular food truck operators call it home, like the owners of Casian King and Melange Creperie.
Firefighters Respond To 3-Alarm Fire At Big Daddy's BBQ On Hwy 6
Firefighters responded to a 3-alarm commercial fire that started at a barbecue restaurant in northwest Houston Saturday afternoon.
Houston Native serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan
180918-N-OY799-0209 PHILIPPINE SEA (September 18, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Kiara Webb, from Houston, crouches down as an aircraft launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018.
Leftists force Houston Mexican restaurant to shut down social media, apologize, after serving Jeff Sessions
A Houston-area Mexican restaurant was forced to shut down its social media accounts after sharing a photo that touted the visit of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Texas Judge Dies After Historic Midterm Election Of Black Women
Cassandra Hollemon, 57, succumbed to an unspecified illness on Monday, the Houston Chronicle reported. She was one of 17 Black women in the Black Girl Magic grou
Free Wi-Fi Keeps Riders Connected Pilot Program Begins
METRO, the city of Houston and Microsoft are teaming up to keep riders connected during their travels. Riders on select buses traveling the 54 Scott and 204 Spring Park & Ride routes, as well as METRORail's Green and Purple lines can now access the free Wi-Fi internet connection from any phone, tablet or mobile computing device.
Houston Sailor assists in landing a helicopter on flight deck of Navy ship
SOUTH CHINA SEA (October 10, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Cristopher Woolsey, from Houston, assists in landing an MH-60R helicopter, attached to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77, over the flight deck of Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) .
Up to 400 Firefighters Could Be Laid Off in Mayor's Plan to Fund Prop B
KPRC reports up to 400 Houston firefighters could be laid off in order to implement the pay raises for Proposition B, according to the mayor’s office and several City Council members.
Houston native takes the Navy-wide E-7 advancement exam aboard USS Tripoli
Operations Specialist 1st Class Deja Washington, from Houston, Texas, takes the Navy-wide E-7 advancement exam aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli
Artists Respond to Conditions in Harris County Jail and Mass Incarceration in the US
NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 30TH
PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS NOV. 4, 2023, 2:00 PM HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE 4807 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON, TX
