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“Wheelmobile” Wants Houston Watchers to Take a Spin
Wheel of Fortune was people to get to experience the thrill of the wheel when the show comes to Houston to find contestants for the upcoming 35th season of “America’s Game.” The long-running show will bring its famous “Wheelmobile” to Memorial City to host two days’ worth of auditions this weekend.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges All Community Stakeholders To Work Together To Produce a Solution that Benefits all Houston Schoolchildren
Jackson Lee—“I encourage all stakeholders to heed the needs of our schoolchildren and devise a solution which empowers students and parents alike; one that inspires our Houston area schoolchildren to follow in the footsteps of astronauts and presidents, like their neighbors and predecessors before them, and one which galvanizes our community to work in the best interests of our students.”
Rapper Paul Wall Giving Free Grills to the Houston Astros
Houston's had it hard this year, but things might be looking up, as the Astros have made it to the baseball World Series.
Houston Mayor Turner Endorses Joe Biden
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced his endorsement of Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential race.
Houston Restaurants Featured in New Food Network Series
Two Houston area restaurants are featured in a new Food Network series, "Comfort Food Tour," hosted by Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, launching Saturday. The first episode, airing at 8 p.m., will showcase The Rosehill Beer Garden in Cypress where food trucks offer patrons a wide variety of comfort classics.
John S. Chase, Trailblazing Texas Architect, Celebrated in Two Exhibits
John Saunders Chase, FAIA was a Houston architect who realized a large body of work in the city, throughout the state of Texas, and around the United States. Chase achieved many historic firsts during his career.
Houston Native Competes Nationally at Miss U.S. Latina Pageant
A native of Houston’s East End will represent the city on the national stage at the Miss U.S. Latina Pageant happening in Atlanta, GA.
Houston METRO Bond Proposal Election: Voters Favor Measure
Houston voters appeared to favor a $3.5 billion bond proposal intended to fund METRO projects with the aim of improving public transportation systems and easing traffic congestion in the city.
Texas Southern to Recognize James Prince with Honorary Degree
Houston native and legendary entrepreneur/music mogul James Prince will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Texas Southern University during Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
HISD Parents Protest Possible TEA Takeover
The Texas Education Agency has been investigating Houston ISD for several months, and there's been talk of the agency taking over the state's largest school district.
Houston ISD School Board Turns Around On Decision to Remove Dr. Grenita Lathan
It seems Dr. Grenita Lathan will stay on as Houston ISD interim superintendent after all. Last week, the board of trustees made a shocking move to release Dr. Grenita Lathan of her duties as the district’s interim superintendent that she has held since April of this year.
Students, Faculty, and Community Celebrate Grand Opening of Yates High School
The pride of Houston’s Third Ward has received a makeover. Students, faculty, and the community celebrated the grand opening of Jack Yates High School. KTRK reports that Houston ISD unveiled the new $65 million facility which includes a three-story academic wing with flexible core learning centers and a high-volume performance wing with an auditorium.
New Theatre Festival Focuses On Stories And Voices From Latino Community
Houston actress and writer Jasminne Mendez says that she stopped auditioning for plays because she felt like there weren’t any roles that fit her. Mendez is on the task force of the first annual Sin Muros (Without Walls):
LULAC's Historic Texas Clubhouse Gesignated National Treasure
Very few people driving by the abandoned building outside downtown Houston would know that inside those walls lives a history that redefined Mexican-American civil rights in the U.S.
World Renowned Artist Alexandra Nechita to Exhibit in Houston
Off the Wall Gallery, Houston’s premier fine art gallery is honored to present the ground-breaking exhibition “Alexandra Nechita: Setting the Stage”.
First Responders Children’s Foundation Has Announced Its Support For National Night Out
The Foundation’s “Power of Play” Initiative Is Contributing Truckloads of Toys To Public Safety Agencies To Help Strengthen Community Relationships
Featured events hosted by First Responders Children’s Foundation include toy distribution events in partnership with the NYPD to communities across the five boroughs and a FREE Movie Night In Northridge, CA
As Good As It Gets?
Can it get any better? What a fantastic string of days we've enjoyed, with comfortable temperatures, low humidity and clear, blue skies. For Houston, these are the, "Top 10" days and tomorrow comes in at a close second, only because it'll be slightly warmer. But will it last?
Jargon Banned: Symposium to Present Houston’s Latest HIV Research in Way Everyone Can Understand
Houston experts will present the latest local HIV research findings in an easy-to-understand format at a free symposium targeting community leaders, organizations, health professionals, planning groups and the general public.
Abbott Offers $10k Reward In Case Of Fatal Shooting Of 8-Year-Old
The Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division Monday offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of 8-year-old De'Maree Adkins.
Teague Has 25 To Lift Pacers Over Rockets, 117-108
Jeff Teague scored 25 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a huge first-half deficit and withstood a late rally by Houston to beat the Rockets 117-108 on Monday night.
