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Houston Versus Philadelphia: Theatre Edition
Houston’s Alley Theatre and Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre Square Off in World Series Bet
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre Managing Director Dean Gladden has bet President & Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard of Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre that Houston will win the World Series. The loser of the bet will display the other theatre’s costume in their lobby. Gladden and Havard have known each other for over 30 years but their relationship has taken on new meaning with the Houston Astros facing the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. So, they decided to place a theatre bet.
The Houston Health Department observes World AIDS Day to remember lives lost
Free testing offered at all department health centers
The Houston Health Department (HHD) joins the world on December 1 in remembering the millions of lives lost to AIDS. The department urges awareness, education and testing to help prevent the spread of HIV in Houston communities.
Superintendent House honored by Houston Area Urban League for Black Excellence in Education
Superintendent Millard House II was presented the Black Excellence in Education Award at the Equal Opportunity Day Gala hosted by the Houston Area Urban League for his outstanding contributions in edu
The Houston Area Urban League’s coveted 54th annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala awarded HISD’s Superintendent, Millard House II with this year’s Black Excellence award in Education. This year’s theme “Celebrating Black Excellence” paid recognition to House and other community leaders for making strides to enable black people and marginalized communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. House was selected for this special honor due to his career achievements and service to the community making exceptional educational advancements since beginning his time with the district in 2021.
HOUSTON SYMPHONY SCREENS STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI WITH ORCHESTRA PERFORMING JOHN WILLIAMS’ ICONIC SCORE LIVE
he Houston Symphony brings audiences along on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VI —Return of the Jedi, screening as part of the Bank of America POPS series at Jones Hall March 4-7, 2022.
Mayor Turner Releases City Permits Related to AstroWorld Fest
In the interest of transparency and amid great public interest, Mayor Sylvester Turner has released all permits filed with the City related to this Nov. 5, 2021 Astroworld Fest incident where eight people died and hundreds more were injured.
Texas Southern University Launches Center for Transformative Health in Partnership with the City of Houston
Texas Southern University has launched the Center for Transformative Health (CTH), an initiative to reconstruct, strengthen and enhance the conditions that promote health through research, community engagement and education.
Houston Housing Authority's Bold and Transformative Heat Relief Initiative: Ensuring A/C Access for All Residents in HHA Affordable Housing Properties
With scorching summer temperatures reaching unprecedented levels of over 100 degrees, Houston is facing the hottest summer ever recorded. The effects of climate change make life without air conditioning not only unbearable but also perilous. In response to this urgent call for action, The Houston Housing Authority (HHA), under new leadership, has taken a historical step forward by introducing the Heat Relief Initiative. This unprecedented program provides air conditioning for every resident living in HHA public housing properties.
Inaugural Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference Announced in Houston
The Latina Entrepreneurship One-Day Conference will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Iconic Hermann Park’s Lott Hall
Superintendent F. Mike Miles Announces First Cabinet Appointments
The leadership team brings together HISD veteran leaders, with some of Texas’ best education talent to lead the district forward
Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, F. Mike Miles today announced the initial members of the HISD leadership team. The team brings together veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent. These appointments are effective immediately, and just the first in a series of leadership appointments that will be made in the coming weeks.
Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University & Spelman College Receive $3M in Grants from Carnegie, Mellon and Rockefeller Foundations to Support Faculty Development
Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University and Spelman College announced today that they are the recipients of $3 million in grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Rockefeller Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of faculty on their campuses.
Hogg Foundation to Award $2 Million in Grants for 2020 Census, Black Communities a Key Focus
This year, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is celebrating 80 years of supporting the mental health and well-being of Texans. As part of their anniversary efforts, the foundation is accepting proposals for the Texas Communities Count initiative, which will support complete count efforts in Texas for the 2020 U.S. Census. The foundation plans to award grants totaling $2 million.
Tim Tebow Foundation’s Celebrity Gala & Golf Classic Next Weekend
The Tim Tebow Foundation is hosting its 9th Annual Celebrity Gala & Golf Classic next Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, home of THE PLAYERS Championship.
Avenida Houston Presents The Rink at Discovery Green
This March, Avenida Houston presents The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green. Houston’s first outdoor roller rink returns for a second season with a new and improved skating surface, colorful lighting and fun weekly programming. The rink opens on Friday, March 2 and will be open daily through Sunday, March 25. Admission is $8 per person or $10 for the online fast past, plus $4 for skate rental.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and maintain quality, cost-effective indigent defense systems.
Houston Symphony Announces Addition of Onstage Seating for Sold-Out Yo-Yo Ma Performance
The Houston Symphony announced today the addition of onstage seating for the sold-out, one-night-only concert featuring superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the program includes Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, a masterpiece written during the time the composer spent in America, and Gershwin’s jazz-influenced An American in Paris.
Make a Wish! Tanabata Japanese Star Festival
Celebrate the annual reunion of Japan’s iconic star-crossed lovers with storytelling, dances and cultural activities!
The Children’s Museum of Houston and the Consulate General of Japan in Houston would like to invite you to celebrate the Make a Wish! “Tanabata 七夕” Japanese Star Festival. As legend is told in Japanese culture, two star-crossed lovers, Vega and Altair, are separated by the Milky Way. They are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This reunion marks the celebration of Tanabata (meaning the evening of the seventh).
Security Tight Ahead Of Super Bowl LI
For the next five days, the eyes of the world will be on Houston as thousands of uniformed officers from multiple agencies keep the city secure for the Super Bowl.
Making It Better Guild Luncheon Sows the Seeds of Literacy
Friday, March 2, 2018 – 10 am – 2:30 pm - Junior League of Houston – 1811 Briar Oaks Lane
85% of all juveniles who interface with the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate, but Making It Better is working to change that statistic. By providing critical reading intervention programs for children in Houston’s under-served communities, the organization is sowing the seeds of literacy in an effort to grow the next generation of proficient readers. For more than a decade, Making It Better’s mission has been to transform lives through effective literacy programs, mentoring and enrichment opportunities for at risk youth in our city.
Snooze Sets Opening Date for New Katy Location
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, the all-day breakfast and brunch hotspot, will grow within the Houston community with an opening inside LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Founded in 2006, Snooze aims to evolve breakfast dining with culinary innovation, an energetic atmosphere and friendly service. This is the restaurant’s third location in the Houston area, but first for the city of Katy. "We are thrilled to be able to bring our spin on breakfast to more guests in the Houston area,” said Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s CEO, David Birzon. “We look forward to participating in our community and bringing energy and life to the morning breakfast scene.”
Houston Named #1 Party City of 2018 (new data from Evite)
Houston kept the world’s #1 party spot again, according to new data by Evite, the world's leading digital platform for bringing people together.
