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Houston Rockets Announce Partnership with Credit Karma Money Including Jersey Patch Sponsorship
Multi-year deal includes substantial in-arena, digital presence and Credit Karma Money becomes presenting partner of the Rockets’ “First Shot” pre-game program
Project Row Houses Selects Artists to be Featured in Round 53: The Curious Case of Critical Race..Theory
Project Row Houses (PRH) fifty-third Artist Round: The Curious Case of Critical Race – Theory? Curated by Danielle Burns-Wilson, it will open Saturday, March 12, 2022. Round 53 will remain on view Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 5 pm through June 5, 2022.
Evolve Houston Launches The EMobility Microgrant Initiative
Evolve Houston announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility “eMobility” projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. The deadline to submit grant applications has been extended until September 30th, 2022. Applications may be submitted online at apply.evolvehouston.org.
Houston Chamber Choir presents Byrds of a Feather concert with a salute to William Byrd
Set for Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Meyerland
Marking the 400th anniversary of composer William Byrd’s death, the Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents Byrds of a Feather, the third concert of the 2023-2024 season. In this step back in time, the Choir sings works by Byrd and his contemporaries Thomas Weelkes, Orlando Gibbons, and Thomas Morely.
Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes
Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor
The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.
Houston Grand Opera Appoints Jennifer Bowman as Director of Community and Learning
2022-23 season brings exciting and enriching experiences to the Houston community
After an extensive search, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Jennifer Bowman as the company’s new Director of Community and Learning (formerly HGOco).
South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Three Exceptional Alumni at 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon
South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor three exceptional graduates Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.
Organizing and Town Halls
Upcoming events include sessions on "COVID and the Class of 2020 - Black Students' Transitions to College and Work" (New America Indianapolis, Apr. 21) and “Under the Blacklight Part Five” (African American Policy Forum, Apr. 22) on ways to protect the most vulnerable populations).
Wynton Marsalis Performs for One Night Only in Houston
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter and composer, Wynton Marsalis will perform with the Jazz Houston Orchestra for one night only, Thursday, May 24, 2018, 7:00pm at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts, located at 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77022. The upcoming show, “Wynton Marsalis: Swingin’ Through H-Town,” closes out Jazz Houston’s inaugural 2017-2018 season and is hosted in partnership with KTSU, 90.9FM.
Houston Hospice Appoints Staci La’Toison to Board of Directors
Houston Hospice announced the appointment of Staci La’Toison to its Board of Directors. Following this appointment, the Board will comprise of 14 members, four of which are officers and an additional six are advisors.
Five join DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors
Five respected members of the Greater Houston community have joined the DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors and will help provide leadership for the longtime nonprofit organization as it continues to serve Texas children and families.
Jazz Houston Presents the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis's Houston Residency
Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Central Library – 500 McKinney Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by 9X Grammy-award-winning Wynton Marsalis, will bring its “Spirit of Swing” to Houston November 1-3, in a series of performances and classes that will celebrate and expand appreciation for this great American music. The musical director for the concert and residency will be Jazz Houston's Co-Founder/Artistic Director Vincent Gardner, a 20-plus year member and Lead Trombonist of the JLCO.
Houston is ready for the green energy transition, says Baker Institute expert
Houston’s “energy capital of the world” status is here to stay — no matter the type of energy — according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
OPINION: Don’t Leave Hispanic Businesses Out Of COVID-19 Recovery, For Houston’s Sake
“Hispanics Represent More Than $53 billion In Annual Spending Power, Which Is Just Short Of A Quarter Of Total Consumer Spending In The Region.” – Dr. Laura G. Murillo
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has created an economic challenge unlike any other in our lifetime.
McDonald’s Honors Greater Houston Area Veterans with Free Meals on Nov. 11
This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, McDonald’s restaurants across Greater Houston will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free combo meal. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.
Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston
Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Installs 25th International President, Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker During Grand Boulé In New Orleans
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a 98-year-old international women's service organization, held its Grand Boulé in New Orleans from July 18 – 22, 2018 with the purpose of bringing members together for business meetings, fellowship, community service, and rededication to its founding principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. During the Grand Boulé, Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker, Zeta's immediate past International First Vice President, was elected to International President, and will lead the organization into its centennial year in 2020.
Hundreds of Summer Jobs Available in Mayor Turner’s Youth Program
As the school year winds down and summer heats up, Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages young people ages 16 to 24 to participate in his signature Hire Houston Youth program.
Sineria Ordóñez Named Comerica Bank External Affairs Manager for Houston and San Antonio Markets
Comerica Incorporated announced that Sineria Ordóñez has been named the External Affairs Manager for the Houston and San Antonio markets, reporting to National External Affairs Manager Vanessa T. Reed.
The Houston Choral Society Chamber Choir Presents Handel’s Messiah Friday, December 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM
The Houston Choral Society’s Christmas concerts are always an audience favorite and have become an annual tradition for hundreds of Houston families. This year, the HCS Chamber Choir presents Handel’s Messiah, on Friday, December 21 at 7:30 PM, at the Tallowood Baptist Church Chapel.
