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Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring Adapts to COVID-19 Cancellation With Virtual 2020 Spring Nutcracker Marketplace
The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING, cancelled due to concerns around the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19), announces shoppers can now participate in an online market featuring many of the same merchants who were scheduled to appear at the event. Running March 25 through April 30, Nutcracker Market will host Virtual 2020 SPRING Nutcracker Marketplace via Facebook, providing both an opportunity for the shop owners to sell their merchandise and for shoppers to support these small businesses.
Whole Foods Market 365® Independence Heights Opens on August 22
Whole Foods Market 365 opened its first store in Houston and tenth store nationwide on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. The 30,000-square foot store is located at 101 North Loop West in Independence Heights.
Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The NFL has named Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team’s 13-12 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. This marks his second career Player of the Week award and first since Week 1 of the 2016 season.
Astros to Host Houston Winter Invitational in February
Tickets on sale now for six-team, nine-game tournament from Feb. 2-4
Tickets for the sixth annual Houston Winter Invitational, which will be held at Minute Maid Park from Feb. 2-4, are available for purchase online now. The tournament will feature six NCAA Division II universities, squaring off in nine games across the three days. Tickets can be purchased at Astros.com/Invitational.
Black Chamber Honors Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Tom Joyner During 23rd Annual Pinnacle Awards Show That Will Raise Funds For Disaster Relief Fund
On Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 6:00 pm the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) will host the 23rd annual Pinnacle Awards at the Marriott Marquis located at 1777 Walker Street. The Pinnacle is regarded as the most prestigious award bestowed upon African-American entrepreneurs who have not only succeeded in business, but have positively impacted the communities and industries they serve in the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
Houston Symphony Returns to Jones Hall for Mozart's Jupiter Symphony
The Houston Symphony is expected to return to Jones Hall. Oct. 20, 21 and 22 with Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, a program featuring Viennese masterpieces by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert.
Team Rubicon Seeks Houston-Area Veterans to Lead Pilot Recovery Program in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
Team Rubicon is encouraging Houston-area veterans to apply for its yearlong fellowship to help lead the disaster response organization’s pilot recovery program in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. In partnership with SBP, Team Rubicon is committed to rebuilding 100 homes over the next two years along the Texas Gulf Coast.
David Banner, Slim Thug, Young Martez, & More Show Up For Houston’s Rap GOAT Killa Kyleon's Mic Jordan Release Party!
On Tuesday, October 18th, it was game on for Houston Legend & Veteran Emcee, Killa Kyleon as he hosted a "Jerseys & Jordans" album release party presented by Jim Beam at Faces Houston, for the drop of his new project "Mic Jordan".
Equality Health Foundation Hosts Healthy Fall Festival & Turkey Giveaway
Houston Residents Invited to Participate in Drive-Thru Community Celebration
Equality Health Foundation is pleased to present its 2nd Healthy Fall Festival and Turkey Giveaway happening Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Odom Weaver Elementary School in Houston, Texas.
Garth Brooks in Houston August 2022
NOW!...THE MOST ELECTRIFYING, EXPLOSIVE AND MESMERIZING MUSICAL FORCE IN NORTH AMERICA RETURNS TO HOUSTON, TEXAS! The Number One Selling Solo Artist in U.S. History With 157 Million Records Sold!
Council Member Thomas hosts District F Public Safety Town Hall Meeting Centered on Crime Prevention and Active Shooter Vigilance
City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host a special District F Public Safety Town Hall, bringing city, county, and judicial officials together for an interactive panel discussion addressing a wide range of topics, from community policing and reporting, active shooter precautions and safety measures for children, youth, seniors, to neighborhood health and blite removal.
Children’s Museum Houston channels the force with intergalactic appearances Saturday, Nov. 20, beginning at 10 a.m.
Sponsored by H-E-B In partnership with Causeplay Alliance Project
No need to wait until Thanksgiving to celebrate this November! Embrace your inner-Wookiee and commemorate Star Wars “Life Day” at Children’s Museum Houston. But if you’re not familiar with “Life Day,” fear not. “Life Day” debuted in 1978’s Star Wars Holiday Special; like many Earth holidays,
Another Key National Endorsement Signals Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become TX-18’s Next Congresswoman
The Collective PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 Houston Mayoral bid. Along with an earlier dual-endorsement from Higher Heights for America PAC, it is becoming clear that national organizations are coalescing around Edwards to become the next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District.
Mayor Turner Selects Mark C. Wilfalk as New Director of Solid Waste Management
Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of experience in solid waste resource and environmental management, will join the City of Houston from Tampa, Florida.
New Hope Housing to Build 315 Affordable Rental Units with Two Amegy Bank-Funded Projects
Amid Houston’s affordable housing shortage, New Hope Housing (NHH) with almost $50MM in financing from Amegy Bank will add to Houston’s Third Ward and Northline neighborhoods over 300 affordable rental apartment homes with two new construction projects – NHH Gray and NHH Berry – both targeted to low- and moderate-income residents.
3 Smart Virus Avoidance Solutions
With all of the legitimate concern around the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), consumers are scrambling for viable solutions to keep themselves and their families healthy. There are certainly a number of marketplace innovations—and even some tried and true food-based solutions—that can help foster your well-being. Here are a few noteworthy examples, from gadgets to groceries, understanding shoppers need to ascertain any shipping delays amid the current chaos.
Thousands of Election Workers Needed in Harris County for the November General Election
The Harris County Clerk’s Office is looking for election workers to staff more than 800 voting centers that will be open for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Election workers are also needed three weeks prior to the election to work at approximately 100 voting centers during the Early Voting period, October 13-30.
Texas Southern University Sees Major Boost in Completion Rates
Texas Southern University (TSU) is releasing its fall performance measures through its agency submission of the 84th regular session of the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST). The report indicates significant growth in full-time freshmen earning a baccalaureate degree in four to six years and a higher persistence rate of freshmen entering the University.
2019 East End Street Fest Offers an Impressive Display of Rumba, Salsa, and Latin Funk
Headliners includes GRAMMY-Award Winner Grupo Fantasma
The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) proudly announces the 2019 East End Street Fest, taking place on Saturday, October 19 from 2pm to 9:30pm at 2800 Navigation Boulevard. This FREE annual festival, which drew over 13,000 registered attendees last year, celebrates the vibrant community in historic East End Houston.
TWC Awards $8.2 Million from the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program to 41 Colleges and ISDs to Support Career Training
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded 41 grants totaling $8,261,090 to multiple public community colleges, public technical institutes, public state colleges and independent school districts for programs that focus on supporting high-demand occupations through the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program.
