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Agenda Houston CEO Ken Haggerty to Host FREE Monthly Entrepreneur Series "What's Your Agenda?"
Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative by its CEO, Ken Haggerty. Starting on June 6, 2023, Haggerty will be hosting a free monthly entrepreneur workshop called "What's Your Agenda?" at the Agenda Houston flagship store located at 3300 Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas!
Arts District Houston Honors Black History Month and History of Houston Through Performance Series
Virtual dance performance to honor the history of Richard Brock Park located in the First Ward Historic District
Arts District Houston has commissioned a performance series in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the rich history of Houston’s First and Sixth wards. The first performance will honor Richard Brock and the park named after him, located in the First Ward. It will be a virtual experience and will be made public on February 28, 2021, at 2:00 pm on the Arts District Facebook page.
Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Among 12 Humanitarians Honored Tonight at the Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards
Hundreds of guests gathered at the Royal Sonesta Houston tonight for a black-tie affair to honor a dozen humanitarians making a difference in Houston and beyond at the Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards!
Navy Week Program returning to Houston
The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week back to Houston during the week of October 24-30, as the 12th Navy Week of the calendar year.
Houston Hometown Hero and Comedian Mo Amer Announces Homecoming Show for "Mo Day" in Houston on Sept. 16
Bayou Music Center - Houston, TX - Saturday, September 16, 2023
Comedian and TV star Mo Amer, a highly regarded and respected Houstonian, will celebrate “Mo Amer Day in Houston” with a special homecoming performance at Bayou Music Center in Houston, TX, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Tickets are on sale now. at LiveNation.com.
Mayor Turner Launches 11th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, the City of Houston’s groundbreaking contest which culminates with three winners each receiving $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4.
6th Annual LibroFEST & Post-Storm Expo an HPL Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Everyone is invited to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Houston during the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Houston Public Library (HPL)! Join the festivities for the entire family at the 6th Annual LibroFest & Post-Storm Expo at the Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Learning Center, 1050 Quitman, 77009 on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 12 PM to 4 PM. This event is Free and open to the public. For more information visit ww.houstonlibrar.org or call 832-393-1313.
Port Houston Named Best Seaport in North America
Asia Cargo News named Port Houston the Best Seaport in North America, after tallying results from thousands of shippers and industry experts around the globe, Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther told the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority during its May meeting.
Ford Motor Company Fund and Houston Area Ford Dealers Award $100,000 in Scholarships
*$100,000 in scholarships awarded to 50 senior high school students in Greater Houston area to pursue higher education *Ford Fund’s Houston investment since 2015 more than $300,000 in scholarships and educational resources *The Ford Driving Dreams initiative has invested more than $10 million in educational resources for the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Latin America
Who Doesn’t Enjoy Some Bubbles After a Workout?! Yoga & Bubbles is Back at Blossom Hotel Houston
Luxury Hotel To Host Monthly Yoga & Bubbles Series on July 10 in Partnership with Tasc Performance and TruFusion Houston
Blossom Hotel Houston, the city’s newest luxury property, will be hosting their monthly “Yoga & Bubbles” event in partnership with Tasc Performance and TruFusion Houston on July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the hotel’s rooftop. Attendees will be invited to join a relaxing yoga session while overlooking the city landscape.
Biden for President Announces Key Staff Hires in Texas
Today, Biden for President announced key staff hires in Texas, including alumni of Joe Biden’s successful primary campaign in Texas, the Texas Democratic Party, and some of the Lone Star State’s most competitive Congressional and Gubernatorial elections.
LUCKYRICE Houston Feast October 27: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief
The Original Asian Food Festival Will Donate All Proceeds to Houston Food Bank
On October 27th, the Houston LUCKYRICE Feast, alongside the city’s best Asian-inspired restaurants and chefs, returns to The Astorian to help raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The night’s proceeds will be donated to the Feast’s charitable partner, Houston Food Bank, and LUCKYRICE’s presenting sponsor, Suntory Whisky, will match all proceeds in an additional donation.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Department Announce Decrease in Homicide Rates
Overall Violent Crime and Homicide Numbers in the City of Houston are trending down for the first five months of 2022
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department announced today that for the first time in more than a year, Houston’s homicide rate is showing a decline. As of today, there is an unofficial number of 187 homicides in Houston thus far in 2022 compared to 192 homicides at this time last year.
PVAMU coalition will march to polls on Election Day and issue demands for justice
Students and community members of Prairie View, TX will march across the campus of PVAMU and to the polls on Election Day in order to draw attention to Waller County’s unrelenting, decades-long campaign of voter suppression targeting the city and its Historically Black University; the coalition will also make known five demands for justice to kick off an advocacy initiative targeting both Congress and the TX State Legislature.
NFL Players and Nonprofit Organizations Tackle Hunger at Super Bowl LI
Bread for the World, Feeding America, and the Houston Food Bank join National Football League players Jeff Allen (Houston Texans), Kelvin Beachum (Jacksonville Jaguars), and D’Qwell Jackson (Indianapolis Colts), for a pre-Super Bowl volunteer event from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Houston Food Bank.
Urban Souls Presents: Dancing with the Houston Stars 2023
The 2023 Dancing with the Houston Stars event will showcase 12 Houston influencers, achievers, and leaders ready to trade in their “day jobs” for a fun evening of toe-tapping and eye-brow-raising performances in front of a live audience. The events will occur on October 13, 2023, at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) at 3400 Main St. Houston, TX 77002. Tickets are $50 and are available at www.matchouston.org. This event funds Urban Souls' yearly programming for the Houston community. Past Houston stars include Dr. Heather Brown (Orthodontist), Chauncy Glover (ABC), Mia Wright (The Fountain of Praise Co-Pastor), KG Smooth (Majic102.1), Jolanda Jones (Attorney), Danielle Wilson (Project Row Houses), and Jonathan Martin (Fox 26).
Foti Kallergis Named Director of Public Relations and External Communications for Comcast Houston
Foti Kallergis has been named director of Public Relations and External Communications for Comcast’s Houston Region. In this role, Kallergis will be responsible for strategic planning and implementing public relations and communications goals for the entire region.
HPL Foundation Awarded Herzstein Grant to Support Preservation of Prominent Archival Collections
he Houston Public Library Foundation (HPLF) announces the grant award of $10,000 from the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation.
Houston First Celebrates Black History Month
February Films Celebrating Black History
Houston First invites the public to join us for Saturday Night Movies on the Plaza at Avenida Houston (in front of Hall C at the George R. Brown Convention Center). Beginning Saturday, February 8, and continuing through the end of the month, the Plaza at Avenida Houston will present outdoor screenings of movies written, directed or featuring prominent African Americans. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Houston creatives and others discussing the relevance of the films to black history and America’s broad cultural heritage.
Tourism Professional’s Distinguished Industry Certification Good for Houston
Visit Houston is proud to announce Jessika Alexander, international tourism and media specialist has attained her Certified Tourism Executive (CTE) designation from the Travel and Tourism College offered by the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA).
