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Save the Date: Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin to Host CIP Town Hall Meeting for Clear Lake/Southeast Houston Residents
City of Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin will host a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in the Special Events Building at Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058.
Houston-Area School Support and Teacher Leaders, HISD Superintendent to Hold News Conference Monday on Coronavirus
Leaders of Houston-area unions for school support staff and teachers, the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and state Rep. Ron Reynolds will hold a news conference Monday to urge immediate and proactive action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in schools.
Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host Emerging Leaders Institute Graduation Ceremony
The Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GHHCCF) will celebrate the accomplishments of its newest cohort of Emerging Leaders on Wednesday, August 1st.
Seasonal Getaways With Hyatt Hotels
Get ready for Fall travel with these three Texas hotels & resorts.
Musaafer Partners with Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder Cannabis for Premier THC Dinner
The Renowned Indian Restaurant will host guests for THC-Infused Fine Dining and Cocktails in Collaboration with Largest Texas THC Manifacturer
Musaafer, the sophisticated eatery in the Galleria that spotlights high-concept Indian dishes, will host a dinner that is the first of its kind in Houston. A THC dining series, aptly titled “High Society,” will debut its first of four dinner experiences on January 18, 2024. The event is made possible through a partnership with Bayou City Hemp, the Houston-based company that offers the best and most reliable cannabis products to the market through a commitment to innovation, expertise and collaboration with their partners, and its recently acquired company, 8th Wonder Brewery, Distillery, & Cannabis.
Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Opens in October at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The MFAH exhibition centers on Parks’ five iconic images of the controversial young activist, published in Life magazine in May 1967.
Organized with the Gordon Parks Foundation, the show presents dozens more photographs from Parks’ series that have never before been published or exhibited.
It’s the Final Mural and Final Chance to Take the Census
Yes! to Census 2020 Mural in the Second Ward Depicts a Strong Cultural Bond of Today and Yesterday
The deadline to respond to the Census 2020 is less than a month away. Now more than ever it is important for Houstonians to unite for the good of their community. The census-dedicated Second Ward mural depicts the historic cultural bond the East End community members share between the past and present. With cultural ties visually reinforced through the artwork, the Yes! to Census 2020 campaign hopes to remind all to respond before it is too late.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Makes History by Establishing First LGBTQIA+ Commission
Commission will advise Harris County to advance equality and better serve residents
In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County's first LGBTQIA+ Commission.
Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month Event at Houston Botanic Garden to Celebrate Houston's Diverse and Growing Latino Community
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Houston Botanic Garden will host the first annual Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrating Houston’s diverse and growing Latino community. The full-day event is family friendly and open to the public, and will feature fun activities, access to the Houston Botanic grounds, as well as interactive booths hosted by local organizations and small business vendors.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Releases 2 Year Update For Resilient Houston And The Climate Action Plan
To celebrate the two-year anniversaries of both the Resilient Houston strategy (released February 2020) and Climate Action Plan (released April 2020), the City of Houston has released a two-year, combined update and a new digital interface to track progress on ongoing initiatives.
Center for Safe and Secure Schools offers expertise to Harris County Safe School Commission
The Center for Safe and Secure Schools (CSSS), a division of the Harris County Department of Education, has been tapped to offer its expertise to the newly-formed Harris County Safe School Commission (HCSSC).
Houston Chamber Choir returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre after three-year absence with free concert “This Land Is Your Land” on Oct. 29
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the first time since 2019 presenting “This Land Is Your Land” as the second performance of its 2022-2023 season. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 is free and open to the public at Houston’s iconic outdoor performance space in Hermann Park. The Choir missed 2020 and 2021 Miller Outdoor Theatre performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latin American Chef Sues Houston Restaurant
Chef Omar Jose Pereney was the young force behind Peska Seafood Culture. He helped bring Mexican import Peska to Houston according to Eater Houston.
Police Investigating Double Shooting At SW Houston Club
Post-Super Bowl festivities reportedly led to a double shooting at a club in southwest Houston early Monday morning.
The 7th Annual Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment 2019 Houston AfriFEST
Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, September 14, 2019 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council (NAMC) will host its 7th annual Houston AfriFEST - a festival of African arts, culture, and entertainment from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.
Uncover A Witty Romantic Comedy as Houston Ballet Brings Back The Merry Widow
With only two more ballets left in its 2018/19 season, Houston Ballet brings back Ronald Hynd’s The Merry Widow. This full-length story ballet is a romantic comedy Houston hasn’t seen since 2013, when Principal Mireille Hassenboehler took her final bows with Houston Ballet.
Kroger Distributes Thousands of Cases of Bottled Water to Local Community Organizations
Kroger donated pallets of water to several organizations to distribute to Houstonians in need.
Today, as much of Greater Houston and surrounding areas are faced with an ongoing water boil notice, and many Houstonians without access to water, Kroger has partnered with several organizations across Houston in an effort to get bottled drinking water to those most in need.
High Temperatures Threaten Houston Residents
Rebuilding Together Houston Responds with Safe and Sound Services Program
Summer heat is threatening Houston area residents more than ever this year. Low-income families living in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality are most at risk for health and safety challenges. In response, Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) launched its Safe and Sound Services Program (SSSP), sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital, targeting significant health and safety hazards in homes and providing relief to the Harris County homeowners most in need.
Actor Bill Murray Brings His Charm in a Live Performance of Music and Literature at Jones Hall
The Houston Symphony welcomes award-winning actor and comedian Bill Murray to Jones Hall for a must-see live performance, New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2018, featuring music and literature.
Rice’s Baker Institute to convene ‘Houston Stronger: A Path to A More Equitable City’ Aug. 31
Leaders and experts from government, nonprofits and academia will gather at BakerRipley’s Ripley House Aug. 31 for a public forum convened by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to build community consensus around the need for a more equitable Houston.
