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Simon Thew is named Houston Ballet’s new Music Director

Houston Ballet has appointed current Associate Conductor Simon Thew as the company’s next Music Director and Chief Conductor, effective July 1, 2024. He will succeed longtime Music Director Ermanno Florio, who is stepping down at the end of the 2023-2024 season after 32 years in the role.

Celebrate a Jubilant Anniversary Filled with Exciting Premieres!

This year, the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance celebrates a remarkable milestone - the 20th anniversary of Stanton Welch AM as Artistic Director. Join us for an evening filled with highlights from Welch's extraordinary work created for the Company over the past two decades, including three captivating new ballets by Soloist Jacquelyn Long, Demi Soloist Jack Wolff, and Corps de Ballet dancer Jindallae Bernard. The grand finale of the night will feature a world premiere one-act ballet by Welch himself, set to Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

Get a headstart on your holiday shopping at The Nutcracker Market!

The Nutcracker Market Wells Fargo Preview Party has become the perfect way to kickoff the holiday season. Now is your chance to enjoy an exclusive evening to shop from hundreds of merchants, enjoy complimentary cocktails, dinner buffet, live entertainment, and much more.

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

For many of us, November is the month of Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. It is a time when people gather with family and friends to express gratitude and appreciation for the good things in their lives. Families celebrate Thanksgiving as one of the few days of the year they are blessed to have so many loved ones under the same roof. Those less fortunate may spend Thanksgiving in homeless shelters or the cold. A few may receive a traditional Thanksgiving lunch, but many others will go hungry.

Sikh community calls on New York City for protection after 2 recent attacks

The Sikh community is calling on New York City for protection after two recent crimes, one of them fatal.

Meet the Cast of the New Tuts Musical, The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to introduce you to the stellar cast of Houstonians in the world premiere of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, a brand-new musical.

Civil Rights activist, Ernest McMillan, To Be at The Gite Gallery

Join us on Friday, October 27th at 6:00 pm for a conversation and book signing with civil rights activist, Ernest McMillan.

Checkers Big Slim Halloween Spooktacular Benefitting CoolxDad Nonprofit Organization This Saturday

Hometown hero and rapper Slim Thug, will have his meal, The Big Slim Meal, available at the Checkers Restaurant located at 17155 Eastex Free way Service Rd., Houston, Texas for Checkers Halloween Spooktacular. Proceeds from each meal will benefit local nonprofit, CoolxDad. We encourage the community to come out and enjoy food, Halloween activities, prizes, games and live music, plus a meet & greet with Slim Thug and an opportunity to learn about CoolxDad.

Congressman Al Green to Present Symbolic Check in the Amount of $9,886,000 to Harris County Flood Control District

On Friday, October 27, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $9,886,000 for the federal funding that the Harris County Flood Control District will receive for the South Post Oak Stormwater Detention Basin and Channel Conveyance Improvements Project. These funds will benefit the much-needed stormwater management efforts in Harris County. A check presentation will take place at 5220 Fuqua Gardens View, Houston, Texas, 77045.

Hillary Clinton Comes to Houston To Join A Rally For Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

On Friday, Oct 27, Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit Houston to join Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for a rally with hundreds of supporters supporting her candidacy for Mayor. During the rally, Clinton will discuss how Sheila has the experience and vision to lead Houston into the future and urge voters across the City to cast their vote for Sheila Jackson Lee.

Victor Wembanyama struggles with foul trouble in NBA debut as San Antonio Spurs lose to Dallas Mavericks

After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Suspect in fatal shooting of judge has been found dead, sheriff’s office says

A man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge has been found dead, officials announced Thursday.

Ahead of Crossroads’ Annual Nourish Change Breakfast, National Nonprofit Releases New Report Showing Hunger Soaring in Texas

Food Hardship in Texas Increased 60% Between 2021 and 2023

The number of Texans who didn’t have enough to eat over a one-week period increased by 60 percent - from 1,657,518 to 2,667,937 - between August 2021 and August 2023, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey analyzed by Hunger Free America. Previously, in 2021, food hardship in Texas declined, likely because of a large influx of federal food and cash aid.

Disney Animation Grants Fans’ “Wish” with Early-Access Screening Nov. 18

All-New Musical Comedy to Play in 750 Theaters Coast-to-Coast Ahead of its Nov. 22 U.S. Opening

King Kennedy Debuts First Standalone Gallery in Los Angeles

The Fashion Industry’s Favorite Rug Dealer Officially Opens Doors to Flagship Location in Eagle Rock

Los Angeles, CA, October 2023 – King Kennedy is pleased to announce the opening of its first standalone gallery and flagship location at 5022 Eagle Rock Boulevard in Los Angeles this October. Featuring the brand’s industry-favorite footwear and garments alongside a compelling and ever-evolving collection of antique and contemporary rugs, the gallery marks King Kennedy’s first dedicated brick and mortar location. The space will serve as a showcase for an evolving artistic and sartorial exploration of imperfection and reinvention, made tangible through the growing assortment of garments and footwear crafted from remnants of rugs – symbolic of generations of slow craftsmanship.

NEW: Economy-Minded Republicans Praise Historic GDP Growth, Thanks to Bidenomics

Alley Theatre will do the first live stream by The League of Live Stream Theater outside New York and bringing Little Comedies into homes worldwide.

The new 2024 BMW S 1000 XR

Updated engine with 170 hp (+5 hp) and 84 lb-ft of torque. Improved ergonomics thanks to 0.4-inch higher seat. New standard equipment including Headlight Pro and Keyless Ride. MSRP $17,495 plus Destination Estimated Market launch Q2 2024.

US Department of Labor fines Texas company $399K for failing to protect tank cleaners from toxic gas, leading to worker hospitalization

Trimac Transportation Inc. has long history of OSHA violations nationwide

Two employees of a national tank cleaning company suffered injuries when exposed to hydrogen sulfide – a flammable, highly toxic colorless gas – that was present during the cleaning process of a tanker truck on April 25, 2023, in Beaumont. Two municipal firefighters responding to the scene also suffered injuries from the gas.

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market and Wells Fargo Introduce a Novel Small Business Diversity Program

Alleviating financial barriers for minority-owned businesses to participate in highly anticipated holiday shopping event

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is joining long-time supporter Wells Fargo to announce the launch of the Small Business Diversity Program for the 2023 Nutcracker Market, taking place November 9-12 at NRG Center. Now in its 43rd year, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become Texas’ signature shopping event for kicking off the holiday season. The Small Business Diversity program is geared at supporting local minority-owned businesses by waiving barriers to entry, including its standard commission charge.Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is joining long-time supporter Wells Fargo to announce the launch of the Small Business Diversity Program for the 2023 Nutcracker Market, taking place November 9-12 at NRG Center. Now in its 43rd year, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become Texas’ signature shopping event for kicking off the holiday season. The Small Business Diversity program is geared at supporting local minority-owned businesses by waiving barriers to entry, including its standard commission charge.

Texas Southern University Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Establish New Institute Supporting Increase of Electoral Participation

Texas Southern University is set to launch a new institute aimed at increasing participation in the electoral process with the support of a $990,000 grant from Houston Endowment Inc.

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