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Allies in Action: METRO Joins USDOT Initiative to Reduce U.S. Traffic Deaths

METRO has joined a national call to action to make roadways safer and reduce road deaths through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) National Roadway Safety Strategy.

Houston Grand Opera Presents Two Free Performances of La traviata on May 19 and May 20 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Company invites Houstonians to enjoy two special nights of opera under the stars

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present two free performances of Verdi’s La traviata, one of the world’s most beloved operas, at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20.

Police Searching for Convicted Pimp Who Jumped Bail and Was Sentenced to 75 years

Authorities are searching for a convicted pimp who stopped coming to court during his trial this week and was sentenced to 75 years in prison for human trafficking, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Lemonade Day – Helping Our Children Achieve Sweet Success through Youth Entrepreneurship

Spring and Summer are the perfect seasons for kids to plant the seeds of entrepreneurship, and what better way to launch a small business than by hosting a lemonade stand? Kids in Grades K through 8 who register to participate in the free Lemonade Day youth entrepreneurship experience will taste the sweet success that comes with business ownership. Lemonade Day youth keep the funds they earn for themselves, learn valuable skills that equip them for life, and are encouraged to contribute to a cause that matters to them.

House GOP seeks to restart momentum on border security package but familiar sticking points emerge

House Republicans are trying to restart momentum on a border security package that faced early opposition in the current Congress by beginning to move a slightly revamped package through the committee process on Wednesday, but early reactions indicate many of the same sticking points and hurdles remain.

2 cheerleaders were shot in a Texas supermarket parking lot after one opened the door to the wrong vehicle. A suspect is under arrest

Two teenage cheerleaders were shot after one said she mistook the suspect's vehicle for her own in a supermarket parking lot near Texas' capital -- one of at least four incidents this week in which young people who'd made an apparent mistake were met with gunfire.

More severe storms could erupt today as rescue work continues after 2 died in Oklahoma amid tornadoes reports

More severe storms are threatening some 50 million people from Texas to Wisconsin after the same system left at least two people dead in Oklahoma, with a dozen tornadoes reported across three states and search-and-rescue still underway in some places.

Syan Rhodes Joins Harris County Precinct 4 As Press Secretary

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced today award-winning journalist and Houston native Syan Rhodes has joined the Precinct 4 team as press secretary.

The University of Houston-Downtown Announces New Gator Success Institute

The University of Houston-Downtown is establishing its new Gator Success Institute (GSI) in support of its number one priority of Enhancing Student Success, the first goal of its 2022-27 Strategic Plan: A New Paradigm. The new Institute is made possible by a $750,000 grant from the ECMC Foundation.

Free Speech vs. National Security in Proposed TikTok Ban

Libertad de expresión frente a seguridad nacional en la propuesta de prohibición de TikTok

With its dancing cats and lip-synched grandmas, TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the US, but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security concerns.

Postseason Atmosphere Lead Astros To Victory Over Blue Jays

HOUSTON - - On Wednesday, something seemed slightly different at Minute Maid Park. Another type of energy and vibe had the ballpark buzzing with liveliness before the first pitch was thrown in front of the 40,545 people in attendance, which was the fourth home sellout of the season.

Texas Southern Cheerleaders Make History As the First HBCU to Win the NCAA National NCA Cheer Competition Title in 75 Years

TS, TS, TS, TSU, U,U, U, I thought you knew! If you didn’t know, now you do. The Texas Southern University (TSU) cheerleaders have put Texas Southern University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on the map as the first HBCU to win the 2023 NCAA collegiate National Cheer Association Championship title. In NCA’s 75-year history, no HBCU has ever won the national cheer competition.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Houston Poet Laureate, Aris Kian Brown

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner is pleased to announce the new Houston Poet Laureate: Aris Kian Brown. Brown is the sixth poet laureate and the youngest to be chosen.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Announce New Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Manager

Fort Bend County Judge KP George has announced his appointment for the County’s Manager of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Monday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469. Greg Babst is the new Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Manager.

Blessed are the children

Blessed are the children – this is the teaching of every religion. The miracle of birth and the joy of new life are transcendent. In this rich country, however, too many babies and too many mothers are at risk – and far too many are dying. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that new mothers in America are dying at a higher rate than those in any other industrial country. A higher percentage of children die before their first birthday in the U.S. than in any other industrial country.

Earth Day HTX Comes to Downtown Houston April 17-19

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner invites everyone to celebrate Earth Day HTX, the largest Earth Day event ever presented by the City of Houston. An environmentally-focused speaker series will take place April 17-18, culminating with an outdoor interactive festival at City Hall on April 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mayor Turner Announces City's 2023 Demolition Initiative with Demolition Day Event

Today Mayor Sylvester Turner, joined by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), City officials, and community representatives, announced the City’s 2023 Demolition initiative at a “Demolition Day” press conference in Kashmere Gardens, one of Mayor Turner's Complete Communities. The initiative calls for the removal of nearly 300 dangerous structures by the end of the year.

City of Houston Kicks-Off Earth Day HTX

Speaker Series will Continue Tuesday, April 18

The City of Houston will host Day Two of the Earth Day HTX celebration beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, with discussions on Flood Mitigation, Preparedness and Policy, and the Disproportionality of Climate Change Impact on People with Disabilities.

First Home Run at Minute Maid Park Means A Lot to Home Town Rookie Corey Julks

It has been an exhilarating two weeks for Houston Astros rookie reserve outfielder Corey Julks.

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation opens May 21 at the MFAH

The exhibition will present signature paintings and sculptures from the distinguished Henry & Rose Pearlman Foundation Collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modern Art

In the late 19th and into the early 20th century, European artists’ ability to travel along newly industrialized railway lines, and cross paths and share ideas, led to the transmission and evolution of varied artistic styles. Impressionist and PostImpressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation will present 38 outstanding works from the renowned collection assembled in the second half of the 20th century by New York collectors Henry and Rose Pearlman. Paintings and sculptures by Cézanne, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, Soutine, Lipchitz and others will be seen within the context of their experience of transience – regional, national, and international. It will explore the friendships the artists developed in Paris, as well as the many varied locations and sites that shaped their work.

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