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It's Not Time To Panic Yet Astros Fans. Or Is It?

On Friday, the fans in attendance got a small glimpse of what Houston’s offense used to look like in the 4-3 heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, which pushed the Astros record to 6-7 on the season.

Astros Sweep Yankees In Doubleheader To Start The Second-Half Of The Season

Yet, the Astros have been the more dominant team since 2017 and showed it once again on Thursday at Minute Maid Park as they swept the Yankees in a doubleheader to start the second half of the season.

City of Houston launches informational website regarding Nov. 6 city ballot

Houstonians will have the opportunity to vote on two city charter referendums: Propositions A &B. As part of the city's effort to educate the public regarding the Nov.6 ballot, the city has launched the "Houston Votes 2018" website providing information about the propositions and the voting process.

Report: Pay Is Rising for Houston's African-American Residents

Houston's African-American residents have high household incomes when compared with similar U.S. metros and that pay is rising, according to an examination of Census data by Forbes.

Tilman Fertitta Is Looking for a Few Good Houstonians — 600 of Them

Rockets owner and Houston hospitality magnate Tillman Fertitta is hiring: The hotelier’s new luxury property in Uptown, The Post Oak, will soon reportedly employ 600 people to work in various capacities, from catering events and front desk managers to directors of business travel and housekeeping – even an engineering coordinator.

"1550 On the Green" Project

Groundbreaking Ceremony "1550 On The Green" in Downtown Houston by Skanska US

As mayor, the Green Houston initiative has been one of my top priorities. We are the energy capitol of the world, so creating spaces that are efficient and resilient is one of the many ways we can serve as leaders among major cities fighting against climate change.

Visitation and Funeral Arrangements for Senior Police William "Bill" Jeffrey

Visitation and funeral services of fallen Houston Police Department Senior Police Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey are as follows:

Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative

Partnerships aim to Transform Under-Resourced Neighborhoods

Mayor Sylvester Turner today kicked off a new program that aims to improve quality of life for residents in areas that are not thriving at a level enjoyed by other Houston neighborhoods. Acres Homes, Gulfton, Second Ward, Near Northside and Third Ward are the first neighborhoods selected for the mayor’s new Complete Communities initiative. The city will work in a concentrated manner with stakeholders in each community and partners across Houston to create more complete neighborhoods with enhanced access to quality affordable homes, jobs, well-maintained parks and greenspace, improved streets and sidewalks, grocery stores and other retail, good schools and transit options.

Houston Symphony to Perform Orchestral Adaptation of Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham"

The Houston Symphony celebrates the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with a semi-staged, orchestral version of “Green Eggs and Ham” at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017. Led by Associate Conductor Robert Franz, the animated, fun-filled celebration of Dr. Seuss at the Symphony will also feature familiar music from animated television classics and lively musical works that capture the imagination.

14-Year Old Student Starts Freshman Year at George Washington University

At only 14-years old, Curtis Lawrence has just started his freshman year not as a high school student, but as a freshman college student at the prestigious George Washington University in Washington, DC.

Study: Baby boomers mixing meds while driving

Getting older sometimes means you have to take more pills than you used to, but they could be putting you at risk on the road and you don't even know it.

Anthony Mackie, Scott Wilson Added To Comicpalooza's Superstar Lineup

Anthony Mackie will join Comicpalooza’s expanding guest lineup as a headliner for Texas’ largest pop culture festival.

Foundation for Jones Hall announces $50 million renovation plans for iconic performing arts facility this summer and beyond

Will build upon earlier renovation work and improve patron and performer experiences through technology and infrastructure enhancements

The Foundation for Jones Hall (FJH) announces renovation plans for Jones Hall, Houston’s iconic performing arts center, focused on significantly improving patron, musician and artist experiences. This renewal is designed to bring the building up to the highest standards in technology and operations, while incorporating modern amenities. Renovations, which range from state-of-the-art acoustical and infrastructure improvements to new, relocated restrooms; new, wider stairways; an expanded Green Room and lobby expansion/improvements, will continue over the coming summers and will build upon the first phase of renovations completed in 2020 and 2021.

Midway Breaks Ground on East River, Announcing First Tenants in the 150-Acre Mixed-Use Development

Houston-based Midway, the privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, broke ground today on its 150-acre East River development, one of the most impactful urban revitalizations for a generation in Houston’s urban core. Designed to grow and evolve through multiple phases across a decades-long development horizon, East River will transform the city’s waterfront east of Downtown into a new economic center. Alongside commemorating this significant milestone, Midway is pleased to announce two office tenants—Method Architecture and TEAL—as well as a new event venue and rooftop bar from the owners of The Astorian will join the development’s first phase, slated for completion in 2023.

Put On A Happy Face

Texans look to secure their first win of the season after firing Bill O’ BrienLyricist Lee Adams and composer Charles Strouse composed a song that was used in the 1960 Broadway musical “Bye Bye Birdie

Lyricist Lee Adams and composer Charles Strouse composed a song that was used in the 1960 Broadway musical “Bye Bye Birdie” that was titled “Put on a Happy Face.”

Representative Coleman Condemns Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Disparaging Comments on Local Government

Today, August 12, 2017, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) released the following statement: "Last Friday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made disparaging remarks about our cities and the local governments that run them. A nationwide 2016 Gallup Poll found similar results to polls taken since 2013, 71% of Americans polled say they have a ‘great deal’ or a ‘fair amount’ of trust in local government to handle problems, compared with 62% who say the same for their state government.

Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of Houston City Council Member Larry Green

"I am shocked and grieving over the untimely death of Houston Council Member Larry Green. But one person’s feelings are secondary to the fact that all of Houston has lost a groundbreaking advocate for equality, economic opportunity and neighborhood safety." ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner

Urban South - HTX Joins More Than 300 Breweries In “Black is Beautiful” Beer Initiative

Houston brewery participates in global beer collaboration to bring awareness to injustices faced by people of color

Urban South - HTX, Urban South Brewery’s new Houston location, is honored to participate in the “Black is Beautiful” initiative, a global beer collaboration created to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. Urban South’s “Black is Beautiful” creation will be released to the public in early July, and the brewery will donate 100% of the proceeds from beer sales to Black Lives Matter: Houston.

Congressman Al Green Joined Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Health Department, Texas Department of Emergency Management for Announcement of New Coronavirus Testing Site in Sunnyside

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Mayor Sylvester Turner as well as representatives from the Houston Health Department and Texas Department of Emergency Management to announce a new coronavirus testing site in Sunnyside, located in the Ninth Congressional District. Congressman Green released the following statement:

Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Food Bank Partner to Give Food to Needy Families for Holidays

Harris County Precinct One employees – led by Commissioner Rodney Ellis - distributed 200,000 pounds of holiday cheer last Saturday, December 15. Over 4,000 Precinct One families received Holiday Food Boxes through a partnership with the Houston Food Bank.

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