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Occidental College in Los Angeles to Create $40 Million Endowment for Barack Obama Scholars Program
It has long been one of the lesser-known facts about the life of Barack Obama. For all the talk about the former president and his Ivy alma maters — Columbia University and Harvard Law School — he actually spent the first two years of his higher education life, from 1979 to 1981, attending Occidental College in Los Angeles.
JJ Watt's Harvey Relief Pushes Higher Still: Beats $10 Million Goal
JJ Watt is a force on the field. His skills extend to fundraisers. The Houston Texans defensive end has been raising money to help victims of Hurricane Harvey and on Thursday he surpassed his latest goal of $10 million.
Ars Lyrica features three young opera stars in a gender-bending twist of Handel's cantata
Lauren Snouffer, Key’mon Murrah, and Cecelia McKinley return to Houston for Handel's “Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno” on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm
Grammy-nominated music organization Ars Lyrica Houston welcomes three young opera stars to perform Handel's Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno with full Baroque orchestra on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm in Zilkha Hall. This concert will also be available to watch digitally through high-quality livestream.
University of Houston-Downtown Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Receives Accolades as a Top Program
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has solidified its position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education, with its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program recently recognized as a "Top Pick for the Very Best Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence" by AI Degree Guide. This prestigious accolade places UHD's program alongside esteemed institutions such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University.
Rice University Students to Relax and Unwind With Therapy Pets During Finals
During final exam days, Rice University students will have the chance to socialize and share furry snuggles with dogs and cats of various breeds Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Fondren Library, 6100 Main St.
Ralph Cooper Recognized at Harris County Commissioner Court for Being Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
To recognize a media legend who has kept Houston-area residents informed about sports and news for more than a half century, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis congratulated Ralph Cooper at Commissioners Court on Tuesday for his induction into Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
Public Art of the University of Houston System Announces New Leadership
María C. Gaztambide to Serve as Director & Chief Curator
For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, Public Art of the University of Houston System is expanding its staff to ensure sustained leadership and curatorial vision for the collection. As part of a recently developed strategic plan, María C. Gaztambide has been named director and chief curator. Gaztambide comes to UHS from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) where she served as associate director of the International Center for Arts of the Americas.
Space Center Houston Opens New Holiday Tradition
Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, open now-Jan. 5
Guests can now embark on a unique adventure when experiencing Space Center Houston’s Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, a new, immersive holiday lights tradition bringing guests the most technologically advanced light display in Texas nightly through Jan. 5.
Mayor Turner Creates Cancer Cluster Strike Team to Assist Residents
Standing alongside Houstonians who have lost loved ones to cancer, Mayor Sylvester Turner urgently called on Union Pacific Railroad to buy out or relocate residents living near UP's contaminated Houston Wood Preserving site.
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Surprises Student with the 100,000th My Home Library
Gift marks program milestone and a total of 600,000 books distributed since inception, a $3 million investment
TOMORROW, Friday, December 10, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation will give the gift of reading and officially distribute the 100,000th My Home Library. The Foundation in partnership with HISD will surprise a lucky Scarborough Elementary 3rd grade student with a home library of six new books in a special event to be held at Scarborough Elementary School in HISD.
Houston Ballet Presents Play
Houston Ballet presents the final mixed repertory program of the season, Play, an incredible, one-of-a-kind event celebrating the Houston community in an artistic response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. After such an historic natural disaster and the destruction it caused for the local community—including flooding Houston Ballet’s Center For Dance and home venue, the Wortham Theater—Houston Ballet strives to transform a challenging situation into a positive artistic reaction as they approach the end of the Hometown Tour across the city
The Beauty of Aging with Beautypreneur Angel Cornelius
Body butter artisan Angel Cornelius found herself creating body butters in her home with a love for fragrance. She began selling body butters and soaps using raw ingredients in 2014 as a side job while working as a healthcare administrator managing a busy clinic for one of the nation’s top pediatric institutions.
James Harden Named Western Conference Player of the Week
Today, the NBA announced that Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24 (Week 22). It is Harden’s fourth Player of the Week award of the season and the 22nd of his career, all coming as a Rocket.
Hunger Free Summer Initiative Dishes Out 400K Meals
Growing children need the basics – food, shelter, and water. Simple yet complicated at the same time. Simple as these are common that many have access to but not all can obtain due to life circumstances. This setup is not good for any human being but it is especially detrimental to children in their early years of life.
Houston Premium Outlets Sparkles with New Helzberg Diamonds & Colorful Kate Spade New York Expands, Relocates
Spring retail enhancements and relocations include Aeropostale, Reebok & True Religion
Simon, a leading global retail real estate company, is pleased to announce several exciting retailer renovations and relocations coming to Houston Premium Outlets this spring, enhancing the one-of-a-kind shopping experience the center provides area residents and visitors.
National Facial Hotspot, Heyday, to Open in Houston
We're thrilled to announce that Heyday, the renowned national skincare services brand, is bringing their personalized 50-minute facials to Houston. On Thursday, July 13, also known as 713 Day—a day dedicated to celebrating all things Houston—Heyday will open their first location in the city, situated in River Oaks at 2024 W Gray St.
Exceptional Attorneys Honored with Prestigious 2018 HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40 Award
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is proud to announce the exceptional attorneys who have been selected to receive the prestigious “HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40” Award.
Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight
He's 24 years old. He parties with Rihanna and Bella Hadid. He watches basketball games with Yao Ming.
74-year-old man found alive 5 days after Washington, DC, building fire
A 74-year-old man has been discovered alive five days after his senior living apartment complex in Washington, DC, caught fire -- but nobody knew he was missing.
Youth Gathering to Bring 19,000 to Houston Next Saturday
Participants will meet under the theme “In All Things.”
From July 9–13, more than 19,000 high school students, adult leaders, volunteers and exhibitors will convene in Houston for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Youth Gathering at the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park. The LCMS has hosted its triennial Youth Gathering since 1980. This year, attendees from across the United States and at least seven other countries will come together to learn how Jesus Christ is “In All Things.”
