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Embrace Safety, Celebrate Responsibility: Houston's Pledge for a Secure Rodeo Season

Rodeo season is a time of excitement and celebration in Houston, a tradition that brings together families for thrilling competitions, live music, and festive fun. However, it's also a period marked by increased road safety risks, a concern that Houston takes very seriously. As we gear up for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo from February 27 to March 17, the City of Houston’s Vision Zero initiative underscores the importance of responsible enjoyment.

PVAMU coalition will march to polls on Election Day and issue demands for justice

Students and community members of Prairie View, TX will march across the campus of PVAMU and to the polls on Election Day in order to draw attention to Waller County’s unrelenting, decades-long campaign of voter suppression targeting the city and its Historically Black University; the coalition will also make known five demands for justice to kick off an advocacy initiative targeting both Congress and the TX State Legislature.

Houston Is Investing 7th Most in New Housing Among Large U.S. Metros

New housing construction in the U.S. is slowing down, which isn’t good for families already struggling to afford their first home. Even though multi-family dwellings have accounted for the lion’s share of new home construction growth since the recession, the shift away from single-family homes has failed to lower prices. Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows that the median sale price for new homes in the U.S. reached a record high of $348,200 at the start of 2020.

Houston Has the 10th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita

The coronavirus outbreak has called into question the nation’s preparedness to respond to and mitigate health crises. As the number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to increase, hospitals across the country face shortages of equipment, personnel, and beds. While the pandemic is highlighting shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system overall, it is also evident that some parts of the country are better staffed with healthcare workers than others.

636,800 Houston Workers Directly Impacted by COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented economic shutdown as thousands of “nonessential” businesses have closed their doors. The crisis disproportionately affects the 21.3% of American workers in retail, leisure, and hospitality who not only face lack of work, but also suffer from long-standing, below-average wages. According to the latest annual data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly wage for workers in the retail trade and leisure and hospitality sectors was just $19.70 and $16.55 in 2019, compared to $28 per hour across all workers.

Direct Energy Presents Mango Punch! in Concert Mar. 24 at Levy Park

Latin-infused music and the blues rule the day, while Chef Tim Love will also host food pop ups

The Tony Vega Band has been singing the blues since 1997 and stomping across the globe ever since, leaving a die-hard throng of cultivated fans in its wake. The band’s Black Magic Box CD, released in 2016, “transports you to the golden age of the blues, further proving Tony is the blues ‘Monster’ that ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons claims him to be.” The mix of Americana, rhythm and blues and pure blues will engage audiences of diverse musical tastes.

Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Petty Officer 1st Class Kendrick Pope, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Oak Harbor, Washington. Pope joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Pope serves as an intelligence specialist.

The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight

The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.

Six Scenes From Our Future Gives Radical Presentation of Art at CAMH

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is excited to announce its newest exhibition, Six Scenes From Our Future, which will be staged in celebration of the Museum’s 75th anniversary. Six Scenes From Our Future features the work of six artists responding to CAMH’s inaugural exhibition, This Is Contemporary Art (1948). The exhibition will include new commissions alongside existing works from Mel Chin, JooYoung Choi, Leslie Hewitt, Lisa Lapinski, Jill Magid, and Leslie Martinez.

Foti Kallergis Named Director of Public Relations and External Communications for Comcast Houston

Foti Kallergis has been named director of Public Relations and External Communications for Comcast’s Houston Region. In this role, Kallergis will be responsible for strategic planning and implementing public relations and communications goals for the entire region.

Spring Break Adventures Made Easy with METRO: Explore Houston Hassle-Free!

Ride the METRORail to Rodeo Houston and Beyond for Just $1.25!

Get ready to make the most of your Spring Break with METRO! Whether you're heading to Rodeo Houston or exploring the vibrant attractions Houston has to offer, METRO has you covered with convenient, affordable, and stress-free transportation options.

Therapist Ashley Scott’s Workspace Incorporates Shower Curtain, Family Dog, Plenty of Patience

Reinventing her office space during COVID-19 is an exercise in creativity for Harris County Department of Education occupational therapist Ashley Scott.

Houston First Celebrates Black History Month

February Films Celebrating Black History

Houston First invites the public to join us for Saturday Night Movies on the Plaza at Avenida Houston (in front of Hall C at the George R. Brown Convention Center). Beginning Saturday, February 8, and continuing through the end of the month, the Plaza at Avenida Houston will present outdoor screenings of movies written, directed or featuring prominent African Americans. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Houston creatives and others discussing the relevance of the films to black history and America’s broad cultural heritage.

SuperBOLD Luncheon Celebrates & Embraces Women BOSSES

All it takes is an idea, and the tenacity to see it through.

Vanessa Gilmore opens Tea with Judge V in King David Hotel in historic Riverside

Judge, author, and entrepreneur are some ways to describe Judge Gilmore. When she was sworn in as a federal judge in 1994, she was the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation. Now retired from the bench as a United States District Judge after 28 years of service, the is a sought-after speaker, a voice-over artist, and the author of four books. This month she adds entrepreneur to her resume with the opening of her new business venture, Tea with Judge V. It is set to open this month inside the Hotel King David, a unique boutique hotel, on the historic Riverside Drive in Houston, Texas.

The Breakfast Klub Replaces George Floyd Mural with “Black Mount Rushmore”

Popular Texas restaurant, The Breakfast Klub, has replaced a mural of George Floyd on the side of its building with a new painting dubbed the “Black Mount Rushmore.” The mural includes images of Black luminaries who have had significant influence in the advancement of Black people in America and throughout the world. The artwork features Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Steno in the City Creates Pathways for Stenographers' Success, announces the launch of the Professional Social Networking Event

Celebrating the Indispensable Role of Court Reporters in the Modern World.

Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office Leads the Charge in Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts

In a solid show of commitment during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office, guided by the vigilant District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker, is taking significant strides against human trafficking, reinforcing the safety net for the community.

Tourism Professional’s Distinguished Industry Certification Good for Houston

Visit Houston is proud to announce Jessika Alexander, international tourism and media specialist has attained her Certified Tourism Executive (CTE) designation from the Travel and Tourism College offered by the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA).

1 in 4 globally will have a stroke at age 25 or older, according to new study

One in four people globally will have a stroke at age 25 or older, according to a new study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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