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Dr. Richard Fountain of Houston, TX is Nominated by Steinway Selection Center of Houston for Steinway Teacher Hall of Fam

Piano teacher from Houston, TX, Dr. Richard Fountain has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame.

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Bank of America and Rebuilding Together Houston Team Up to Aid Residents Amid Dangerous Heat Wave

Bank Grant Helping Families Combat High Temperatures at Home with AC Units, Fans

Bank of America (BofA) is giving Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) a $30,000 grant to provide window AC/heater units to the most in-need low-income homeowners in underserved neighborhoods. The record-breaking summer heat is threatening low-income Houston area residents more than ever. The AC units will be given to families living at or below the poverty level in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality, as they are most at risk for health and safety challenges.

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Exciting Infrastructure Projects Underway in North Houston District!

North Houston is gearing up for some major transformations in Spring 2024, with numerous infrastructure projects in full swing. From park renovations to pedestrian improvements, the focus is on enhancing quality of life, safety, and aesthetics in the area.

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Houston Style Magazine Feature: Houston Fire Department Teams Up with The Compliance Engine for Enhanced Fire Safety

Houston Style Magazine Feature: Houston Fire Department Teams Up with The Compliance Engine for Enhanced Fire Safety

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The Worldly Eats Of The Hard Rock Cafe

Burger lovers will bring themselves to a venue to try anything. A foodie will simply add to their palate whenever brought into a setting that begs for adventure and optimism. The Hard Rock Cafe, the legendary establishment with the largest collection of music memorabilia in the world, isn’t starting anew, it’s bringing its vintage look and vital presentation to a modern audience. That starts not only with the World Burger Tour but also an upcoming spotlight on live music with Hard Rock Rising.

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Sylvester Turner: Balancing Fatherhood and Politics

Lifting her high into the heavens as if he is trying to allow God to kiss her himself I watch a father bond with his baby girl. Holding her ever so careful, he gently cradles her in his arms with a strong hold, as he dares not let her slip. Pride pours out of every point on his body as he holds the most beautiful thing he has ever laid his eyes on and thinks, “How blessed am I.”

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Houston Symphony Adds All-Beethoven Program to Summer Series

One-night only concert. Tickets are now on sale at houstonsymphony.org July 20, 2018

The Houston Symphony has announced the addition of a blockbuster all-Beethoven program to the Bank of American Summer Series at Jones Hall lineup. Tickets are now on sale to the general public at houstonsymphony.org.

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Rockets Sign James Harden to Four-Year Contract Extension

Houston Rockets Owner Leslie Alexander announced today that the team has signed guard James Harden to a four-year contract extension, which will run through the 2022-23 season. The Rockets have made the playoffs in all five of Harden’s seasons with the team, while posting a winning percentage of .612.

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Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder

James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped the Houston Rockets overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to get a 105-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.

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Opening Day Welcomes Thousands Of Excited Fans

Thousands of excited fans crowded downtown Houston in anticipation for Monday's home opener during Opening Day for the Astros.

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Houston To Dallas In 30 Minutes?

The drive from Houston to Dallas can take hours - but a new type of transportation could help you skip the traffic and get to Dallas in just half an hour.

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Whitney Houston Documentary Headed To Tribeca Film Festival

Documentaries about Whitney Houston, Gilbert Gottfried, Elian Gonzalez and Frank Serpico will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Are You RODEO READY?!

Sunday, March 12th, Houston Shopping Tours is kicking off tourism season with an exclusive shopping party for all of you fabulous rodeo goers! The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo brings thousands of visitors to the city from all over the world to witness the largest rodeo event in the U.S. This means one thing... You've got to look good!

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Mayor Asks Governor to Tap 'Rainey Day Fund' for Houston's Recovery

Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked Gov. Greg Abbott to have state government use part of the Texas Economic Stabilization Fund to aid Houston’s flood recovery. The letter can be viewed at: http://houstontx.gov/govtrelations/rainy-day-letter.pdf

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Historian Fights to Clear the Names of Black Soldiers Who Rioted in Houston 100 Years Ago

Hurricane Harvey put Houston back in the headlines, but a hundred years ago the city made news for a very different reason. Black soldiers at Fort Logan had gone on a rampage, prompting the largest murder trial in U.S. history. Now, a Virginia man is trying to clear their names.

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Trae the Truth and Cricket Wireless Team Up to Aid Hurricane Harvey Victims

Cricket Wireless and Trae Tha Truth teamed up to continue relief efforts in the Houston-area following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. The wireless provider and legendary Houston rapper’s Angels By Nature foundation helped deliver mattresses to families across the city.

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New Ride Sharing Service Debuts Between Houston and Austin

High-tech hitchhiking has arrived in Texas. Austin startup Hitch offers a ride-sharing service connecting people driving between Houston and Austin with people needing rides. Here's how it works: Someone with a 2003-or-newer vehicle who is planning to drive between Houston and Austin downloads the "Hitch - Regional Ridesharing" app and registers as a driver.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces the Awarding of a $147,044 grant to ‘Healthcare for the homeless’ in Houston

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced today that the Health Resources and Services Administration Program awarded a grant in the amount of $147,044 to ‘Healthcare for the Homeless’ in the city of Houston. The grant will help provide aid to homeless individuals, including women and children.

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Hundreds of Students, Faculty and Staff Plan to Walk2Vote at the University of Houston-Downtown

UHD’s Walk2Vote is a voting initiative created by the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students to connect and empower young voters to turn out to vote. The Walk2Vote Celebration will include refreshments, music, and more followed by the Walk2Vote to the polls at UHD.

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Houston Habitat for Humanity Hosts Virtual Homeownership Fair

Houston Habitat for Humanity is set to host its first homeownership fair of 2023 on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The free, virtual event is an opportunity for hopeful homeowners to begin learning and planning for this important process.