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Houston-Area School Support and Teacher Leaders, HISD Superintendent to Hold News Conference Monday on Coronavirus

Leaders of Houston-area unions for school support staff and teachers, the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and state Rep. Ron Reynolds will hold a news conference Monday to urge immediate and proactive action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in schools.

Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host Emerging Leaders Institute Graduation Ceremony

The Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GHHCCF) will celebrate the accomplishments of its newest cohort of Emerging Leaders on Wednesday, August 1st.

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partners with Black Law Enforcement Executives to Build Relationships with Houston Area Youth

Chief Law Enforcement officers from the greater Houston area partnered with the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Local Projects Committee to host “Cops, Kids and Conversations” event to build positive relationships with youth within the community.

Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” holiday concerts Dec. 10 and Dec. 11

The Choir returns to Villa de Matel for four concerts with guests Treble Choir of Houston and Marc Garvin

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.

Mayor Turner hosts the 6th Annual Houston Hackathon this weekend, May 19-20

This weekend, hundreds of Houston-area techies and civic-minded creatives will pack the Cannon HTX in West Houston to solve the City’s biggest challenges at the 6th Annual Houston Hackathon hosted by Sketch City.

Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month Event at Houston Botanic Garden to Celebrate Houston's Diverse and Growing Latino Community

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Houston Botanic Garden will host the first annual Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrating Houston’s diverse and growing Latino community. The full-day event is family friendly and open to the public, and will feature fun activities, access to the Houston Botanic grounds, as well as interactive booths hosted by local organizations and small business vendors.

Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners

Houston Public Works announces the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok Contest. Imagine a Day Without Water is a national day of education and advocacy about the value of water. Dozens of entries were received to highlight the importance and value of water in Houston. Applicants had to follow the City of Houston TikTok channel @cityofhouston, and live in the Greater Houston Area. Each participant’s TikTok entry must also use the hashtag #ValueWaterHouston.

City of Houston Seeks Artists for Sculpture and Mural Works for New North Belt Public Safety Complex

The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in collaboration with the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Houston Fire Department (HFD), has released a request for qualifications for two art pieces that will be displayed at the new North Belt Public Safety Complex.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Releases 2 Year Update For Resilient Houston And The Climate Action Plan

To celebrate the two-year anniversaries of both the Resilient Houston strategy (released February 2020) and Climate Action Plan (released April 2020), the City of Houston has released a two-year, combined update and a new digital interface to track progress on ongoing initiatives.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Celebrated at The Ismaili Center's Grand "Topping Out" Ceremony in Houston

Houston, a city recognized for its diverse culture and dynamic heritage, witnessed a landmark event on October 23, 2023. The soon-to-be-completed Ismaili Center, nestled in the heart of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou watershed, hosted a lavish “topping out” ceremony. And at the epicenter of this grand occasion was Houston's beloved Mayor, Sylvester Turner.

Houston Chamber Choir returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre after three-year absence with free concert “This Land Is Your Land” on Oct. 29

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the first time since 2019 presenting “This Land Is Your Land” as the second performance of its 2022-2023 season. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 is free and open to the public at Houston’s iconic outdoor performance space in Hermann Park. The Choir missed 2020 and 2021 Miller Outdoor Theatre performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Latin American Chef Sues Houston Restaurant

Chef Omar Jose Pereney was the young force behind Peska Seafood Culture. He helped bring Mexican import Peska to Houston according to Eater Houston.

Police Investigating Double Shooting At SW Houston Club

Post-Super Bowl festivities reportedly led to a double shooting at a club in southwest Houston early Monday morning.

The 7th Annual Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment 2019 Houston AfriFEST

Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, September 14, 2019 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council (NAMC) will host its 7th annual Houston AfriFEST - a festival of African arts, culture, and entertainment from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.

Uncover A Witty Romantic Comedy as Houston Ballet Brings Back The Merry Widow

With only two more ballets left in its 2018/19 season, Houston Ballet brings back Ronald Hynd’s The Merry Widow. This full-length story ballet is a romantic comedy Houston hasn’t seen since 2013, when Principal Mireille Hassenboehler took her final bows with Houston Ballet.

Kroger Distributes Thousands of Cases of Bottled Water to Local Community Organizations

Kroger donated pallets of water to several organizations to distribute to Houstonians in need.

Today, as much of Greater Houston and surrounding areas are faced with an ongoing water boil notice, and many Houstonians without access to water, Kroger has partnered with several organizations across Houston in an effort to get bottled drinking water to those most in need.

High Temperatures Threaten Houston Residents

Rebuilding Together Houston Responds with Safe and Sound Services Program

Summer heat is threatening Houston area residents more than ever this year. Low-income families living in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality are most at risk for health and safety challenges. In response, Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) launched its Safe and Sound Services Program (SSSP), sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital, targeting significant health and safety hazards in homes and providing relief to the Harris County homeowners most in need.

Actor Bill Murray Brings His Charm in a Live Performance of Music and Literature at Jones Hall

The Houston Symphony welcomes award-winning actor and comedian Bill Murray to Jones Hall for a must-see live performance, New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2018, featuring music and literature.

Urban Houston Network Aims to Diversify Local TV

No cable subscription? No problem! Urban Houston Network (UHN), Houston’s only urban centered television station, is a black-owned and operated television

Rice’s Baker Institute to convene ‘Houston Stronger: A Path to A More Equitable City’ Aug. 31

Leaders and experts from government, nonprofits and academia will gather at BakerRipley’s Ripley House Aug. 31 for a public forum convened by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to build community consensus around the need for a more equitable Houston.

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