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Houston Grand Opera Hosts Renowned Tenor Jonas Kaufmann in One Night Only Concert and Gala Event

International Star Jonas Kaufmann Takes the Stage in Texas for the First Time Ever on October 6

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce An Evening with Jonas Kaufmann, a special, one-night event with international tenor Jonas Kaufmann on October 6, 2021, at the Wortham Theater Center. Kaufmann’s highly anticipated HGO debut, and first-ever Houston performance, is the chance of a lifetime for opera lovers.

Families Empowered Hosts Free Houston School Roundup June 26

To combat low enrollment rates for pre-K and kindergarten, Families Empowered is hosting a roundup of schools in Houston. The event will provide families with the chance to meet public ISD schools and programs, public charter schools, and private schools and programs for your Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarteners.

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Celebrate Independence Day with American-Made Tees and Seasonal Savings

Austin-based blank apparel retailer, Threadsy, announces a Fourth of July campaign featuring apparel made in the USA and 40% off select accessories. Just in time for Independence Day gatherings, people can shop and save on totes, coolers, hats, and other must-have gear.

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Rodney Griffin Appointed to City of Missouri City Planning Commission

Rodney Griffin was appointed by the City of Missouri City Mayor and Council to the nine member Planning and Zoning Commission, June 7, 2021. Griffin was sworn in by Mayor Robin Elakatt before a packed house. Council Members Lynn Clouser( L) and Dr. Cheryl Sterling are present in the photo.

The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Auditions

July 30 & 31, 2021 – 11:00 am – 5 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 3816 Bellaire Blvd. (77025)

If you are a youth jazz enthusiast, do not miss a chance to be a part of the inaugural year of the foremost Youth Jazz Orchestra in Houston. This Audition-Only Orchestra will be made up of 20 of Houston’s finest young musicians.

Flight Club, A London-based Concept, Debuts Immersive Bar and Restaurant in Houston Later This Year

Flight Club brings high-tech Social Darts™ to Regent Square for First Concept Based in Texas

Flight Club is proud to announce Houston as the third location of the immersive bar and restaurant concept. A British import which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts, Flight Club Houston is set to open in late 2021 and features semi-private game areas, eclectic bar program led by award-winning Peter Vestinos, and menu curated by acclaimed Chicago Chef Rich Gresh.

KIPP Texas Public Schools is distributing free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years of age or younger (up to 21 years of age for individuals with disabilities) through Friday July 9

KIPP Texas Public Schools is distributing free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years of age or younger (up to 21 years of age for individuals with disabilities) through Friday July 9. Children do not have to be enrolled in a KIPP Texas school to receive free meals.

our Houston-based LGBTQ+ Artists to Know

Harrison Guy | Moe Penders | Lovie Olivia & Preetika Rajgariah

Experience PRIDE at the MFAH: A Rainbow of Artists, a montage of stories told by Houston-based artists in honor of Pride Month and the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. In this video series, the artists share their personal journeys and discuss works of art in the MFAH collections. Among the highlights: the world premiere of These Feet Were Made for Walkin’, a new dance choreographed by Harrison Guy and inspired by art in the Kinder Building. The piece is powerfully performed on-site by Cameron Edwards to a commissioned score by Ricky Lethridge.

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Luby's finds buyer to acquire cafeteria brand and 32 Texas restaurants

It turns out you may not have to hoard Luby's LuAnn platters like they're toilet paper during a pandemic because the restaurant has found a buyer for a majority of its business, keeping the company alive.

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City Makes $12 Million Available for Third Round of Harvey Recovery Multi-family Development

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) has issued a third round of funding, currently estimated at $12 million, for the Harvey Multifamily Program. Through this funding round, the Harvey Multifamily Program expects to make its final awards to developers, primarily as gap funding to cover the rising costs of building materials.

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Children's Museum Houston Celebrated Juneteenth

Sponsored by Gilbert Andrew Garcia & Garcia Hamilton & Associates, L.P.

On Saturday, June 19th, the Children’s Museum was proud to celebrate and honor Juneteenth with spoken word poetry, interactive activities, line dancing, and so much more. Activities included,

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Juneteenth Celebrates the Continuing Struggle for Equality Under the Law

"Great nations don't ignore the most painful moments. ... They embrace them," said President Biden as he signed the Juneteenth National Independent Day Act - passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate - to make Juneteenth - June 19th - a federal holiday.

ACA Once Again Upheld By the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's case to find the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. This is the third time the U.S. Supreme Court has found the ACA constitutional. It is long overdue for Texas to expand Medicaid to provide over a million Texans with access to quality healthcare instead of wasting taxpayer money pursuing politically motivated court cases.

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Astros Continue To Dominate By Defeating The Tigers 12-3

On Thursday night the Houston Astros defeated the Detroit Tigers by a score of 12-3 to extend their win streak to 11 games. They are now one game shy of tying their franchise record for most consecutive wins.

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Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for CODA

“CODA” will be released in theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021

“CODA” will be released in theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021

OWN, ONYX Collective and HULU Announce Original Docuseries 'The Hair Tales' From Executive Producers Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis

From Executive Producers Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis, An Intimate and Authentic Series on the Connection between Black Women, Beauty and Identity Through the Lens of Black Hair

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Hulu announced today an unprecedented partnership to simultaneously broadcast a new docuseries, “The Hair Tales,” from executive producers Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”) and Michaela angela Davis ("The Meaning of Mariah Carey") who created the series concept. Produced by Joy Mill Entertainment, Culture House, Tetravision, and Harpo Films, “The Hair Tales” is an intimate exploration of Black women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair. Tara Duncan, Raeshem Nijhon, Carri Twigg, and Oprah Winfrey will also serve as executive producers. The series will begin production later this year for a 2022 premiere.

AMC’s 11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11 of The Walking Dead

As part of AMC’s “11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11” of The Walking Dead, which returns Sunday, August 22 at 9pm ET/8pm CT, AMC revealed today a script page from writer Jim Barnes, along with episode titles for the first eight episodes of season 11 and descriptions for episodes 1101 and 1102. View script page from writer Jim Barnes here

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Harris Health System Awarded National Recognition from America’s Essential Hospitals

Harris Health System received the 2021 Gage Award honorable mention for population health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its work addressing nutritional needs and other social determinants of health affecting patients with diabetes.

HISD hosting job fair for bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC techs, and grounds crews

The Houston Independent School District is hosting a job fair this weekend to find candidates to fill several key operational support positions, including bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC technicians and grounds crews.

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Nia Sioux and Sherri Shepherd Set to Star in Imperfect High Premiering September 18th on Lifetime

Ahead of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, Lifetime announces the new movie, Imperfect High, starring Nia Sioux (Dance Moms) and Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias), following the substance abuse realities facing teens today and how it can become a family’s worst nightmare. The movie is a follow up to the 2015 hit Perfect High which starred Bella Thorne. Imperfect High premieres Saturday, September 18th at 8/7c.