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Families Wait For Relatives To Clear Customs At IAH

At Bush Airport, families waited Monday afternoon for relatives to arrive from overseas. It could take hours for them to clear customs, even though some of them have green cards.

What’s New at Wet’n’Wild SplashTown?

Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, Houston’s largest water park featuring 41 slides, rides and attractions, is sure to make a splash this summer season as the water park opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, and will remain open to the general public for weekends only (Friday – Sunday) through May 26. The water park will open every day starting May 26.

The Crowds Gathered for Sugar Land Wine & Food 2017

This year marked the fourteenth year in a row that the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County hosted the annual wine and food event that attracts crowds of foodies, media bloggers, wine aficionados, and faithful attendees flocking to the fair grounds of The Imperial Sugar Complex.

Mayor Turner and Houston City Council Approves Additional $5 Million SBERP Infusion

Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $5 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which was created to provide grant assistance to small businesses and chambers of commerce that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas Hospital Association Releases Special Report on Hospital Disaster Response During Hurricane Harvey

Report Offers Findings and Recommendations to Improve Disaster Preparedness and Response for Future Events

The Texas Hospital Association today released a special report analyzing Texas hospitals’ disaster response before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, including findings and recommendations for future preparation strategies. The report was discussed during a panel today on hospital emergency preparedness at THA’s Annual Conference and Expo in Houston.

HBCU Representation at its Best: The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities honors two Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law students

Law Students Honored as HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both to represent Texas Southern at the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference, September 16-19 in Washington, DC

Third-year, Thurgood Marshall School of Law students, Elizabeth A. Opara and Veisha Godfrey-Phelps have been named 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars by The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU)—a student recognition program which honors outstanding students for their academic merit, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit and empowers them to be advocates for excellence and competitiveness. As HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both Opara and Godfrey-Phelps will attend the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference on September 16-19, 2018 in Washington, D.C. and be publicly acknowledged during the recognition ceremony on Monday, September 17. Both students will also receive an acknowledgment certificate signed by the Mr. Johnathan Holifield, WHIHBCU executive director.

Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19

Pediatric staff ready to help children with sick, well, behavioral health appointments

Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick and well consultations for anyone who needs it, but from the comfort of home.

Wet’n’Wild SplashTown Opens for the Summer Season Soon!

Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, Houston’s largest water park featuring 41 slides, rides and attractions, is sure to make a splash this summer season as the water park opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Enjoy the Sparkling Sounds of Summer at Eddie V’s

Summer is officially here in Houston, and we have the best climate for fizzy drinks, sparkling cocktails, and cold brews. In our city, we have so many choices for dining that we don’t even have to leave our neighborhoods. However, if your area does not have an Eddie V’s, this writer recommends an Uber ride to City Centre or Kirby Drive to experience the classy but relaxed ambiance, the live music, and of course, the food.

HISD Board of Trustees to vote on a decrease in property tax rate for 2019-2020

Homeowners in the Houston Independent School will see a decrease in property tax rates for the 2019-2020 school year under a recommendation being considered by the district’s Board of Education on Thursday.

A Buddhist Temple and a Fine Tea House

Since 2001, The Chung Mei Buddhist Temple has sat quietly on a little road off West Airport in Stafford, Texas. According to their website, they are a part of The Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Society and their purpose is to “promote Buddhism through cultural exchange and to serve the community of greater Houston.”

Like Trump, Buzbee Doubles Down with a Racist Tweet

Now he’s gone too far. Take a look at this vile, racist cartoon being circulated by mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee. What do you see?

Wine Spectator Announces Winners of 2019 Restaurant Awards

Dining Destinations Around the World Recognized for their Dedication to Wine

Finding a place to drink great wine around the globe has never been so easy. Wine Spectator has uncorked the winners of the 2019 Restaurant Awards, which honors the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year, the Restaurant Awards program honors 3,800 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and 79 countries internationally.

Discovery Green Hosts Scream On the Green On Oct. 27

On Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, from 6 to 10 p.m., Discovery Green hosts Scream on the Green®, the park’s free annual Halloween celebration. The event features a costume contest for all ages (and dogs!), live music and game zone presented by Xfinity.

Rope a Ride with METRO

Visitors to Rodeo Houston can rope a ride with METRO to avoid traffic and parking hassles. There are several transit options available including local bus service, METRORail and shuttle services.

Songs of Freedom Jazz Series at UH

NEW VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CULLEN PERFORMANCE HALL Parking is available for $5 in the Welcome Center Garage at the intersection of University Drive and Calhoun Road with the main entrance located on Calhoun Road.

Heights Bier Garten Hosts Hendrick’s Grand Garnisher

In celebration of World Cucumber Day Hendrick’s Gin debuted its Grand Cucumber Garnisher by launching a city-to-city tour throughout the United States. The tour began in New York City and made it to Houston before the end of the year. The motorized cucumber slicing machine is 38 feet long, has a hybrid powertrain, can travel up to 25 miles per hour, and slice up to 18 cucumbers in 60 minutes.

"All Eyes On Me" Rockets superstar James Harden returns to the court after a rough offseason.

It is safe to say that the Houston Rockets preseason game Tuesday versus the San Antonio Spurs will be more than just a tune up game for the Rockets and could be dubbed as “All Eyez on Me II” with the amount of on fans and sports media personalities around the world that will be tuned in.

"Much Ado About Nothing" Harden’s competitive nature has him back in the headlines.

Have you ever heard the cliché “Much ado about nothing?” Its meaning is one that can describe a lot of what we read on social media daily, especially when it comes to Rockets superstar James Harden. A lot of commotion or excitement over something insignificant. Read that twice when you get a chance.

Houston City Council Approves $10 Million Boost to Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP)

Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $10 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), bringing the total allocation of CARES Act 2020 dollars used to fund the program to $35 million.

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