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Travis Scott announces his first tour since the 2021 Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott is gearing up to again take the stage nearly two years after the Astroworld tragedy, his ill-fated Houston concert that left 10 dead and hundreds injured in 2021.

What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the state Senate.

2023 NFL season: everything you need to know ahead of another year of football

Another year, another calendar filled with thrills, spills and a whole lot of touchdowns. The arrival of September means one thing: the NFL is back.

Summer is nice, but fall is better — for travel

Sure, an escape to the beach or cooler mountain air or the arctic air-conditioning of a museum comes not a moment too soon when summer really starts to heat up.

AARP Texas Survey: Voters 50+ to Decide Houston’s Next Mayor

A new survey commissioned by AARP Texas revealed that 84% of registered voters who are 50-plus will “very likely” vote in the 2023 Houston Mayoral election. The survey also revealed that 89% of those polled want Houston’s next top city leader to address crime and safety, calling those issues “top priorities” for this powerful voting bloc. Another 75% said jobs and the economy are essential to them. These issues will likely influence voting behavior at the polls in city elections this coming November.

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones leverages $170 million for sustainable infrastructure projects

32 projects across Precinct 4 will move forward because of Places 4 People

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones today announced a $170 million dollar investment in sustainable infrastructure projects. These projects will improve access to parks, alleviate flooding, close critical connectivity gaps, and increase public safety.

Union Pacific Mobilizes Community Support for Groundbreaking Soil Testing Initiative in Houston's Fifth Ward

Proactive Testing Initiative Unveiled as Union Pacific Reinforces Its Long-Term Dedication to Community Transparency and Safety

Union Pacific Railroad has escalated its commitment to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward by unveiling a comprehensive soil sampling program. Collaborating with esteemed organizations like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), City of Houston, Harris County, and Bayou City Initiative (BCI), the railroad giant aims to gather crucial data on soil conditions near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site, an area already benefitting from Union Pacific's rigorous remediation efforts.

Three City of Houston centers to open Sunday and Monday for people needing refuge from heat

The City of Houston will open two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September 4, so people without air conditioning can take refuge from the heat during the weekend and Labor Day holiday.

Trauma and Grief Training for UHD Social Work Students to Improve Behavioral Health Services for Houston Hispanic Youth

A major shortage in the behavioral health workforce means that many area children and teenagers experiencing trauma and loss—especially in Houston’s Hispanic community—are not getting the personal attention and care they deserve. Thanks to a collaboration between the Trauma and Grief Center at the Hackett Center for Mental Health, the Lucine Center for Trauma and Grief, and the University of Houston Downtown’s (UHD) College of Public Service, that’s about to change.

"The Negro Motorist Green Book" Open in the Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery

ExxonMobil Free Family Sundays are the 1st and 3rd Sundays September through November.

Estrella Media's 'Fiestas Patrias' Returns to Houston On September 10 in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day

Free Live Concert to be Held on Sunday, September 10 at Escapade 2001 in Houston, and Hosted by La Raza Houston 98.5/101.7 and El Norte 107.9

Estrella Media’s La Raza Houston 98.5/101.7, and El Norte 107.9 will present its annual “Fiestas Patrias" music festival in Houston to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets for the festival are free, and the event will have capacity restrictions. The event is hosted by the following DJs: La Raza 98.5: Rebeca Garza, Christy Garza, El Toro, and Ramón Montoya; and Norte 107.9: Gerardo Aparicio, Nely Islas, Vidal Luna and La Chiquilla Colombia.

Quad HTX Restaurant & Sports Lounge Launches Exciting Weekly Lineup in Houston’s Third Ward

Quad HTX Restaurant & Sports Lounge, Houston’s hottest new Third Ward destination for sophisticated sports, dining, and leisure, is spicing up the week with a new Weekly Lineup, featuring seven days of themed nights filled with captivating food, drinks, and entertainment!

Sailors Perform Daily Maintenance On USS Ronald Reagan

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Cody Lawrence, from Houston, checks a liquid-cooling fluid make-up unit in the hangar bay aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 30, 2023.

Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the winners of Evolve Houston’s eMobility Microgrants that will fund electric vehicle and charging infrastructure-related projects in many of Houston’s underserved communities. Mayor Turner was joined by the partners at Shell, NRG, CenterPoint, and the University of Houston who together founded Evolve Houston to ensure that the city is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles.

Judge Rules "Super Preemption" House Bill 2127 Unconstitutional

Today, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th District Court in Travis County declared House Bill 2127, the so-called super-preemption bill, unconstitutional.

City Council Approves 15 New Historic Landmark Designations

City Council today approved the designation of 15 historic properties including 11 Protected Landmarks, three Landmarks and one Historic Archeological Site. The properties span four Council Districts across the city.

15 Harmony Public Schools' Teachers to Receive More Than $145,000 in Bonuses Through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

15 teachers in Harmony Public Schools will receive bonuses this week equaling $145,764 as part of the Texas Educations Agency's Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers. The recognition means that these Harmony teachers are receiving up to nearly $18,000 in additional salary.

380 Harmony Public Schools Teachers Across Houston to Receive More Than $3 Million in Bonuses Through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

380 teachers in Harmony Public Schools' Houston Districts will receive bonuses this week equaling $3.2 million as part of the Texas Educations Agency's Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers. The recognition means that these Harmony teachers are receiving up to $18,760 in additional salary.

Commissioner Lesley Briones Announces First Appointees to New Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission

Six of 11 members selected to serve on historic commission aimed at advancing equality

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the first six appointees to the County’s new LGBTQIA+ Commission.

Houston's Ballot Order for Tuesday, November 7 Election Now Finalized

Over a hundred official candidates vying for positions as Houston Mayor, City Council members, and City Controller gathered at the Houston City Council Annex last Friday, August, to determine their appearance order on the ballot for the upcoming Tuesday, November 7 Election.

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