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Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival Returns to Houston this Spring

The nation’s largest wine and music festival announces second annual Houston event on April 29

Organizers of the nation’s largest wine and music festival, Célébrez en Rosé, have announced the event will be making its highly-anticipated return to Houston this spring on Saturday, April 29, at a new venue in the Houston Botanic Garden.

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Democrat Christina Morales Wins Texas House Seat Formerly Held by Alvarado

Democrat Christina Morales has handily won the special election runoff to fill the former Texas House seat of state Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston.

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Democrat Christina Morales wins Texas House seat formerly held by Alvarado

Democrat Christina Morales has handily won the special election runoff to fill the former Texas House seat of state Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston.

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Work Begins on Large Raw Water Main Low Water Pressure Expected

City of Houston Water will begin repair work today on a large, raw water line that serves as the primary water source for the City of Houston East Water Purification Plant on Federal Road.

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Old Dominion Will Not Perform at RodeoHouston®

Because of a death in a band member’s family, Old Dominion will not be performing at RodeoHouston® Wednesday, March 8, 2017, as scheduled. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ officials are currently working on booking a new artist.

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Harris County and Greater Houston Partnership Unite for Prosperity

In an energizing meeting with the Greater Houston Partnership's new President Steve Kean, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed fresh, synergistic strategies to amplify Harris County's development and prosperity. The alliance is a promising step towards enriching the county's economic and communal ecosystem, an endeavor that's generating excitement across the board. The Partnership: A Catalyst for Houston's Evolution

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National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation

Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but also a collective commitment to improving the nation for everyone.

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August is National Dog, Wellness AND Golf Month!

Did you know that August is national dog, wellness AND golf month?! I wanted to reach out and introduce you to the residential community that has all three! The Highlands by Caldwell Communities is a National Park-inspired living community outside of Houston, Texas that is dedicated to helping residents of all ages live active, full lives.

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Houston ISD Board Blocks Lathan From Top Spot

No surprises were made by the way the Houston ISD School Board voted 6-3 to decline interim superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan the permanent job to run the largest district in Texas.

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Case Study: Creativity and Vision in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward

Architect Describes Project’s Journey To Completion

When designing for a nonprofit space, keep your client’s dreams in mind and focus on creativity, advises the architect for a leading firm.

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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Supports Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts with $805,000 Donation

Company Donates 20 Percent of Restaurant Sales to Houston Food Bank and Encourages Houston Restaurant Week Participation

Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) donated $805,000 to the Houston Food Bank to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. From Thursday, August 31 through Monday, September 4, 20 percent of sales at all 53 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Del Frisco’s Grille and Sullivan’s Steakhouse restaurants nationwide was collected and donated in support of the Houston community.

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Kroger Promotes Laura Gump to Lead Houston Division

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Laura Gump, vice president of Merchandising for the Kroger Houston division, has been promoted to president of the division. She succeeds Joe Kelley who was recently named president of King Soopers.

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Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Lugo Headlines University of Houston-Downtown’s Kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month

University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) kicks off a month of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a program highlighting the business school’s partnerships with influential Latino business associations followed by a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Leslie Lugo.

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Houston Man Sentenced to 30 years for Fatal Crash During Police Chase on Eldridge Parkway at Katy Freeway

A Houston man who ran a red light while fleeing police and caused a crash that killed his passenger was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Early Voting Enthusiasm Soars in Houston

On Monday (October 23rd), thousands flocked to 68 Early Vote Polls across Harris County, marking the first day of Early Voting, fueled by the determination to elect the first new mayor and controller in eight years. They were eager to cast their votes in favor of five at-large and 11 distinct district city council races, along with some Houston ISD School Board races, propositions, bonds, and 14 state constitutional amendments.

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LifeGift Unveils Expanded Headquarters with Open House Celebration

Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2024, as LifeGift invites you to an exclusive open house event showcasing the grand debut of its expanded 25,000-square-foot Houston campus building. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., esteemed guests including hospital partners, community leaders, legislative representatives, transplant centers, and LifeGift team members will have the opportunity to tour this remarkable new space.

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Houston Celebrates Africa with a Series of Events in Observance of Africa Day 2021

The City of Houston will mark its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and 13 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.

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International Asian American Hotel Owners Association Assists Nora's Home in Facility Expansion

Association Provides Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment for Nora's Home New Construction

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has stepped up to support Nora's Home, Houston's haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, by providing furniture, fixtures and equipment for its recently announced facility expansion. The expansion will double the existing lodging capacity to include 16 additional guest rooms, which will allow the home to provide an additional 10,800 lodging nights per year to organ transplant patients and their families.

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Houston-based RFC Media Proud of its 3 New Inductees into The Texas Radio Hall of Fame

Longtime Houston radio hosts Pam Kelly, Laurie Kendrick and Maria Todd have been elected to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s class of 2022, the latest members of Houston-based RFC Media’s talent roster to be inducted.

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Neighbor Helps Blind Man As 2-Alarm Fire Burns Condos In SW Houston

Neighbors are calling one resident a hero. She helped rescue a blind man who was still inside the burning homes.