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Performing Arts Houston's Record-breaking Kaleidoscope Ball: Mariposas de Guadalajara Honoring Jesse H. Jones II
Performing Arts Houston's 2024 Kaleidoscope Ball, themed Mariposas de Guadalajara, soared to new heights as it celebrated the rich culture of Guadalajara and honored esteemed philanthropist Jesse H. Jones II. The event, chaired by Kristin and Lance Reynolds, dazzled attendees with vibrant décor, exquisite cuisine, and captivating performances, all while smashing previous fundraising records.
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An immigration bill you've never heard of will solve US's labor shortage
Richard Burke is the president and CEO of Envoy, a global immigration and workforce mobility platform that helps employers through the process of hiring foreign talent. The opinions expressed in this article belong to him.
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Dance Houston Announces 4TH Annual H-Town Get Down
The Largest Hip-Hop/Pop Culture Dance Festival In Houston
Dance Houston, Houston’s Premier Producer of Dance Events, announces the 4th Annual H-Town Get Down, the largest hip hop/pop culture dance festival in Houston, to be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
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8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Party: Over 200 Children Celebrate Holidays at Discovery Green
Hundreds of Children from underserved communities enjoy "8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Celebration at Discovery Green".
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FOX Business Network Features B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne
FOX News Contributor, Television Personality, and Author Charles Payne will host B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne airing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST.
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Charles Butt Announces The Holdsworth Center, A Leadership Institute for Texas Public School Administrators
Program’s mission is to impact the quality of public education available to Texas students through transformational leadership development
H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt has announced the creation of The Holdsworth Center, a premier leadership institute based in Austin, Texas with the goal of supporting and developing public school leaders in order to improve, over time, the quality of education offered to every child in every classroom in Texas.
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UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon in Houston Helps Deserving Students in Pursuit of a Higher Education
Mayor Sylvester Turner will serve as keynote speaker
UNCF unites the community for a great cause—education—as it hosts the fifth anniversary Mayor’s Luncheon at the downtown Hyatt Regency on August 18, 2017. Networking and registration starts at 1 p.m. The luncheon will begin promptly at noon.
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Rainbow On Ice Returns to Discovery Green
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts the 9th annual Rainbow on Ice on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, from 7 to 10 p.m. This Houston-themed LGBTQ celebration is the ultimate dance party on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy®. The evening features music by DJ Joe Ross and a performance by H-Town’s R&B Princess JaeRene. Also featured: electrifying drag performances such as Blackberri as Lizzo and a fashion show with designs by Yahaira DeHill.
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Dr. Thomas F. Freedom Celebration of Life Service
Texas Southern University will host a public visitation for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., with a memorial service to follow, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena (3010 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004).
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The Texas Renaissance Festival Announces Launch of Weekly Podcast
TRF Partners with The Houston Pod for Podcast Production
The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) has announced a partnership with The Houston Pod for the production of their inaugural podcast, “Hear ye, Hear ye – A Texas Style Renaissance Podcast” that will launch on Wednesday, July 15 at 5 p.m. CST. The weekly podcast will be hosted by the King of the Festival, and will feature artisans, vendors, performers, and TRF managers providing an insider’s look into the production of the festival.
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8th Annual 'Year of Joy' Holiday Ice Skating Party Welcomes 250 Children for Festive Celebrations
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at the city's exclusive free ice-skating event for children.
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53rd annual Austin Trail of Lights announced for Dec. 9-23
Austin's most delightful holiday attraction is back for its 53rd year; announces activities and event calendar
The 53rd annual Trail of Lights powered by H-E-B has been announced for Saturday, Dec. 9 and will run through Saturday, Dec. 23.
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Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Unite on Bill to Rename the National School Lunch Program Act
On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Pastor Bridget Hilliard Donates 75 Thousand Dollars to Kids for Back-to-school
Pastor Bridget Hilliard, the founder of B's Girls Foundation, recently initiated her first annual "B's Girls Shopping Trip" and hosted New Light Church's third annual back to school bash, where she donated seventy-five thousand dollars to kids in the Houston community. On August 12, 2017, Pastor Hilliard escorted twenty-two girls via a coach bus to partake in a shopping spree at the Galleria Mall. Each girl received a budget of one-thousand dollars to shop at various stores such as Nordstroms, Aldo, H&M and Forever 21.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Celebrates Passage of City Propositions
Mayor Sylvester Turner made a major push for voters to say yes to bond propositions A, B, C, D, and E and it worked.
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Beyonce's BeyGood Teams Up With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson to Support COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief In #IDidMyPart Campaign in Houston, Texas
Campaign Created to Start a Movement to Encourage Black Communities to Prioritize Health in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic
#IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, In Houston, Texas
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2020 Crime Stoppers Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Given the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the cancellation of events and gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks and the rapidly changing dynamics around COVID-19, Crime Stoppers of Houston is cancelling their May 7, 2020 annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon.
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Governor Abbott Provides Update On Job Openings In Texas, Resources For Texans Seeking Employment
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on job openings in the Lone Star State and outlined resources for Texans seeking employment due to the economic effects of COVID-19. The Governor also announced that nearly 500,000 job openings are currently listed on WorkInTexas.com, a powerful online job matching and workforce solution system developed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). This system provides fast access to a complete set of employment tools in one website where job seekers can browse job postings, find education and training, and complete resumes and state applications.
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WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION IN TEXAS
100% Texas-grown wine, William Chris Vineyards now available in select restaurants and retail locations across the state with additional locations to be announced.
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Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month Event at Houston Botanic Garden
The Houston Botanic Garden will host the first annual Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrating Houston’s diverse and growing Latino community.