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Broadway-Bound and Award-winning Titles Highlight Theatre Under the Stars 2017-18 Season

Building upon the artistic acclaim of the of 2016-17 Season and reaffirming the commitment to bring “more theatre to more people”, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced today a dynamic 2017-18 Season; celebrating the prismatic and perennial impact of musical theatre.

Former President George H.W. Bush to Be Moved Out of ICU

President George H.W. Bush will be moved out of the Houston Methodist Hospital Intensive Care Unit on Monday but he will remain in the hospital for now, his doctor said in a news conference.

NFL, American Heart Association and Discovery Education Host Virtual Field Trip Live From Super Bowl LI

Free Virtual Class to be Live-Streamed in Classrooms Nationwide

The NFL and American Heart Association, together with Discovery Education, will host the first-ever AHA-NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip (VFT) live from Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 12 PM CT during the NFL Experience Driven by Genesis. The free virtual class will be live-streamed in classrooms across the country, reaching thousands of students. Houston Texans players WHITNEY MERCILUS and CHRISTIAN COVINGTON and the American Heart Association’s MERCEDES CARNETHON, Ph.D. will teach students the science behind cardio and strength exercises that NFL players use to stay fit and active.

George H.W. Bush in Stable Condition; Barbara Bush Improving

Former President George H. W. Bush has been extubated and is now breathing on his own "with minimal supplemental oxygen," Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement Friday. Former first lady Barbara Bush also continues to improve, he added.

Jordan Sparks, Rob Riley, Pastor John Gray, Israel Houghton, Adrienne Bailon & More Join Houston's Mega Pastor for The Big Game Relationship Conference!

Pastor Terrance H. Johnson, founder and senior pastor of Higher Dimension Church, and his wife, First Lady Torsha Johnson are presenting to Houston on February 4, 2017, The Answer Conference during “The Big Game”. Pastor and First Lady J have used their platform to provide open, honest, and transparent information to navigate singles into healthy relationships and assist couples in nurturing marriages that last.

Top Musical Talent Featured on FOX's Upcoming 'Shot Fired' TV Series

FOX Networks have announced their plans for Shots Fired, a highly anticipated new TV event series, set to premiere om Marc 22nd. Shots Fired featuring Sanaa Lathan (The Perfect Guy), Stephen James (Race) as well as Academy Award winners Helen Hunt and Richard Dreyfuss, exposes the depths of police shootings in racially charged environments. The series, created by Reggie Rock Bythewood (Notorious, Beyond the Lights) and Gina Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the Lights, Love & Basketball, Secret Life of Bees), is expected to be one of the most talked about in TV history and will stimulate conversation across the nation.

State Rep. Johnson Starts Session Filing 17 Bills

Surrounded by family and friends, Jarvis Johnson was sworn in as State Representative for House District 139 succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner. Shortly after swearing to represent the people of his district, Johnson hit the ground running listening to his constituents of north Houston at open houses and community forums. He acted on addressing their concerns by filling 17 bills to achieve results.

Bushes' Spokesman: George H.W., Barbara 'both on the upswing'

Former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush are "both on the upswing," Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said Thursday, adding, "they may not be out of the woods yet, but we can see the edge of the forest."

8 Ways We've Changed Since the Last Time We Had a New President

It was only eight years ago when President Obama took office, but it seems like a lifetime. Smartphones were a luxury. Donald Trump was a reality TV star. Taylor Swift sang country music. Now Obama's hair is graying, Beyoncé is an activist and Uber is a verb. Here are eight cultural touchstones that have informed our politics and showed how we, and the world, have changed.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes

An Evening of Elegance

The Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated presented 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags to society at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball at the Hilton Americas — Houston on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The president of the Houston Chapter is Mrs. Lisa Harris. Ms. Connie L. Cochran served as chairman and Mrs. Annette Bracey, Mrs. Erica Craven Fazande, Dr. Jocelyn Greely, and Ms. Colette Loeb served as co-chairmen. Melinda Spaulding, news anchor for KRIV Fox 26, and Dr. Austin Lane, president of Texas Southern University served as masters of ceremony. As each debutante was introduced to society, she was promenaded around the dance floor where she thanked her mother with a long stemmed red rose before performing sophisticated waltzes with her escort and father. Each stag was escorted by his mother as he was presented.

Schomburg Research Center in NY Designated a National Historic Landmark

Late last year, St. Bartholomew’s Church on Park Avenue was named a National Historic Landmark, and in the months since, the Department of the Interior hasn’t been resting on its laurels. Yesterday, the agency announced 24 new National Historic Landmarks, including a few in the five boroughs. The biggest: New York City’s mecca for information on the African diaspora and culture, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. (h/t DNAInfo)

Music Industry Veteran Shanti Das Teams Up With the American Heart Association to Recruit Volunteer Ambassadors to Drive Healthy Living in Urban Communities

Music industry mogul Shanti Das and the American Heart Association are teaming up to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the social determinants of health and opportunities to become a volunteer ambassador for community change in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service, Monday, January 16.

At the Well Summer Leadership Academy Equips Girls of Color at Princeton and Swarthmore College

For the seventh straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy (ATW) will offer its two week summer enrichment program for minority girls entering the eleventh or twelfth grades of high school. Each year, ATW improves the leadership skills of students from across the country on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, NJ.

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.

5 Things to Know for Tuesday, January 17, 2017: Trump, Turkey Nightclub Suspect, MH 370

Greetings from Atlanta's 5th District, which, if the President-elect is to be believed, is "in horrible shape and falling apart." (It's not.) Doug's out sick today, so we'll do our best to get you Up to Speed and Out the Door.

National Auditions for Dreamgirls Kick Off In Houston

Auditions for the upcoming Theatre Under The Stars production of Dreamgirls will kick off in Houston on January 27-28, 2017.

H-E-B, Kinder Foundation and Others Donate Funds to Houston’s Emancipation Project

The $33 million renovation project for Houston’s Emancipation Park just received additional funding from several businesses and foundations.

H-E-B Announces 2017 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and Recognizes Outstanding Public School Boards

H-E-B announced today that eight school districts and five early childhood facilities have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 16th annual 2017 Excellence in Education Awards program. For the third year in a row, H-E-B is recognizing five public school boards to highlight the importance of strong leadership at the board level.

Budweiser’s Biggest Ambassadors Descend on Houston for Football’s Biggest Game

The Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery Hosts the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales and Welcomes Visitors for Beer and Entertainment Experiences in Celebration of Super Bowl LI

The Bayou City is bustling with preparations for Super Bowl LI and the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery and Tour Center is no exception.

Atlanta-Based Black-Owned Sneaker Company Launches New Program To Help Other Black Entrepeneurs

Atlanta has become the epicenter of the new African American business trend, with its’ vibrant black middle class and countless black owned businesses starting up every day. The city is famous for being the home to countless R&B and rap music stars, a growing Black film industry, and innovative Black-owned companies like Tag Team Marketing, Buy Black 365, SneakersCustom.com, and many more.

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