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Jay-Z Calls His Own Number: HOV Heads to Super Bowl LXI
From Brooklyn to the world’s biggest halftime stage, a hip-hop icon brings three decades of history—and a little Houston flavor—to Valentine’s Day.
HOV is taking over the Super Bowl stage in 2027! From his legendary hip-hop catalog to his Houston connection with UGK—and speculation about a possible Beyoncé appearance—Jay-Z’s halftime headline is already making waves.
Mayor Whitmire Announces Lizzo and En Vogue to Headline Houston’s 2026 Holiday Celebrations
H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Welcomes Houston’s Own Lizzo as Grand Marshal, While En Vogue Brings Legendary R&B Harmonies to City Hall’s Holiday Spectacular
Lizzo brings hometown pride to Houston’s Thanksgiving Parade, while En Vogue leads a star-studded holiday celebration—discover the FREE events bringing festive music and magic to the city!
DACAMERA Brings the Beat to Houston: Jazz Innovator Makaya McCraven Makes Historic Debut November 13
From Chicago’s jazz roots to Houston’s Wortham Theater, the acclaimed “beat scientist” fuses Black musical traditions, hip-hop and electronic innovation into a signature sound.
Jazz meets hip-hop as acclaimed “beat scientist” Makaya McCraven brings his genre-bending sound to Houston for a one-night-only DACAMERA performance!
Music for New Bodies: Houston’s DACAMERA Takes a Groundbreaking Musical Masterpiece from Rice University to the World
Matthew Aucoin’s visionary DACAMERA co-commission premieres in Houston October 30, exploring humanity, AI, and our changing planet.
Born in Houston, DACAMERA’s groundbreaking Music for New Bodies is going global with a new recording explori
Coleman Champion: Briauna Rivers Proves That Purpose, Perseverance and Motherhood Can Transform Life’s Detours Into Destiny
At Houston City College, a determined Houston mother is turning unexpected challenges into a promising healthcare career—and inspiring others to never give up on their dreams.
Houston mother Briauna Rivers is turning life’s challenges into a brighter future through Houston City College’s Coleman College, proving that determination and purpose can transform dreams into opportunity.
Boulevard 61 Opens New Doors: Houston Celebrates 90 Affordable Homes Near the Galleria
City leaders and housing partners spotlight a $2.5 million federal HOME investment in a mixed-income community near the Galleria.
Houston is expanding access to high-opportunity neighborhoods with Boulevard 61, a new 100-apartment community blending affordable and market-rate housing near the Galleria.
Barack Obama Hails James Talarico as “Outstanding,” Putting Texas in the National Spotlight
America’s 44th president praises a rising Texas political star, bringing his support to a race that could make history.
Barack Obama praises James Talarico as Texas’ high-profile Senate race draws national attention, putting the spotlight on a potentially historic election.
Neil Bush Breaks Republican Ranks, Proudly Casts Vote for James Talarico in Texas Senate Race
George W. Bush’s brother puts character over party, sparking a powerful conversation about integrity, civility and democracy.
Neil Bush breaks with Republican tradition to back Democrat James Talarico over Ken Paxton, putting character, accountability and democracy at the center of Texas’s high-stakes Senate race.
Frost Bank Becomes Official Bank of Houston Rockets and Houston Comets in Historic Partnership
From Championship Legacies to Financial Empowerment, Frost Bank Scores Big with an Expanded Rockets Alliance and Landmark Investment in Houston's Returning WNBA Dynasty
Frost Bank is banking on Houston’s basketball future, expanding its Rockets partnership and becoming the official bank of the returning Houston Comets ahead of their historic 2027 WNBA debut!
SOLD OUT! Houston Hispanic Chamber’s 2026 “State of Hispanics” Data Summit Celebrates the Power of Houston’s New Majority
With 400+ leaders expected and $54 billion in Hispanic spending power, Houston’s sold-out summit spotlights the economic influence of its New Majority.
Houston’s Hispanic business community is making major economic moves! With $54 billion in annual consumer spending and more than 400 leaders expected, the sold-out State of Hispanics Summit spotlights the community shaping Greater Houston’s economic future.