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Vanessa Williams Will Headline Theatre Under the Stars' Education Celebration
Multi-platinum recording artist and the star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams is coming to Houston to perform some of her greatest hits in a one-night-only intimate experience at Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) 50th Anniversary Season Education Celebration! This annual event benefits The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (Humphreys School), and TUTS Community Engagement Programs.
Black Teen, Now 32-Years Old, Still Serving 11 Life Sentences in Prison For Crime He Didn’t Commit
Juan Rayford Jr. was 17-years old when he was wrongfully accused of attempted murder and ultimately sentenced with life imprisonment despite his non-involvement in the crime. Now at 32-years old, Rayford Jr. has spent 15 years of his life behind bars and he still dreams that he could one day be free.
Baker Institute Expert: Mexico Must Address Decline in Its Natural Gas Production
Since 2010, Mexico’s demand for natural gas has been accompanied by a decline in domestic production, which had made imports of this resource increasingly vital, according to an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
TUTS Introduces A Powerhouse Cast for Their Brand-New Musical
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to introduce the cast of the brand-new musical, The Secret of My Success.
Yes, adults can get RSV and it can be severe
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness and is most recognized for causing annual epidemics that lead to an increase in hospitalizations of children in their first or second year of life. However, it’s a common misconception that RSV is a mild respiratory illness in adults when, in fact, it can lead to symptoms as serious as those of influenza. A Baylor College of Medicine infectious diseases expert explains.
Twelve HISD Students Advance to Foley’s 27th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Finals
Finals scheduled for January 13 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Christ
Twelve fourth- and fifth-grade students from Houston ISD elementary schools have been selected to advance to the finals for Foley & Lardner LLP’s 27th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition in Houston. The finals are scheduled to take place on January 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Christ.
Homelessness Declined By More Than 20% During Pandemic
Innovative Houston & Harris County Partnership Leads To Historic Decrease
A joint city of Houston and Harris County program has made significant progress in addressing homelessness during the pandemic. Independent data recently released by the Coalition for the Homeless (.pdf) showed a 21 percent decrease in homelessness from January 2020 to January 2022.
Bayou City Art Festival Welcomes New Board of Director Members
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Bayou City Art Festival, announced the addition of Sydney Dao and Obes Nwabara to its Board of Directors.
Harris County Civil Courts at Law Appoints New Associate Judge to Address Post-Pandemic Surge in Eviction Appeals
A veteran Houston lawyer has been tapped to serve as the Harris County Civil Courts at Law’s first associate judge, a newly created position designed to tackle the county’s increasing volume of eviction appeals.
Superintendent F. Mike Miles Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments
Two national leaders in their fields join the HISD Leadership Team
Superintendent Mike Miles has filled two critical roles on the HISD Leadership Team. These hires – Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Communications Officer – will bring national expertise to Houston and accelerate the pace of change and improvement as Houston ISD advances toward Destination 2035.
Historic House Vote Ousts Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
In a historic turn of events, the US House of Representatives has voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from the position of Speaker, plunging House Republicans into a state of uncertainty and potential chaos.
Join Us at the 2023 Mapping Your Way to Homeownership Real Estate Summit
The Mapping Your Way to Homeownership Real Estate Summit has become an annual tradition for us, and this year's summit is set to be the most enriching and engaging one yet. Our primary goal with this event is to provide attendees with a holistic understanding of the home buying process. From the initial steps of preparation to the final stages of the buying transaction, along with insights into maintaining newly acquired homes, this summit is designed to be an immersive experience.
Five Astros Named to American League All-Star Team
Altuve, Correa, Springer elected as starters while Keuchel and McCullers Jr. get in via player vote
Major League Baseball announced tonight that second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa, outfielder George Springer, left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel and right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. have been named to the 2017 American League All-Star Team. Altuve, Correa and Springer were elected to start the game via the fan vote at second base, shortstop and in the outfield, respectively. Keuchel and McCullers Jr. were named to the game via a combination of the Player Ballot and Major League Baseball’s Office of the Commissioner.
5 things for May 16: North Korea, immigration, Tom Wolfe
Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, has begun. Here's an etiquette guide for non-Muslims. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Louisiana HIV Patients file Federal Personal Injury Cases Against Gilead Over Key HIV Drug
Legal actions filed by two patients with HIV from Louisiana targets Gilead over its promotion of HIV/AIDS medication that causes permanent damage to the kidneys and bones AND over Gilead’s suppression of a safer version of the drug with far less toxicity in order to maximize profits and extend the sales of the initial drug, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (“TDF”).
The Ninth Annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by the JUVÉDERM® Collection Brings the Biggest Names in Latin Music Together in Miami
Star-Studded Concert Featured Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhayco, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni and Fat Joe
The ninth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhayco, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni, Fat Joe and iHeartRadio Corazón Award recipient Enrique Iglesias at the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 15.. The event, hosted by Enrique Santos, brought the power of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music. The 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina was broadcasted live nationwide across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Contemporary hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano and Spanish Oldies stations.
Houston- Based Luxury Hair Company Treated 5 Deserving Women to a Complimentary Makeover!
Early October, So Unique Hair partnered with several local hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers, and a videographer to provide the ultimate glam experience for 5 women with "Unique" stories. During their time on set the 5 ladies, who had never met before, bonded over their stories of triumph as they became models for the day. Each model received complimentary hair extensions by So Unique Hair, and a makeover by an exclusive glam squad.
NFL's Final Eight Take Center Stage in Divisional Playoffs
And then there were eight. On Saturday, January 12, the Kansas City Chiefs (12-4), who won the AFC West and secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, will host the Indianapolis Colts (11-6) at Arrowhead Stadium to kick off the Divisional Playoffs (NBC, 4:35 PM ET). That night in primetime (FOX, 8:15 PM ET), the Los Angeles Rams (13-3), who won the NFC West and own the No. 2 seed in the NFC, will host the Dallas Cowboys (11-6) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Houston Hosts Trade Delegation from Cuba
A delegation of Cuban representatives from various organizations involved in port activities is in Houston as part of a multi-city U.S. tour focused primarily on visiting ports. The visit comes just four months after Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Greater Houston Partnership led a trade delegation to Cuba.
Jim Crane, Astros Ownership & Astros Foundation Make $4.0 Million Donation
Crane Worldwide also to assist in relief efforts in W. Palm Beach
Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane, the Astros ownership group and the Astros Foundation have pledged to donate $4.0 million to the relief efforts aiding the many victims of Hurricane Harvey.