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GQ Article Describes Houston as The New Capital of Southern Cool
Posted on · Discovery Green and downtown attractions are making the Bayou City more appealing
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Banner Set Up In Discovery Green For The Public To Write Messages Of Support To Graduating Santa Fe Seniors
Posted on · As the survivors of the recent shooting in Santa Fe wrap up their final week of classes, the public sends them messages of support
Houston Matters
Discovery Green Marks Ten Years Transforming Downtown
Posted on · The downtown green space has hosted more than 12 million visitors so far and has spurred more than a billion dollars in economic development.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Mexican-American Studies, And Discovery Green Turns Ten (April 13, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: The state has approved a Mexican-American studies course. We preview the Art Car Parade. Discovery Green turns ten. We break down The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week’s news. And we go inside the satirical advice podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me.
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WATCH: Hello Trees: An Interactive Installation At Discovery Green
Posted on · The temporary installation is a "walking serenade" to the park's majestic live oaks
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Discovery Green’s Winter Season Combines Ice Skating And Screenings Of Christmas Classics
Posted on · The season will go from November 18th to February 25th
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The Heart Of Downtown Is Now Bursting With Streamers
Posted on · The large piece is being used to connect the celebration of the George R. Brown’s 30th anniversary and Discovery Green’s 10th anniversary.
Houston Matters
Be a Part of Super Bowl 51 Without Attending the Big Game
Posted on · Most of us won’t get tickets to Sunday’s Super Bowl at NRG Stadium, but there’s still plenty of activities related to the big game happening all over Greater Houston. The official Super Bowl events most Houstonians will have access to are Super Bowl LIVE, a free, outdoor fan festival held downtown in and around Discovery […]
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Super Bowl Celebrations Around Town
Posted on · As Super Bowl 51 gears up for this weekend, there is a lot more going on than just the game. Ernie Manouse shares us his perspective.
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NASA Looks To The Future At 2017 Super Bowl Fan Festival
Posted on · NASA is on board with Super Bowl festivities here in Houston this week. Exhibits and activities are showcasing NASA's progress on the journey to Mars, as well as a look at research aboard the International Space Station.
Transportation
You’ll Need To Plan For Parking If You’re Headed To Super Bowl Events
Posted on · If you think you know your way around downtown, the Super Bowl could change everything. The contenders aren’t even decided yet but officials say it’s not too soon to map your route if you’re headed to pre-game events.
Transportation
How To Avoid The Traffic For Super Bowl 51
Posted on · The Super Bowl could mean super traffic headaches, but not necessarily on the day of the big game. Local officials say they have a plan to keep things moving.
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$1.5 Billion Spent On Downtown Entertainment District
Posted on · Already a Top-20 site for convention business, Houston is making a major investment to move up the list. But is it also taking a gamble?
Houston Matters
Discovery Green Celebrates 8 Years As Houston Greenspace
Posted on · Discovery Green is celebrating its 8th anniversary this month. The 12-acre park in downtown Houston began as a parking lot. Jackie Martin is a founding member of the Discovery Green Conservancy, and Barry Mandel is President and Park Director for Discovery Green. They tell Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin how Discovery Green came to be. (Image: […]
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Air Pollution Report and Sean Patrick Flanery: Tuesday’s Show (April 26, 2016)
Posted on · Last week, the American Lung Association released its 17th annual “State of the Air” report, which says Houston – when it comes to ozone – is the 15th most polluted city in the U.S. But what does that mean and what’s being done to address it? On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss air […]