Transportation
METRO offering free light-rail rides when Houston hosts 2023 NCAA Final Four
Posted on · All rides on METRORail, which provides access to Downtown Houston as well as to NRG Park, will be free from March 31-April 3.
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Sports
Houston’s Final Four organizing committee working on finishing touches
Posted on · With March Madness now underway, many areas in Downtown Houston already have signage of Final Four activities.
Politics
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking in Houston, Dallas, amid presidential bid rumors
Posted on · DeSantis is raising money for the Republican Party in two of the state's largest counties.
Town Square
LIVE at the Bridal Extravaganza Show in Houston, America’s Largest Wedding Planning Event!
Posted on · Ideas on how to make your special day everything you’ve always wanted it to be.
Events
Interactive exhibit of Lego models to be on display at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center
Posted on · The "Awesome Exhibition," set to run from Oct. 29-Dec. 30, will feature more than 30 creations built with Lego blocks.
Business
NRA Cancels 2021 Annual Meeting In Houston Due To COVID-19 Surge
Posted on · The event was initially pushed back in May due to health concerns.
Houston
Annual Houston ‘Super Feast’ Offers Thanksgiving To Go To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Posted on · As people try to navigate the holidays during the pandemic, an annual meal program at the George R. Brown Convention Center is changing its distribution methods to fit COVID-19 safety regulations.
Politics
Republican Party Of Texas Leaders Opt For Virtual Convention After Loss At State Supreme Court
Posted on · An executive committee vote late Monday capped a weekslong whirlwind of controversy and legal battles over the party's initial plans for an in-person event.
Politics
Texas GOP Sues Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Over Canceling In-Person Convention
Posted on · The gathering, which was expected to draw around 6,000 people, was set to happen next week in Houston.
Houston Matters
ESPN’s First Collegiate Esports Championship Held In Houston
Posted on · We go behind the scenes of the inaugural collegiate video game championship.
Houston Matters
How Wilmer Valderrama Made Sure He Was More Than Just The Funny Guy
Posted on · Valderrama, who's best known for playing Fez on the sitcom That ‘70s Show, will appear at Houston’s Comicpalooza this weekend.
News
Houston Hosts Event That Congregates NASA, Aerospace And Technology Professionals
Posted on · SpaceCom analyzes topics like the impact of the space agency's inventions on different industries, as well as virtual reality and microgravity.
News
Houston Grand Opera Raises Nearly $10M Amid Harvey Recovery
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle reported the Wortham Theater Center should reopen this fall and feature a Sept. 26 concert with Plácido Domingo and Ana María Martínez.
Houston Matters
Anime Matsuri Convention In Houston Goes Forward As Planned, Despite Some Controversy
Posted on · Houston Matters goes inside the annual Anime Matsuri convention, which is under a cloud of some controversy. As this controversy unfolds, the convention goes forward and is expected to draw thousands to the GRB over the coming days.
Houston Matters
Houston Ballet Staff Share Their Harvey Recovery Story At National Conference
Posted on · The Ballet's Mary Elsey and Travis Richardson hope to help other arts organizations be better prepared for a natural disaster.