Posted on · An acclaimed local photographer’s work is on display at City Hall, reflecting on the past and present of a Houston neighborhood, while also honoring Black History Month.
Posted on · Officially known as BookLink, the first two book vending machines were unveiled this week in downtown Houston.
Posted on · Ahead of this weekend’s LibroFEST, writer Christopher Flakus discusses the burgeoning Chicano literature scene in Houston.
Posted on · In a hidden-away room, the library has amassed a large collection of historic documents from Texas and around the world
Posted on · Officials say those new hours will be a huge benefit to people who depend on the library’s services
Posted on · Called “The Colony,” the summit will be held quarterly, with the first meeting scheduled for Saturday, July 14.
Posted on · Libraries remain relevant in changing times by adapting to the needs of their surrounding communities.
Posted on · For the fifth straight year, the City of Houston is holding a business plan competition for Houstonians looking to start their own endeavor. We learn more about Liftoff Houston.
Posted on · His role as Youth Poet Laureate will include speaking engagements and leading writing workshops around the city.
Posted on · From poignant to comedic, a Syrian-American woman's poetry is aimed at dismantling stereotypes of Islam.
Posted on · Organizers talk about the Latino writers and cultural themes that will shine at this unique book and arts festival.
Posted on · Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct.15, and Latino writers and literature will be celebrated this Saturday at the annual LibroFEST, being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Houston Public Librarys Central Library downtown. The event kicks off with a screening of War and Peace, the third episode in PBS six-part series Latino […]
Posted on · In 2012, Houston voters approved a $1.9 billion bond program to rebuild and renovate 40 schools. Now, district administrators say they are $200 million short due to construction market inflation; a teachers union rep and a school board member want an outside audit. On this edition of Houston Matters, we examine this budget battle over […]
Posted on · September marks 70 years since the formal end of World War II. Latinos were among the thousands who enlisted, but historians say that despite their service, they were still treated as second-class citizens in Houston and around the country. A new exhibit at the Houston Public Library is using photographs, documents and oral histories to […]
Posted on · Hurricane Rita made landfall ten years ago today. Fearing the worst, on the heels of Katrina, officials ordered a mass evacuation, which turned out, in many ways, to be more damaging than the storm itself. An estimated 2.5 million people tried to clear out ahead of what was initially a category five hurricane. Rita weakened […]