Posted on · Last week (June 2, 2016), SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk told a crowd at the Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., that he anticipates a series of missions starting in 2018 that would lead up to the first manned mission to Mars in 2024. Musk will more formally announce his architecture for human missions […]
Posted on · Pinot’s Palette opened its first location seven years ago in Houston. The combination art studio/wine party venue is preparing to go global.
Posted on · You might have enjoyed an evening out at a paint-and-sip establishment — where you drink wine while trying your hand at painting. Well, the phenomenon can trace some of its history to Houston, which is the birthplace and headquarters of Pinot’s Palette. Co-founder and CEO Craig Ceccanti tells us more.
Posted on · We welcome back “Wineslinger” Russell Kane. He writes a blog about Texas wines called Vintage Texas, and he’s the author of books about wine, including The Wineslinger Chronicles. We talk with him about his new book, Texas Hill Country Wineries, including how the region developed into a wine-producing area and how it compares to areas […]
Posted on · Kristopher Sharp entered the foster care system in Texas when he was 10 years old. Until he aged out of the system at 18, he was placed in 20 different foster homes, mostly group homes. Along the way, he suffered abuse. He says face-to-face visits with Child Protective Services caseworkers were rare. On this edition […]
Posted on · Throughout the summer, Houston Matters has been dedicating time each week to books about Greater Houston, set in Greater Houston, or written or edited by Houstonians. Our summer reading series continues today with Russell Kane. He writes a blog called Vintage Texas about Texas wine, and heâs the author of the book The Wineslinger Chronicles. […]
Posted on · Back in 1964, real estate developer and oil & gas man George Mitchell purchased land 30 miles north of Houston. A decade later, the planned community of The Woodlands was opened. Today, an estimated 100,000 people live there. On this edition of Houston Matters, we learn more about the history, development and future plans for […]
Posted on · Earlier this month, Mayor Annise Parker announced a new craft beer event coming to Houston this fall. And âDRAFT Magazineâ recently named a few Houston bars on its list of âAmericaâs 100 Best Beer Bars‘. These are just some examples of how the craft beer industry is flourishing in Houston, and in Texas. Enthusiasts say […]
Posted on · We learned recently a new craft beer festival will debut in Houston this fall. And Draft Magazine recently named some Houston bars to its list of âAmericaâs Hundred Best Beer Bars.â And Wine Enthusiast Magazine recently named Texas Hill Country as a top wine travel destination for 2014. Today on Houston Matters, weâll discuss the […]
Posted on · Old Town Spring is hosting a wine festival Oct. 12-13. The Autumn Art & Texas Wine Festival is a bi-annual, two-day event. Local winemakers will be there to showcase their white, red and sweet wines. Festival-goers can try a taste of these local wines. But, if youâre not a wine drinker, donât worry! Organizers say […]