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Another day, another lesson on how to behave on social media! The Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office is investigating a deputy who posted a viral TikTok, which has since been deleted along with her account. The video suggests she was going to write tickets because she “Didn’t get cracked last night,” which is a […]
Texas has the largest veteran population in the nation with over 250,000 veterans in residence. The City is proud to pay tribute to our men and women in the military by providing an annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration”. This civic celebration honors and celebrates the brave men, women, and families who have […]
The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 9 a.m.. The parade will be located in downtown Houston. It is a free, family-friendly event that attracts several hundred thousand spectators each year. The parade route will cover over 20 city blocks.
On July 29, 1958, the Cold War was heating up, and we were losing the space race until President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, officially creating NASA. The goal? Catch up with the Soviet Union, which had just shocked the world by launching Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, less than […]
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo joins several other Houston-area businesses and organizations in aiding relief and recovery efforts after the July 4 flood in Texas Hill Country. Rodeo Houston will be committing $500,000 to help aid the impacted communities in rebuilding, according to a statement from their Instagram account on Monday. “In response to […]
The recent floods in the Texas Hill Country have left communities devastated—homes destroyed, roads washed out and families forever changed. In the face of this destruction, neighbors, volunteers and first responders are working tirelessly to provide relief, but they can’t do it alone. You can make a difference. Whether it’s through donating supplies, contributing to […]
The Houston Rockets have made arguably one of the most significant moves in franchise history, acquiring 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns. On Sunday, the Suns sent Durant to Houston in exchange for young stars Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, along with the No. 10 pick in this […]
Today, Houston’s own TORO has roared his way into immortality — officially inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame on none other than National Mascot Day. The Texans’ bull-headed hype machine, known for his headstands, high-fives and launching t-shirts into the upper decks, has finally received the recognition he’s been charging toward since 2001. TORO […]
Father’s Day is coming up, and if you’re looking for things to of with Dad in Houston this weekend, look no further! RELATED STORY: 30 Great Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts for Under $50 RELATED STORY: 18 Free Family Events & Activities Around Houston for Summer 2025 This list features 20 free things and other […]
HOUSTON — Mayor John Whitmire announced a major transition of leadership within his senior staff on Friday, according to a City of Houston press release. Chief of Staff Chris Newport will be departing his position, and Whitmire tapped Cynthia Wilson as Newport’s successor. Newport came in at the beginning of Whitmire’s administration with a focus […]
It’s never too early to prepare for hurricane season, which begins on Sunday, June 1. RELATED: NOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Hurricane Season NOAA’s forecast predicts an “above-normal” hurricane season, with the possibility for eight to 10 hurricanes. After the greater Houston area was hit by Hurricane Beryl last summer, the future threat of tropical storms should […]
George Coulam, founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was found dead at his home Wednesday, according to Grimes County Sheriff Donald Sowell. News of his death comes weeks after a major legal ruling related to the sale of the festival. He was reportedly 87. The sheriff was notified of Coulam’s passing around 9 a.m., but […]