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Six Houston-area bars offer special “Periwinkle cocktail” with $1 going to The Periwinkle Foundation in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser

In support of The Periwinkle Foundation’s upcoming “Iron Bartender” competition and fundraiser on Sept. 29 at Gatlin’s BBQ, six Houston-area bars/restaurants will offer a signature “Periwinkle cocktail” to patrons during the month of September, with $1 going Periwinkle for every […]

Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students’ mental […]

Family-friendly National Night Out events planned for North Houston District on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Tom Wussow Park starting at 5 p.m.

The North Houston District will bring together area residents, businesses, military members and law enforcement for its 2022 National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Tom Wussow Park. This annual family-friendly event, one of the largest in Houston, is […]

Houston Symphony Opens New Season This Weekend Includes Pnc Family Series Concerts, Harry Potter, And Fiesta Sinfonica

New Houston Symphony Music Director Juraj Valčuha launches his first season this weekend with Verdi’s epically-scaled Requiem, setting a new precedent for Houston Symphony opening nights that showcase the organization’s entire orchestral and choral complement onstage at once. Other hallmarks of […]

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks coming to Houston Botanic Garden

Reminder: Nature Connects® opening and Family Festival/Birthday Celebration Sept. 24 at Houston Botanic Garden The inspirational exploration of art and nature is set to open Sept. 24 with a Family Festival celebrating the Garden’s 2nd birthday WHAT: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® […]

Local Teams Testing Mettle Before District Play

Morton Ranch RB Santana Scott will power the Maverick scoring machine this fall. He rushed for 1,247 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. Only Katy's Seth Davis and Dallas Glass had more rushing yardage. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)

By: Terry Carter Key games involving Katy ISD teams include: Tompkins, which won a tough opener against District 16-6A preseason favorite Cy Ranch, 31-23, will host Bridgeland on Friday at 7 p.m. at Rhodes Stadium. This game features two quality, […]

Mindset; What You Say Is What You Get

The mind responds well to invitations to excellence and high-performance goals. Athletes know that encouragement is often sacrificed and replaced with criticism, ridicule, bullying and fear-based tactics on the field and in practice. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos for @WorldWellness2d)

(This is the first in a continuing series of wellness articles explaining the power of the mind and how it can empower our lives, athletic performance and relationships.) By Terry Carter Many of us don’t realize the power of our […]

Week 1 Yields 7-of-9 Football Victories 

Cinco Ranch QB Gavin Rutherford was one of many Katy ISD athletes who played well on week one of football season. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos.com)

By Terry Carter Cinco Ranch, Jordan, Katy, Mayde Creek, Morton Ranch, Paetow and Tompkins all posted wins last weekend. Several played at mid-season form in August. Cinco Ranch senior QB Gavin Rutherford, for example, completed 24-of-33 passes for 391 yards […]

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks coming to Houston Botanic Garden

The inspirational exploration of art and nature is set to open Sept. 24 with a Family Festival celebrating the Garden’s 2nd birthday WHAT: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning exhibition that uses whimsical works of art made […]

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