Following the launch of its rock-themed Amplified exhibit, ARTECHOUSE will now compliment the high-octane show with the tranquil, nature-focused BLOOMING WONDERS beginning on Friday, May 23 HOUSTON, TX – May 15, 2025 – Building upon ARTECHOUSE’s recent announcement of the Houston debut of Rolling Stone Presents: AMPLIFIED, the organization has announced that it will launch a companion exhibition for the summer – BLOOMING WONDERS. The two exhibitions will run simultaneously through September, with tickets for AMPLIFIED available in […]
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Texas A&M opens Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center
Cutting-edge facilities to improve Texas, U.S. livestock success May 6, 2025 – by Gabe Saldana Texas A&M AgriLife Research and The Texas A&M University System opened a new state-of-the-art Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS campus May 6. The roughly 27,000 square-foot indoor and covered-outdoor biotechnology center in Bryan is a joint project of AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science. The new center will increase understandings of ruminant reproduction at molecular, cellular and whole-animal levels […]
Butterfly Celebration draws interest
More than 400 people visited the Demonstration Gardens of Fort Bend County Master Gardeners on May 3 to participate in the Butterfly Celebration. After stormy weather late in the week, Saturday temperatures were welcoming if a little chilly at first helping to make the celebration, representing more than a year of planning, a success. One-hundred Master Gardeners shared their love of gardening with the community, said Catherine Pennington, who co-chaired the event with Mary Parkhouse. […]
Local Agencies Unite in Effort to Locate Missing Persons
Attend Missing in Southeast Texas, Saturday, May 3, 2025 For those with missing loved ones and those who would advocate for them, an annual event on May 3rd in Houston is the place to be for resources, awareness, and more. May 3, 2025, is Missing in Southeast Texas Day (MISETXD). To celebrate and commemorate this occasion, local, state and national agencies with a mission to find missing persons ask you to attend Missing in Southeast […]
Texas State Parks Roll Out All-Terrain Track Chairs for Ultimate Outdoor Access
AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces. These battery-operated chairs are available at 10 state parks across Texas, allowing visitors to traverse a variety of terrains with ease. Guests can check out a track chair for up to three hours at no cost. Reservations are required, and visitors should contact the park […]
DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS BUG
Performance dates: May 16 – 31, 2025 HOUSTON, TX — Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) closes out its ninth season with Bug, the cult thriller by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Co-directed by Malinda L. Beckham and Curtis Barber, this tense, award-winning play examines the terrifying power of belief and the psychological fallout of seclusion. ABOUT THE PLAY Agnes is a lonely waitress with a fondness for isolation. Peter is a Gulf War drifter. As an unexpected […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Highlights Mental Health Initiative During Mental Health Awareness Month in May
HOUSTON, TX, April 17, 2025 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), a leading educational nonprofit, proudly joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May. This year’s national campaign, “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” highlights the power of personal stories to foster connection, understanding, and hope. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI’s campaign […]
MEET THE CAST OF IN THE HEIGHTS
Images Available Here HOUSTON – Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking you to Washington Heights in the last production of the 2024/25 Season, Lin Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway smash hit, In the Heights. “In the Heights is the final show in our season and what a perfect way to end it,” said Dan Knechtges, TUTS Artistic Director. “Lin Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway hit is a vibrant celebration of community, identity and the ties that bind us together. It’s […]
TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs. Combined with the recent acquisition of 2,020 acres in Burnet County, the new state park will comprise more […]
Fort Bend Christian Academy Names Ben Hoffmeier as New Head Football Coach
SUGAR LAND, Texas — Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) has announced the hiring of Ben Hoffmeier as the school’s new Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. Hoffmeier brings more than 17 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, UIL and TAPPS levels. His coaching résumé includes roles at Houston Baptist University, Wheaton College, and most recently, Jacksonville High School, where he served as defensive coordinator. From 2018 to 2022, Hoffmeier […]