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Photo by: (Hermann Hospital) Texas State Historical Association In 1964, the former King of England, then Duke of Windsor, came to Texas Medical Center “to see the maestro,” referring to Dr. Michale E.[...]
Hung Hsien: Between Worlds – An exhibit and a 92nd Birthday Party
You might be forgiven for not knowing the name of Hung Hsien. Her heyday as an internationally known artist was in the 60’s and 70’s, but she actually lives right here in Houston and is[...]
TxDOT Community Empowerment Workshop – Third Ward, Aug. 9
TxDOT invites residents of the Third Ward to a free Community Empowerment Workshop on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Blue Triangle Community Center (3005 McGowen St., Suite[...]
Public Media Needs Your Help – Fundraising After Federal Cuts
Photo Credit: University of Houston The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is closing after the Trump administration eliminated its funding. This impacts funding for 1,500 local public radio and television stations as well[...]
New Mural in Third Ward Honors Beyoncé – Bright, Bold, and Bigger Than Life
photo credit: Devona Stimpson If you missed the sold-out Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour here last June, you can still honor Queen Bey with a visit to the latest Third Ward mural. It’s a[...]
I-69 Northbound Entrance Ramp from McGowen-Closure Detour Map
Click here to view a larger version. DURATION: From: 7:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 Through: 5:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2025 CLOSURE DETAILS: The I-69 northbound entrance ramp from McGowen Street will be completely[...]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Comes to Helix Park – First Eatery to Open at the TMC facility
photo credit: Potbelly Sandwich Shop The Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical and scientific center in the world, is an economic driver in Houston. And Helix Park combines the scientific part with[...]
Summer in the District – From Fireworks to Family Fun
Photo: Houston Symphony Summertime in the district means fun time, and there are so many things to do and see this season, both outdoors, and inside when the temperature gets too high. Kicking[...]
Doing Business at a Bank Fair – Commercial Loans, July 30
Area Financial Institutions • Houston Business Development, Inc. • Plains Capital • Bank OZK • Small Business Administration • Frost Bank • Unity Bank