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G. Lyon Photography The Holocaust Museum Houston’s $34-million expansion, finished in 2019, created a three-story building that doubled the space while keeping an iconic sloped concrete roof and a towering cylinder. The shapes[...]
Across southwest Houston, celebrations such as Bollywood performances, bazaars and poetry competitions are planned for early April as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Though many Muslims[...]
New Wiess Energy Hall Is Quite The Attraction
AFTER MOVING FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE FOURTH, the new iteration of the Wiess Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science boardering Hermann Park finally has the space to tell the story of[...]
University of Houston Evaluates Harvey Response
University of Houston system schools are evaluating their responses to Hurricane Harvey – and determining how they can better prepare for the next storm. Nearly 3 feet of floodwater entered the University of Houston-Downtown’s police[...]
Most affordable rentals in MacGregor, Houston
As Rent Prices Increase, There Is Still Much Hope! If you're apartment hunting, you know how hard it can be to find a good deal. So what does a low-end rental in MacGregor look like[...]
Ronald McDonald House in Houston Southeast Expands Vision
Ronald McDonald House Houston broke ground on the expansion of Holcombe House, its 50-room facility Since becoming CEO of Ronald McDonald House Houston in July, Brigadier General Rick Noriega has overseen the groundbreaking of a[...]
Astros World Series Win Could Help Houston Heal After Harvey
Houston Astros fans haven't stopped celebrating as the club plays the World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodges. Hurricane Harvey left wounds no baseball game can repair. Thousands lost their homes; dozens lost their[...]
Ed Oliver Named Bednarik Award Semifinalist
University of Houston's Sophomore Defense Tackle leads the nation with a career average of 1.50 tackles for loss per game. A first team All-American as a true freshman, Houston sophomore defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been named a[...]
Houston Southeast Hosts 3 of Top 6 Texas Universities Producing Highest Graduate Salaries
With tuition costs rising in recent years, making the right choice for college has become more difficult than ever. One of the most objective ways to see which higher education institution is worth attending is[...]
Some History That Will Make You LOVE 3rd Ward and Houston Southeast
Reprinted from the Texas State Historical Association’s Handbook of Houston, a project in cooperation with the Houston History Alliance. For more information, visit www.HoustonHistoryAlliance.org. Benjamin Jesse Covington, an African American physician in Houston, was born[...]