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'A sad day': Beads in short supply for Galveston Mardi Gras
By George Willis | Jan 10, 2022
What would Mardi Gras be without beads? It’s a frightening thought, but a possibility with Mardi Gras Galveston six weeks away.
Houston police seek ID help for two suspects in city's first homicide of 2022
By Tamara Browning | Jan 6, 2022
The Houston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in the fatal shooting of a woman Jan. 1 at a local bar, the city’s first homicide of 2022.
Ice skate, laugh and eat in Downtown Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Jan 3, 2022
Houston Happenings Jan. 5-11
Celebrate the new year and more in Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Dec 28, 2021
Houston Happenings Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Houston Auto Show, Houston Boat Show combine for two-for-one event 'for one low price'
By John Suayan | Dec 24, 2021
The Houston Auto Show and the Houston Boat Show have combined into one event.
'Hundreds of pounds of force': Compression asphyxia was cause of death in Astroworld tragedy
By Emily Bevard | Dec 23, 2021
A report by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has declared compression asphyxia as the cause of death for all victims of the tragic Astroworld Festival event last month.
Enjoy a Christmas light show, skating and more in Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Dec 23, 2021
Houston Happenings Dec. 23-28
'We have to take on climate together': 23rd World Petroleum Conference held in Houston
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 21, 2021
The 23rd World Petroleum Conference kicked off in Houston earlier this month with nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 70 different countries.
'Touchdown has a new meaning': Houston native and NFL great Michael Strahan travels to space
By George Willis | Dec 16, 2021
Planet Earth apparently isn’t big enough for Houston native Michael Strahan.
Enjoy Christmas tunes, lights and more this week in Houston
By Julie Giyer | Dec 14, 2021
Houston Happenings Dec.15-21
'One to remember': 90-day countdown begins for 90th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
By Emily Bevard | Dec 12, 2021
A 90-day countdown to the return of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has begun after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Attend a Winter Wonderland All White Affair, karaoke and more in Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Dec 7, 2021
Houston Happenings Dec. 8 -14
Downtown Galveston turns back the clock with 'Dickens on the Strand'
By Zachary Richter | Dec 1, 2021
Even though the annual festival of Dickens on the Strand was canceled last year, it is back with an improved version, and yes, the Scotch eggs will be there.
Hanukkah celebrations underway in Houston: 'May the lights continue to shine now and always'
By Bob Martin | Nov 30, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane in the U.S., Hanukkah traditions that could not be observed last year are making a comeback.
Houston to light Heritage Park's Christmas tree and more this week
By Julie Giyer | Nov 29, 2021
Houston Happenings Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
'This is a new beginning': Tickets now available for Houston's award-winning Magical Winter Lights event
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 25, 2021
The City of Houston has recently announced in a press release that tickets for the city's signature holiday event, Magical Winter Lights, a 20-acre Christmas light exhibition, are now available.
A turkey trot, Autorama and drag show are all happening in Houston this week
By Julie Giyer | Nov 22, 2021
Houston Happenings Nov. 23-29
Take a charcuterie board class or visit the Houston Heights Market this week
By Hayley Flynn | Nov 15, 2021
Take a charcuterie board class or visit the Houston Heights Market this week
Travis Scott, promoters sued after Astroworld Festival due to alleged 'reckless mismanagement' that led to injury, death
By George Willis | Nov 10, 2021
Lawsuits connected to the tragedy in Houston where eight people were killed at a Travis Scott concert at the Astroworld Festival are beginning to pour in.
'Tragic': Two Houston high school students among those killed at Astroworld Festival
By George Willis | Nov 9, 2021
Two Houston high school students were among the eight people killed during Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park.