a night with seth

Late-night celebrity headlines Houston school's virtual fundraiser Late-night celebrity headlines Houston school's virtual fundraiser By Steven Devadanam

9.29.20  |  10:40 am

A Houston-area college prep school serving underprivileged students has scored a major get — as they say in the entertainment industry ...

dine for good in galveston

Galveston restaurants serve up tasty way to dine out for charity Galveston restaurants serve up tasty way to dine out for charity By Eric Sandler

9.28.20  |  10:30 am

Houston Restaurant Weeks may be entering its final few days, but local diners will find another opportunity to dine out ...

a big check for public media

Anonymous couple donates largest-ever gift to Houston Public Media Anonymous couple donates largest-ever gift to Houston Public Media By Steven Devadanam

9.25.20  |  3:10 pm

At a time when many local and national media outlets are struggling, especially public stations, a beloved Houston institution has ...

bridging the divide

Houston kids connect to $1 million in new tech thanks to nonprofit Houston kids connect to $1 million in new tech thanks to nonprofit By Steven Devadanam

9.24.20  |  12:45 pm

As the global pandemic and hurricanes and tropical storms pester the Greater Houston area, a greater emphasis is being placed ...

still smokin'

Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Festival reboots with cooking classes Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Festival reboots with cooking classes By Eric Sandler

9.23.20  |  12:00 pm

This year's Southern Smoke Festival will look very different than the previous five. Instead of a thousand or more ...

way to b

Hot Houston restaurant group gifts free meals to first responders Hot Houston restaurant group gifts free meals to first responders By Eric Sandler

9.15.20  |  1:07 pm

One of Houston's highest-profile restaurant groups is giving back to first responders. From September 15-18, qualified first responders, including ...

party watch

Chic Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree Chic Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree By Steven Devadanam

9.14.20  |  4:25 pm

Stylish and animal-loving Houstonians recently gathered on The Annie Café & Bar’s patio for Houston PetSet’s Fierce & Fabulous Soiree ...

giving back is easy

4 safe and simple ways Houstonians can help their neighbors in need 4 safe and simple ways Houstonians can help their neighbors in need By Steven Devadanam

9.11.20  |  2:45 pm

While the Gulf Coast is still ravaged by Hurricane Laura and California is gripped by wildfires, it can be easy ...

a gem of an effort

Longstanding Houston jewelers branch out to beautify city with trees Longstanding Houston jewelers branch out to beautify city with trees By Steven Devadanam

9.10.20  |  4:40 pm

A beloved and longstanding Houston family is making sure their efforts to beautify Houston are taking root. The Zadok family ...

recenter's center

Pivotal Houston charity unveils award-winning Midtown facility Pivotal Houston charity unveils award-winning Midtown facility By Steven Devadanam

9.9.20  |  4:00 pm

A pivotal Houston charity is celebrating a major milestone and a new hub of help. Recenter Houston (formerly known as ...

centering on a cure

Houston medical superstars center on COVID at kind-hearted luncheon Houston medical superstars center on COVID at kind-hearted luncheon By Steven Devadanam

9.8.20  |  5:15 pm

Houstonians celebrated neighbors who overcome disabilities every day while getting a frank perspective on the current COVID-19 pandemic at the ...

tilman lends a hand

Tilman Fertitta donates $1 million to employees impacted by hurricane Tilman Fertitta donates $1 million to employees impacted by hurricane By Steven Devadanam

9.2.20  |  10:50 am

Houston may have dodged the wrath of Hurricane Laura, but thousands of in Louisiana faced it head on, including those ...

rounding up help

Rodeo awards $300,000 in scholarships to 7 Houston-area schools Rodeo awards $300,000 in scholarships to 7 Houston-area schools By Steven Devadanam

9.1.20  |  4:00 pm

As Texans prepare for back to school, some students can look forward to financial assistance, thanks to the Houston Livestock ...

moving forward

Longtime Houston arts group leaps forward with new artist relief fund Longtime Houston arts group leaps forward with new artist relief fund By Steven Devadanam

8.27.20  |  1:00 pm

As Houston takes a collective sigh of relief after dodging one disaster, a beloved local arts organization is mobilizing to ...

how to help

Here's how Houstonians can help those affected by Hurricane Laura Here's how Houstonians can help those affected by Hurricane Laura By Steven Devadanam

8.27.20  |  9:20 am

Houstonians have largely escaped Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm that is considered one of the strongest to ever make ...

helping for laura

Houston Food Bank galvanizes support for Hurricane Laura victims Houston Food Bank galvanizes support for Hurricane Laura victims By Steven Devadanam

8.26.20  |  3:50 pm

While the latest forecasts have the Houston area escaping Hurricane Laura largely unscathed, one local organization is ensuring that those ...

furry friends fly

200 Houston-area furry friends fly to safety as hurricane advances 200 Houston-area furry friends fly to safety as hurricane advances By Steven Devadanam

8.26.20  |  1:55 pm

Some Houston-area furry friends threatened by Hurricane Laura have a new lease on life, thanks to a local nonprofit. Houston ...

an artful gift

Houston's Fayez Sarofim leads funding for new Rice arts facility Houston's Fayez Sarofim leads funding for new Rice arts facility By Steven Devadanam

8.25.20  |  1:25 pm

A new arts facility at Rice University has just received a major boost, thanks to one of Houston’s most ...

bravo, houston!

City of Houston approves $2 million in aid to local arts organizations City of Houston approves $2 million in aid to local arts organizations By Steven Devadanam

8.20.20  |  12:35 pm

Houston’s arts scene has been nothing short of decimated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Myriad groups such as Houston ...

cocktails with the artist

Beloved Houston arts festival shakes up new virtual happy hours Beloved Houston arts festival shakes up new virtual happy hours By Steven Devadanam

8.17.20  |  1:50 pm

As Houston arts fans are aware, the beloved, 49-year-old Bayou City Arts Festival is pivoting to an online experience this ...

KENDRA GIVES BACK

Texas' favorite jeweler shines with national day of giving back Texas' favorite jeweler shines with national day of giving back By Julia Davila

8.14.20  |  9:05 am

Beloved Texas jewelry designer Kendra Scott is celebrating National Nonprofit Day on Monday, August 17 by hosting 108 virtual Kendra ...

plugging in

Harris County connects students in need to free internet and devices Harris County connects students in need to free internet and devices By Steven Devadanam

8.13.20  |  10:50 am

Schools around the nation are in a rush to return to normalcy despite the pandemic. So varied are the opinions ...

an easier ride

Rodeo lassos up $1.2 million in aid to Texas college students Rodeo lassos up $1.2 million in aid to Texas college students By Steven Devadanam

8.12.20  |  10:48 am

Nearly 100 college students in Texas will have an easier ride as they start college this year, thanks to the ...

helping the windy city

Southern Smoke blows into the Windy City with $4 million in aid Southern Smoke blows into the Windy City with $4 million in aid By Eric Sandler

8.11.20  |  5:40 pm

One of Houston's highest-profile non-profits is taking its talents to the City of Big Shoulders. The Southern Smoke Foundation ...

the mcnairs step up

Janice McNair pledges $1 million for Houston rental relief fund Janice McNair pledges $1 million for Houston rental relief fund By Steven Devadanam

8.7.20  |  2:25 pm

As Houston is gripped by the global coronavirus pandemic, thousands of residents are in a desperate need to pay their ...

revving up support

New social media campaign revs up support for Houston restaurants New social media campaign revs up support for Houston restaurants By Steven Devadanam

8.4.20  |  2:55 pm

As the myriad news reports illustrate almost daily, Houston restaurants are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. And in many cases ...

HOU need this shirt

Alex Bregman, Bun B, and Paul Wall unveil cool new Houston T-shirt Alex Bregman, Bun B, and Paul Wall unveil cool new Houston T-shirt By Steven Devadanam

7.23.20  |  12:20 pm

Houstonians looking to find some hip, wearable art while also supporting a beloved local cause are in luck. Astros fan ...

riddle me this

Culinary fundraiser offers Houston the chance to ask chefs anything Culinary fundraiser offers Houston the chance to ask chefs anything By Eric Sandler

7.22.20  |  10:30 am

A nationwide fundraiser that connects diners with their favorite chefs has come to Houston. Started in New York by food ...

pratham goes virtual

International celebrities star in Pratham Houston's virtual gala International celebrities star in Pratham Houston's virtual gala By Steven Devadanam

7.17.20  |  2:45 pm

Each year, the elegant Pratham Gala celebrates the best and brightest in the Indian and South Asian communities, while also ...

STAY HOME AND SHOP ONLINE

Venerable Houston resale store launches new e-commerce presence Venerable Houston resale store launches new e-commerce presence By Julia Davila

7.17.20  |  2:02 pm

The pandemic is forcing Houston’s brick and mortar to rethink their business strategies, including venerable stores such as The ...