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 ...