Heart’s Ann Wilson Going It “Alone” This Summer
After a distressing estrangement from her sister and bandmate, one of rock’s true vocal powerhouses regroups on a summer tour.
Ten Things to Do in Houston for $10 or Less (Six Free), May 18-24
Six of them are free.
Thirteen Dissident Cate Blanchetts Rabble-Rouse through Manifesto
Who knew Cate Blanchett wanted to be Tracey Ullman? That’s probably not the reaction director Julian Rosefeldt hopes will be stirred by this rigorous series of monologues, stitched together from more than 50 artistic and political manifestos and performed by Blanchett as 13 characters. But, like Ullman, Blanchett takes the…
The Elián González Doc Is a Time Capsule of Bad Behavior
The documentary Elián posits the story of 5-year-old Elián González, who was rescued off the coast of Florida in 1999 after attempting to leave Cuba with his mother (who drowned) — a long with its aftermath — as the birth of the 24-hour news cycle. More striking here, though, is…
Restoration Job: Lowriders Fixes up Old Family-Drama Plot Points
A sleepy earnestness both ennobles and afflicts Ricardo de Montreuil’s fathers-and-sons story, Lowriders. At first the film plays as a low-key corrective, a Hollywood drama with name producers (Brian Grazer, Jason Blum) that, outside a couple of tutorial info-dumps covering cultural basics, presents East Los Angeles lives like pretty much…
Houston Police Set Up Stings To Catch Drivers Who Endanger Cyclists
Six bike riders have been killed in the Houston area so far this year, according to advocacy group BikeHouston, but the Houston Police Department is now setting up regular stings for drivers who endanger cyclists. In March, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo announced he’d start going after drivers who pass bikes…
How Can a King Arthur Story with a Character Named “Kung-Fu George” Be This Generic?
King Arthur is neither Guy Ritchie’s worst film nor his best, but it might well be his most frustrating. A compendium of all the things that make the British director so occasionally exciting and so often irritating, this new, hyper-stylized take on the Arthurian legends veers between genius and idiocy…
War Thriller The Wall Dares America to Hate it
America is going to hate this movie. Doug Liman’s The Wall — whose title will forever demand that, when bringing up the film in conversation, you’ll have to say, “No, the other Wall” — is a mean little thriller set in our desert wars, and its only American soldiers are…
National Geographic Climber Showcases Death-Defying Explorations
The renowned climber’s talk will follow his adventures in three different areas of the planet, backed by vivid, stunning photos of his journey.
21 Best Things to Do in Houston This Week: Fun Home and the 150+ Beers at BrewFest
Shaham Plus Brahms, snakes at night, Don Quixote’s Excellent Adventures, and 18 more events.
Maria Schrader’s Stefan Zweig Film Is History Worthy of the Author Himself
Maria Schrader’s excellent dramatic feature chronicles Stefan Zweig’s final years in exile. Born in Vienna to an upper-middle-class family in 1881, Zweig had become one of the most popular writers in the world by the 1920s. He was a passionate humanist, fervently dedicated to a peaceful pan-Europeanism. Following World War…
Paris Can Wait Squanders Diane Lane – and Lots of Nice Dinners
Where are the goddamned roles for Diane Lane? Since her career launched, with a starring role as a precocious 13-year-old American girl in Paris in 1979’s A Little Romance, Lane seems to have confounded casting directors: Is she the button-nosed embodiment of joie de vivre or the anarchist post-punk tempest…
Fifty Years Later, The Chosen Has Important Lessons for Us All
The set up: “Religion divides us, while it is our human characteristics that bind us to each other.” This, a quote from Anglo-Austrian Mathematician Hermann Bondi. But it doesn’t take a math whiz to know that matters of faith too often come in the way of our personal connections. Take…
Stages Puts On a Hardcore Western in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
John Ford’s iconic Western, which gave the world “when the legend becomes fact, print the legend,” comes to the stage.
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Treat Mom to Brunch
From a breakfast taco and biscuit fundraiser to a beer and music fest, here’s a look at this weekend’s best culinary happenings: Dining for Duke at Field & Tides Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 705 East 11th Kicking off its quarterly fundraiser Dining for Duke (in memory of Duke, a beloved…
Ars Lyrica Tilts at Windmills With Don Quixote’s Excellent Adventures
“It’s kind of pathetic, and hilariously funny at the same time.”
Upcoming Houston Food Events: “Butcher’s Plate” Specials and a Swine Showdown
Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings, from a swine showdown to a week-long wine and food festival: B&B Butchers & Restaurant, 1814 Washington, has added new menu items and a daily “Butcher’s Plate” special to its repertoire of steakhouse stunners. Daily specials…
Openings & Closings: Welcome to the Heights, King’s BierHaus
It’s been a year since news about the second location of King’s was released. On May 8, the wait was over, as much anticipated King’s BierHaus opened at 2044 East T.C. Jester in the Heights. Classic German food including gourmet sausages, goulash and pretzels, along with new items such as…
The Five Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: Comicpalooza and Star Wars
Whether you’re the villain or hero, there’s a place just for you at Comicpalooza.
2017 NBA Playoffs, Game 6: Spurs 114, Rockets 75 — 4 Winners, 4 Losers
On the heels of their Game 5 win over the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich decided to list gimpy small forward Kawhi Leonard as “questionable” with a sprained ankle, a tweaked limb that kept him on the bench for the final moments of regulation and all…
Tony Dark Wants to Know: Are You Experienced?
Meet a pair of artists who both represent the DIY side of Houston rap.
Seven Things Middlelands Should Think About for 2018
Co-producers Insomniac and C3 crushed the new mostly-EDM festival’s maiden offering.
Girls’ Night Out Celebrates the Inner Unicorn
With all of the hype surrounding unicorns in Houston this month, from the frothy pink and baby blue Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino to El Bolillo’s sweet pastel-colored Unicorn Concha, it was the perfect opportunity for MsIndependent, a private company that started as a Meetup.com group, to gather ladies to celebrate their unique-ness…
Seth Romero Kicked Off UH Baseball Team
The other day we wrote about Seth Romero, the University of Houston pitcher just off of a suspension for failing a drug test and for missing curfew on a road trip. The report that broke the details behind the suspension brought along some added drama as UH head coach Todd…
Classic Video Game Deadly Premonition Headed for Tabletop Version
A rare chance to expand upon one of the most amazing titles ever released on any platform.
Robert Englund Grateful for the Life Freddy Krueger Gave Him
The horrific child-killer (on film) is in real life grateful for his success.
Chief Acevedo Wants Officers to Avoid Racial Profiling Pitfalls With SB 4
Trimming the Houston Police Department budget by $20 million next fiscal year will “wipe out most of our overtime. It is going to impact response times,” Police Chief Art Acevedo said Wednesday morning. And if the city doesn’t get approval to reform its pension plan, “we will cancel every [cadet]…
Who Needs Car Accidents When You’ve Got Facebook Live?
There’s money to be made in other people’s misfortune. Lots of it, sometimes.
Republican Group Launches Totally Convincing Health Care Ad Campaign in Texas
As a thank you to U.S. Representative John Culberson’s efforts to march thousands of poor and sick people to their doom repeal and replace Obamacare, the National Republican Congressional Committee has launched a “digital ad campaign” touting Trumpcare in Texas. Titled “Promise Made, Promise Kept,” the ad “highlights the affordability…
First Look at League City’s Roux House French Creole Cafe
Long gone are the days of driving over to Pappadeaux in Seabrook for a spicy dish of etouffee, a plate of crispy fried alligator, or a twenty-minute wait for a table. While a couple of Cajun and Creole spots have opened up since Hurricane Ike washed away the Pappa’s chain…
In a Single Week, Texas Lege Shows How Much It Really Cares About the Kids
At the beginning of this year’s legislative session, Texas lawmakers were all about saving the children. Governor Greg Abbott made reforming the overburdened and underfunded foster care system an emergency item. He urged the Lege to fully fund pre-K education. And the Legislature has just unanimously passed a bill to…
Five New Spots to Try in Houston This Weekend
This weekend is Mother’s Day, sure, but let’s turn are attention away from brunch for a moment, shall we? Here are five new spots that are making a splash in Houston right now, from a chic new seafood eatery to a casual coffee hub and even a place where you…
An Organic Timeline of Pet Sounds, a True Pop Perennial
The Beach Boys’ — or Brian Wilson’s, rather — 1966 masterpiece is still being justifiably celebrated a half-century later.
How Many Teams Would Trade QB Depth Charts With the Houston Texans?
If you’re a professional sports team, it’s not easy keeping up in the race for buzz-worthiness in Houston these days. The Houston Astros are off to one of their best starts in the history of the franchise, and are the betting favorites to make it to the World Series out…
Despite Itself, “Ice Ice Baby” Will Never Die
Vanilla Ice’s big hit is not a particularly good song. Nevertheless, it lives on to this day. Why, exactly?
B L A C K I E Outdoes Even Himself On Brand-New Remains
B L A C K I E zooms in on tightened arrangements, silence, space, and hooks in his most accessible album yet.
I’m Obsessed With Stalking My Man Online. Help!
What’s on your mind? What isn’t? Ask Willie D!
Atmospheric The xx Warms Up Packed Revention Center
The UK trio blended atmospheric indie rock with electronic and pop undertones without having to say much to the crowd in between tracks.
The Guild Queen Felicia Day Sets Her Sights on Comicpalooza
The busier and busier actress, and author prepares to guest-star in this weekend’s Comicpalooza.
With Housing Voucher Program on Hold, Disabled Residents Face Uncertain Future
After suffering a stroke and spending five years in assisted living facilities, 47-year-old Frederick Williams had been approved for the housing choice voucher program and was awaiting the mandatory inspection of his would-be home. But on April 26, when news broke that his voucher would be rescinded due to uncertainty…
More Than a Few Words With The Girl on the Train Author Paula Hawkins
“If you think about it too much, it could paralyze you,” the multimillion-selling author says of her success.
2017 NBA Playoffs, Game 5: Spurs 110, Rockets 107 (OT) — 4 Winners, 4 Losers
The lament of the average NBA fan watching this Western Conference semifinal series between the Rockets and the Spurs had been the lack of nip-and-tuck nail biters. Up until Tuesday night, three of the four games had been decided by 20 points or more, and all four had been decided…
Better Call Saul Beats Breaking Bad…So Far
How “Better Call Saul” managed to outdo its predecessor.
Meet the Snazzy Cats of El Gato Coffee House in the Heights
Houston’s first cat cafe El Gato Coffee House opened just last week in a small cottage tucked away off Pecore in the Heights. Well, it’s softly open anyway, which seems appropriate for a business involving many a furry friend. But really what that means is that a separate structure housing…
Spring Slaughterhouse Scolded for Mistreating Pigs in Icky Conditions
A Spring slaughterhouse and meat processing plant that was once cited for discharging bloody wastewater onto neighboring property has been given a stern talkin’-to by state inspectors for violating laws related to handling livestock. The warnings came from a whistleblower who relayed concerns to PETA alleging that workers at Fisher…
Harris County Will Appeal the Scathing Federal Ruling Against Its Bail System
Despite mounting public pressure to settle the lawsuit, Harris County Commissioners Court voted on Tuesday to allow the county to appeal a federal judge’s scathing ruling that found its current bail system unconstitutional. And County Attorney Vince Ryan says he is prepared to take this case to the U.S. Supreme…
Hayden Jones Swings Home to The Roosevelt House
Memories of a place since departed pervade the young singer-songwriter’s debut LP,
Texas Country’s 10 Best Live Acts
The best kind of drinking music there is deserves to be heard live.
Celebrating the Radical Female Gaze of Amazon’s I Love Dick
I Love Dick streams on Amazon starting Friday, May 12 I Love Dick, the epistolary novel, is an obsessive confessional story from a woman — a version of the author Chris Kraus — who, in her letters, lusts for an English art critic named Dick. He barely returns the affection…
Killen’s Chef Joe Cervantez Heads Back To Brennan’s
Seems like it’s musical chairs day for the Houston restaurant industry with several shuffles happening within the past twenty four hours. First up, Killen’s chef Joe Cervantez will rejoin Brennan’s as executive chef starting in June. Cervantez, who was actually a sous at Brennan’s from 2010 to 2014, comes aboard to…
Aziz Ansari’s Master of None Achieves Mastery at Last
There was never any doubt about the thoughtfulness with which Aziz Ansari, in the first season of his Netflix series, Master of None, addressed the kinds of societal divides — racial, cultural, generational, sexual — that most sitcoms either lack the vision to perceive at all or take on only…
Here Are All the Beers You’ll Be Drinking at BrewFest 2017
We’re less than two weeks away from the 6th Annual BrewFest — yes, a giant party focused around all things beer — which throws down on May 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Silver Street Station, hosted by the Houston Press and brought to you by Whole Foods Market, Lucky’s Pub,…
After Ace Pitcher Suspended, UH’s Baseball Coach Spars With Reporters
Seth Romero was the staff ace for the Houston Cougars, projected by many to be a first-round draft choice in next month’s MLB amateur draft. But in April, he was suspended from the team indefinitely. The Cougars never gave a reason for the suspension besides the vague violation of team…
Guitar-Plucking Entertainer Brings Six Stories to Life
Chase Padgett brings his one-man show about six different guitar players, each from a different musical genre, to Houston this weekend.
Rockets-Spurs Best of Three All About Contrast in Styles
Spurs vs. Rockets Control vs. Controlled Chaos Walk vs. Run Shoot First vs. Shoot Best What makes the Rockets and Spurs so compelling in this series is the dramatic contrast of styles. With the semifinals series reduced to a best of three, nothing has been or will be more important…
American Gods Keeps Getting Better
Every week brings another reason to fall in love with the show; this week, it’s Gillian Anderson.
The Medical Marijuana Bill Has the Votes. Will It Make It to the Floor?
When Ana Maria Alva’s autistic son starting taking CBD oil, which comes from cannabis, the changes were obvious. They lived in California at the time, where medical marijuana is legal. Diagnosed as severely autistic at age two, her son often had unexpected outbursts if he became too excited or upset…
Charming: Chef Martin Stayer’s Nobie’s Serves up New American in a Style All His Own
The CFQ, chicken-fried quail, arrived with a thin and crispy golden-crusted batter, pregnant with the promised treasure of mashed potatoes stuffed inside the tiny bird. There was true delight in sticking my knife through the center to discover that the simple description “mashed potato” did a disservice to what we…
Before SB 4 Is Even Challenged, AG Paxton Asks Federal Judge to Uphold It
Before anybody has even challenged the controversial “anti-sanctuary cities bill,” Senate Bill 4, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has already done the honors and filed the first lawsuit. In anticipation of legal action against the what immigrant activist groups have called racist legislation, Paxton has asked a federal judge to…
Upcoming: Afghan Whigs, The Cult, Dr. John, Halsey, Janet Jackson, Sammy Hagar, Travis Tritt, The War on Drugs, etc.
A constantly updated guide to upcoming concerts in the Greater Houston area.
Fish Out of Water: What’s With Houston’s Poke Obsession Anyway?
The night Tuan Tran debuted Moku Bar, a poke pop-up event in downtown Houston’s Conservatory, a line quickly formed at the counter. Sixty people. Seventy. An hour later, 100. Tran found himself overwhelmed, actually calling friends on the phone to come and help him and his two workers serve up…
Mike Dean and Z-Ro Gaze Over the Horizon
Z-Ro is retiring from solo albums; Mike Dean is a label head. Just like we all predicted.
NBA Playoffs, Game 5 Preview — No Nene, So Now What?
Of all the major sports, the NBA’s postseason is the most like a marathon, with twists and turns, ups and downs, and chess moves galore. (The NHL’s postseason is rather lengthy as well, but we are in Houston, so for purposes of this post, the NHL does not exist.) Rare…
Texas’s Hottest Rap Festival Worth the Relatively Short Drive
The spiciest rap festival in Texas was bigger and better than ever in its fifth year.
Middlelands Camping Experience Goes Remarkably Smoothly
Not even the best set of earplugs would help drown out the noise.
Crime in Counterpoint: Michael Mann on his Restored Masterpiece Heat
Michael Mann’s 1995 masterpiece, Heat, comes out this week in a brand-new, fully loaded and beautiful Blu-ray edition. To explore further what makes this epochal crime drama so special, I recently talked to the director. The story of Heat was based on real-life personalities. There was real thief named Neil…
The Essence of Heat: A Look into the Soul of Michael Mann’s Epic Crime Drama
The true heart of Michael Mann’s Heat is revealed a little more than an hour into the film. No, I’m not talking about the classic coffee conversation between Robert De Niro’s master thief, Neil McCauley, and Al Pacino’s obsessed LAPD cop, Vincent Hanna — that fantastic and immortal face-off comes…
King’s BierHaus Opens in the Heights on Monday Evening
King’s BierHaus, the brand new outpost from Pearland’s beloved King’s Biergarten duo Hans and Philipp Sitter, officially opens at 5 p.m. on May 8 at 2044 East TC Jester. The 400 seat venue is meant to be more of a modern take on the Biergarten concept and includes a sprawling…
Houston Police Officer Arrested for DWI — While on Duty
They say to watch out for cops on the night of Cinco de Drinko — but for one Houston officer, he apparently should have been watching out for citizens. Houston Police Department Officer Ronald Gilbert has been relieved of duty after he was found apparently passed out drunk — in…
Chance the Rapper Takes Jam-Packed Woodlands Crowd to Church
The Chicago rapper appeals to a higher calling before a lively crowd at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Haunted House Doctor Who‘s Latest Season 10 Thrill
A thrilling haunted-house episode continues Season 10’s run of superb episodes.
Dish of the Week: Pan Bagnat
From classic comfort foods to regional standouts and desserts, we’ll be sharing a new recipe with you each week. Find other dishes of the week here. This week we’re sharing a recipe perfect for picnic season: pan bagnat. A popular street food in the Provençal region of France, pan bagnat…
2017 NBA Playoffs, Game 4: Rockets 125, Spurs 104 — 4 Winners, 4 Losers
In the NBA playoffs, there are two types of elimination games. There are the ACTUAL elimination games, games in which one team or both sit at three wins in a series and a victory in game seven would end the season of their opponent. Then, there are DE FACTO elimination…
Houston Ballet Prepares to Invoke the Magical Island of The Tempest
For the first time ever, Houston Ballet will perform Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic, revenge and forgiveness.
This Week in Houston Food Events: Tuesdays Are for Juicy Lucys
From an inside out burger special to a BrewFest kick-off party, here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings: Now through Summer Chilled Ramen Special at Ramen Tatsu-Ya Just in time to beat the Texas heat, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, 1722 California, has introduced its spicy chilled ramen into the mix…
As Sports Networks Falter, Is Twitter the Future of Televised Football?
There was a lot of misinformed discussion several weeks ago when ESPN announced a series of layoffs of on-air and behind the scenes personnel. The firings were another in a continuing series of moves by the network and its owner over the past several year to rein in costs. Many…
Over the Weeknd, the Starboy Splashed Down in Space City
Canada’s other pop superstar-boy made himself at home in Toyota Center Saturday night.
The 10 Best Burgers in Houston’s Bay Area
May is Burger Month, and with Cinco de Mayo out of the way, it’s time to put America’s favorite dish back on center stage. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 burgers in Houston’s Bay Area for you to try if you haven’t yet. From kid-friendly patios to adult-only…
Lone Star Culture Comes Alive In Yearly ‘Texas Aesthetic’ Roundup
There’s always something to like at these exhibits celebrating Texas culture.
After Governor Abbott Signs SB4 into Law, a Legal Battle Is Brewing
When immigration attorney Frances Valdez, an organizer with United We Dream, holds know-your-rights sessions for undocumented immigrants, one of her biggest pieces of advice is to remain silent. A traffic stop for a broken taillight, she said, can be immensely nerve-wracking for an undocumented person. If they have no way…
Genesis Blu: Defiant Southern Empress of the Houston Hip-Hop Scene
The fierce Houston MC’s arrival has been hard-fought, and hard-won.
Shows of the Week: The xx Will See You Now, Houston
The livest live music in the Bayou City for the second week of May 2017.
Beto O’Rourke’s Punk-Rock Past Could Help Him Beat Ted Cruz
The Democratic challenger for the U.S. Senate says “there is tremendous power in music.”
Houston Voters Say HISD Can Keep Subsidizing Poorer Districts
By a wide margin, voters in Houston on Saturday permitted the Houston Independent School District to keep sending money to Austin to subsidize poorer districts across Texas. In a process called recapture, property-rich cities like Houston are mandated by law to send a portion of their property taxes to the…
Main Street Theater Announces 2017-18 Adult Season
Women playing men in boats. Inheritors of a new world order in which good intentions have gone dangerously sideways. A modern day sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice focusing on the forgotten middle sister. These are just some of the five regional premieres that Main Street Theater will present…
Alien: Covenant: In Space No One Can Hear You Philosophize
If nothing else, Alien: Covenant is the most ambitious Alien film ever made. It’s almost as if Ridley Scott, foiled in his recent attempts at biblical epics, metaphysical dramas and thorny psychosexual thrillers, decided to revisit those genres under cover of a prized franchise sequel. That’s not to suggest that…
A View From the Bridge and You Can’t Take It With You Shine on Houston Stages
Grand drama and its sublime flip side are in evidence at two sparkling shows on Houston stages right now. A View From the Bridge There’s a searing moment near the denouement of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge (1955), scorching nicely at the Alley Theatre, that elicits gasps from…
2017 NBA Playoffs, Game 3: Spurs 103, Rockets 92 — 4 Winners, 4 Losers
For all of its pinball machine scoring for the Rockets and all of the bluster it created among Rocket fans and media, Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinals series sure does seem like it happened a lot longer than five days ago. In one horrific bricklaying session of an…
Only the Best (Dining Options) for Mother
With Mother’s Day right around the corner — Sunday, May 14, to be exact — we thought we’d round up some of our top-performing coverage of the recent past to help you with those impending dining plans. From best brunches and desserts to sunny patios, here are a few suggestions…
BREAKING: U.S. 59 to Close Between Downtown and The Loop This Weekend
An accident has forced TxDOT to close portions of U.S. 59 north of downtown this weekend so emergency repairs can be done to a bridge. Early Friday morning, a truck struck a concrete barrier wall on the I-610 North Loop eastbound over U.S. 59, which is also Interstate 69 at…
Harris County Deputy Kills Mentally Unstable Woman During Welfare Check
After four hours of unsuccessful negotiations, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed a 54-year-old suicidal woman in Katy after she pointed a gun at deputies through a window they had broken. Just after 2 p.m., Lucille Espinosa’s mother called 911 telling operators that Espinosa was threatening to kill herself,…
Ogg Punts David Temple Case to Special Prosecutor
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Friday moved to recuse her office from a possible retrial of David Temple for the murder of his wife, Belinda — opening the door for a special prosecutor to take the case. “Our duty is simply to do justice, not just win,” Ogg…
Carlos Vives Turns On the Colombian Charm at Smart Financial Centre
The Colombian superstar’s sweet canciones had the crowd dancing (politely) in the aisles.
Abbott Says “BOOM” After Texas Calls for Constitutional Convention
The Texas House has passed a resolution calling for a national convention of states Thursday, officially making Texas the 11th state to support a convention to amend the U.S. Constitution. Senate Joint Resolution 2, which had passed the Senate in February, calls for bringing the states together to propose amendments…
After Pointless O’s-Sox Spat, It’s Time to Redo Baseball’s Unwritten Rules
Thanks to the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, the unwritten rules of baseball have once again come to the forefront — primarily because Boston pitchers keep throwing at Manny Machado for taking out Dustin Pedroia with a hard slide. Let’s just state for the record that the unwritten…
Houston Animal Advocates to Again Protest Chinese Dog-Eating Festival
Next month, in the southern Chinese city of Yulin, a bunch of people will gather to eat freshly slaughtered dogs, and perhaps watch as they’re yanked from crowded cages and clubbed to death for a little pre-meal entertainment. It is an annual cash-grab for dog meat purveyors that should be…
After $2.25 Million in Legal Expenses, How Much More Will Harris County Spend on Bail Suit?
Standing outside the Harris County criminal courthouse Thursday, community activists and criminal justice advocates called on county officials to stop spending millions in taxpayer dollars to fight the bail lawsuit and instead agree to a settlement. Last week, in a scathing 193-page opinion, a federal judge ruled the misdemeanor bail…
Cinco Ways to Find the Proper H-Town Cinco de Mayo Groove
Do: get out tonight and enjoy music that honors the Mexican culture at these events. Do not: wear a sombrero, serape and fake mustache.
Nikki Hill’s Deep-Fried Soul Is Catching On Quickly
The powerhouse R&B singer says she’s found the right kind of crazy with her band’s current lineup.
Five Festival Fiascos On Par With Fyre
Unfortunately, like Fyre Festival, many others haven’t gone as planned.
A Red Congressman in a Blue District, Culberson Votes for Obamacare Repeal
Republican members of Congress from districts won by Hillary Clinton were caught between a rock and a hard place Thursday afternoon as the vote for the American Health Care Act neared: Should they buck their party or risk angering their constituents? Rep. John Culberson, whose west Houston 7th District is…
The Astros, Best Team in Baseball, Finally Thwart Rangers
The Astros have finally figured out how to beat their Texas nemesis, the scrappy Rangers of Arlington who beat them 15 times last season. The Astros whooped the Rangers 10-1 Wednesday evening at Minute Maid Park for their third straight win over their interstate rivals. Dallas Keuchel is back to his…
