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Houston ISD teachers still have to receive final compensation letters to find out what they'll be making next year. And...
06/25/2025

Houston ISD teachers still have to receive final compensation letters to find out what they'll be making next year. And HISD has a different plan for that Lege money.

Houston ISD will determine the amount of pay raises for its teachers based on its performance evaluations, not on tenure.

A stellar lineup bringing tap dancing alive at Ensemble Theatre starts this week.
06/25/2025

A stellar lineup bringing tap dancing alive at Ensemble Theatre starts this week.

An interview with legendary tap dancer Alde Lewis who'll play a spirit in The Tap Dance Kid about to open at Houston's Ensemble Theatre.

Conroe ISD kids make their case for why they don't think the cell phone ban is a good idea.
06/25/2025

Conroe ISD kids make their case for why they don't think the cell phone ban is a good idea.

Fifteen-year-old Norma Kean started a Change.org petition on June 18 asking school board members to lift a K-12 cell phone ban for students during school hours. The ban, mandated by a new state law, becomes effective for Texas public schools on September 1.

Just how well have the Houston Rockets fared before when they've brought in an All Star?
06/25/2025

Just how well have the Houston Rockets fared before when they've brought in an All Star?

Just because someone has an All Star history before the arrive in Houston, it doesn't mean that will continue upon arrival.

The best concerts of the upcoming week in and around Houston.
06/25/2025

The best concerts of the upcoming week in and around Houston.

Houston favorite Robert Earl Keen will perform at the White Oak Music Hall on Sunday. Shows from The Midnight Papers, Jason Ringberg and Parkway Drive are also on tap this week.

In honor of this weekend's Beyoncé concerts, Houston's food and drink spots are going into hyperdrive with related deals...
06/25/2025

In honor of this weekend's Beyoncé concerts, Houston's food and drink spots are going into hyperdrive with related deals.

We take a look at where to eat, drink and pre-game for Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour in Houston this weekend.

After a nationwide search, the new managing director for the Alley Theatre turns out to be someone who grew up in Housto...
06/24/2025

After a nationwide search, the new managing director for the Alley Theatre turns out to be someone who grew up in Houston.

Alley Theatre announces that its new Managing Director is Jennifer Bielstein who grew up in Houston but is now based in San Francisco.

A new book examines the life of Robert Shaw who played the sea captain Quint in the ground-breaking film Jaws.
06/24/2025

A new book examines the life of Robert Shaw who played the sea captain Quint in the ground-breaking film Jaws.

A look at the short life and career of Robert Shaw, who almost stole the show from the shark in "Jaws."

Yes Gov. Abbott vetoed the ban on THC products but it'll be discussed again in the special session he's called.
06/24/2025

Yes Gov. Abbott vetoed the ban on THC products but it'll be discussed again in the special session he's called.

The retailer is one of thousands that sell, among other things, hemp-derived THC products that came close to being banned statewide until Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the controversial Senate Bill 3 minutes before the midnight deadline Sunday.

Five Texans players who have a lot riding on the 2025 season and their continued play in the NFL.
06/24/2025

Five Texans players who have a lot riding on the 2025 season and their continued play in the NFL.

As much improvement as we've seen from the Texans the last couple years, they still have several players at a crossroads in their respective careers.

It's another summer special from Tamarie Cooper at Catastrophic Theatre.
06/23/2025

It's another summer special from Tamarie Cooper at Catastrophic Theatre.

This year always varieouts themes creative process that I go through and why do I do this ding dang show you’ll have to come see...

The Midnight Papers' self-titled album has a big release show this Thursday at White Oak Music Hall.
06/23/2025

The Midnight Papers' self-titled album has a big release show this Thursday at White Oak Music Hall.

Houston's The Midnight Papers, a garage rock/proto-punk duo consisting of Tiffany Hamilton on guitar and vocals and Tim Richey on drums and vocals, are celebrating their debut self-titled album this Thursday, June 26 at a record release show at White Oak Music Hall.

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