5 events to attend in Austin on March 29-April 1 ahead of the CMT Music Awards
The Country Music Television Music Awards will be hosted at the Moody Center in Austin on April 2, and there are several preshow events happening March 29-April 1 for fans to check out as part of CMT Music Awards Week.
communityimpact.comKPRC 2 welcomes media professionals, students for annual HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast
The Houston Association of Black Journalists held its Annual Student Mentor Breakfast Saturday at KPRC 2 News. The station welcomed dozens of students, eager to get advice and valuable face-time from some of the best and brightest in the media and communications field.
Texas experts dive into the state of public defense 60 years after Gideon decision
In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright that the Sixth Amendmentโs guarantee of a right to a lawyer applies to criminal defendants. Together with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, The Texas Tribune hosted a series of conversations Friday on public defense in Texas.
The family-friendly guide to the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an overwhelming place to visit with kids โ crowded, loud, expensive and with a seemingly infinite number of showstopping attractions that your children simply must experience. But the good news is there are ways to make the mega-spectacle manageable, affordable and fun.
Pentatonix bringing world tour to The Woodlands in September
A cappella group Pentatonix is preparing for the North American leg of their world tour in August and September, visiting Texas on two nights: Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Sept. 6, and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Sept. 7.
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes as KPRC 2 hosts the Mardi Grasโ Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade in Galveston
The KPRC 2 production crew were hard at work on Saturday preparing for the exclusive broadcast of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade on Galvestonโs Seawall as part of Mardi Gras Galveston.
Super Saturday Event at Lone Star College
Do you have plans this Saturday? If not, Lone Star College wants to see you, either in person or virtually, at their Super Saturday event. The school is rolling out the red carpet to welcome potential students and their families. Whether youโre straight out of high school or just want to take a few classes later in life, Lone Star wants to help.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: These Houston events honor slain civil rights leaderโs legacy
Parades and celebrations will be held over the weekend and on Monday to honor the 93rd birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who was just 39 when he was assassinated in 1968 while helping sanitation workers strike for better pay and workplace safety in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mayor Turner, HPD Chief Troy Finner attend Chevron Houston Marathon public safety news conference
Houston police Chief Troy Finner and Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Fridayโs news conference to discuss public safety and mobility plans for the weekend ahead of the 51st Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Dawn at the Track with Kentucky Derby Winning Jockey Stewart Elliott
A jockeyโs day starts early. At Sam Houston Race Park, training starts before sunrise. For champion jockey Stewart Elliott, meeting the sun on a race track somewhere across the country has been part of his morning routine for over 40 years. Houston Life Correspondent, Melanie Camp spends a morning on the track with the 2004 Kentucky Derby Winner.
Dawn at the Track with Kentucky Derby Winning Jockey Stewart Elliott
A jockeyโs day starts early. At Sam Houston Race Park, training starts before sunrise. For champion jockey Stewart Elliott, meeting the sun on a race track somewhere across the country has been part of his morning routine for over 40 years. Houston Life Correspondent, Melanie Camp spends a morning on the track with the 2004 Kentucky Derby Winner.
โTis the Season for Zoo Lights at The Houston Zoo and Who Knows? You Might Even Spot a Giant Yeti
Houston Life's Melanie Camp spotted a Yeti at the Houston Zoo and you can too! Zoo Lights is on now through January 8 and the Yeti will be there hanging out for selfies. It is just one of the many Zoo Lights attractions.
Polar Express in Galveston: An honest Momโs review ๐
In โItโs a Wonderful Life,โ George Bailey, as portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, identifies the three most exciting sounds in the world as anchor chains, plane motors and train whistles. At the Galveston Railroad Museum located at the end of The Strand in Galveston, families can hop on a magical train to the North Pole. And yes, the train whistle on the Santa Fe F-Unit Warbonnet historic engine means youโre in for an exciting time!
Best bets for your Houston weekend: Dazzling light displays, electrifying stage spectaculars and more
Itโs almost the weekend before Thanksgiving, and for some of us, that means the final days of denial before weโre forced to confront the financial, social, and emotional stresses of the holiday season. (Anyone else staring down a calendar chock-full of travel days, shopping outings and obligatory family gatherings?)
Pink bringing Summer Carnival stadium tour to 3 Texas cities next year
Pinkโs Summer Carnival stadium tour next year will bring her to stadiums across the U.S. and Canada alongside special guests Brandi Carlile, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on select dates. Grouplove and KidCutUp will perform on all dates.
Kremlin Leak Appears to Confirm Existence of Trump โKompromatโ
Reuters/Mikhail KlimentyevFor years, there have been whispers that the Russian government holds compromising materials on Donald Trump. Now, an alleged leak from the heart of the Kremlin appears to show them boasting about kompromat.The supposed leak obtained by The Guardian reportedly states that President Vladimir Putin personally approved a nefarious plan to throw Russiaโs support behind Trumpโs 2016 campaign. The document states that Putin, his spy chiefs, and top ministers agreed that a vic
news.yahoo.comLive updates Biden to host virtual meeting of Western governors to discuss drought, heat and wildfires
On Capitol Hill, the House is expected to vote on a measure to establish a select committee to probe the violent Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
washingtonpost.comThe Year in Race and Social Justice โ Houston Public Media
This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives. Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Today, The Year in Race and Social Justice looks back at the impact of Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, John Lewis, Kamala Harris and more. Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues.
houstonpublicmedia.orgTrump has made double the number of campaign stops as Biden in raceโs final three weeks
โHeโs going around having events, big events โ no masks, no protective gear, no precautions. Obama said of Trump during a drive-in rally with Biden on Saturday in Detroit. โThatโs the difference between Joe Biden and Donald Trump right there. Trump cares about feeding his ego. Joe cares about keeping you safe and your family safe and getting this country moving again.โ
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