Howard Sherman doesn’t do subtle. Since graduating from the University of North Texas in 2006, the Texas artist has made a name with huge, high-voltage canvases bursting with bold color, aggressive brushwork, and playful surprises. Look closer and you might spot unexpected details, even a cartoon character, tucked into the chaos.

In a recent episode of Let’s Talk on Houston City Beat, host Mike Acosta sat down with Rochella Cooper to revisit a bold chapter of Houston’s cultural history. Cooper shared her path to Houston, her leadership with the Houston Festival, and the story behind bringing Jean-Michel Jarre’s Rendez-Vous Houston: A City in Concert to life in 1986, an unforgettable spectacle that reflected the city’s resilience and honored the Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts.

BEAR…BE A Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area. Their mission is simple, but powerful: provide hope and help, especially when kids need it most.

Los Tios is a Houston go-to for consistently fresh, flavorful Tex-Mex, think sizzling fajitas, classic enchiladas, and warm chips and salsa done right. Add in their signature Puffy Queso and a legendary frozen margarita, and you’ve got an easy favorite any night of the week.

Houston attorney Fosca Piomelli-Barrios of Texas Law Solutions shares simple steps every family can take to protect their loved ones and avoid probate. Peace of mind starts here.

The Sweet Scoop December 2025 brings about a great holiday season of light displays, community giving, and stories that show a city that cares.