As one strolls through Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, the serene calm that blankets this 393-acre sanctuary in Humble is striking. Founded by Thelma and Charles Mercer and preserved as a Harris County park since 1974, this botanical gem feels like a world apart from Houston’s hustle.
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It takes real bravery to safely propel off the side of a 26-story building. And on Friday, November 14, that’s exactly what dozens of fearless Houstonians will be doing as they step off the edge of the Galleria DoubleTree Hotel for Rappel for a Reason, a fundraising event benefiting the United Way of Greater Houston.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Power~Passion~Purpose, Tish Dolby shares how their non-profit is making a huge impact in the Greater Houston area.
Rainbow of Hope Texas. Founded by Ann and Jack Henderson, this sanctuary nestled amidst nature’s embrace serves as a haven for individuals facing developmental, physical, and emotional challenges.
Alexander and Fosca Barrios have brought their two companies—ALEXSCA LLC and Texas Law Solutions—together in a new shared office space in Cypress, Texas, now operating under one roof.
The Houston skyline saw a modern transformation that began in the early 1970s and continued through the 80s as several 50-plus story buildings were added in the downtown area. Among them were two supertall skyscrapers, which is considered to be any building 984 feet or taller in height.
When the Astrodome opened in 1965 rain-outs became a thing of the past for Houston baseball. As a result, the rain check basically became obsolete.
In a small corner of Cy-Fair ISD, where talent runs deep but resources run thin, a group of dedicated students is working tirelessly to bring a beloved classic to the stage.
It takes real bravery to safely propel off the side of a 26-story building. And on Friday, November 14, that’s exactly what dozens of fearless Houstonians will be doing as they step off the edge of the Galleria DoubleTree Hotel for Rappel for a Reason, a fundraising event benefiting the United Way of Greater Houston.
Look online at posts about Houston’s Eighth Wonder of the World and you’ll find, “TEAR IT DOWN,” or “WE ALREADY VOTED TO TEAR IT DOWN,” or “IT’S AN EYESORE,” or “BLOW IT UP AND PUT MORE PARKING.” These notions are the opposite of what was being said by almost everyone six decades ago, and it’s either a sad statement of where we are today with disposal culture or just a symptom of today’s keyboard warriors on social media.
Stepping into the Smallest Little Honky Tonk in Texas, a 1950s shack on Tomball’s Main Street, I’m enveloped by a time warp. Walls lined with weathered signs from vanished Tomball businesses whisper the town’s past, each one handpicked by Michael Dean Pierce Jr., the man behind this tiny bar.
Nestled in the heart of Katy, Christ Clinic isn’t just a medical facility; it’s a sanctuary built on the dedication of caring staff and a generous army of volunteers.
April 7, 2000, wasn’t just another day in Houston—it was the day the Astros turned the page on 35 years of history at the Astrodome and stepped into a bold new chapter at Enron Field, now known as Daikin Park. The air was electric, buzzing with anticipation as fans poured into downtown Houston to witness the Astros’ first official Opening Day in their retro-inspired, state-of-the-art ballpark. For a city that had cheered its team under the Eighth Wonder of the World’s dome for decades, this was a seismic shift—a move from the familiar to the future. And let me tell…