1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (712+ words) There's a lot at stake when schools reopen in August in making sure students attend class regularly - or else students run the risk of missing out on class credits and adding to ballooning school district budget deficits. Texas is one…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (526+ words) Robert Saucedo is not only in charge of curating the film offerings at River Oaks Theatre, but he is also a published comic book writer. Now his two worlds are colliding, with a special celebration of the release of his…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (366+ words) As FIFA World Cup excitement takes over Houston Stadium and FIFA Fan Festival in EaDo, one of the internet's biggest stars is joining the fun. Popular streamer IShowSpeed has been spotted at both the stadium and fan fest, drawing crowds…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (237+ words) Straight outta Odessa comes this hard-charging Red Dirt country-rock band that blends elements of punk in its high-energy approach. The style, through such songs as "Bad State of Mind" and "Happy Face," has made the outfit an arena headliner, including…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (292+ words) Houston cultural icon Lynn Wyatt will soon make her mark on the big screen this fall. A documentary about the philanthropist and socialite, "Lynn," will be shown as part of the second annual, four-day Round Top Film Festival which kicks…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (211+ words) I've spent much of my writing career championing Houston music. And if you're not already, it's time you start listening. Local, my friends, does not mean amateur. Houston is full of singers, bands and performers whose work is just as…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (343+ words) 'BAIT' IS GREAT: Why Prime's "Bait" starring Riz Ahmed should be your new binge. Working with Hill for the first time proved to be a bit of an eye-opener. While most casual movie fans know Hill only as an actor…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (263+ words) Amanda Solis is celebrating navidad with "Santa Santa Panzón," her new holiday cumbia - and we've got the exclusive video premiere. The festive clip draws on the aesthetic of 1960's stop-motion holiday specials, most notably "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Solis appears…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago   (452+ words) Houston-born/Austin-based film director Richard Linklater is getting a double dose of Golden Globes love. Ethan Hawke, who is receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of Hart, is also nominated for best actor, musical or comedy. However, while Linklater's films…...