Tag Archive: local

Actor Romany Malco Comes “Back To Baytown” to Inspire Today’s Youth

17 November, 20140

Merriam-Webster defines success as the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame. Comedian/Actor Romany Malco returned to the town that adopted him as a teen simply to refute that definition, educate today’s youth on success, and inspire them to live an extraordinary life with his "Back To Baytown" event. If you haven’t read his biography, Romany is a Trinidad native who was raised in both the Caribbean and New York. As a teen, he moved to Baytown, East of Houston, TX. His breakout Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Non-Profit, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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4 Reasons to Attend The 4th Annual Houston Beer Fest!

2 June, 20142

That's right! This weekend, June 7&8, from 12pm-10pm Houston Beer Fest returns for its 4th year at Sam Houston Park (Not to be confused with Sam Houston Race Park). Everything is BIGGER and better this year! Here's 4 intoxicating (see what I did there) reasons why YOU should attend! 4. Red Solo Cups  Beer Pong! HBF will bring you the Tournament of Champions Beer Pong and Flip Cup tournaments this year. Beer Pong is like a right of passage for beer drinkers (and college freshmen). If you Read more [...]

Celebrity, Food/Drink, Highlights, Music, Travel

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Why call it My Black Is Beautiful?

13 May, 20140

A close friend of mine (of non-black decent) asked me; why isn't it titled ALL HUMANS ARE BEAUTIFUL? I paused at first, as I shared her same feelings. Then, unlike her, I began to think about the harshness and racism I experienced as a child and as an adult. Racism from people who are not black, and racism from people who ARE black. As much as I wanted to say racism and the color of ones skin is a thing of the past, I couldn't ignore the cries of help from a world sick with it. From the Donald Sterling situation, Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, Highlights, News, Non-Profit, Travel

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Matthew Knowles Parts with I.C.E. Artistry Showcase

2 April, 20140

It's So hard to say Goodbye! According to the I.C.E. Showcase Facebook page, the following message was written: "Hi All, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!  Mathew Knowles of MusicWorld Entertainment and myself Ashley Brooks of I.C.E. Artistry have decided to part ways and pursue some other avenues individually.  However I.C.E. Artist Showcase will be back up and running VERY soon, with a NEW look, NEW venue, and RENEWED purpose! Thank you so much for your support of my showcase!  We Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Music, News

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DISHCRAWL MAKES ITS WAY TO MONTROSE!

16 July, 20130

National start-up guides Houston food lovers through four restaurants in one night! Dishcrawl takes food lovers on a gourmet Dishcrawl to four distinctive restaurants in one night. Dishcrawl will be exploring the culturally rich neighborhood of Montrose! Read more [...]

Food/Drink, Highlights, Travel

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Experience Houston as a Local

2 July, 20132

Ever wanted to experience a destination the same way the locals do? Well, a new Travel Startup entitled Localeur has successfully provided this service in Austin, TX and now has expanded to Houston, TX. Read more [...]

Travel

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