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Drive-in movie theaters in Houston, a popular destination of the mid-20th century

Just imagine: a summer evening, the first stars appear in the sky and you and your loved one are viewing your favorite movie in the open air in your own car... fascinating, isn't it? The...

How the melodrama “Dirty Dancing” propelled actor Patrick Swayze to stardom

Multiple Golden Globe nominee Patrick Swayze rose to worldwide fame after starring in the melodrama called "Dirty Dancing". Before achieving success on Broadway and subsequently in Hollywood, he started his career as a dancer. He...

The top 10 festivals in Houston

Houston is a city where people know how to have fun. Here, celebrations take place all year round. You can attend events that range from a few days to several weeks and include anything from...

Houston Italian Festival, a grand celebration of everything Italian

Every year in October, Houston celebrates Italian culture and heritage with the Houston Italian Festival (Festa Italiana). At this time of year, the savory smells of pizza and wine, combined with the beautiful voices of...

Yolanda Adams, a singer and radio host from Houston

Yolanda Adams, a gospel singer and the host of her own national morning show has become one of the best-selling gospel singers of all time. She is the first gospel artist to be honored with...

Vanessa Leggett, a freelance journalist and criminology lecturer from Houston

In 2001, the U.S. Justice Department jailed journalist and lecturer Vanessa Leggett for 168 days for contempt of court. Leggett refused to disclose sources and notes obtained during her own investigation into a high-profile murder....

Houston Gay Pride Parade, an annual march honoring the LGBTQ+ community

Every June since 1979, Houston has celebrated diversity and inclusivity. During the Houston Gay Pride Parade (or Houston Pride Parade), citizens and members of the LGBTQ+ community honor the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...

Bayou City Art Festival, an arts festival in Houston

Twice a year, in the spring and fall, Houston residents and tourists may explore modern art in all its forms during the Bayou City Art Festival. Visitors have the opportunity to get acquainted with aspiring...

Buzzfest in Houston, a music festival held twice a year

Twice a year, Houston radio station 94.5 The Buzz organizes the music extravaganza known as Buzzfest. The festival features the most well-known artists of all alternative and rock genres, from punk to grunge and so...

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Debbie Allen: Dancer, Actress, and Producer from Houston

Dancer Debbie Allen has been nominated for a Grammy Award 20 times and won five times. She is also an actress, choreographer, singer, director,...

Pop singer Selena: musical career and brutal death by the hands of a friend

Selena was called the ‘Queen of Tejano Music’ and the Latin American Madonna. Her Latin American dance music played on the accordion combined elements...

Kendra Scott: A Jewelry Empire with Texas Character

Sometimes, great stories don't start on a stage or with a microphone, but at a kitchen table, with an empty wallet, and an idea...

Iconic movie star Shelley Duvall: eccentric characters and 20 years of absence in Hollywood

Shelley Duvall was an iconic movie star of the 1970s and 1980s. She was widely known for her eccentric characters. From the role in...

Clyde Drexler and the Golden Age of the Houston Rockets

In the mid-1990s, the Houston Rockets experienced a true star period, clinching two consecutive NBA championship titles. One of the cornerstones of this triumph...
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