Events

Rock the Country: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom, is coming to the Austin Country Fair Grounds in Belleville, Texas, on May 1 and 2. The show will feature performances from artists like Ella Langley, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock and Brantley Gilbert.

The City of Houston will host the MLK Unity Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. in downtown Houston, marking a historic first-time collaboration between the Black Heritage Society and the MLK Grande Parade to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Presented by Mayor John Whitmire, the parade embraces the […]

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who stepped up to serve in the wars that followed. Now, over two decades later, these annual 9/11 events are critical to helping Americans fulfill a promise to never forget […]

Jim Adler, the Texas Hammer‘s back to school “Backpack Drive 2025” is coming up! On Saturday, Aug. 2, free backpacks and school supplies will be given out to children who attend (one backpack per child present)!

Tyler Macha, an Army Veteran and firefighter has been diagnosed with, and being treated for Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage 3 Tongue Cancer. Tyler is receiving treatment in the form or Radiation and Chemotherapy at MD Anderson. Come out to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg, TX, at 10 a.m. on May 10 for […]

Competitive and fun runners, walkers, and families with children are welcome. Please leave Fido at home as dogs will not be allowed inside Sam Houston Park.  Registered participants receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt and swag donated by the Ronald McDonald House Houston sponsors. 100% of proceeds benefit the children and families of RMHC Greater […]

The 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at 9 a.m. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, this event is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country. Each year, several hundred thousand Houstonians line the streets to cheer on participants. The parade will traverse […]

Howl at the moon while you bask in Houston’s ultimate Halloween party for kids.  Let the ghoul times roll as you boogie to the hauntingly hip tunes of Radio ONE’s wicked DJs along with monstrous characters.  Be sure to come dressed in your most boo-tiful or frightfully freaky costume! For more info: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/halloween-happy-house

Come rain or snow, the parade will march on! Come celebrate the rich legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 47TH Annual MLK Parade in partnership with the Black Heritage Society downtown starting at 10 a.m., starting in Downtown Houston at Lamar and Smith Street. You can count on us to deliver a […]

Many call George Strait the “King of Country,” but the “king of concerts” may be a more fitting title as the 72-year-old Texas native broke the U.S. ticketed show attendance record Saturday. 110,905 fans were in attendance at Kyle Field in College Station. The previous record stood for nearly 47 years, held by the Grateful […]

College Station — George Strait will be taking the stage for one night only in the great state of Texas on Saturday. Where did the “King of Country Music” choose to take the stage? Kyle Field in College Station. For those who are unfamiliar with College Station, the home of Texas A&M University, or haven’t been […]

Shell Freedom Over Texas returns to Houston July 4, for a day filled with a ton of fun family-friendly activities. This year’s event will be headlined by Russell Dickerson with special guest Jo Dee Messina and featured artist Chapel Hart. This year’s Freedom Over Texas is an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and […]