Author: Houston Blog

StArt Your Week With Art

Houston’s art scene is too big to contain within our museum walls. The creative masterpieces spill out into the streets and in public spaces all across the city. From sculptures that tower over one of Houston’s popular beer gardens to the murals spread throughout East End, Visit Houston’s Facebook will highlight Houston’s thriving public art scene, introduces you to the faces behind each piece, and by the end of our tour, you’ll know the best places to take your friends for some truly

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Your Guide to October in Houston

The month of October could quite possibly be the best time of year in Houston. The weather has FINALLY cooled off and outdoor activities abound. Check out our list of great things to do in October in Houston, and get started making memories with your loved ones.

Kemah’s Boo on the Boardwalk

EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER

Kemah-Boo on the Boardwalk

Boo on the Boardwalk is back and as hauntingly fun as ever! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Kemah is action-packed with spooky and some not-so-scary events. In fact, bring the

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Celebrating Extraordinary Houston Women

From ingenious dreamers to creative problem solvers, some of Houston’s best and brightest are women who have helped not only give birth to this city but also have been essential in making Houston and the world better. Discover the contributions of some of the city’s extraordinary women -past and present- who are pioneers, community leaders, and culinary and cultural moguls.

Culinary and Cultural Moguls

Irma Galvan

Irma Gonzalez Galvan was born in Brownsville, TX, and moved to Houston in 1946 with her mother and siblings

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