It’s Rodeo Time Again in Houston

Published on February 25, 2010 by OK Press

Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo come back to town running March 2nd and running through March 21st. There are also events leading up to the Rodeo, beginning February 26th.

This great annual event features not only big concerts but a Downtown Rodeo Parade, PRCA rodeos, livestock exhibits, a carnival, vendor booths with arts and crafts, student art exhibits, an international wine competition, not to mention barbecue!

For a schedule of events beginning this weekend and running through March 21st, click here. For more information about Rodeo Houston and to purchase show tickets, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

Written by OK Press · Filed Under Entertainment, Events

2009 Festival of Greece at Saint Basil the Great

Published on May 5, 2009 by Guest Author

Greek Festival Houston 2009 St Basil Church On Thursday May 14th through Sunday, May 17th, Sain Basil the Great Orthodox Church will host its annual Festival Of Greece with plenty of traditional Greek dancing, food, music, live performances, cooking lessons and even a “major league” Gyro eating contest sponsored by Niko Niko’s. They will also have 50 cent carnival games for the kids. The festival is free on Thursday and only $3 for adults on during the weekend. Kids 12 and under get in free every day. Read more

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Houston International Festival Spotlights Ireland

Published on April 12, 2009 by Guest Author

Houston iFest 2009 Ireland by Shelly White.
Downtown Houston will be abuzz this April, as the 38th annual Houston International Festival spotlights Ireland April 18-19 and 25-26, 2009, with outstanding musical performances, art markets and craft demonstrations, interactive exhibits and plenty of food and fun for all.

The Houston International Festival will continue its tradition as one of the largest presenters of world music anywhere on the planet. The 2009 event will feature hundreds of internationally acclaimed artists on 12 performance venues, the most stages to date, throughout the festival site. Read more

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Houston’s Boom: Oil, Housing, Both?

Published on July 25, 2008 by Carson Coots

Houston Economic Boom Housing & Oil Analysts and journalists seem to agree that Houston’s economy is doing very well right now, and stands to remain steady despite the rest of the country. But the reasons behind this are debated. Many sources are saying it’s the rising oil prices (with Houston serving as a hub for profitable oil companies) that make it such a stable place to live. A recent article in the Houston Business Journal by Ted Nelson of Newland Communities, discusses a combination of factors contributing to the economic success of Houston… stating that quality of life and long-term housing affordability are two of the major advantages Houston has over comparable cities. Read more