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Houston, Texas, US. Occupations. Gay rights activist. prison reform activist. actor. radio host. Ray Hill (October 13, 1940 – November 24, 2018) was an American activist for LGBT rights [1] and for police, law enforcement and prisoner issues. An ex-convict, he was also the subject of multiple documentary films. [2] [3]
The George R. Brown Convention Center ( GRB ), opened on September 26, 1987, [2] is located on the east side of Downtown Houston, Texas, United States . The center was named for internationally recognized entrepreneur, engineer, civic leader, philanthropist and Houstonian George R. Brown (1898–1983). George and his brother, Herman, turned ...
Houston (/ ˈ h juː s t ən / ⓘ; HEW-stən) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States.Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat and largest city of Harris County; as well as the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the ...
Ultimate Kronos Company, a human resources management company used by several big name brands, corporations and municipalities, was the victim of a ransomware attack on Dec.11. See: The IRS Has...
The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced Friday that Houston will host the 2028 Republican National Convention. “I am excited to announce Houston as the host city for the 2028 ...
April 23, 2024 at 7:02 PM. HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals held Tuesday that the City of Houston violated the Houston City Charter, according to a release. The release stated that the city ...
Houston First Corporation. Houston First Corporation is a local government corporation that operates performing arts and convention facilities in Houston, the largest city in U.S. state of Texas. These venues include the George R. Brown Convention Center, Wortham Theater Center, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Construction of Cullen Performance Hall was part of a large expansion to the University of Houston's permanent buildings on campus that took place starting on May 10, 1948. The hall originally sat 1,680, and was intended to host similar events as the Houston Music Hall which was the main music venue for the city at the time.