Dynamo vs LA Galaxy this Saturday at BBVA Compass Stadium, 1:30pm. Go orange!
The largest comic con in Texas, Comicpalooza, is taking place this weekend at the George R Brown Convention Center. See celebrities like Star Trek’s George Takei, Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson, and Chewbacca himself Peter Mayhew. Participate in panels and discussions, Jedi training seminars and more. Visit www.comicpalooza.com for more information.
This is a picture of the space shuttle leaving Florida and beginning the journey to Texas. The shuttle will arrive with much fanfare and many events in the bay area June 1 before reaching its final destination at Johnson Space Center.
Check out the Houston Press 2012 Guide to Summer. The guide includes articles on kayaking through Houston’s bayous, the rise of the hot dog, Sugarland’s new Minor League Baseball team, and Galveston’s new amusement park “Pleasure Pier”.
Ohmygod I need to eat all of that right now.
The Pasadena Strawberry Festival is taking place this weekend. Visit strawberryfest.org for more information. Who knew Pasadena grew strawberries?
“9. It’s all borrowed time. You shouldn’t take anything for granted, not even tomorrow. I offer you the “hit by a bus” rule. Would I regret spending my life this way if I were to get hit by a bus next week or next year? And the important corollary: Does this path lead to a life I will be happy with and proud of in 10 or 20 years if I don’t get hit by a bus.” — Truth courtesy of the Wall Street Journal. Congratulations to all the grads out there, welcome to the real world.
Astros vs. Rangers tonight. Let the clash of the Texas titans begin.
Did you know the Whole Foods in Montrose shows free movies on Fridays? Now you do.
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Day 123. Cinco De Mayo AND the Kentucky Derby today. So what’s it gonna be, Margaritas or Mint Juleps?
Come out with us this Cinco de Mayo as we do a pub crawl and visit some of Montrose’s best bars. We’ll meet up at 9:30pm this Saturday in the lobby of the hostel and then see where the night takes us.
501 Lovett Blvd 77006
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This Saturday marks the 176th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, in which the Texian army defeated the Mexican army, allowing Texas to become a free state and paving the way for the Republic of Texas. The anniversary is celebrated with a festival and battle reenactment, all for FREE at the San Jacinto Monument and Museum Park. Visit www.sanjacinto-museum.org for more information.
The 26th Annual Texas Crawfish and Music Festival will take place this weekend and next weekend as well. Grab your mudbugs and jam out in Old Town Spring. For more information visit www.texascrawfishfestival.com
This is happening tomorrow.