H-Town Spotlight — August 18, 2026 Houston music lost a rock original in August 2026 with the death of longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard at age 77. Houston Public Media reported that the Houston-based band announced Beard had died at his ranch in Richmond after receiving hospice care at home. Beard joined ZZ Top…
DJ Screw’s Legacy Took Center Stage on Houston’s 713 Day
H-Town Spotlight — July 13, 2026 Houston’s 713 Day celebration in 2026 included a visual tribute to a foundational figure in the city’s hip-hop history. Houston Public Media reported that By The Wayside, a cocktail bar in the Second Ward, displayed four newly painted murals of DJ Screw as part of its first 713 Day…
Beyoncé’s Houston Texans Halftime Show Earned an Emmy
H-Town Spotlight — August 13, 2025 Beyoncé’s Christmas Day 2024 halftime appearance at NRG Stadium earned an Emmy the following year. Associated Press reporting published by Houston Public Media said Beyoncé was among the members of a team that won Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program for “Beyoncé Bowl,” the Western-themed halftime…
Houston’s Beyoncé Won Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter
H-Town Spotlight — February 3, 2025 Houston’s Beyoncé added another defining chapter to her awards history at the 2025 Grammys, winning Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter. Associated Press reporting published by Houston Public Media described the victory as her first in the ceremony’s top album category after four previous nominations. The win carried…
Cowboy Carter’s Release Turned into a Houston-Wide Celebration
H-Town Spotlight — March 28, 2024 When Houston’s own Beyoncé prepared to release Cowboy Carter in March 2024, the city found ways to turn album week into a local celebration. Houston Public Media reported a slate of fan events around the album’s release, showing how a global music moment can still feel deeply hometown-driven. Among…
BeyGOOD’s Cosmetology Grants Put Houston Students and Salons in Focus
H-Town Spotlight — February 23, 2024 Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation placed Houston’s beauty and cosmetology community in the spotlight in 2024 through a scholarship and business-grant program connected to the launch of the Cécred hair-care line. Houston Public Media reported that the initiative planned $500,000 annually in scholarships and salon business grants across five cities, including…
Beyoncé’s Houston Homecoming Was a Local Tourism Story, Too
H-Town Spotlight — October 24, 2023 Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour homecoming did more than fill NRG Stadium for two nights. According to Houston First Corporation figures reported by Houston Public Media, the concerts were accompanied by a sizable lift in hotel activity around the Medical Center and NRG area. The organization reported hotel occupancy…
Houston’s Grammy Moment: Beyoncé, Lizzo and More Area Artists Headed to Awards Weekend
H-Town Spotlight — February 3, 2023 Houston’s musical reach was set to be felt at the 65th Grammy Awards, with Beyoncé, Lizzo and several other artists connected to the area entering the ceremony with nominations across major categories. The moment was particularly notable for Beyoncé, who had nine nominations and was approaching a historic career…