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…
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…