Posts In Category
People
Important Hispanic and Latinos

An Aztec Ceremony Unites Vanessa Guillen Supporters
Danza Azteca is a cultural dance that incorporates fast-paced movements with coordination and serves as a spiritual form of prayer. Supporters gathered in Southeast Houston Thursday to watch as local Aztec dancers paid tribute to the memory of Vanessa Guillen.

Successful Media Non-Profit Formed From Latino Student’s Struggle
In the back of a University of Houston undergraduate classroom, there sat Raymond Ruiz with his eyes on his engineering professor but his thoughts elsewhere. As distractions started to emerge into his life, Ruiz was in a state of confusion and like many college students, he was unsure of how …

TOP Talks Podcast Episode 1
In this episode Andre, Jamaal, and Marc talk Wrestle Mania 36. They will discuss the card, their picks, and their overall view of the event.

Familias se preparan para festejar el Dia De los Muertos en Houston
Houston – A unas cuantas semanas del Día De Los Muertos, decenas de familias se preparan para celebrarlo con sus tradicionales altares en MECA Houston. La familia Vara por años a decorado un altar para sus padres. “Estamos apenas empezando a organizarlo. Estas son las cosas que nosotros conocimos en …

55 Strong
We often hear the term “B-Line” through our years; not the actual physical movement of making the letter “B,” but the colloquial usage of the term pertaining to focus. It comes from the act of one of the most beautiful, and undervalued creatures on Earth; the Bee. Webster’s dictionary defines …

The Houston Hitman
Sometimes, being good just isn’t good enough. You have to be great. For the average person, good is sufficient, but for a real competitor, greatness must be achieved. Being a champion calls for so many different eccentricities that attribute to success. Heart. Discipline. Desire. Tireless work ethic. Composure. Integrity. The …

I’m an Artist, and I’m Sensitive About My Sh!t
“Everyone has a plan until they get hit.” Mike Tyson, one of the undersized, heavy-hitters in the heavyweight division quoted that fact; but it goes deeper than fighting. It’s life. We all think we know until reality shows us the contrary. As fighters, we prepare for chaos; an oxy-moronic phrase …

Houston Comicpalooza Top Cosplayers Photo Gallery
The Venture’s favorite panels and cosplayers of Comicpalooza 2019. Photos by André Brooks

Houstonians Assemble, Comicpalooza is here
It’s that time again, Houston’s very own and Texas’ largest entertainment & pop culture event Comicpalooza is back again for the 11th year. This year’s headliner is the one and only Mother of Dragons herself, Emilia Clarke, and for the first time ever Comicpalooza will host the inaugural ESPN Collegiate …

Houston Athletics Hall of Honors Photo Gallery
Fertitta Center officially opens with the induction of Tilman Fertitta into the Hall of Honor; along with a surprise inductee, University of Houston President Renu Khator. Photos by Andre Brooks & Francisco Casillas