On Thursday, dozens of supporters gathered at Vanessa Guillen’s mural in Southeast Houston and watched as Aztec performers honored her through the forms of dance and music. Photo by Ray Ruiz  

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

The Venture’s favorite panels and cosplayers of Comicpalooza 2019. Photos by André Brooks

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 …

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