Missed today's episode of 'Houston Newsmakers?' Here's what we're featuring: Houston mayoral candidate Amanda Edwards says her experience makes her right for the job Also: Jones Hall upgrades underway, UH seeking a more diverse faculty
Former City Council Member Amanda Edwards announced back in March that she is a candidate for the job of Houston Mayor. She enters the an unusually long race ahead of the November 2023 election, saying her experience as a municipal finance attorney and at-large councilmember makes her very qualified to lead the nation’s fourth largest city.
Edwards says money is important but that it’s more important to know what kind of race she will need to run to win. See more of the interview with Amanda on this week’sSince 1966, Jones Hall has been home to the Houston Symphony and host to thousands of performances. Now the already amazing venue is undergoing a $50 million dollar uplift to make the experience even better.
“Performing Arts Houston brings touring acts both national and international, touring acts to Houston from around the world,” said Meg Booth, President, and CEO of Performing Arts Houston. “So every genre could be a little bit of everything from STOMP and Blue Man Group or orchestras or chamber music to Alvin Ailey Dance Company.”Find out more about the big plans for the future of Jones Hall and how you can help on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall.Donna Stokes, Ph.D.
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