PASADENA, Texas—A powerful storm system took aim at the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, spawning a tornado that downed utility poles and power lines, overturned vehicles, and ripped roofs off homes in communities east of Houston. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado emergency for that area,…

HOUSTON—A man charged in a fatal road rage shooting of a teenager as he and his family drove home from a Houston Astros game in 2021 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, authorities announced Tuesday. Gerald Williams had been set to go to trial this week in the killing of 17-year-old David Castro….

HOUSTON—The man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff in Houston has been released on $1 million bond. Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was released from the Harris County jail Tuesday, according to court records. Clark was arrested Dec. 1 on a murder charge. His attorney, Letitia Quinones, has said Clark has…

HOUSTON—Lao Tzu once said, “The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.” However, Shen Yun Performing Arts is using beautiful song and dance to convey true, traditional Chinese culture. David Roza and Alexandra Rodriguez are friends and colleagues at a nuclear security company. Mr. Roza was especially impressed with the baritone, whose…

HOUSTON—Troy Chapman, the global chief commercial officer of Honeywell, was wowed by the difference between Shen Yun Performing Arts’ portrayal of China and the country he knew. “It’s been very interesting to see a different side of China. The bright and vibrant blue skies, and the happiness,” he added, “There is a lot more spiritualism,…

HOUSTON—Learning about a new culture can be an exciting experience. Sloan Gunter, who works in private wealth management, was introduced to traditional Chinese culture when he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts on Jan. 1. “The dancing is incredible,” said Mr. Gunter. “It’s a great representation of the…

HOUSTON—Michael Johnson, psychologist, had no idea what to expect from Shen Yun Performing Arts when he attended a New Year’s Eve performance with Christine Lewis. By the time intermission came around, he was still astounded. “I’ve never been to this. It’s so profoundly elegant that it almost brings tears to your eyes. I would recommend…

HOUSTON—Finance consultant Rebecca Stewart was touched by the humility and dedication displayed by Shen Yun artists on Dec. 30 at the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, and thought the show was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” “You can see all the hard work that was displayed, the time, the practice, the patience,” she said, “[the performers]…

HOUSTON—When art is used to venerate the divine, a beauty of a higher realm can be achieved. Gwenn Pierre is minister and when experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts, she was able to see the meaning of Shen Yun’s name: the beauty of divine beings dancing. “It was stunning. Absolutely amazing. One of the triumphs of…

HOUSTON, Texas—The work that goes into becoming a world-class artist cannot be underestimated. Audiences like Mike and Bo Cox can understand the effort that the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts had to put in to achieve their level of artistry. “I was clapping when nobody else was clapping. Because I know how hard it…