Kathy Whitmire, the first woman voted into city office in Houston, is one of four honorees who will be enshrined in the Houston Hall of Fame exhibit tonight at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Whitmire was voted city controller in 1977 and served two two-year terms before being elected Houston’s first woman mayor and completing five terms from 1982 through 1991. Since leaving office, Whitmire has taught at Rice University, Harvard University and the University of Maryland and has lectured extensively to audiences throughout the world.

The George R. Brown Convention Center will be hosting the prestigious 2010 National Business Travel Association’s International Convention & Exposition beginning Saturday and running through next Wednesday.

More than 5,500 travel managers are expected to visit Houston to preview the newest industry tools, learn the latest trends, network and meet with more than 400 companies on the expo floor.

Guest speakers for the members-only show include former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin family of airlines, and cycling champion Lance Armstrong.

The George R. Brown Convention Center will serve as a major hub of activities when the 2011 Summer National Senior Games take place at 10 Houston-area venues next year.

More than 15,000 athletes age 50 and older will compete in 18 medal competitions and two demonstration sports June 16-30, 2011.

Returning for the third time to Houston, DockDogs appears this weekend across the street from the George R. Brown at Discovery Green park. Canines from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana compete in high jump and long jump competitions off a 20-foot dock into a 40-foot pool of water. It's hoot -- check it out Friday through Sunday.