We, the Raindrop Turkish House, send our most sincere and deep sympathy to the families and friends of the victims of the tragic shooting at the Fort Hood military base on November 5, 2009 that has left  13 people dead and many wounded. Our hearts go to the families of the victims and we hope that they find the strength and the patience to go through this very difficult time.

Turkic Fest-09 was on fox 26 on Thursday November 5, 2009. Our President Mehmet Okumus, two students from Azerbaijan and two famous Turkish Artists in Gilding were the guest in TV. Mr. Okumus mentioned that this festival is unique festival with its distinctive features like demonstration of arts, live performances like Turkish folk dances, Turkish music, delicious Turkish food, and many attractions for the kids. He also mentioned that this festival will be a great contribution to cultural richness of our society. Here is the interview:  

Turkic Fest-09 was on Local2 KPRC on Sunday November 1, 2009. Our President Mehmet Okumus and four childreen in tradional Turkish costumes were the guest in TV. Mr. Okumus answered Ms. Zapala's questions about the festival. The highlights from the interview are: Amazing Turkish food, Turkish cafe, Turkish art display and workshops, country presentations,live performances, childreen attractions. Here is the interview:  

Raindrop Turkish House in Houston hosted Evan Smith, President and CEO of Texas Tribune Magazine for a luncheon with the topic "The Governor's Race and Beyond: Where Texas Politics Is Going". Evan Smith joined the staff of TEXAS MONTHLY as a senior editor in January 1992. In February 1993, he was promoted to deputy editor, and in July 2000 he was promoted to editor.  In May 2002, he added the title of executive vice president.  In September 2008, he was promoted to president and editor in chief.

Our president of Turkish House presented a gift from Turkey and an appreciation certificate to him at the end of the program.