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Country legend Garth Brooks is set to bring his world tour to the Toyota Center in Houston for four incredible nights! The crooner will be performing June 26 & 27, and July 3 & 4 alongside special guest Trisha Yearwood. This is the first time Brooks will be heading to Houston in over 17 years, making this a must-see concert for every country fan in the Houston area.

Comic book aficionados, TV fans and sci-fi enthusiasts will unite for four days of non-stop fun and entertainment at this year's Comicpalooza in Houston. Scheduled to be held at George R. Brown Convention Center May 22-25, the annual comic con will feature over 1,000 hours of entertainment, including performances, Q&As, workshops and celebrity appearances.

Drive's very own Mike Musto recently traveled to Dubai, where he got the chance to take a look at the country's off-roading automotive culture. During his journey, he got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a modified 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with a 4.6L V-8 engine and sail across the wide open dunes.

The construction of Joe Myers Toyota's all-new service facility is coming to an end and the department will soon be officially open! The stunning, state-of-the-art building will make its big debut on Monday, May 4. Complete with an Express Service Department, lavish waiting areas and an extensive parts boutique, the new facility is guaranteed to be a popular spot amongst locals in need of auto repair within the Houston area.

Distracted driving is increasingly becoming a major problem due to the onslaught of new handheld tech products being released across the market, and as this continues, more automakers are taking steps to help deter the dangerous practice. Toyota is the latest company to work towards combating distracted driving by patenting a technology that could keep track of drivers' eyes while in the car. The solution could be beneficial if used on future cars, keeping drivers safe on the road.

Joe Myers Toyota is about to get a whole lot bigger, with the addition of our brand-new Service Department currently in development. Slated to open in April, the state-of-the-art building will be one of the largest service facilities in the state of Texas and feature multiple service drives. An all-new fully equipped parts boutique and lavish waiting areas will also be unveiled along with the freshly built Service Department.

Witness the magic and beauty of Cirque du Soleil right in the heart of Houston with the arrival of its latest production, Amaluna, running Feb. 12 - Mar. 22, 2015 at Sam Houston Race Park. Centered around a mysterious island that is guided by the cycles of the moon, Amaluna takes audiences on an incredible journey through a fantasy world where anything is possible. Critically acclaimed, Amaluna has been a hit with Cirque du Soleil fans across the globe since it debuted in 2012.

Toyota's biggest reveal at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show was none other than the all-new 2016 Tacoma, but outside of the upcoming model, the company also debuted an impressive new driving simulator for their TeenDrive365 program, an initiative that offers tools to help parents teach their kids about safe driving. Equipped with Oculus Rift for the very first time, the new driving simulator headset works to warn teenagers about the dangers of distracted driving.

Come explore Houston culture and everything it has to offer at the 7th Annual Houston Press Artopia. Scheduled to be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at 2101 Winter Street, this incredible one-night-only event will be your ticket to discovering the art world in Houston, including all the music and fashion that it encompasses. From live performances to incredible food, there will be so much to enjoy at this premier winter event.

Joe Myers Toyota is participating in this year's Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, running Nov. 28 through Dec. 14. During this time, we're encouraging everyone in the Houston area to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at our dealership, which will be gifted to a less fortunate child for Christmas.