Therapy dogs, Houston Ballet, soothing songs and interactive stories spotlight exclusive Autism and special learning needs event!
Monday, Sept. 24 beginning at 10 a.m.
The Children’s Museum of Houston will host Explore Abilities Day. Explore Abilities Day is an opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and special learning needs to explore the Museum. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed).
Children’s Museum of Houston spotlights Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival with stories, song and dance!
Saturday, Sept. 22 starting at 10 a.m.
Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Fest at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Explore this holiday with a variety of Asian traditions and check out the Museum’s new “Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam Through Folktales” exhibit. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Why Trump's numbers on economic approval aren't as high as they should be
President Donald Trump likes to take credit for the success of the economy, with unemployment at 4%, the lowest it's been since June 2000. He tweets often about the great economic conditions in the country and how he and his administration are responsible. He signed a massive and permanent corporate tax cut. He's playing hard ball with countries he says have been cheating the US for decades.
9/11: 'A gray cloud of debris rolled violently toward us...'
Three-hundred and forty-one New York City firefighters. Twenty-three New York City police officers. Thirty-seven Port Authority police officers. Three court officers. Two EMS workers. Thousands of innocent civilians. Numbers alone, of course, cannot do them justice.
9/11 anniversary? Hurricane Florence? Donald Trump wants to talk about collusion.
On the 17th anniversary of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history and with a monster hurricane bearing down on the East Coast, the President of the United States woke up on Tuesday morning and tweeted this:
World-Renowned Award-Winning Africa Umoja Coming to Houston
International Arts Foundation of New Orleans presents the Africa Umoja USA Tour
The Spirit of Togetherness is a two-hour explosion of song and dance performed for Kings, Presidents and members of the public in over 50 countries worldwide
Maxine Waters vows to ‘get’ Pence once she gets Trump impeached
Rep. Maxine Waters promised a crowd of young Democrats over the weekend that she would go after Vice President Mike Pence once President Trump is removed from office.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Minority Business Programs – How Much is Fake?
Since I was in high school my conscience was about bettering the lives of fellow African Americans. As a teenager I would work at housing construction sites. Spotting drywall and clean up were my niche. At the same time, I would recruit my friends and relatives. Most of the guys would lay around during the summer but I convinced them to make that extra change. Construction bosses loved it because they would pay us less than normal wages even though we could do the work equally as well as grown men. In retrospect, I would wonder how many husbands and fathers we were keeping from making income. That part I regret. We were cheating or as they say now “fronting”.
3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and Whodini Airs Nationwide Through September 30
The Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airing Now Through September 30
Rousing Performances by Doug E. Fresh, Bell Biv DeVoe, YoYo, Monie Love, Next, Raheem Devaughn, Donnie McClurkin, Ruben Studdard, Regina Bell, Angela Winbush and More Captivated the Audience
Clear Bag Policy in Effect for OTR II
Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II Tour on September 15 & 16, 2018, NRG Stadium
Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II Tour and Taylor Swift-reputation Stadium Tour at NRG Stadium. Jay-Z and Beyoncé will perform in NRG Stadium for two nights, September 15-16, 2018. Taylor Swift will follow with her reputation Tour, on September 29, 2018.
Mason Park Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Unveiling Set for September 22
As part of Bayou Greenways 2020, this iconic 485-foot bridge will connect communities along Brays Bayou in the East End
Houston Parks Board and its partners are pleased to announce the Mason Park Bridge Grand Opening event slated for Saturday, Sept. 22. Community members along Brays Bayou and across the city are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of Mason Park Bridge with Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Harris County Flood Control District, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Kinder Foundation and Council Member Robert Gallegos. Event partners include Houston Area Road Runners Association, The Houston Wellness Project, Houston Marathon Foundation, Houston Dynamo, Bayou Preservation Association, Houston Public Library, East End Management District, Nature and Eclectic Outdoors (NEO), Telemundo Houston and various community organizations.
7-month old boy youngest to undergo heart, lung transplant
A baby boy has just become the youngest person to undergo a heart and lung transplant in a decade and he lives right here in Kansas City.
Woman charged with killing husband outside Walmart in front of 3 children
Police said a Louisiana woman shot her estranged husband in the chest, killing him in front of their three children in a Walmart parking lot over the weekend.
Trump wants to be done with Stormy Daniels lawsuit. Her lawyer: Not so fast
President Donald Trump and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, both made clear over the weekend that they are ready to be done with the legal drama involving adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Republicans hope strong blue-collar jobs numbers can stem November losses
Republicans face a host of headwinds heading into November's midterm elections: Democratic messaging in suburban and swing districts has put control of the House in play, there is a narrow path for the party to take control of the Senate and President Donald Trump continues to fume about issues that some Republicans believe are unhelpful to their midterm efforts.
Swedish election deadlock as far-right party makes gains
Sweden has been plunged into political uncertainty after both the main centrist coalitions failed to win a majority in general elections Sunday, and as the far-right anti-immigration party gained ground, further fracturing the vote.
North and South Carolina coasts have been hit by plenty of storms -- but few major hurricanes
Over the past century some famous and devastating hurricanes have battered North and South Carolina. We're talking about Hugo in 1989 and Hazel in 1954 -- storms that caused so much devastation their names were retired.
Kellyanne Conway: Trump's press attacks are 'not healthy' for the country, but...
President Trump has called the press almost every nasty name in the book. But his advisors say they don't always agree with him.
Meryl Streep becomes unwitting star of US Open
Meryl Streep has given us yet another reason to adore her. The acclaimed actress attended Sunday's US Open final between Juan Martin del Porto and Novak Djokovic in New York. To viewers at home, Streep became the unwitting star of the match.
Dallas police officer could face stiffer charge for killing unarmed neighbor, DA says
A Dallas police officer stands charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly thought was in her apartment, but a prosecutor would not rule out a more serious charge Monday.
