After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court
Serena Williams is set to make her long-awaited return to competitive tennis in the doubles event at the HSBC Championships in London.
Houston City College and Tesla Charge Up Houston’s Workforce Future with Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
Houston City College and Tesla, Inc. have launched a workforce training partnership to prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
The Rustic Rides Again: Downtown Houston’s Favorite Front Porch Begins Its Big Comeback
The Rustic is returning to Downtown Houston with a larger venue, live music stage, and a key role in the city’s growing entertainment district.
CMCH Legacy Project Returns for Black Music Month at Eldorado Ballroom
The Community Music Center of Houston celebrates Black Music Month with its 2026 Legacy Project, featuring the debut of the Firey String Sistas, cultural exhibitions, community events, and tributes to Houston leaders who have preserved Black musical heritage.
On Juneteenth, I’ll Celebrate Black Music at Andrew Jackson’s Plantation
As he prepares to celebrate Juneteenth at The Hermitage, Ben Jealous reflects on his family's ties to both enslaved people and enslavers, exploring the complicated legacy of freedom, memory, and American identity
Riceville Memorial Unveiling to Honor Historic Freedom Colony During Juneteenth Celebration
Riceville Memorial Unveiling to Honor Historic Freedom Colony During Juneteenth Celebration
Riceville, a historic Freedom Colony in southwest Houston dating back to the 1850s, will be honored during a Juneteenth memorial unveiling recognizing its legacy as a longstanding Black community anchored by Riceville Mount Olive Baptist Church.
San Antonio Spurs knock off the defending champs, will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs stunned the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a dramatic Game 7 road victory, setting up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks.
Pregnant woman and son will return home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport, judge says
A federal judge ordered a Ghanaian woman and her 4-year-old son released from detention at Washington Dulles Airport after they were held for more than a week in a windowless room amid an immigration dispute.
Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure
A federal judge blocked plans to rename the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump and halted its temporary closure, ruling both actions likely violated federal law.
Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Despite gang violence devastating sports facilities in Haiti, the national soccer team’s historic World Cup qualification is giving young athletes hope.
Amy Sherald finds her people
Amy Sherald’s celebrated portrait exhibition arrives in Atlanta, showcasing powerful images of Black American life amid ongoing debates over representation and artistic expression.
Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer
The American Cancer Society has added a blood test as a colorectal cancer screening option, aiming to boost detection rates among adults who avoid colonoscopies and stool tests.
A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk
Sen. Ed Markey is demanding answers from TikTok and Oracle, arguing the app’s US ownership deal may still leave Americans vulnerable to Chinese influence.
Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’
A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” amid legal challenges over its constitutionality.
ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas
An ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan man through a Minneapolis home’s front door during a controversial immigration crackdown has been arrested in Texas and now faces multiple assault charges.
Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over statements tied to her lawsuits against President Donald Trump, though federal prosecutors in Chicago deny such a probe exists.
I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work
Worried that she was getting addicted to her smartphone, CNN’s Antoinette Radford tried giving the device up for a week. The experiment did not go well.
CMCH Legacy Project Returns for Black Music Month at Eldorado Ballroom
CMCH’s annual Legacy Project blends live performance, visual art, and community programming to honor Black musical heritage and expands across multiple Houston venues throughout June.
The Community Music Center of Houston will celebrate Black Music Month on June 7 with performances, exhibitions, and tributes at the historic Eldorado Ballroom, plus June community activations across Houston.
Precinct 4 Expands Free Summer Food Programs for Families
Harris County Precinct 4 is launching expanded free summer food assistance programs to help families facing rising grocery costs and food insecurity.
