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Mortgages and the Self-Employed Borrower

In my last article, I discussed the first step to home ownership which was understanding your credit.

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Michelle Obama's Healthy School Lunch Program in Jeopardy?

One of Michelle Obama's signature accomplishments as first lady may be in jeopardy under the Trump administration.

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Houston’s 37th Postmaster to Be Officially Sworn-In

 Chenise LeDoux, who was recently appointed as Houston’s 37th Postmaster, will be officially sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017. 

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Longtime Houston Taco Truck Owner Faces Deportation After ICE Arrest

In light of President Trump’s focus on anti-immigrant policies, restaurateurs across the country are facing a number of tough uncertainties over next four years. But for one Houston taco truck owner, Trump’s plans have become terrifyingly real.

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New Home Library Project Aims to Close “Book Gap” in Houston

There’s a new effort to bridge what some call the “book gap” and it’s putting books in the hands – and homes – of hundreds of children in Houston.

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Fashion Group International of Houston Spring Trends Event

The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. (FGI) hosted its biannual Trends event to educate its members and guests on the fashion, beauty and home trends of the season.

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Sunnyside Residents Rebel Over Potentially Toxic Site of New Multi-Service Center

Controversy is swirling in Sunnyside over the move of the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center.

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Demi Lovato Take Control of the Houston Rodeo

On Tuesday night, songstress Demi Lovato made a triumphant return to RodeoHouston’s famous rotating stage.

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Marvel Finally Nails A Dud With Iron Fist

Every company is due for a dud. Marvel had given its three other Defenders properties their own identity and appeal. Daredevil took up Hell’s Kitchen with plenty of Catholic virtue about revenge wrapped around a constantly tectonic shift. Jessica Jones gave more weight to its characters and the power of will. Luke Cage allowed Harlem to breathe as a living set piece from music to ideology on down. So where in New York did that leave Iron Fist? The most supernatural of the four Defenders characters, his story seemed far more intriguing on a surface level than his three counterparts.

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Alicia Keys Takes Rodeo Houston

Alicia Keys made this year’s Black Heritage Night at Rodeo Houston a success by bringing in over 73,000 people. Even with such a huge crowd, it was very clear she wanted to pull everyone into her performance and feel a connection with everyone there. Keys has not performed at Rodeo Houston since 2005 and it was definitely worth the wait.

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Burning Sands Has a Familiar Face In a Surprising New Role

The little sister from Everybody Hates Chris moved on to embody Olympic Medalist Gabby Douglas, and has now blossomed into a young woman starring in her first role as a love interest.

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Explore the Southern Hemisphere of Wine and Food at Fleming’s

On March 10, 2017, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar hosted its annual Wine Harvest Dinner. In the private dining area of their luxurious, but down to earth restaurant, a small group of us gathered and indulged our taste buds into a four course meal fit for a king.

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The Trump Administration's Lies Are Starting to Hurt

For many of his supporters, Donald Trump's casual relationship with the truth was at first amusing, part of his brash, anti-establishment appeal. He says what he thinks, went the argument, and if it isn't true, so be it. His voters, we were told, have learned to take him seriously but not literally.

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Walmart to Giveaway 40,000 Cupcakes Across Houston

It's your birthday, now let's celebrate -- at least that's the idea at Walmart Supercenter stores across the nation.

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Ivanka Trump Brand Will Shut Down Jewelry Line

While the rest of her products appear to be having an early-spring resurgence, Ivanka Trump's fine jewelry line has hit the skids.

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Mexico Launches $50M Effort to Help Illegal Aliens in U.S.

As the Trump Administration continues its efforts to round up criminal aliens, the Mexican government is beginning a nationwide campaign in the U.S. to help “protect” migrants.

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Bush Airport Recognized as a Top Choice for Airport Dining in U.S.

When it comes to finding something good to eat — and something healthy to eat, as well — George Bush Intercontinental Airport is one of the top airports in the United States, according to a top travel industry website.

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“My Brown Baby” by Denene Millner

Raising a child is quite a challenge.

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When Passion Meets Purpose: Meet Kimo Bentley of the All Natural Kimo Bentley Skincare Brand

When Passion Meets Purpose: Meet Kimo Bentley of the All Natural Kimo Bentley Skincare Brand

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Cory Solomon: Hometown Favorite Shines at RodeoHouston

When most boys have dreams of being a professional football player or basketball player, Cory Solomon wanted to trot down a different path. For as long as he could remember his goal has been to become a professional cowboy. Now he is living his dream and we are privy to see him do it at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.