Raising Cane’s Serves Up Houston Astros Tickets, Fan Fun for Chicken Lovers
Score Astros tickets and meet Orbit while enjoying your favorite chicken fingers at Raising Cane’s!
Lights, Camera, Legacy: Houston-Born Thriller Deadly Escape Delivers Fireworks On and Off the Screen
Houston’s cinematic pulse was pounding this Friday, July 4th—and it wasn’t just from fireworks lighting the skyline. The highly anticipated psychological thriller Deadly Escape exploded onto the scene with a stylish private VIP premiere at The Vaughn Home, hosted by Houston’s own Derrick and Chaun Vaughn. The evening was a symphony of red carpet elegance, storytelling excellence, and community celebration that proves once again: H-Town knows how to make headlines—and history.
Justice, Power, and Progress: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Inspires at Global Black Economic Forum Mainstage During Essence Festival
In a stirring and historic moment that reverberated across the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and far beyond, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson — America’s first Black woman to sit on the nation’s highest court—took the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) mainstage for an unforgettable conversation during the 2025 Essence Festival.
Houston’s Favorite Venues to Celebrate 713 Day – This Sunday, July 13th
Houston’s favorite restaurants and bars are raising a glass to the city’s roots on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in celebration of 713 Day. A true tribute to the Bayou City’s bold flavors, cultural influence, and hometown pride, this year’s festivities promise food, music, drinks, and unforgettable vibes! Here are some tasty options to celebrate H-Town’s unofficial holiday:
Airbnb.org Steps Up to Provide Free Emergency Housing for Central Texas Flood Victims and First Responders
In the wake of the devastating floods sweeping through Central Texas, Airbnb.org—the nonprofit arm of Airbnb—has launched a critical initiative to offer free emergency housing for those most affected. This compassionate effort includes displaced families, individuals who’ve lost everything, and brave first responders working tirelessly on the frontlines.
Commissioner Sid Miller Mobilizes TDA Relief Efforts for Flood-Stricken Texans
As deadly floods ravage communities across Central Texas, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is stepping up in a big way. Over the weekend, Miller directed the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to activate emergency resources to support farmers, ranchers, and rural families devastated by this historic natural disaster.
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and there’s no ‘client list,’ Justice Department says
After months of touting the impending release of new, blockbuster information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department announced in a memo Monday that there is no evidence he kept a “client list” or was murdered.
Mother to remain held, charged with stabbing her 3 kids, 1 fatally, in Logan Square
A mother will remain in jail after appearing in court on Sunday, accused of stabbing her children before setting their house on fire in Logan Square on the Fourth of July.
Dr. Mary Anna Thomas Leads Galveston College Nursing Programs with Experience and Commitment
Dr. Mary Anna Thomas brings two decades of nursing experience and a passion for education to her leadership role at Galveston College, guiding future nurses through a time of growth and innovation.
Children’s camps in Texas were located in areas known to be at high risk of flooding
The waterways in Texas Hill Country have carved paths over the centuries through the granite and limestone, shaping the rocky peaks and valleys that make the region so breathtaking.
Texas Southern University Student Selected as Du Bois Scholar at Harvard
Joseph Carter joins 35 scholars nationwide selected for program focused on research and leadership development
Texas Southern's Joseph Carter takes part in Harvard's elite summer research program focused on climate justice and public health.
Houston Gets Building: Mayor Whitmire Launches 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program with Bold Optimism
The blueprint for a better Houston just got a major fast-track upgrade. With an eye toward eliminating red tape and rebuilding trust between City Hall and its citizens, Mayor John Whitmire paid a hands-on visit to the Houston Permitting Center this Monday morning to officially launch the City’s ambitious new 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program. It’s a bold step forward in delivering on the Mayor’s promise to make it easier—and faster—to build in Houston.
Colin Allred Rallies Houston to Power 'Blue Texas': A Bold Kickoff for Statewide Democratic Mobilization
Houston is about to get a major jolt of Democratic energy, as U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred joins Harris County leaders and Texas Majority PAC to officially kick off the highly anticipated Blue Texas field operation effort. The event, set for Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 PM at The Montrose Center, promises to be a powerful catalyst for grassroots voter mobilization and civic engagement across the Lone Star State.
Council Member Pollard Proposes Dress Code Posting Requirement for Nightclubs and Dance Halls
Houston City Council will consider a proposal requiring nightclubs and dance halls to post visible dress codes to promote transparency and prevent arbitrary enforcement.
A “New Direction”: West Coast Black News Publisher, Dr. John Warren, Elected Board Chair of NNPA
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-year-old organization, whose members are mostly from the East Coast, South and Midwest.
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Collection and Facility Schedule for 4th of July Holiday
In observance of the City of Houston’s approved holiday schedule, there will be no curbside collection services, and all Solid Waste Management (SWMD) facilities will be closed.
Harris County Precinct 4 Distributes 250 Portable A/C Units Through Summer Heat Relief Initiative
Harris County Precinct 4 launches a summer relief program, providing 250 portable A/C units to vulnerable residents amid rising Texas heat.
A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power of artificial intelligence. The couple had undergone several rounds of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, visiting fertility centers around the world in the hopes of having a baby.
Wimbledon Drops Line Judges for First Time in 148 Years, Sparking Concerns Over Loss of 'Humanity'
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, London (CNN) — Pauline Eyre still remembers the “extraordinary feeling” of making her first appearance at Wimbledon aged 21, taking in the noise and the crowds as she marched onto the pristine grass courts, neat and pillowy under her feet.
Employers can benefit from a four-day week too, a trial suggests
Switching to a four-day work week can be good for the bottom line, according to the results of a new trial in the United Kingdom. For six months between last November and April, nearly 1,000 employees across 17 companies and other organizations worked a shorter week while retaining the same pay and workload.
