Texas Black Expo Announces the In-Person Return of its Summer Celebration
The 2023 season marks the organization’s 20th anniversary of serving the small business community throughout the state of Texas.
The Texas Black Expo announces the in-person return of the annual Summer Celebration, June 22 – 25, with the theme of BOOM: Building Our Own Marketplace. This free, four-day event at the George R. Brown Convention Center marks the organization’s 20th anniversary of serving the small business community in Houston and throughout the state of Texas.
Poet, Journalist, TV Personality, Author Kevin Powell named PVAMU’s new Writer-in-Residence
Prairie View A&M University announced today the appointment of the highly-regarded poet, journalist, TV personality and author Kevin Powell to serve as its second writer-in-residence of the Toni Morrison Writing Program.
Building renamed for HCC alum, Lamar Institute of Technology former president/CEO
Dr. Lonnie L. Howard Technology Center recently approved at Beaumont campus
Former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO, Lonnie L. Howard – a 1995 graduate of Houston Community College – was recently bestowed the honor of having the institute’s technology center bear his name.
Education Freedom: A Movement to Support Children Not Broken School Systems
Because of increased parent engagement, an education freedom movement is sweeping the nation that has the potential to have a significant positive impact on children and communities. The global pandemic forced parents to engage in local education policies more intentionally than we have seen in over half a century.
Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department
Hellerstedt to Retire After Nearly 14 Years of Service
The Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young today named Dr. Jennifer Shuford interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt who is retiring from state service.
METRO Marks Commute Solutions Month with Permanent Opening of HOV/HOT Lanes on Weekends/Holidays
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, METRO's HOV/HOT Express Lanes will remain open seven days a week permanently. To mark this travel benefit for the region, and in recognition of Commute Solutions Month, METRO Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, H-GAC's Director of Transportation Craig Raborn and others will gather for a media availability.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Prepares to Make Baytown Debut
Award-winning restaurant seeks more than 200 team members ahead of fall opening
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is getting ready to bring gameday with a taste of Louisiana to Baytown!
Crime Stoppers’ Leading the Way to a Safer Houston Gala Returns November 13 “On the Field” at Minute Maid Park
Honoring Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Jim McIngvale ‘Mattress Mack’ for their steadfast contributions to public safety and the Houston community
Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.
Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorses Chris Hollins for Houston Mayor
Prominent pharmacist, public health professional, and civic leader is campaign’s second major endorsement
Today, Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston. In the second major endorsement for the Hollins campaign, the prominent Houston pharmacist, public health professional, educator, and civic leader expressed confidence in Chris’s diligence to confront health disparities and inequality.
Houston Plant Shop and Montrose Collective Team Up for Free Plant Party Saturday
Free Family-Friendly Event to feature Live Music, Plant Market, Succulent & Sips Bar
The Plant Project Houston is inviting the community to a Free Plant Bar Experience at the Montrose Collective, located at 888 Westheimer, this Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2pm-6pm!
Kenan Thompson plans to keep the 'energy up' at the Emmys
It appears that Kenan Thompson is going to try and get by without a little help from his friends.
'Dancing with the Stars' new season to include Selma Blair, Wayne Brady and more
Season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars" will include a platinum recording artist, a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and an accomplished actress with multiple sclerosis
Ricky Martin sues his nephew for extortion for unfounded accusation
Attorneys for Ricky Martin on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit in a San Juan, Puerto Rico court against his nephew Dennis Yadiel Sánchez, alleging extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of rights, and damages.
Angelina Jolie's former company accuses Brad Pitt of 'waging a vindictive war' in new countersuit over winery
A battle over Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's winery continues. In February, Pitt sued Jolie and her former company over what his claim called the "unlawful" sale of her stake in Château Miraval, a country estate and winery in the south of France acquired by the couple in 2008.
Who's who in the House of Windsor: Queen Elizabeth II's line of succession
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. She was 96.
Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston
Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Rochelle Garza Fundraiser Cohosted by Christian D. Menefee
Congratulations to Christian D. Menefee for co-hosting a fundraiser in honor of Rochelle Garza candidate for TX attorney general. It was a packed house at the beautiful home of Amber Mostyn. Great to see so many great folks including Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sylvia R Garcia, Jacob M. Monty, Mini Timmaraju, Jay Kumar Aiyer, Lynne T. Jones, Lillie Schechter, Larry Veselka, Terry Munoz Morales and so many more.
