Fulfilling Promises: Strengthening School Boards for a Stronger Future
As our education system is increasingly destabilized, it is more important than ever that our local elected leaders have the knowledge, skills, resources, and capacity to fill in the gap should federal structures, guidelines and oversight go away. Across the country, there are nearly 90,000 school board members who are preparing to make decisions that will impact their communities for years to come. While national discourse is capturing so much of our attention, now more than ever, it is actually at the local level where policies are shaped in ways that directly affect our daily lives.
Rami Malek Stars in High-Stakes Espionage Thriller The Amateur—Advance Tickets Now Available!
Get ready for an electrifying ride as 20th Century Studios presents The Amateur, a gripping espionage thriller starring Oscar® winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne (What’s Love Got to Do with It). With early access screenings available ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on April 11, 2025, fans of high-intensity action and deep psychological drama won’t want to miss this adrenaline-fueled blockbuster.
Man in home hit by bullet when gunfire erupts on street
A 90-year-old Florida City man inside his home was caught in the crossfire overnight when gunfire erupted on the street outside.
Congressman Al Green Host Press Conference with the NAACP Houston Branch President Bishop James Dixon, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, and Postal Unions to Challenge USPS Job Cuts and Eliminati
On Monday, March 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference alongside Bishop James Dixon, President of the NAACP Houston Branch, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch #283, and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). He will address a critical letter he sent to congressional leaders regarding the U.S. Postal Service
March Madness Comes to Houston: UH Cougars Watch Party at Avenida Houston!
It’s a battle of the Cougars! 🐾 Get ready, Houston, because the University of Houston Cougars are taking on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars in Round 1 of March Madness! Whether you bleed red and white or just love the electrifying energy of college basketball, you won’t want to miss this FREE watch party at Avenida Houston!
Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Houthis
Dozens of people have been reported killed after US President Donald Trump ordered “decisive” military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen, opening a new salvo against the Iran-backed group that has targeted shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
Harvard's Bold Move: Free Tuition for Students from Families Earning $200K or Less
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of higher education, Harvard University has announced a tuition-free initiative for students from families earning $200,000 or less per year. This game-changing decision, effective for the 2025-26 academic year, makes one of the world’s most prestigious institutions significantly more accessible to middle-class and lower-income students across America.
Here’s the field for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament
It’s that time of year again. A time for teams to embark on Cinderella runs and players to become college basketball legends.
How to watch the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are almost here. This year’s edition will be hosted by LL Cool J, who is returning for the second time to host the show that will recognize the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations throughout 2024.
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office
The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Tariffs got you down? How to substitute American alternatives for European wines
Gin and vodka aren’t the only alcohols that will feel the pain of a 200% tariff on European-made products — so will your favorite bottles of Bordeaux and Chianti.
Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years
Will Smith is returning to his first love. The actor who rose to fame as a rapper announced he has a new album coming.
The 21th Annual Bishop Rizzotto Golf Classic, St. Dominic Village’s Most Exciting Fundraiser of the Year!
St. Dominic Village, a nonprofit Senior Care Community, will host its 21th Annual Bishop Rizzotto Golf Classic on March 17, 2025, to raise money for the Compassionate Care Fund. The funds raised at the tournament will help to bridge the $1.3 million gap between Medicare reimbursements and the actual cost of care for residents.
Michael Fassbender said he thinks "it's over" for him as a potential Bond. Fassbender said he blew any chance he might have had of playing 007 when he recommended another actor for the iconic role – D
Over the past decade, scientists have detected a puzzling phenomenon: radio pulses coming from within our Milky Way galaxy that would pulse every two hours, like a cosmic heartbeat. The long radio blasts, which lasted between 30 and 90 seconds, appeared to come from the direction of the Ursa Major constellation, where the Big Dipper is located.
Michael Fassbender says he blew his James Bond audition – by recommending Daniel Craig
Michael Fassbender blew any chance he might have had of playing 007 when he recommended another actor for the iconic role – Daniel Craig.
Conan O’Brien has revealed what the Oscars wouldn’t let him do
No, Conan. Oscar can’t sit on a couch. Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s Academy Awards and he has revealed some golden ideas he and his writer weren’t allowed to execute.
Bowen Yang says Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ helped him ‘come out of the closet again’ after conversion therapy
Bowen Yang has made it clear that he is indeed a little monster, the moniker that supporters of Grammy-winning artist Lady Gaga have claimed.
Judge in ‘It Ends With Us’ case grants Blake Lively further protections to limit sensitive information from being made public
The judge overseeing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle granted much of Lively’s request for an expanded protective order that aims to prevent some information, such as medical records and trade secrets related to future business projects, from being made public.
Free Walls Mural Event Brings Art, Community, and Local Commerce Together
Experience a day of art, music, and community at the Free Walls Mural Event** on **March 22**, where local artists will transform blank walls into vibrant murals, complemented by a vendor market, live DJ, and delicious seafood specials.
Trumps War On Immigrants and Resilience of Houston’s Communities
The streets of Houston pulsed with en- ergy as thousands of protestors took to the pavement, their voices echosands Organized By F.I.E.L. - For Families and Their Education – PROTEST Against ICE Raids
The streets of Houston pulsed with energy as thousands of protestors took to the pavement, their voices echoing through the city’s corridors with a singular demand—justice for immigrants. The gathering on Sunday, February 2, 2025, organized by FIEL Houston (Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha), was a defiant rebuke of the relentless anti-immi- grant policies that have defined President Donald Trump’s tenure.
