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45th MLK Jr. Parade, Festival, & Weekend Celebrations

The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The 45th MLK Jr. Parade is free to …

Twelve HISD Students Advance to Foley’s 27th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Finals

Twelve fourth- and fifth-grade students from Houston ISD elementary schools have been selected to advance to the finals for Foley & Lardner LLP’s 27th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition in Houston. The finals are scheduled to take place on January …

Harris County DA's Office: Ringleader in NFL medical reimbursement scam pleads guilty

An athletic trainer who acted as the ringleader with eight former NFL players in a scheme to defraud an NFL player trust fund by submitting false claims for medical benefits has pleaded guilty, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced …

Hundreds of Houston Families Received Free Toys, Bikes, and Gifts Today from Jimmy The Jeweler at his 8th Annual Iced Out Christmas Giveaway

Christmas came early today for hundreds of Houston families thanks to Jimmy Phan, better known as Celebrity Designer Jimmy The Jeweler!

Houston Favorite Lotus Seafood Celebrates National French Fried Shrimp Day Wednesday with $5 Popcorn Shrimp & Fries Deal

Lotus Seafood, a Houston staple and cult favorite since 2006, is giving shrimp lovers cause for celebration this Wednesday with a $5 Popcorn Shrimp & Fries deal in honor of National French Fried Shrimp Day!

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Comments on Resolution City, County and TxDOT Reached on I-45 Expansion

Today, the City of Houston, Harris County and The Texas Department of Transportation are announcing a resolution of disputes over the I-45 expansion project, including Harris County’s lawsuit and Mayor Turner’s objection to the project.

Superintendent House honored by Houston Area Urban League for Black Excellence in Education

The Houston Area Urban League’s coveted 54th annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala awarded HISD’s Superintendent, Millard House II with this year’s Black Excellence award in Education. This year’s theme “Celebrating Black Excellence” paid recognition to House and other community leaders …

East End District Receives Gift of New Chicano Public Art Honoring the Victims of COVID-19

The East End District added a ceremonial-type, mega-size metate, created by Chicano artists Jesus Cantu Medel, M.Ed, to the award-winning Esplanade at Navigation.

HOUSTON TEXANS AND PARTNERS AWARD $400,000 TO 15 LOCAL NONPROFITS

The Houston Texans awarded $400,000 through the Inspire Change Grant Fund to 15 local nonprofits and education programs.

Black Heritage Society 45th MLK Original Parade, Festival, and MLK Celebration

The Black Heritage Society is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m.

Elected Officials Across Texas Endorse Chris Hollins

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston.

Elected Officials Across Texas Endorse Chris Hollins

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston.

METRO Aims to Connect Communities with Transit Oriented Development

METRO's Board of Directors has unanimously approved an updated policy that guides how it advances Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives.

The Ensemble Theatre lights up this holiday season with “A Motown Christmas”

The Ensemble Theatre stands out this Christmas Season with one of the most soulful and entertaining plays to hit the stage! A Motown Christmas is a festive holiday revue that blends the traditional Christmas carols with the soulful sounds of …

Houston man sentenced to 45 years for killing TSU student while on bond for robbing shoe store

A Houston man who robbed a shoe store and then, while on bond, fatally shot a Texas Southern University student during an armed robbery was sentenced to 45 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Sunday.