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Run for Something Endorses Obes Nwabara for Houston City Council At-Large Position 2

Obes Nwabara, candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Seat 2, is endorsed by Run for Something.

Theatre Under the Stars 2023 Leading Ladies Luncheon to Honor Paula Harris with the Shirley Stein Outstanding Champion in the Arts and Education Award

The 2023 Leading Ladies Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Tony’s located at 3755 Richmond Avenue.

Criminal Justice Advocates Marking 50th Anniversary of Houston’s First Mass Shooting

District Attorney Kim Ogg will join victims rights advocates in commemorating the loss of life in Houston’s first mass shooting 50 years ago this month and paying homage to survivors of crime and their families.

Jack Yates High School students set to receive $50,000 in donations & scholarships from Academy Sports + Outdoors

HISD’s Jack Yates High School students will be honored for the third consecutive year by Academy Sports + Outdoors thanks to their scholarship fund that will award seven college-bound seniors with scholarships and donations totaling $50,000. During the celebration, Jack …

Change the Pattern in Texas

Join us in Houston, Texas to reimagine the fight to end HIV/AIDS • May 3rd - 7th

Texas Southern University Invites White House Executive to be Spring 2023 Commencement Speaker

Texas Southern University will welcome the Dietra Trent, Ph.D., executive director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHI-HBCUs) as the speaker for the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony …

Houston Rockets Hire Ime Udoka As Their Next Head Coach

The Houston Rockets have hired former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka as their next head coach, making him the 15th head coach in franchise history, the team announced on Tuesday.

Texas Southern University Appoints Highly Experienced Academician as Next Provost

A seasoned higher education administrator and effective champion of faculty and student success will become the new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Texas Southern University.

Grand Jury Takes No Action on Indictment of Houston Officer

A Harris County grand jury took no action Wednesday afternoon on potential charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, meaning the case will be presented to a new grand jury as …

Today is World Malaria Day - Zero Malaria Starts with Us!

Every year, April 25th marks World Malaria Day – a day to recognize the global efforts to combat one of the world's deadliest diseases. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito …

Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday and Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington

Free jazz performances celebrating the birthday and sacred concert of Duke Ellington performed by Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra at St. Marks Episcopal Church - 3816 Bellaire (77025); Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. and Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters …

John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor by Former HISD Board President Paula Arnold

John Whitmire announced today that Paula Arnold, Former President of the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

Harris County Department of Education to Host Job Fair April 22

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, Harris County Department of Education will host a job fair at its administration building located at 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX, 77022.

Allies in Action: METRO Joins USDOT Initiative to Reduce U.S. Traffic Deaths

METRO has joined a national call to action to make roadways safer and reduce road deaths through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) National Roadway Safety Strategy.

Houston Grand Opera Presents Two Free Performances of La traviata on May 19 and May 20 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present two free performances of Verdi’s La traviata, one of the world’s most beloved operas, at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20.