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Rihanna Is Now The Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire After Kylie Jenner's Rein

At 34, Rihanna is the youngest person on Forbes' 2022 list of self-made female billionaires in the United States.

View Proposed Redistricting Plan & Give Feedback at 3 Public Hearings

City Council will hold three public hearings in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 901 Bagby, to receive comments, suggestions, and alternate plans from the public regarding the Proposed City Council Redistricting Plan, in accordance with the City …

The Inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit Focuses on the Power of Investing in Women of Color

Since 2013, Latina influencer and founder of SpoiledLatina, Yvonne Guidry, has curated multicultural experiences for ambitious women. This year will establish the inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit, a two-day multicultural conference with this year’s focus on conversations surrounding the importance of investing …

19th Annual IgboFest Houston African Festival

Houston has the largest and growing Nigerian community in the United States. Many people travel here to experience Nigerian food, culture, and nightlife! Within the Nigerian community, the Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and the …

Melissa Aytenfisu Transformed the Midtown Houston

Last month, local artist Melissa Aytenfisu transformed the Midtown Houston letters with artwork that tells the story of Houston’s Black history while honoring the Third, Fourth and Fifth Wards. The captivating art installation is a celebration of life and liberty …

Stephen Curry's UNDERRATED Golf Tour

Stephen Curry, the now four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP (GO WARRIORS), expanded his UNDERRATED brand this summer with the official American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) UNDERRATED Golf Tour.

Charlene Ward-Johnson Elected New HCC Trustee For District II

Charlene Ward Johnson is the new- ly elected trustee to the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees. She officially joined the college’s governing board as the trustee for District II following a brief swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, June 29, at …

Mayor Turner Appoints New Director Of Office For People With Disabilities

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Angel Ponce as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Director, which provides services and advocacy for Houston residents with disabilities.

METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Diann Lewter

Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at today's Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She …

Commissioner Ellis’ Statement on New Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum

Over the past three years, Harris County has transformed the way we manage elections and became a national model for election access. Through innovative changes such as countywide polling places, drive-thru voting, 24-hour voting, new voting machines, and record numbers …

Harris County Attorney and City of Houston Take Action Against Union Pacific

Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will each submit Notices of Intent to Sue pursuant to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”) in connection with long-standing contamination in Houston’s …

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Harris County Attorney’s Legal Action Against Union Pacific

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday voiced support for the County Attorney’s Office legal action against Union Pacific, which owns a creosote-contaminated site that has been linked to high cancer rates in the surrounding community.

Houston-area teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools

Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.

Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for ambushing and killing two brothers

Marlon Brandon Valdez, 22, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday for ambushing and shooting two brothers he knew from high school in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Houston’s Premiere Bridal Show Returns for 38th Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show

The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center with the most fashion shows ever, cakes, gowns, and local vendors on Saturday-Sunday, July 23-24, 2022, from 10 a.m. …