Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Selects Two Houston Artists to Commission Photography and Sculpture Artwork for New Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today the selection of two local artists whose work will become an integral part of the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center.
Houston Concerts Are Cancelled in the Wake of the Astroworld Festival Tragedy
Houstonians and Travis Scott fans are still mourning the loss of the ten victims who tragically died at the Astroworld Festival concert. Many performers, as well as concert producers and promoters, are closely examining the ways in which they put …
Harris County District Attorney’s Office supports partnership to prevent sexual assault and support survivors at area colleges and universities
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office provided $165,000 to help fund a new partnership to make qualified sexual assault nurse examiners available on demand to seven area universities, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced at a press conference at Rice University …
Michael Strahan Return to Texas to Lift-Off
What's beyond the big blanket that covers the sky, sprinkled with the stars has always been a great mystery and a sense of wonderment for most Americans. More than 600 people have already gone on an adventure to the stars, …
Katrina Burton Named President of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
The members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) have elected Katrina R. Burton, BS, as the 2021-2022 President. As President, Burton will guide AMWA in fulfilling its mission to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources …
Verda Byrd Becomes An Advocate For Transracial Adoption Through 70 Years Of Blackness
After sharing her shocking story publicly, Verda Byrd, a white woman who found out she was black at the age of 70 years creates a multi-award winning documentary.
Tax Season is Here. Prepare for the Best with The Best, Paid In Full Enterprises LLC.
Taxes are Taxed and there is no going around it. In addition to paying the salaries of government workers, your tax dollars help to support common resources, such as police and firefighters.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Truist Launch $3 Million Scholarship Program to Support HBCU Students
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization representing the Black College Community, has partnered with Truist to launch a new scholarship program to meet the needs of students at historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and those from …
Black Heritage Society Presents 44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.Original Parade and Festival
The Black Heritage Society in partnership with the City of Houston is having its 44th Annual MLK Original Parade & Festivities. The MLK Holiday festivities is three days which includes the MLK Parade and Festival, Black Heritage Society Recognition and …
HMAAC Opens April Frazier’s Frame of Reference Installation
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present April Frazier’s Frame of Reference Installation, December 3, 2021 through March 5, 2022.
The youngest Astroworld victim's family declined Travis Scott's offer to pay for their 9-year-old's funeral
Rapper Travis Scott said he would pay the funeral costs of the people who died in a crowd crush at his Astroworld Festival in Houston -- but the youngest victim's family says it's declining his offer.
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Student Bar Association Board of Directors transcend compassion and TSU Tiger pride on the brink of Thanksgiving holiday,
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Student Bar Association Board of Directors transcend compassion and TSU Tiger pride on the brink of Thanksgiving holiday, gifting treats of gratitude to emergency room first-responders at three, Texas Medical Center-area hospital …
EPA Chief Visits Houston’s Heavily Polluted Neighborhoods as Residents Call for Accountability
During EPA Administrator Michael Regan’s visit, residents expressed concerns about a range of issues, including concrete batch plants, creosote contamination and the cumulative impact of pollution from multiple facilities concentrated in the same area.
Texans Pull Off Upset Over the Titans to End Losing Streak
Coming off the bye week, the Houston Texans knew that they were headed into hostile territory to play one of the best teams in the AFC in the Tennessee Titans. Houston was on an eight-game losing streak, while the Titans …
Children’s Museum Houston channels the force with intergalactic appearances Saturday, Nov. 20, beginning at 10 a.m.
No need to wait until Thanksgiving to celebrate this November! Embrace your inner-Wookiee and commemorate Star Wars “Life Day” at Children’s Museum Houston. But if you’re not familiar with “Life Day,” fear not. “Life Day” debuted in 1978’s Star Wars …
