Oldest African-American Sorority Works To Combat Heart Disease in the African-American Community
Heart disease is the number one cause of both death and disability in women in the U.S. African-American women have an even higher chance of dying from heart disease—and at a younger age—compared to white women, according to the National …
Weather Forecast Prompts Cancellation of Scheduled Rail Closure
A METRORail service interruption scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 has been cancelled due to a forecast for rain. The closure, which was prompted by high-voltage power line work by Centerpoint Energy, will be rescheduled at another date. Normal service …
Unions Support Bill That Would Provide $5,000 Raise to Texas Teachers
The presidents of two teacher unions in Texas are supporting a bill introduced this week in the Legislature that would give a $5,000 raise to teachers and also criticized merit based pay in public education.
Houston Food Bank Encourages Federal Workers to Visit Pantries for Assistance
The Houston Food Bank is hoping unpaid federal workers visit one of 600 pantry locations across the area if they need help feeding their families.
An Increasing Number Of Families In Houston Suburbs Aren’t Vaccinating Their Kids
While most Texas school children do get the required vaccines needed to enter school, an increasing number of parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children. In some areas, that trend is threatening the vaccination rates needed to keep diseases …
Why the 2020 Census Matters
A federal judge in New York has blocked the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census.
Young Students Showcase Passion and Wisdom at 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Lockhart Elementary Nyla Johnson has won the 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Power Line Work Prompts Bus Shuttles Along Green and Purple Lines Tuesday
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, METRORail service will be modified along the Green and Purple lines beginning at 9 p.m. until the end of service due to high-voltage power line work by Centerpoint Energy at Texas and Emancipation Avenues.
Pro Athletes to Tackle Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon
A tantalizing mix of veterans, newcomers, speed and savvy will be on display at the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday, as top international fields of professional athletes join 25,733 other runners in tackling the streets …
Community Highlight: Houston's New Emerging Faith Leaders of 2019
Pastor LaShanda Gary, Pastor Kareem Jackson, Apostle Eminent Tony Ervin, Pastor Andre AJ Jones and Pastor Marcus Whittaker are gearing up to save souls one community and a time.
Strong Case
The 2018-19 NBA season has started off with a bang, but no louder sound can be heard than that of starting shooting guard for the Houston Rockets, James Harden. Yes, I know that there has been plenty of stories and …
Stand Together to Honor a King
Anywhere there was a fight against an injustice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would go. In April of 1968, King found himself in Memphis, TN taking on the case of sanitation workers who were working in life threatening conditions for …
New Ride Sharing Service Debuts Between Houston and Austin
High-tech hitchhiking has arrived in Texas. Austin startup Hitch offers a ride-sharing service connecting people driving between Houston and Austin with people needing rides. Here's how it works: Someone with a 2003-or-newer vehicle who is planning to drive between Houston …
Transformation Coach Evelyn Wilson, Talks About Her Life-Changing Experiences & Being Intentional
New York-based millennial lifestyle blogger, entrepreneur and global transformation coach Evelyn Wilson sparks hope within the community with her voice of transparency as she drops pounds in front of her followers. Wilson, a native Houstonian, is dedicated to a committed …
Houston Real Estate Market Breaks Records
Houston’s housing market shattered records in 2018, despite lingering effects from Hurricane Harvey and concerns that began late in the year over rising interest rates.
