Shop Latinx is a Beautiful Directory Helping You Find and Support Brown-Owned Businesses
Do you want to support Latinx businesses? Doing so is easier than ever before thanks to Brittany Chavez and Raquel Garcia, the Los Angeles-based Latinas behind Shop Latinx.
TWC Awards $5 Million in Career Training Grants to 26 Colleges and ISDs
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded 26 grants totaling $5 million to public community and technical colleges and independent school districts for programs that focus on supporting high-demand occupations through the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program.
Pappas Brothers Steakhouse Hosts Alto Adige Wines
Recently, we took part in a wine seminar from Italian Winemakers Alto Adige, which was hosted by Pappas Brothers Steakhouse in the Galleria area of Houston. A group of selected guests were privileged to hear the stories about the grapes, …
Elaine Gracia Leads National Hispanic Professional Organization to New Heights
Entrepreneur and community activist Elaine Gracia is passionate about two things, empowering Hispanics with business competencies and expanding opportunities for Hispanics that in her opinion, “have been under represented at the bargaining table
UT Stabbing Suspect May Have Had Mental Health Issues, Police Say
Kendrex J. White, the suspect in a hunting knife attack that left one student dead and three others wounded at the University of Texas at Austin, may have been "suffering from mental health issues," UT Austin Police Chief David Carter …
H-E-B to Announce Statewide Winners in 2017 Excellence in Education Awards
H-E-B will announce statewide winners of the 2017 Excellence in Education Awards at special ceremony featuring keynote speaker Dr. Robert Gates. The award ceremony is Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at Austin Hilton Hotel, 500 East 4th Street, Austin, …
Housing Event Aimed at Increasing African-American Home Ownership
Hundreds of Houstonians attended a housing expo aimed at increasing home ownership among African-Americans, a segment of the population that's underrepresented among homeowners.
KOCH Industries CEO Charles Koch to Address Creating a New Generation of Entrepreneurship at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
The black enterprise 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit, Where Innovation Meets Funding, hosted by Nationwide convenes on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation’s most …
Flier at Bus Stop Encourages Gay People to Commit Suicide
A flier recently posted at a Houston bus stop used a slur and statistics to encourage gay people to commit suicide, according to a report by Outsmart Magazine.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5000 West Bellfort
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 5000 West Bellfort about 6 p.m. on Thursday (May 4).
Immigration Supporters March to Houston City Hall for May Day
Activists in the Houston community, labor union members and students from all walks of life gathered Monday under the banner of Houston Unido in response to what organizers are calling an attack on immigrants and low-income communities in Houston.
Over 60 Entities Holding May Elections in Harris County
Saturday, May 6, 2017, is Election Day for voters in sixty-four political subdivisions in Harris County. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over half of the county’s 2.2 million registered voters are eligible to vote …
Why United Airlines’ Woes Had Nothing To Do With Social Media
As a social media manager who manages many corporate campaigns for my agency’s clients, I can’t help but sympathize with the poor soul who handles United Airlines’ social media accounts.
Houston Native Yolanda Adams Inducted into Music Hall of Fame
Multi-Grammy award winning singer, Yolanda Adams is a Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee.
Investigation into Stabbing at 6300 Gay Street
Houston police are investigating the stabbing of a man at 6300 Gay Street about 10:50 p.m. on Thursday (May 4).
