The Women Behind Minority Business Growth in Houston
Being in business for yourself is hard. It is always helpful to have a mentor and some assistance to navigate the path to get to your success story. Business owners in Houston are fortunate in that respect to have a …
HCDE Tidwell Head Start Program Recruits Students Ages 3-5 for Immediate Openings
Harris County Department of Education Head Start Tidwell Center located at 8302 John Ralston Rd. is recruiting students ages 3-5. The program ensures future success for students both academically and socially and provides comprehensive health, education, nutrition and financial services …
Talente Texans Named Rodeo Rockstar Champions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Young musical talents took the Stars Over Texas Stage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Tuesday, March 21, for the final round of the 2017 Rodeo Rockstar competition.
Mayor Turner Urges Congress to Maintain Meals on Wheels
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement regarding proposed federal budget cuts that would seriously reduce funding for the Meals on Wheels program in Houston.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4002 Corder
Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of two men at 4002 Corder about 1:10 a.m. today (March 22).
Houston McDonald's Restaurants to Give Free Breakfast to Students and Teachers for STAAR Test on Mar. 28
On Tuesday, March 28, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Houston area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and their teachers.
Suspect Arrested, Other Victims Sought in Sexual Assault Investigation
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested and believed responsible for at least 10 sexual assault incidents in the northeast Houston and Harris County areas.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12647 Ashford Meadow Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 12647 Ashford Meadow Drive at about 1:20 a.m. on Sunday (March 19).
New Artwork Illuminates Houston’s Past with Multisensory Experience
The Bagby Street passage under Bayou Place, between Capitol Street and Texas Avenue, is now home to the newest addition to the City’s Art Collection. The Houston Oracle in Two Parts by sculptor Stephen Korns honors the city’s history while …
Judy Smith, Impetus for Popular TV Series Scandal to Keynote TSU’s Maroon & Gray Affair Signature Fundraiser
Judy Smith, president of Smith & Company, a top strategic and crisis communication firm in Washington, DC, will serve as keynote speaker for The Maroon & Gray Affair, a black-tie fund-raiser for Texas Southern University. The gala will be held …
Houston Sailor Serves On the USS Bonhomme Richard
Quartermaster Seaman Daija "Stella" Anderson, from Houston, determines the global position of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) using a sextant, an instrument which measures the angle between the horizon and celestial bodies.
2 children accidentally shot outside Fort Worth Chuck E. Cheese's
Two children were shot accidentally outside the Chuck E. Cheese’s on Southwest Loop 820 near Hulen Mall.
Cyberbullying Victims' Families Rally For Awareness, Legislative Changes
On one of the last days of Spring Break, students, teachers and the families of cyber bullying victims rallied at La Marque High School's Etheredge Stadium.
Record-Breaking Crowds Attend 'Go Tejano Day' At RodeoHouston
"Go Tejano Day" at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo broke all-time paid Rodeo/Concert attendance records on Sunday.
Texas Congressional Map Discriminates Against Hispanics, Federal Judges Say
Two federal judges have released an opinion that accuses Lone Star State legislators of drawing a congressional map in a “rushed and secretive process” that intended to discriminate against Hispanic and Democrat voters.
