San Diego Zoo Kids Brings World of Animals to MD Anderson Pediatric Cancer Patients
The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital today debuted San Diego Zoo Kids, a new television channel for patients and families featuring real-life zoo animal experiences through closed-circuit television. The innovative programming now is available on TV monitors …
WBEA Dares Women to Be Different at Annual Business Expo
The Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) is gearing up for their 2017 Annual Business Expo and Matchmaking Event. Embracing the quote from Fashion Icon Coco Chanel - “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different”; this year’s theme …
Mayor Turner Breaks 16-Year Logjam as Houston Pension Passes Last Step in Legislative Process
Mayor Sylvester Turner: “Today’s significance is not marked merely by what we have accomplished, but by what we can accomplish now that we have lifted a significant barrier to progress in our city.”
Angie Harmon, Rosanette & Harry Cullen Honored at UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball in Houston
On Wednesday evening, the Southwest Regional Office of UNICEF USA hosted the fourth annual UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. The event, emceed by Great Day Houston host Deborah Duncan and featuring a special …
METRORail Improvements Prompt Bus Shuttle on Purple Line
METRO will make improvements to the overhead power system along the Purple Light Rail Line tomorrow which will impact evening travel. The scheduled work is necessary to ensure METRO continues to provide reliable light-rail service to customers.
Texas Mom to Volunteer at Ultimate Hike to Support Children’s Cancer Research
When Melana Ligertwood’s son Max was only 8 weeks old, he was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, which affects 7% of all children with cancer. The lives of everyone in their family came to a sudden halt.
Houston Hackathon Winners Bring Forth Innovative Solutions
Hackathon winners focused on monitoring air quality, improving storm drainage and connecting library resources during the fifth annual event. The City of Houston hosted a 24 hour "Hackathon" on May 20-21 at the Houston Technology Center in partnership with Sketch …
Deadly Accident on Gulf Freeway
ABC13 is reporting a deadly accident on the Gulf Freeway this morning. Police are on the scene of a deadly accident involving a person who was hit on the freeway in southeast Houston.
Children’s Museum of Houston Expands Beyond the Limits of Your Imagination During Sci-Fi Summer
The Children’s Museum of Houston’s “Sci-Fi Summer” will take you to infinity and beyond! From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, you’re invited to take off on an out-of-this world adventure where imagination and reality collide. Come and explore …
May 15 Declared Earnest Pugh Day in Houston; Concept Video for "I Need You To Breathe" Released Today!
Coming off of the heels of a lavish red carpet affair attended by luminaries including the Mayor of Houston, Earnest Pugh announces the release of the “I Need You to Breathe” concept video. The resplendent clip was directed by Keith …
Chance the Rapper Poses with Musical Scores T-shirt
Chance the Rapper and the winning T-shirt design for The Pavilion’s Musical Scores program
Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be …
Parents, Alumni Push HISD Board To Revisit HSPVA Naming Rights
Ever since the Houston school board approved the naming rights to its flagship arts high school last fall, a vocal group of parents and alumni have opposed the deal. It let the Kinder Foundation add its name to the High …
Houston Had This Superbug Problem for Years and Never Knew
A dangerous strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is far more common in Houston than anyone knew and shows signs it can spread prolifically, researchers reported Tuesday. It's a specific strain of a bacteria known as Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Meet the Class of 2017: Tomorrow’s Future Leaders of America
After twelve years, 108 months, 3,240 days, are the estimated number of days students attend school before reaching the pinnacle of their educational career, high school graduation. That pivotal time has come for the class of 2017. It’s time for …
