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Keystone Awaits: Why the 2025 NBS Ski Summit is the Ultimate Ski Experience – One Month Away

Get ready to ski, connect, and experience the thrill of the mountains like never before at the 2025 NBS Ski Summit in the breathtaking Keystone, Colorado. Whether you're an experienced skier or a first-timer, Keystone offers an unforgettable experience, making …

Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show

The spotlight will shine on nine extraordinary Houstonians at the Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show on March 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The annual event, hosted by The Women’s Guild of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, is …

Statement By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, NCHE Executive Director, On the National Day of Racial Healing

WASHINGTON, DC – “Nine years ago, the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) was launched as an annual observance dedicated to promoting equitable communities and fostering truth-telling, understanding, and collaboration to envision and create a future in which racism - …

Short-term Credentials: Empowering Our Youth for a Bright Future

Returning to Houston after a 36-year absence to join Houston Community College (HCC) was a full-circle moment for me. My journey from Third Ward and Sunnyside to serving in the U.S. Army, and later living in San Antonio, was one …

Celebrate You This Valentine’s Day: Stylish Self-Care Essentials That Say “I Deserve It”

Valentine’s Day is no longer just about roses, chocolates, and candlelit dinners—it’s about celebrating you. Whether you’re single, coupled, or just here for the vibe, this is the season to embrace your inner glow and treat yourself to a little …

Feeding Texas Futures: Commissioner Sid Miller Invites Nonprofits to Nourish Young Minds This Summer

Summer in Texas isn’t just about scorching heatwaves and backyard barbecues—it’s also about ensuring our children stay healthy, active, and ready for the next academic year. Enter the 2025 Summer Meal Programs, brought to you by the Texas Department of …

Powering Up Houston’s Future: The DOE's ITAC Implementation Grants Open a New Round of Opportunities

Houston’s manufacturing heartbeat is about to get even stronger! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with ENERGYWERX, has reopened the Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grant Program—and this time, the stakes are higher than ever for …

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace Rocks 2025 with Star-Studded Concert Lineup

Looking to infuse your nights with authentic Texas charm, lip-smacking food, and electrifying music? Goode Co. Armadillo Palace has you covered! This Houston hotspot is kicking off the year with a stellar lineup of live performances that’ll have you two-stepping …

Smokie Phillips Sworn In as County Constable for Pct. 7: A Legacy of Service and Dedication to the Community

In a heartfelt ceremony at Fountain Life Center on Main Street, James “Smokie” Phillips, a Houston native with 37 years of law enforcement experience in Harris County, took the oath of office as County Constable for Precinct 7. Phillips succeeds …

Blueprint Church: A Faith-Based Community Expanding in Houston

Houston, Texas, is a vibrant city filled with diverse cultures and religions. Amidst this spiritual tapestry, Blueprint Church has quickly gained momentum as a dynamic and growing congregation. With their unwavering faith and a commitment to spreading the love of …

BANF’s $500,000 Artist Awards Spark a Creative Renaissance in Houston

Houston is no stranger to innovation, but the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF) is taking creativity to new heights with its groundbreaking 2025 Artist Awards. This January, 25 extraordinary local artists will receive a $20,000 grant each, alongside an …

Over 75% of the US expected to face freezing temperatures this week as rare winter storm barrels toward the South

Most of the United States is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, snow tracks up the Northeast coast and a potentially crippling winter storm takes aim at the South.

Potentially historic storm could drop rare snow on Florida and the Gulf of Mexico as temperatures plunge nationwide

More than 230 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of …

President Trump Will Raise Your Energy Bills

Ratepayers beware. Team Trump’s eagerness to enrich his fossil fuel industry cronies with his “drill baby drill” (and export baby export) agenda is going to raise energy costs for American households.

Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

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