Lavish Eats HTX: Serving Up Gourmet Glam for Houston’s Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and the culinary game in Houston just got an upgrade, thanks to the city’s newest foodie phenomenon—**Lavish Eats HTX**. This gourmet food truck, known for its flair and elevated "New American" cuisine, is stepping …
From Houston to the High Seas: Aviation Ordnanceman Derian Barnett Shows Off Precision Under Pressure
Houston pride is soaring high—literally—aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7), where Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Derian Barnett, one of our city’s own, is showcasing the grit and determination that make Houston a hub of excellence. Recently, Barnett was spotted replacing …
Texas Consumers Win Big: PUCT Champions Refunds and Bill Credits
In the bustling heart of Texas, where electric grids hum, water taps flow, and cell towers connect communities, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is making waves—this time, for consumers. With a whopping $144,563 secured in refunds and bill …
Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81.
METRO Breaks Ground on New Facility to Enhance Rail Operations
On Monday, METRO broke ground on the new 30,000 square-foot Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility, a key project aimed at enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability across the METRORail system.
University of Michigan regent’s home vandalized in antisemitic attack
The home of a Jewish member of the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents was vandalized early Monday, in what the university described as “a clear act of antisemitic intimidation.”
Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed
A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last year.
Suspect in killing of health care CEO arrested on gun charge in Pennsylvania, NYC top cop says
A man arrested Monday on a gun charge in Pennsylvania has been identified as the suspect in the “brazen, targeted” fatal shooting last week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, according to New York police officials.
From HCC to Stanford: Avey Etaghene’s Bold Journey to Empower the World Through AI
For many, the road from a small Nigerian town to the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley might seem improbable, if not impossible. But for Avey Etaghene, it’s a path paved with determination, courage, and the support of extraordinary mentors.
Children’s Museum Houston Receives $2.5M Grant for Character Development Initiative
Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) is embarking on an exciting journey to foster the growth of key character traits in children through a groundbreaking new initiative, supported by a generous $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Set to launch in …
Get Ready to Spark Joy: Emancipation Park Conservancy’s Annual HEB Holiday in the Tre Celebration
Houston, mark your calendars! The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to kick it off than by joining the Emancipation Park Conservancy’s annual Holiday in the Tre celebration, proudly presented by HEB. This heartwarming community event …
Houston’s Kinder’s Texas Bowl to Feature Epic Showdown Between LSU and Baylor This New Year’s Eve
Houston is set to ring in 2025 with an electrifying clash of titans as the Kinder’s Texas Bowl — the city’s beloved college football tradition — hosts Louisiana State University (LSU) and Baylor University on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at …
H-E-B's Feast of Sharing: A Celebration of Community and Giving Back
This Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the heart of Houston will beat a little brighter as thousands of residents gather at the NRG Yellow Lot for the highly anticipated H-E-B Feast of Sharing. This cherished annual …
The Department of Energy Powers the Future with $36 Million STEM Traineeship Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is turning the spotlight on the next generation of innovators, announcing a $36 million investment into 29 groundbreaking projects under its Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative. This ambitious funding push spans …
Why Justice Jackson invoked interracial marriage in Supreme Court’s historic transgender care arguments
The Supreme Court was more than an hour into its feisty debate over gender-affirming care when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invoked one of the most significant civil rights precedents in the nation’s history.
