Juneteenth Celebration at the African American Civil War Memorial
Dr. Frank Smith, founder and executive director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum, stands next to the U Street Memorial in Washington, DC where the Juneteenth celebration will take place under a big tent starting at 11 …
‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ documents pay win for the group
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have scored a salary touchdown. The new season of the Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” includes the women getting a pay raise.
The new coronavirus variant surging in China has arrived in the US. Here’s what to know about Nimbus
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Erick makes landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, the strongest to hit Mexico so early in the year
Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico’s Oaxaca state as a dangerous Category 3 storm Thursday morning, unleashing powerful winds at the coast while spreading heavy rain over the region.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Stand Against NIH Funding Cuts, Defending Houston's Medical Future
In a bold defense of public health and medical innovation, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has joined a coalition of 45 cities, counties, and local government leaders nationwide in filing a powerful amicus brief opposing abrupt funding cuts by …
Houston Native Makes Waves Beneath the Surface as U.S. Navy Submariner
Beneath the ocean’s surface, where silence is power and precision is everything, a proud Houston native is serving as a guardian of America’s national security. Petty Officer 3rd Class Raymund Nelson, a 2023 graduate of West Side High School, is …
Turning Dreams into Diplomas: Harris County Adult Learners Celebrate Graduation Milestone
This weekend, more than 150 inspiring individuals from Harris County will proudly don caps and gowns as they cross the stage to receive their high school equivalency diplomas (HSE), proving that it's never too late to rewrite your story. The …
League City’s Own Serves as Silent Sentinel Beneath the Waves
From the quiet suburbs of League City, Texas, to the strategic depths of the Atlantic Ocean, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy Carter is making waves in the U.S. Navy’s elite submarine force. Currently serving aboard the USS West Virginia, homeported …
Fielding’s River Oaks Delivers Luxe Lunches with 25-Cent Martinis—A New Friday Favorite in Houston
Fielding’s River Oaks, one of Houston’s premier destinations for prime steaks, craft cocktails, and fine wine, is transforming Fridays into a can’t-miss culinary celebration. With the launch of its new Friday lunch series, guests can now enjoy a sophisticated midday …
160 years after Juneteenth 1865 - Racism, misogyny, harmful public policy, and destruction of lives
By May 8, 2025, 106,000 Black women lost their jobs, including me,” a somber and visibly shaken @sunshineharpy shared on her social media page. “And those of us that’s been out here trying to find work again, it’s basically just …
A Celebration of Freedom, Music, and Legacy at Miller Outdoor Theatre
This week, Miller Outdoor Theatre transforms into a living canvas of cultural pride, rhythmic storytelling, and musical brilliance with a three-day stretch of unforgettable programming, all free and open to the public in Houston's beloved Hermann Park.
Fort Bend County Libraries Host Open Auditions for “Shakespeare-by-the-Book” Featuring The Merchant of Venice
Aspiring actors and Shakespeare enthusiasts across the Greater Houston area are invited to step into the spotlight as Fort Bend County Libraries teams up with The Live Oak Playhouse for an exciting theatrical opportunity this summer. Open auditions for the …
Houston’s Own Raymund Nelson Makes Waves in the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Force
From the vibrant heart of Houston to the deep blue sea, Petty Officer 3rd Class Raymund Nelson is making his mark as a proud member of the elite U.S. Navy Submarine Force. A 2023 graduate of West Side High School, …
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Harris County in Public Health Funding Dispute
A federal judge has reinstated millions in public health funding to Harris County, ruling that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unlawfully cut the funds earlier this year.
Roberts Markland LLP and Texas Southern University Unite to Launch Juneteenth Remuneration Study with $100,000 Gift
In an unforgettable moment of history meeting momentum, Roberts Markland LLP, one of Houston’s most respected Black-owned law firms, made headlines—and history—with the official announcement of a $100,000 donation to fund the Juneteenth Remuneration Study and Symposium at Texas Southern …
