Private Acts, Public Shaming: Decoding the Far Right’s Attack on Who Can Access Bathrooms
Over the past few years, we’ve all become painfully aware of the Far Right’s attacks on trans people, often centered around the right to use the restroom. So-called “bathroom bills” have popped up in a number of states, including right …
pOpshelf now open in Houston!
pOpshelf is excited to announce its new store in Houston is now open! The store is located at 6745 Highway 6 N, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.
Harris County Attorney Menefee Opens Applications for 2nd High School Summer Legal Academy
The office of Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Legal Academy (SLA), a two-week educational readiness program for high school students to learn more about what it takes to become an attorney. …
The Annual BBP Regatta Returns for its 51st Year
After celebrating its half-century anniversary last year, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is still going strong as the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas! Every year, hundreds of paddlers take part in this long-standing Houston tradition in support of …
Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day at Hotels Across the State
Some Valentine’s Day programming from across the state, from Houston to Fort Worth and more.
VillaSport Announces Summer Safari - 2023 Summer Camp for Kids
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa, with 3 Houston area locations in The Woodlands, Cypress and Cinco Ranch, is bringing summer-long excitement to the greater Houston area with Summer Safari camp for ages 5 - 12. Registration opens Saturday, February 4, …
Four More Houston Harmony Public Schools Get Added to the List of State Schools of Character
Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State School(s) of Character” this week for its/their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character on campus and in the community.
WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a 'transition point'
Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic is at a "transition point."
'The Last of Us' expands Bill and Frank's love story, transcending its source material
In the video game "The Last of Us," the most we see of the character Frank is his dead, decaying body dangling from the ceiling of an abandoned residence.
More than 700 US flights canceled as winter weather moves in
More than 700 US flights have been canceled on Monday as winter weather bears down on a wide swath of the United States.
Mayor Sylvester Turner's Signature Youth Employment Program, Hire Houston Youth, Opens Application Portal
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined city officials and business leaders for the 2023 kick off of his signature program, Hire Houston Youth, continuing his commitment to invest in today’s youth and young adults to ensure a better, more equitable tomorrow.
Texas Southern University named to NBCU News Group’s NBCU Academy
Texas Southern University has been named to the NBCU News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining 14 other colleges and universities as new academic partners.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Health Department Open Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department opened the first combined health and multi-service center in the Sunnyside community today, offering a new state-of-the-art facility to better support the underserved community.
To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they'll release Friday, is expected to be difficult to watch -- but it may also be hard to avoid. Some people might even feel duty-bound to watch it …
