Fort Bend County Judge Invites Public to 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a 21st remembrance ceremony to commemorate and honor the sacrifices of first responders and victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001, on Friday, September 9, at the Historic Fort Bend County …
Texas Black Expo Announces the In-Person Return of its Summer Celebration
The Texas Black Expo announces the in-person return of the annual Summer Celebration, June 22 – 25, with the theme of BOOM: Building Our Own Marketplace. This free, four-day event at the George R. Brown Convention Center marks the organization’s …
Poet, Journalist, TV Personality, Author Kevin Powell named PVAMU’s new Writer-in-Residence
Prairie View A&M University announced today the appointment of the highly-regarded poet, journalist, TV personality and author Kevin Powell to serve as its second writer-in-residence of the Toni Morrison Writing Program.
Building renamed for HCC alum, Lamar Institute of Technology former president/CEO
Former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO, Lonnie L. Howard – a 1995 graduate of Houston Community College – was recently bestowed the honor of having the institute’s technology center bear his name.
Education Freedom: A Movement to Support Children Not Broken School Systems
Because of increased parent engagement, an education freedom movement is sweeping the nation that has the potential to have a significant positive impact on children and communities. The global pandemic forced parents to engage in local education policies more intentionally …
Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department
The Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young today named Dr. Jennifer Shuford interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt who is retiring from state service.
METRO Marks Commute Solutions Month with Permanent Opening of HOV/HOT Lanes on Weekends/Holidays
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, METRO's HOV/HOT Express Lanes will remain open seven days a week permanently. To mark this travel benefit for the region, and in recognition of Commute Solutions Month, METRO Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, METRO President & CEO Tom …
Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' …
Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorses Chris Hollins for Houston Mayor
Today, Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston. In the second major endorsement for the Hollins campaign, the prominent Houston pharmacist, public health professional, educator, and civic leader expressed confidence in Chris’s …
Houston Plant Shop and Montrose Collective Team Up for Free Plant Party Saturday
The Plant Project Houston is inviting the community to a Free Plant Bar Experience at the Montrose Collective, located at 888 Westheimer, this Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2pm-6pm!
Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston
Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Rochelle Garza Fundraiser Cohosted by Christian D. Menefee
Congratulations to Christian D. Menefee for co-hosting a fundraiser in honor of Rochelle Garza candidate for TX attorney general. It was a packed house at the beautiful home of Amber Mostyn. Great to see so many great folks including Commissioner …
Detroit Auto Show Introduces New Charity Preview Activations
The North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show) today announced the black-tie Charity Preview will take flight with a thrilling display of personal mobility featuring the Gravity Jet Suit and a first-time drone spectacular that will illuminate the …
Apple Fitness+ available to all iPhone users in 21 countries later this fall
Starting September 12, Fitness+ will also introduce new seasons of Time to Walk and Time to Run; the latest Artist Spotlight series featuring music from Mary J. Blige, The Rolling Stones, and The Weeknd; and a new Yoga trainer
