Houston’s very own global icon, Travis Scott, is back with his Cactus Jack Foundation to host the highly anticipated 3rd Annual HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros. The evening …

In a moment of extraordinary recognition, University of Houston (UH) physics professor Dr. Donna Stokes has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)—the highest accolade in the nation for mentoring in STEM …

Once again, former President Donald J. Trump is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, using federal funding as a political weapon. This time, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is taking a stand—determined to ensure that the hardworking residents …

The Alley Theatre has been honored as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive the prestigious 2024-2025 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. With $20,000 in funding, this initiative will bring Zora Neale Hurston’s literary masterpiece, Their …

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is making waves again in 2025! 🎉 Following last year's monumental success in over 100 cities, the Building Black Wealth Tour is back to educate, empower, and inspire Black communities on the …

500 DAYS OUT! The world’s biggest sporting event is heading to H-Town! In just 500 days, Houston will take center stage as one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This monumental event will unite fans from …

Get ready, Houston! The magic, the music, and the soul of Broadway’s legendary hit The Wiz are making their way to the Bayou City. The Tony Award®-winning musical sensation will grace the stage of the Hobby Center for the Performing …

The Houston Texans are making power moves—both on and off the field. In a groundbreaking announcement, the team has officially named Mike Tomon as the new President, marking a pivotal moment in the franchise’s evolution. With over two decades of …

There are two areas of bipartisan agreement about President Donald Trump’s early days back in the White House: voters say he is moving quickly to keep promises and he is far more active and visible than his predecessor.

It was as if he’d never left. The Oval Office that President Donald Trump begrudgingly departed four years ago was reassembled in almost identical fashion over the course of a few hours Monday, right down to the cream wool rug …

Just hours after his swearing-in this week, as a raft of executive orders was presented and signed at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump authorized action to end “radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing.”

Federal economic data is one of the purest forms of infrastructure, says Erica Groshen, a former commissioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In August 2024, then-candidate former President Donald Trump delivered a press conference surrounded by packaged foods, meats, produce, condiments, milk and eggs.

Selena Gomez on Monday posted — and quickly deleted — a video of herself reacting to the immigration enforcement sweeps launched by the Trump administration Sunday that resulted in over 1,000 arrests across the country.

February is a time to reflect, celebrate, and uplift the powerful legacy of Black history—and the Houston Public Library (HPL) is rolling out the red carpet for an unforgettable Black History Month experience! With a diverse lineup of events ranging …