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Honoring the Heartbeat of Houston: Living Icons Memorial Unveiled for COVID-19 Victims at Quentin Mease

Houston Style Magazine celebrates the poignant dedication of "Liv- ing ICONs: A Tribute to Houston's COVID-19 Heroes" at Quentin Mease Health Center. This emotive art exhibit immortalizes nearly a thousand Houstonians lost to the pandemic with their images gracing the walls, symbolizing strength, community, and remembrance.

Police search for suspects after Sunnyvale, Texas, shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured, including children

Police are searching for suspects after a shooting left one person dead and a man and his three children injured in a shooting near an apartment complex in Sunnyvale, Texas, Sunday evening

Houston OEM Announces First Preparedness Manager For Vulnerable Communities

The Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is excited to announce the creation of a new position, the Emergency Preparedness Manager for Vulnerable Communities. This position focuses on integrating the needs of people with Disabilities, Access, and Functional Needs into City emergency plans, educating these communities on how to prepare for disasters, and serving as an important liaison with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MoPD).

'Lock those guns up': 9-year-old boy critically injured after accidentally shooting himself

More than five Milwaukee children have accidentally shot themselves from May to October in 2021. Milwaukee police say a 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Mayor Turner Selects Mark C. Wilfalk as New Director of Solid Waste Management

Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of experience in solid waste resource and environmental management, will join the City of Houston from Tampa, Florida.

The Fairytale Project Nia's Daughter Movement Project SXSSW Edu's Panel Picker

With over 1,200 session proposals submitted to SXSW Edu's Panel Picker, Nia's Daughters Movement Collective was selected to bring "The Fairytale Project" center stage and to explore their success in blending Pedagogy & Performance March 6-9, 2023, in Austin, Texas.

Get Your Tickets Today: NAACP Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Dinner

The Houston NAACP is having their annual Freedom Fund Gala. With the theme, “Freedom Forward... Ensuring Justice and Equity for Future Generations,” this year’s dinner (the first since COVID) will mark the inauguration of the new date change of our annual event. We’ve changed our event from October to February, during the annual month of Black History Celebration.

Harmony Public Schools Achieves Unprecedented Success: Sweeps Top Three High Schools by Children at Risk

Harmony Public Schools has once again etched its name in academic excellence, securing the coveted top three spots for high schools in the greater Houston area, as recognized by the esteemed non-profit organization Children at Risk. The schools, Harmony Public Schools Houston - West, Houston - North, and Houston - South, clinched the first, second, and third positions, respectively, each earning an outstanding "A" grade.

Arborists urge homeowners to assess trees before removing

After watching hundreds of trees come crashing down during the January storms, Portland area arborists are warning homeowners not to let fear lead to quick decisions, like hiring a tree removal service.

Hawaii governor declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Calvin threatens to deliver strong winds and torrential rain to the Big Island

Tropical Storm Calvin strengthened Tuesday as it continued to approach Hawaii’s Big Island, where more than a million people are under a state of emergency and a tropical storm warning is in effect.

Concertgoer files police report after Cardi B’s Las Vegas show

A concertgoer has filed a report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) after being “struck by an item that was thrown from the stage,” police said in a statement to CNN Monday.

National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation

Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but also a collective commitment to improving the nation for everyone.

Ohio man pleads guilty to federal hate crime in Covid-era attack on Asian American student

An Ohio man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal hate crime, admitting he assaulted an Asian American college student in 2021 and blamed him for Covid-19 because of the victim’s race, according to a news release by US prosecutors.

U-Haul Welcomes House of Hue to Dealer Network

U-Haul Co. of Texas is pleased to announce that House of Hue LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.

Greatest Rise in Heroin Use Was Among White People, Study Says

The numbers are startling -- in 2015, 52,404 people died from drug overdoses according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sixty-three percent of those deaths involved an opioid.

5 Things for Friday, April 14: Bombs, Police Violence, Planned Parenthood

It's been a violent and surprising week, and today's headlines are no different. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

US government response to racism and Covid-19 is 'tragic embarrassment,' says NFL team owner

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has criticized the US government's handling of the issues of systemic racism in the country and the coronavirus pandemic, labeling them a "tragic embarrassment."

Trump visits Kenosha despite objections of local officials

President Donald Trump is visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, going against the wishes of officials requesting he stay away from the city, which is still coping from the recent shooting of an unarmed Black man by law enforcement and subsequent demonstrations that have turned deadly.

Dallas police officer charged in fatal shooting of unarmed neighbor

A Dallas police officer who fatally shot a man in his apartment after mistaking it for her own was arrested Sunday on a manslaughter charge, the Texas Rangers said

Blue Star Contemporary Receives $25,000 Grant from COVID-19 Response Fund

Blue Star Contemporary (BSC), San Antonio’s first and longest running contemporary art non-profit, has received a $25,000 grant from San Antonio’s COVID-19 Response Fund. The community-driven fund is jointly managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation and the United Way of San Antonio. The fund is comprised of nearly 30 caring businesses, donor advised funds, philanthropic foundations, and government entities.

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