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Origins and Legacies: Celebrating the Founding Artists of Project Row Houses

Elevating Houston's Art Scene: Grand Opening of CCPPI’s  3131 Gallery in One Emancipation Center

Join us at the 3131 Gallery's grand opening to honor Garnet Coleman and celebrate Houston's vibrant artistic community!

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Cops were sent to Maine gunman’s home weeks before massacres amid concern he ‘is going to snap and commit a mass shooting’

The US Army asked local police to check on the reservist who killed 18 people after a soldier became concerned he would “snap and commit a mass shooting,” according to information shared with CNN.

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Hyundai Reveals Kona Jayde Concept at 2023 SEMA Show

2024 Kona Jayde Concept: Urban Adventure Vehicle Distinctive Style Meets Enhanced Capability Collaboration with MOBIS, Genuine Parts and Accessory Supplier to Hyundai

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The Buzz: District B's Weekly Newsletter

Two years ago, community members and I took Parks Director Kenneth Allen and other council members on tours of District B parks. I wanted Director Allen and my colleagues to hear our concerns and see the poor conditions of our parks.

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Last Days of Early Voting for the November 7 Elections

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies in Google antitrust trial

Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stand Monday at the US District Court for the District of Columbia to defend the search giant in the largest tech antitrust trial since the Microsoft case of the 1990s, marking a climactic moment in the US government’s weeks-long effort to prove that Google has illegally monopolized the online search market.

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CVS and Walgreens pharmacy staff begin 3-day walkout

Employees at some of the largest drugstore chains in the United States are staging a new series of walkouts across the country Monday to demand the companies fix what employees say are harsh working conditions that make it difficult for them to safely fill prescriptions, and which could put the health of their customers at risk.

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Jonathan Majors’ bodybuilding movie pulled from Disney release schedule ahead of actor’s assault trial

Disney has removed a film project starring actor Jonathan Majors – who is set to stand trial for assault next month – from its release calendar.

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Rustin

He was the man behind the man. Martin Luther King’s chief lieutenant. Why is he only getting attention now?

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Local Expert Talks Addressing Trauma, Stress and Being Intentional About Healing

International Stress Awareness Week Starts October 30th.

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'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities

Cutting corners in the medical field is unacceptable

In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.

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STATEMENT OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ON FEDERAL COURT’S DECISION THAT NEW GEORGIA VOTING DISTRICTS VIOLATE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. commends the recent decision of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruling that newly drawn Georgia voting districts violate the 1965 Voting Rights Act by watering down voting strength of African Americans and other communities of color in Georgia.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Donna Fujimoto Cole

John Whitmire announced today that the Businesswoman and Community Leader Donna Fujimoto Cole has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Rice Business, Mexico’s Anáhuac University partner to create international executive education program

Leaders from Rice University and Mexico’s Anáhuac University will unveil a new international executive education program Nov. 6 at a signing ceremony at Rice. A second ceremony will take place Nov. 16 in Mexico City.

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Libraries Offer Introductory, Hands-On Computer & Technology Classes

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff will present a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer and technology programs. The classes will take place in the Computer Labs of the libraries; seating is limited and reservations are required.

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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater collaborates with Firecracker Productions and Esurient Arts for #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is participating for the third time in the national reading of #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE, a project where theaters all over the country perform readings on the same evening of competitively selected plays about gun violence written by teenagers. This year we are collaborating with Firecracker Productions, who will be bringing in high school student actors to join our adult actors in the reading of the scripts.

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Harris County Reports Record-Breaking Early Voting Numbers During First Week

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reports that voters have cast more than 54.4K in-person ballots during the first four days of Early Voting for the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. More people are choosing to vote early compared to the most similar election in 2015, when only 36.3K voted in person during the same time.

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Great Gobbler Thanksgiving Week at Children's Museum Houston

Fall into Thanksgiving with a fun week stuffed with interactive activities at Children’s Museum Houston! Nov. 20 to 26

Fall into Thanksgiving with a fun week stuffed with interactive activities at Children’s Museum Houston! Nov. 20 to 26 Open Monday! Closed Thanksgiving Day Sponsored by H-E-B

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Macy's Fashion Show and Luncheon

JOIN US FOR THE BEST OF MACY'S FASHION! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 | 10:15 A.M.