Usher’s New Look and Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Live Touring Internship Program for Young Adults
Usher’s New Look and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit have launched a new touring internship program giving young adults hands-on experience inside a major 2026 North American R&B tour.
Houston Powers Forward: National ACE Small Business Roundtable Ignites Opportunity at Port Houston
Houston’s small business leaders, policymakers, and innovators came together for a powerful roundtable that spotlighted the city’s diversity, tackled real challenges, and sparked fresh momentum for the future of entrepreneurship.
Beauty, Boldness & Breakthroughs: Houston Moms Take Center Stage at the Daisie Foundation’s Mother’s Day Makeover Experience
The Daisie Foundation will present its highly anticipated Mother's Day Makeover Experience- a transformative event designed to uplift mothers who have faced life's toughest challenges and are ready to reclaim their confidence.
Big Art. Bigger Change. Houston Rises: Downtown Murals Turn City Streets into a Global Canvas Ahead of World Cup 2026
In a city where culture moves as fast as commerce and diversity defines its rhythm, something extraordinary is unfolding—one wall at a time
Diversity Delivers: Suburban Houston Elections Signal a Bold, Inclusive Future
Quentin Wiltz wins Pearland mayor's race, flipping a Republican stronghold in the heart of Texas.
Three Texas Women File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Challenging Capitol Ban
Three Texas women have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging year-long bans from the Texas Capitol Complex following a 2025 protest, arguing the restrictions violate their constitutional rights.
Cinco de Mayo: History, Misconceptions, and Meaning in the United States
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla, a symbolic resistance that slowed French intervention and carried wider geopolitical implications during the U.S. Civil War era, including indirect effects on regional power dynamics tied to slavery and foreign influence.
Panera Bread Opens New Meyerland Café, Marking Next Chapter for Houston Family Franchise
A new Panera Bread café is opening in Houston’s Meyerland area, bringing jobs, expanded dining options, and marking a new leadership chapter for a longtime local franchise family.
Fort Bend County Libraries Unveil Month-Long AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Programs
Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a wide range of free cultural and educational events throughout May to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and promote mental health awareness across the community.
Rep. Christian Menefee Introduces SET Act to Speed Up Special Elections After House Vacancies
Congressman Christian Menefee has introduced the SET Act, a bill requiring special elections within 180 days of a U.S. House vacancy to ensure communities are not left without representation.
BARC Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Event to Help Houston Pets Find Homes
BARC Animal Shelter in Houston is participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event from May 1–17, offering reduced adoption fees for cats and dogs to help more pets find loving homes.
Janet Jackson to Celebrate ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ Induction at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Janet Jackson will make a special appearance at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala as her iconic album Rhythm Nation 1814 is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
Texas Southern Joins New HBCU Research Alliance
Texas Southern University joined the new Association of HBCU Research Institutions to strengthen research growth, boost federal funding competitiveness, and advance its path toward Carnegie R
Houston City College Surges Forward: Vice Chair Sean Cheben Champions Opportunity, Growth, and a 100,000-Student Milestone
Houston City College is expanding its impact with projected enrollment topping 100,000 students, career-focused programs, and new bachelor’s degrees, positioning itself as a major force in shaping Houston’s workforce and economic future.
Pam Bondi Set for May 29 House Oversight Interview in Jeffrey Epstein Files Probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to appear May 29 for a transcribed interview before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers continue investigating the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.
ExxonMobil Houston Giving Campaign Sets Record $16 Million for Greater Houston Nonprofits
The ExxonMobil Houston Giving Campaign raised a record $16 million for Greater Houston nonprofits, including major funding for United Way programs, STEM education initiatives, and 768 local organizations supporting families, education, and food security.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Friday: Fashion’s Fiercest Sequel Struts Back Into Theaters
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens worldwide on May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci for a stylish sequel that revisits the power, ambition, and iconic fashion drama that made the original a cultural phenomenon.
Texas Southern University Soars Higher with Historic Houston Spaceport Ribbon Cutting
Texas Southern University marked a major milestone with the opening of its new aviation facility at Houston Spaceport, creating a state-of-the-art hub to train future pilots, engineers, and aerospace leaders while expanding access to high-demand aviation careers.
Houston’s Jazz Future Takes Center Stage: LUCÍA Set to Dazzle at the Eldorado Ballroom
DACAMERA’s Rising Jazz Stars series brings award-winning Mexican vocalist LUCÍA to Houston’s historic Eldorado Ballroom on May 17, 2026, for an intimate evening of jazz, Latin rhythms, and contemporary sounds celebrating the future of global jazz.
