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The Black Man Project Commits to Eliminating Barriers to Mental Health for Black Men

Over the past few years, The Black Man Project has toured the country, hosting conversations focused on the Black male experience in contemporary society, engaging more than 100 men in Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, Tulsa, OK, and New York, …

Boil Water Notice for the City of Houston

A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). Earlier today, the water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during a power outage at the …

More Than 150 Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 7th Annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party

The 7th annual H-E-B Year of Joy® Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec. 13, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green ®, …

Wreckshop Films Continues The Legacy of Highlighting Houston Talent With The Release Of Dirty 3rd Threequel “The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation” In Partnership With 7 Kings Entertainment, & 8 Queens Film

With over 25 years of celebrating Houston-based rappers, actors, and entertainers, Wreckshop Films(Wreckshop Records), is back and excited to announce the release of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation soundtrack and movie starring NAACP Nominated Actor-Clifton Powell, Wreckshop Records CEO-Derrick (D-Reck) …

Harris County DA Kim Ogg launches 2022 election investigation, asks Texas Rangers to assist

Ogg reportedly asked state authorities for assistance in an email Monday, the same day the governor called for an investigation and the Harris County Republican Party sued the county’s elections administrator.

HCC Signs 3-Year Agreement with City of Houston to Provide Firefighters with EMS Training

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner met at HCC’s Northeast College today to sign a three-year agreement for HCC to train Houston firefighters in emergency medical services.

Phillies Fans Make Good on World Series Wager with METRO

The Houston Astros' World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Nov. 5, 2022, was also a win for METRO. Before the start of the MLB championship, METRO and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) leaders staked a friendly wager over …

AAMA Celebrated Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place

On Friday, October 28, 2022, AAMA–the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans–celebrated its over five decades of existence as the leading nonprofit organization in Texas working with Latino families to achieve financial security, well-being, and self-actualization through its largest …

“Thanksgiving without food would be hard to bear”

Hope Over Hunger feeds thousands today, November 16, 2022. With the rise in food cost, and everything else essential for life, food during Thanksgiving will be a challenge for many Houston families. But thankfully the Community of Faith Church is …

HISD Police Department unveils new reporting tool for increased safety and accountability

Houston Independent School District Police Department is introducing a new way for HISD students, families, and stakeholders to report threats or criminal activity on HISD school campuses in an effort to continue building trust and transparency with the community.

Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” holiday concerts Dec. 10 and Dec. 11

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.

Burns Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug & BossLife Foundation, & Carl Crawford & 1501 Records Are Giving Out 3,500 FREE Thanksgiving Dinners For Annual Thanksgiving Give Away In Acres Homes!

The Burns family will host their annual Thanksgiving community dinner on November 21, 2022, where they will provide 3,500 free dinners. The family is continuing their collaboration with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which was founded …

Armed robber shot in the face during deadly home invasion is sentenced to 30 years in prison; accomplice still sought

A 21-year-old Houston man who was shot in the face during a home invasion that left the homeowner dead has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

Pursuit Brings New Adventures with Sky Lagoon Iceland and FlyOver Iceland Experiences

Although Iceland may look like a lonely island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, do not let the size fool you. In fact, the only small thing about the island may be the population of humans at approximately …

Troy Montes Michie: Rock of Eye

To tailor a garment by “rock of eye” is to rely on the drape in the fitting process—that is, to rely on experience over mathematical measurement. Draping is a kind of drawing in space: a freehand, an intuition, a trust …