Texas Southern University Included in Houston Astros Championship Parade
Texas Southern University’s championship baseball and softball teams and the University’s renowned Ocean of Soul marching band will be included in tomorrow’s Houston Astro championship parade.
Celebrate World Series Champs Ride METRO for Free
METRO is providing free rides Friday, Nov. 3 for all services to help ease traffic congestion in downtown Houston during the Houston Astros World Series Championship Parade. Fans are encouraged to use the buses and METRORail. There will be parking …
Deshaun Watson Wins Pair of NFL Awards
The NFL named Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson the AFC Offensive Player of the Month and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. Watson is the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to win AFC Offensive Player of …
Houston Astros Are 2017 World Series Champions
With tonight’s Game 7 win over the LA Dodgers, the Houston Astros are World Series Champions for the first time in franchise history. Prior to this season, the Astros had gone 55 years without a World Series Championship and had …
Former TSU Regent Selected to Serve as Interim Dean of Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Texas Southern University has announced that former Texas Southern University Regent Gary Bledsoe will assume the role of interim dean at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Bledsoe will lead the law school through its American Bar Association compliance requirements. …
Kroger Helps Refill Flooded Closets with Massive Donation of New Apparel
Thousands of people lost their entire wardrobe when Hurricane Harvey flooded southeast Texas. A donation of brand-new clothing and shoes from Kroger with a retail value of $2.5 million will help families refill their closets. It’s estimated that as many …
Dodgers Force World Series Game 7 with 3-1 Win Against Astros
One of the most entertaining World Series of all time is going the distance. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7, winning Game 6 at home 3-1 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Annual Ghostly Gardens Makes A Spooktacular Hit at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens became the home of Halloween fun on Sunday, as the 20th annual Ghostly Gardens brought little ghosts and goblins from all around the area.
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus Tackles the Cause for Autism
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus, a champion for community empowerment epitomizes being his "brothers" keeper. Known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known for utilizing his platform to give hope and touch lives. Founder …
Nanoscale Platform Aims to Control Protein Levels
A nanoscale antibody first found in camels combined with a protein-degrading molecule is an effective new platform to control protein levels in cells, according to Rice University scientists. The technique could aid fundamental research into cellular dynamics as well as …
Lights On Afterschool Recognizes Children Affected by Harvey Through Celebration at Children’s Museum
Children affected by Hurricane Harvey were delivered the ultimate Halloween experience through the Greater Houston Lights On Alliance, a collection of local organizations supporting afterschool on Oct. 26. The event held at the Children’s Museum Houston allowed 150 kids enrolled …
Certain Non-Profit Organizations May Qualify for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Nonprofit organizations that experienced damage or losses from Hurricane Harvey may apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance to help them get back to the business of helping others.
The Buffalo Soldier Museum Celebrates Veterans Day with a Grand Opening Ceremony
For 17 years, The Buffalo Soldier National Museum has upheld its mission to highlight the history and tradition of America’s Buffalo Soldiers. In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, 2017, BSNM will officially dedicate the building and perform …
Immigrants Living In the Country Without Authorization at Risk for Anxiety and Depression
Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a new study by Rice University.
Spring Native Serves in Navy Aboard Aircraft Carrier Dubbed “Strength from the Sea”
A 2012 Spring High School graduate and Spring, Texas native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, USS Carl Vinson.

