Laurenzo’s: Continuing the Tradition of Food and Family
Walking into the new location of Laurenzo’s Bar & Grill in Midtown and there is only one reaction to be had, “Wow!” It is something that is so unexpected but quickly becoming the norm with the revitalization of the area …
TUTS: Dream Girls Deliver, Sparkle, and Shine for Houston
“Dreams Girls” opened at Houston’s Hobby Center with a cast of multitalented actors. Directed by Sheldon Epps in his last production at TUTS and choreographed by Jeffrey Polk, “Dream Girls,” the musical, is actually a favorite of Artistic Director Sheldon …
BHS Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bench Honoring Iconic Civil Rights Leaders
The Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park.
TSU Comm Week Showcases Innovation and Scholarship
Texas Southern University is set to host its annual Communication Week, April 17-21, with keynote speaker Dr. James L. Conyers, Director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston. Conyers is an acclaimed author of many publications …
Houston Texans’ Johnathan Joseph, UnitedHealthcare Donate New Playground Equipment for Special-Needs Students at T.H. Rogers School
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph and UnitedHealthcare teamed up on April 11 to provide new playground equipment for special-needs students at Houston Independent School District’s T.H. Rogers School.
Mayor Turner Names Houston’s Third Poet Laureate, Second Youth Poet Laureate
As part of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the selections of Deborah Mouton - an internationally-known poet, singer, actress, photographer, wife and mother - as Houston’s third Poet Laureate and Fareena Arefeen as the city’s second Youth Poet …
9-Year-Old Houston Author Has Best-Selling Book
The book "Sydney Sunshine and the Not-So-Magic-Mirror" came out about two months ago.
HBRW: Serving Up Black Businesses as the Main Dish
What to eat is a question that is becoming just as hard to answer as to where to eat. With the wide variety of offerings tempting our palates and the number of restaurants scattered throughout the city that question is …
Sandra Bland’s Mom Returns To Texas To Urge Police Reforms
The mother of a black woman who died in a jail near Houston following a confrontational traffic stop in 2015 returned to Texas on Tuesday to back a sweeping police reform bill named after her daughter that influential law enforcement …
HISD Pre-K Program Participants More Prepared for Kindergarten, Says Rice Researcher
Students who attended one or two years of Houston Independent School District (HISD) pre-K were significantly more likely to be prepared for kindergarten than peers who did not attend HISD pre-K, according to a new research brief from Rice University’s …
SpoiledLatina Wins Hispanicize Tecla Award For Best Lifestyle and Entertainment Creator on Social Media
Yvonne Guidry, Founder of the Houston based popular Lifestyle Blog SpoiledLatina.com, was awarded the Top Lifestyle and Entertainer Creator award at Hispanicize Tecla Awards. In its third year, the Tecla Awards recognize excellence in multicultural digital marketing using social media …
UPDATE: Suspect Charged, Wanted in Woman's Disappearance
Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in connection with the disappearance of a woman whose vehicle was found about 1 p.m. on March 31.
Credit Rating Agency puts City on Notice about Downgrade in Absence of Pension Reform
Moody’s Investors Service has sent Houston a dire warning about the need for the Texas Legislature to approve the Houston Pension Solution. In its latest update on Houston’s $3 billion taxpayer supported General Obligation debt, the agency cites the “lack …
West Point Cadet Convicted Of Drug Dealing
A West Point cadet has been convicted of distributing prescription drugs and has been dismissed from the U.S. Army.
Houston Texans Announce 2017 Preseason Opponents
The Houston Texans announced their opponents for the 2017 preseason today, which features a matchup against the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. The exact dates and times for the games will be released at a …
