Tax season is upon us, and for Houstonians, it's the perfect time to ensure your financial matters are in order. Filing your taxes on time is not just a legal requirement but also an opportunity to maximize your refund and …

Houston’s own jazz icon, Kirk Whalum, is hitting all the right notes—yet again. With a career that has redefined contemporary jazz and a catalog that spans over 25 albums, the GRAMMY®-winning saxophonist now has another accolade to celebrate. Whalum’s latest …

If your New Year’s resolutions are gathering dust, don’t worry—Houston’s YMCA is here to light a spark under your aspirations. On January 25, the YMCA of Greater Houston is throwing open its doors for Community Open Houses across select locations. …

It’s hard to believe that 30 years have passed since the "Trial of the Century" turned courtrooms into battlegrounds and living rooms into arenas of debate. The O.J. Simpson murder trial, a legal saga that gripped the globe in 1995, …

It’s often said that kindness is contagious—and Harmony School of Enrichment is ensuring it spreads like wildfire. This January, the school is diving headfirst into the Great Kindness Challenge, a global initiative that turns classrooms into breeding grounds for empathy, …

When champions step off the court to champion a cause, the world pays attention. Mela Vitamins, a trailblazing wellness brand dedicated to women of color, is making headlines for its powerful new partnership with WNBA champions Azurá Stevens of the …

Houston’s cultural landscape is about to be enriched with a groundbreaking artistic collaboration. Opening on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Community Artists’ Collective, the “Women of the Earth” exhibition invites viewers into a deeply transformative space. This event marks …

In a monumental stride for empowering minority business owners, Congressman Al Green has once again proven why he’s a beacon of hope for social and economic justice. Through his Minority Business Resiliency Act of 2021, codified within the Infrastructure Investment …

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As the political winds in Washington shift under President Donald J. Trump’s second term, the first days have already unleashed a wave of policy changes that are reverberating across the nation—and especially in Harris County. Among them is an executive …

Mark your calendars, Houston! On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Harris Health Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center is rolling out the red carpet for community wellness. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Health and Wellness Fair promises more …

Get ready to ski, connect, and experience the thrill of the mountains like never before at the 2025 NBS Ski Summit in the breathtaking Keystone, Colorado. Whether you're an experienced skier or a first-timer, Keystone offers an unforgettable experience, making …

The spotlight will shine on nine extraordinary Houstonians at the Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show on March 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The annual event, hosted by The Women’s Guild of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, is …

WASHINGTON, DC – “Nine years ago, the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) was launched as an annual observance dedicated to promoting equitable communities and fostering truth-telling, understanding, and collaboration to envision and create a future in which racism - …

Returning to Houston after a 36-year absence to join Houston Community College (HCC) was a full-circle moment for me. My journey from Third Ward and Sunnyside to serving in the U.S. Army, and later living in San Antonio, was one …