Harris County’s $17M Opportunity Fund: A Game Changer for Small Businesses and Minority Entrepreneurs
Harris County is leveling the playing field for small business owners, especially for women and minority entrepreneurs, with the launch of the $17 million Harris County Opportunity Fund. Spearheaded by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity …
From League City to the High Seas: Petty Officer Kalani Duong’s Journey in the U.S. Navy
Meet Petty Officer 2nd Class Kalani Duong, a proud native of League City, Texas, who is making waves aboard the USS Kearsarge, a U.S. Navy warship based out of Norfolk, Virginia. With a journey that began at Clear Creek High …
Celebrating Progress: Ribbon Cutting for the Hunting Bayou Federal Flood Risk Management Project
On September 24, 2024, at 10 a.m., Harris County will make a splash—quite literally—as officials gather at Hutcheson Park for the highly anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony for the Hunting Bayou Federal Flood Risk Management Project, affectionately dubbed Project Hunting. This …
Houston Massage Owner Bows Out of Industry Amid Human Trafficking Allegations
In a significant development for Houston’s wellness scene, Yu Sheng Chen, owner of several massage establishments, has agreed to permanently shutter ten of his businesses and exit the massage industry altogether. This decision follows a crackdown by the Texas Department …
From Houston to the High Seas: Petty Officer 3rd Class William Johnson Serves Aboard USS Kearsarge
Hailing from the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, Petty Officer 3rd Class William Johnson is making waves in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. A proud graduate of Elkins High …
UHD Celebrates 50 Years: President Loren J. Blanchard to Deliver State of the University Address
This Thursday, September 26, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) will mark a significant milestone in its history with President Loren J. Blanchard delivering the much-anticipated State of the University address. Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium, …
Embracing Authenticity: The “Is It Me?” Conference Returns to Atlanta
Mark your calendars for October 13, 2024, because the “Is It Me?” Conference is set to illuminate the vibrant city of Atlanta at the renowned ZuCot Art Gallery. This annual gathering, hosted by My Sister’s Keeper, LLC, invites women of …
Houston Leaders Rally for Haitian Dignity: Congressman Al Green and Bishop James Dixon Speak Out Against Baseless Attacks on Haitian Community
Houston is no stranger to standing up for what’s right, and on Monday, September 23, 2024, the city’s moral compass pointed due north. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined forces with local leaders and Haitian advocates to host a powerful press …
A Deadly Crime Spree Ends in Life Sentence: Justice Served for Five Lives Lost
In a case that sent shockwaves through the Houston community, 22-year-old Christian Ivan Cavazos, a documented gang member, was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the brutal slayings of five people during a series of senseless shootings …
Major movie theater chains unveil a $2.2 billion makeover plan
With movies hitting streaming services faster than ever and consumers cutting back on spending, moviegoers might feel a bit less enthused to head to their multiplex these days. That’s why the biggest theater chains in the United States and Canada …
Trump’s false claims haven’t just triggered a string of bomb threats in Springfield — they’re also draining funds
Springfield Mayor Ron Rue has spent over a week scrambling to respond to a wave of bomb threats while subtly noting how the tab to keep people safe is growing daily.
Pesto the baby penguin is already taller than his parents. Now he’s a social media star
He’s a “walking feathery poop machine.” And he’s also a celebrity. Meet Pesto the king penguin. At just nine months old and 22.5 kilograms (50 pounds), he’s already bigger than his parents at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia.
This US man failed Spanish in school. Now he’s running a language school in Spain
Relocating to another country is a dream come true for many people, yet when the language is a nightmare it can be a major deterrent.
Soaring to New Heights: Janine Iannarelli Honored at the 2024 Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon
In a world where breaking through the glass ceiling is a monumental achievement, Janine K. Iannarelli, founder and president of Par Avion Ltd., has been jet-setting through it for over 35 years. On September 27, 2024, the Greater Houston Women’s …
Policy Strategies to Improve Job Quality for Black Workers in Sector Partnership Programs
Black workers have long faced a labyrinth of systemic barriers that have stifled their advancement in the U.S. labor market, steering them into low-wage jobs with little to no prospects for upward mobility. The public workforce system, while designed to …
