The Idea Fund Launches Round 17
The Idea Fund is pleased to announce the seventeenth round of funding for artist-centered projects. The Idea Fund will award a total of $60,000 in Round 17 to artists or collectives in the Greater Houston Area with grants of $5,000 …
Congressman Al Green Calls for Justice for Behavior of Police After Death of Jaahnavi Kandula
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered a speech on the House floor calling for justice for the shockingly callous behavior of a police officer after the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Community Celebration and Master Plan Workshop at Burnett Bayland Park
Commissioner Lesley Briones hosted a community celebration at Burnett Bayland Park in Gulfton Saturday, September 9, marking the start of a series of events throughout Harris County Precinct 4 to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Commissioner Vincent Morales to Host Mobility and Parks Bond Information Session
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales invite the public to attend an informative session on the upcoming historic bond propositions. The information session will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, …
Heart & Soul Magazine and PayGiv Mobile to Launch Innovative App at Congressional Black Caucus Conference
Heart & Soul Magazine, a distinguished media outlet dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and fitness among women of color, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with PayGiv Mobile. Together, they are set to unveil a groundbreaking co-branded shopping and …
Texas-based Touchstone Communities Celebrates Award Winners for Administrator and Director of Nursing of the Year
Texas Health Care Association has awarded Sherrel Charlton from The Heights on Valley Ranch in Porter Administrator of the Year and Javier Perez Cortez from Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Laredo Director of Nursing (DON) of the Year.
Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder
A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Judge Hidalgo Extending Leave of Absence
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement about County Judge Lina Hidalgo extending her leave to seek mental health treatment:
Congressman Al Green Recognized in Houston Chronicle Article for Federal Funds to Enhance Safer School Routes
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green was featured in an article written by Houston Chronicle staff writer Dug Begley titled “Rep. Green cheers $2M project to give South Park students safer school routes.
SAVOY Golf Invitational: A Milestone Event in Networking and Celebrating Achievements
The inaugural SAVOY Golf Invitational, spearheaded by L.P. Green, II, CEO of SAVOY, successfully concluded on August 29, 2023, at the Golf Club of Georgia in Atlanta. The event, marked by its collaborative spirit and focus on networking, brought together …
Oklahoma’s Top 40 Hispanic Leaders honored at first-ever event
Oklahoma City Community College partnered with the Oklahoma Hispanic Institute to recognize the state’s Top 40 Hispanic leaders on Sept. 13.
Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Life Enhancement Services Host Grand Opening of First Student ‘RAK Room’ of the School Year Tomorrow at C. E. King Middle School
Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting for New Student ‘RAK Room’ at C.E. King Middle School
Insurance Council of Texas and AAA Texas Launch Statewide Survive the Drive Auto Safety Campaign as Texas Ranks First in the Nation for Worst Drivers
They say everything is bigger in Texas, which unfortunately also includes the rate of auto collisions, distracted and dangerous driving, and fatal car accidents compared to other states nationwide.
ARTcetera Houston Makes a Splash during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Houston’s most talented artists bring their works to life at ARTcetera, a live, interactive fundraiser + auction benefiting pediatric cancer
It Stinks, But We're Stuck
Another election year is rolling around and people of color, and other voters who have been de facto disenfranchised since the birth of this nation, face the quadrennial dilemma of having to hold our noses and cast a vote for …
