The 7th Annual Women of Substance Honoree Announcement Party
More than 150 fashionable friends joined the 2023 Women of Substance on Thursday, September 28th at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria for the Announcement and Portrait Unveiling of the 7th Annual Women of Substance Honorees. This notable luncheon is …
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
In honor of the rich tapestry of our community, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is thrilled to present the third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. This dynamic event will be an unforgettable celebration of Hispanic culture, traditions, and contributions. It …
Public Enemy Announce 35th Anniversary Edition Vinyl of "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back"
GRAMMY® Award-winning legendary hip-hop collective and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees Public Enemy celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal sophomore offering, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, with a very special new Vinyl …
The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education Presented by Shell USA, Inc. Achieves Phenomenal Success
The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education, proudly presented by Shell USA, Inc., concluded with resounding success on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. This extraordinary event, aimed at raising $300,000 for UNCF (United Negro College Fund) brought together a diverse community of …
Houston Ethnic Media Put Their Weight Behind Push to Expand Citizenship
Nearly three dozen journalists and media professionals from multiethnic, multi-language outlets gathered Tuesday at Houston City Hall for a Houston Ethnic Media news briefing on the launch of “Naturalize Now, Houston!”, a campaign by the National Partnership for New Americans …
NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES
The The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NA- REB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for …
CHAMPIONING LITERATURE In An Age of Censorship: Harris County’s Bold Stand On Banned Books Week!
With the dawn of October comes the fervent echo of Banned Books Week. It’s a potent reminder and a rallying cry, illuminating the sacred path to preserve our inherent freedom to read. This year, as we immerse ourselves in the …
One Month Left in the Race for Houston Mayor: Candidates Make Their Case
As the November 7th mayoral election approaches, seven candidates gathered on stage at Forest Brook Middle School in northeast Houston to make their case to lead the fourth-largest city in the United States. Each contender presented their vision for Houston's …
Public Education Is Vital to a Democracy
America owes much of its prominence and prosperity to the fact that it has led the world in popular education. Even without a public school system, we had the highest literacy in the world in the 19th century. We were …
Tropical Storm Philippe will deliver another wet, miserable weekend to the Northeast
Tropical Storm Philippe is on track to deliver a dreary weekend to the Northeast, including a slug of tropical moisture which is raising the risk of flooding rainfall in an area that has been soaked repeatedly in recent weeks.
Historic Shift in U.S. House Leadership: Kevin McCarthy’s Unprecedented Ousting As Speaker Of The House
In an unexpected twist of events, Kev- in McCarthy faced an ousting from his esteemed position as the Speaker of the House. In a historic vote on Tuesday, 216 members stood against him while 210 in his favor. Notably, eight …
Mayoral Candidates Gilbert Garcia and Sheila Jackson Lee Call For Investigation into Campaign Finance Violations by John Whitmire - Legal Action Looms
The Gilbert Garcia for Houston Campaign together with Sheila Jackson Lee for Mayor of Houston has formally submitted a letter to City Attorney Arturo Michel. This letter requests a comprehensive review of alleged campaign finance violations by the John Whitmire …
BeDESIGN 10th Anniversary and Showroom Expansion Party
Acclaimed showroom BeDESIGN was drew in a veritable Who’s Who of Houston interior design enthusiasts and social swells last night for a multi-floor extravaganza that took guests on a sensory-melding journey over the course of several hours, culminating with the …
Chris Hollins Previews First Television Ad in the City Controller’s Race
Houston City Controller candidate Chris Hollins previewed the first television ad in his campaign for City Controller today. Based on public fundraising reports, Hollins’s campaign is expected to be the only City Controller candidate on broadcast television this election.
House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker – a historic moment that threatens to plunge House Republicans even further into chaos and turmoil.
