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This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

Their shared love of travel was one of the main topics of conversation during their first date back in 2004.

California is investigating after a private jet carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento, officials say

An investigation is underway after over a dozen migrants arrived in Sacramento, California, by private jet “with no prior arrangement or care in place,” Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said Saturday.

Police search for suspects after Sunnyvale, Texas, shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured, including children

Police are searching for suspects after a shooting left one person dead and a man and his three children injured in a shooting near an apartment complex in Sunnyvale, Texas, Sunday evening

Hurricane Season is Here for the Next Six Months

Hurricane season begins June 1, and living in the Houston area, it’s important to take action now to make things easier for ourselves and our loved ones. In the event of a powerful rainstorm or hurricane, you could be without …

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Third Make Music Day Celebration in Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages Houstonians to participate in the annual Make Music Day (MMD) in Houston again this year. This day-long celebration takes place on Tuesday, June 21st, the longest day of the year - the summer solstice.

YouTube will now allow 2020 election denialism content, in policy reversal

YouTube on Friday said it will no longer remove content featuring false claims that the 2020 US presidential election was stolen, reversing a policy instituted more than two years ago amid a wave of misinformation about the election.

Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default

President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening – his first time speaking to the country directly from that setting – following congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit …

Houston Named a 2023 Top 10 Best City in America

Houston continues to be regarded as one of the country’s most coveted destinations after earning a No. 9 spot on the 2023 list of America’s Best Cities, as released by placemaking firm Resonance. The city has consistently increased in rankings …

Governor Abbott Appoints new Student Regent for Texas Southern University

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities, including Texas Southern University, for terms set to expire on May 31, 2024.

Children’s Museum Houston crushes summer with energizing experiences for all families!

Children’s Museum Houston invites you to kick back and give your summer fun a supercharge! Be in on all the action during “Power Up! Summer,” happening June 3 to Aug. 19, 2023. Don’t miss out on electrifying exhibits and buzzworthy …

Center extends deadline for rural woman entrepreneur grants

The deadline to apply for a $350,000 grant program that supports women entrepreneurs in rural Texas areas has been extended through June 21.

Traveling with Denella Ri'chard Juneteenth One-Hour Television Special in Partnership With The GreenBook Experience Scheduled to Broadcast in 60 U.S. Markets

Traveling with Denella Ri'chard, the 2023 award-winning television travel show, is thrilled to announce its co-production partnership with The GreenBook Experience to produce the first-ever Juneteenth one-hour television special. The nationally syndicated television show will air in 60 U.S. markets, …

HMAAC Is Pleased to Celebrate CEO John Guess, Jr.’s Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University

On May 25, 2023 the Houston Museum of African American Culture CEO John Guess, Jr. was awarded an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Guess, who was cited as a Businessman, Social Advocate and Arts …

Former NFL Player and National Pastor of the Year Paul K. Blair Named to Covenant Journey Academy Board of Advisors

Former Chicago Bears football player-turned-pastor Paul K. Blair has been named to the Board of Advisors of Covenant Journey Academy (CJA), a full-service K-12 online Christian academy available to anyone in the world 24/7/365.

Hines Hosts Generations of Strength Exhibit in Celebration of Pride Month

In honor of Pride Month, Hines’ Generations of Strength exhibit will be on display at several properties that the real estate firm manages in downtown Houston. The powerful installation features photographs of 22 LGBTQIA+ icons and details on their contributions …