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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards Texas Southern University $3 Million

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Texas Southern University $3 million for the Center of Excellence for Housing and Community Development Policy Research (CEHCDPR). This funding is part of a $5.5 million award from the U. …

During National Fair Housing Month, Commissioner Ellis announces $15M investment in affordable, safe, healthy housing

At the start of National Fair Housing Month, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday strongly advocated for Commissioners Court’s approval of a $15 million investment in federal funds for county officials to purchase over 100 single-family homes for affordable …

TSU Cheer Wins National Championship

The Texas Southern University Cheerleading Team made history as they won a national title at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College National Championship on Friday.

Congressman Jimmy Gomez Leads 49 Colleagues in Calling for $100 Million to Improve and Expedite Immigration Services

Rep. Gomez remains committed to funding immigrant-serving organizations and advocating for immigrant communities, who improve the civic, economic, and social fabric of our country.

Disney begins laying off 7,000 employees, CEO Bob Iger announces

Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said his company will begin laying off staff starting this week, the first of three rounds of expected cuts following his announcement in February that the company would axe 7,000 jobs.

28-year-old woman kills 3 students and 3 adults at private Christian school in Nashville, police say

A 28-year-old woman fatally shot three students and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville before she was shot and killed by police, authorities said.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor

Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.

World-Renowned Texas Southern University Debate Team Earns Second Place at International Forensics Tournament in Japan

Nine students from the Texas Southern University Debate Team spent their spring break competing in the 33rd Annual International Forensic Association (IFA) Speech & Debate Championship Tournament in Tokyo. TSU’s team came in second place out of 30 teams from …

Celebrate ‘America’s New Art City’ at Midtown Houston’s Art in the Park this April

Midtown Houston announced today the annual Art in the Park event will take place April 21-22, 2023. Planned in the newly upgraded Baldwin Park, the theme for this year’s community event, which brings together local artists, food vendors, musicians, and …

Texas Southern University Hosts Boots and Bling After the Rodeo Festival to Raise Scholarship Funding for Students

Boots and Bling After the Rodeo is a family and community-friendly cultural festival on the campus of Texas Southern University to raise funding for student scholarships for the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences. It will take place on …

'Yellowjackets' creators say it's an 'honor' being compared to 'Lost'

As viewers eagerly await the premiere of "Yellowjackets" Season 2, the showrunners and executive producers for the creepy Showtime hit series are giving props to one of the mystery-driven dramas that came before them.

Blinken says State Department is working to deal with 'unprecedented demand' for passports

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday the State Department is facing an "unprecedented demand" for passports, and has increased staffing and resources to deal with it.

Carroll v. Trump jurors will be anonymous, judge says, citing Trump's reaction to hush money investigation

The judge handling the civil lawsuit of E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump says jurors' personal information will be kept confidential and other security measures will be taken to protect them, citing the former president's history of attacking the legal …

Houston Rapper Don Toliver takes the Toyota Center stage for McDonald’s All American Games Halftime Performance on March 28

Critically acclaimed Houston rapper Don Toliver is returning to his H-Town roots to perform at the McDonald’s All American Games 2023 halftime show at the Toyota Center on March 28.

Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival Returns to Houston this Spring

Organizers of the nation’s largest wine and music festival, Célébrez en Rosé, have announced the event will be making its highly-anticipated return to Houston this spring on Saturday, April 29, at a new venue in the Houston Botanic Garden.