Astros Foundation Luncheon and Fashion Show Supports Healthy Families and Community
The Astros Foundation hosted its annual Champions for Healthy Families Luncheon and Fashion Show on Friday, May 9, at Union Station and Daikin Park. Presented by Shaftel Diamonds and styled by Tootsies, the event brought together Astros players, families, and …
Cassie Ventura is not letting victim shaming stop her from sharing her difficult story
There were moments when Cassie Ventura did not seem comfortable in the spotlight, perhaps because of what she now says was happening in the shadows.
Harlem Stakes Its Claim as the True Big Apple: A Homecoming Celebration 87 Years in the Making
This May, all roads lead to Harlem as the community boldly reclaims what history has quietly whispered for decades — that the cultural heartbeat of Black America is also the birthplace of one of the most iconic nicknames in the …
Honoring Our Elders: HHSC Promoted Lifelong Wellness and Support During Older Texans Month
In May, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proudly celebrated Older Texans Month by spotlighting a wide range of resources designed to empower seniors across the Lone Star State. With more than 5.9 million Texans aged 60 and …
Houston Unites for Safety: Thousands Attended the Largest Disaster Readiness & Resilience Expo Ahead of Hurricane Season
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Houstonians turned out in force at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic & Expo, the city’s largest preparedness event ahead of hurricane season. Presented by CenterPoint Energy, this …
District J’s Edward Pollard Marks Bike Month & Freewheels Houston’s 10th Anniversary
District J gears up for National Bike Month with a milestone celebration honoring Freewheels Houston’s decade of transforming lives through bicycles.
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Councilman Edward Pollard Sounds Fiscal Alarm on Proposed Houston Budget
In the high-stakes arena of municipal budgeting, it takes courage to question the status quo. Councilman Edward Pollard—Houston City Council Member and Vice Chair of the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee—is doing exactly that. As Mayor John Whitmire presents a …
Kardashian tells court she ‘absolutely thought’ robbers would kill her in $10 million heist
Kim Kardashian, testifying in the trial of the burglars accused of tying her up and robbing her at gunpoint nearly nine years ago, told a Paris court on Tuesday that she “absolutely thought” her assailants would kill her.
Why Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship may be a legal loser but still give the president a major boost
As the Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday on a major Donald Trump policy for the first time in his second term, the president could secure a significant win affecting many of the lawsuits against his administration out of a case …
Cutting Energy Star Hurts Americans – And Helps No One But Polluters
“Look for the Energy Star.” Most Americans know that is excellent advice to anyone appliance shopping. That little blue label saves American consumers roughly $40 billion a year in energy costs every year.
Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs
US stocks surged on Monday after President Donald Trump’s top trade officials brokered a surprisingly dramatic de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels, which some economists say could stave off a US …
Federal judge won’t block Trump’s plan to use IRS data to track down undocumented migrants
A federal judge won’t block a controversial Trump administration initiative to share highly sensitive taxpayer information with federal immigration authorities in hopes of tracking down undocumented immigrants and quickly deporting them out of the country.
White South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in US
White South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in US
African American Women in Cinema Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Women Filmmakers: Honoring Skye Marshall and Premiering To Live and Die and Live
A bold spotlight will shine on the legacy, brilliance, and resilience of Black women in film as the African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) organization marks a powerful milestone: its 25th Annual AAWIC Film Festival, set for May 15–17, 2025, …
