A Star is Born: Urban Star Reopens on Sept. 19 at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, located in the heart of uptown Houston, announces its restaurant, Urban Star, has completed a full renovation and will reopen on September 19, 2022.
Commissioner Ellis Spearheads Commissioners Court Approval of $4M for Legal Assistance to Help People Facing Evictions
With the backing of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved $4 million in funding for the Housing Legal Services Initiative that will provide assistance for low-income residents facing evictions.
Give Back To Deserving Families in Houston This Holiday Season With ‘Color Box’
This year’s annual Color Box initiative – a donation-based holiday gift drive powered by the nonprofit organization CoolxDad – will take place November 1 to 30, 2022. CoolxDad encourages businesses and individuals throughout the Houston area to donate Christmas presents …
TDECU Names Paul Watson as Chief Lending Officer
TDECU is continuing with its dedication to adding top talent to its leadership team by naming Paul Watson, a nearly 30-year veteran in the financial industry, as Chief Lending Officer.
Public Art of the University of Houston System Unveils Newest Temporary Art Commission - Folly By Jorge Pardo
Public Art of the University of Houston System (Public Art UHS), an arts organization that serves multiple campuses across the UH System and the greater Houston community, unveils its newest temporary installation: Folly by Mexico-based Cuban-American artist Jorge Pardo. This …
Corporate Board Chair, Director and Philanthropist, Brenda J. Lauderback to be Honored with The Executive Leadership Council 2022 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award
The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that it will honor Brenda J. Lauderback with the prestigious 2022 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award during its 2022 Annual ELC Recognition Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Marriot Marquis in …
Lightscape, presented by Reliant, returns to Houston Botanic Garden Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2023
Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this winter. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set …
TPPF Releases New Research Exploring Relations Between Texas and Mexico
As the federal government becomes increasingly more absent and ineffective on the southern U.S. border, relationships between states and the Mexican government become important tools to fill the gap left behind.
First Black-developed micro-community taking shape in Atlanta
A new community of micro-homes is starting to take shape in College Park.
Department Opens Application Period for Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Funds to Increase the Number of School-Based Mental Health Providers in Schools Provided Through the Bipartisan Safer Communi
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) is releasing Notices Inviting Applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people, totaling $280 million, that were funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act …
COVID-19 Virus: Understanding Your Risks
Learning about how Covid 19 spreads and the factors that can increase that risk can help you make informed choices.
Raising Cane’s Founder Presents $100,000 Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Raising Cane’s and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund kicked off their long-term partnership to help empower Hispanic students all over the country to pursue and complete a higher education, as well as set them up for success in their future careers.
Experience Classical Music to Ragtime Jazz, Classic Rock, and Beyond with the Houston Symphony
Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s …
Macy's Backstage Opens at Memorial City
Macy's, celebrates the opening of a new Macy’s Backstage at Memorial City. With the addition of Backstage at Memorial City, Macy’s now offers 4 Backstage locations in the Houston area. Macy’s Backstage de- livers a store-within-store shopping experience with a …
Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD
HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.
