When Carolina Bula boarded a flight from Cartagena, Colombia to the United States in 2021, she carried more than a suitcase — she carried the invisible weight of sacrifice, courage, and ambition as a first-generation U.S. immigrant.”

In a sharply symbolic and legally significant move, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs has indefinitely blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to strip Harvard University of its right to host international students. The ruling, a firm rebuke to what critics …

In a moment blending history, diplomacy, and Houston’s bold global aspirations, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wrapped up a powerful and symbolic international trade mission in Paris, standing not just in one of Europe’s most influential capitals—but in a building …

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) has just made a power move—one that reflects the city's growing cultural momentum and commitment to artistic excellence that tells a fuller American story. This summer, the museum welcomes Dr. Brittany Webb as …

In a bold and visionary move that could help reframe the conversation around slavery, reparations, and justice in America, Houston’s own powerhouse law firm Roberts Markland LLP has donated $100,000 to fund the Juneteenth Remuneration Study at Texas Southern University …

In a momentous move that honors its legacy while leaning boldly into the future, Houston Community College (HCC) has officially announced a name change that reflects its growing mission and evolving role in the city’s dynamic educational landscape. Now known …

In a city where opportunity often matches ambition, the Houston Tennis Association (HTA) continues to ace its mission—on and off the court. This summer, HTA proudly awarded $30,000 in college scholarships to 18 exceptional Houston-area high school graduates, proving once …

In an electrifying show of unity, Texas cannabis advocates, professional athletes, veterans, and small business owners have drawn a line in the Lone Star soil — urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) before it devastates …

METRO is riding the wave of innovation straight into the heart of Houston’s Near Northside. On Monday, June 23, 2025, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County officially expanded its Community Connector microtransit service to this historic neighborhood—bringing equity, efficiency, …

Once a simple dish of salted greens in ancient Rome, the salad has become a global staple — reflecting culture, creativity, and culinary identity around the world.

Rising global temperatures are set to devastate food crops across the world, with particularly alarming impacts projected for the United States, where production of key crops could plummet 50% by the end of the century, according to a sweeping new …

Celebrities have long put their names on everything from shoes to cosmetics to snacks. Now, they’re attaching their brand to mobile phone networks.

Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, on Thursday with parades and parties. Juneteenth became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a …

Texas Instruments will invest more than $60 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump continues to pressure tech giants like Apple and Samsung to build their products in America.

A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV.