Returning to Houston after a 36-year absence to join Houston Community College (HCC) was a full-circle moment for me. My journey from Third Ward and Sunnyside to serving in the U.S. Army, and later living in San Antonio, was one …

Valentine’s Day is no longer just about roses, chocolates, and candlelit dinners—it’s about celebrating you. Whether you’re single, coupled, or just here for the vibe, this is the season to embrace your inner glow and treat yourself to a little …

Summer in Texas isn’t just about scorching heatwaves and backyard barbecues—it’s also about ensuring our children stay healthy, active, and ready for the next academic year. Enter the 2025 Summer Meal Programs, brought to you by the Texas Department of …

Houston’s manufacturing heartbeat is about to get even stronger! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with ENERGYWERX, has reopened the Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grant Program—and this time, the stakes are higher than ever for …

Looking to infuse your nights with authentic Texas charm, lip-smacking food, and electrifying music? Goode Co. Armadillo Palace has you covered! This Houston hotspot is kicking off the year with a stellar lineup of live performances that’ll have you two-stepping …

In a heartfelt ceremony at Fountain Life Center on Main Street, James “Smokie” Phillips, a Houston native with 37 years of law enforcement experience in Harris County, took the oath of office as County Constable for Precinct 7. Phillips succeeds …

Houston, Texas, is a vibrant city filled with diverse cultures and religions. Amidst this spiritual tapestry, Blueprint Church has quickly gained momentum as a dynamic and growing congregation. With their unwavering faith and a commitment to spreading the love of …

Houston is no stranger to innovation, but the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF) is taking creativity to new heights with its groundbreaking 2025 Artist Awards. This January, 25 extraordinary local artists will receive a $20,000 grant each, alongside an …

Most of the United States is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, snow tracks up the Northeast coast and a potentially crippling winter storm takes aim at the South.

More than 230 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of …

Ratepayers beware. Team Trump’s eagerness to enrich his fossil fuel industry cronies with his “drill baby drill” (and export baby export) agenda is going to raise energy costs for American households.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

Late one Friday night, a young man trudged into his kitchen while his wife and infant daughter slept. He heated a cup of coffee and paced the floor. When he placed the cup on his table, his hands trembled

Due to current winter freeze weather conditions, the City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department adjusted residential collection services for the remainder of the week. Garbage collection and Heavy Trash services will run two days behind schedule through Sunday. Curbside …

University of Houston-Downtown campuses are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 21 and 22, due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions.