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Arsenic in drinking water damages hearts of young adults, study says

Young adults free of diabetes and cardiovascular disease developed heart damage after only five years of exposure to low-to-moderate levels of arsenic commonly found in groundwater. This was the finding of a new study published Tuesday in Circulation, a journal published by the American Heart Association.

TECHLink at Scenic Woods Regional Library

Where a person’s imagination and creativity are limitless!

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is opening the doors of its latest innovative library to date - TECHLink! The grand opening is Saturday, May 19 starting at 11AM.

Houston Get Its First-Ever Shared Space Designed For Churches

Are you a pastor or presider over a congregation needing a facility for worship? Look no further, Houston get its first-ever space designed for churches.

Houston Grand Opera Presents Two Free Performances of La traviata on May 19 and May 20 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Company invites Houstonians to enjoy two special nights of opera under the stars

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present two free performances of Verdi’s La traviata, one of the world’s most beloved operas, at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20.

Houston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing Acquaintance at Bissonnet Gas Station

A Houston man was sentenced to 50 years this week for shooting a man in the back of the head at a convenience store on Bissonnet in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

DesRoches named new Rice University provost

'Deeply honored' engineering dean will assume top academic leadership post

Reginald DesRoches, the dean of Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, has been named the university’s new provost.

Megan Thee Stallion Joins The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge for Mental Health

The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive youth in the south. Application submissions open from October 11 - October 25, 2023.

METRONEXT Poised for Progress with Moving Forward Plan

Draft Travel Improvement Plan Unveiled at State of METRO

Direct connections to Houston's airports, new rapid transit lines linking downtown to uptown, and eight new Park & Ride lots are just a few of the transit projects proposed to the sold out room at the State of METRO luncheon today. The Greater Houston Partnership's annual event drew business and community leaders from across the area. METRO Board Chair Carrin Patman unveiled the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. The $7.5 billion plan calls for more than 40 projects for 2040 and beyond to address the explosive population growth predicted for the region.

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock Sworn in as METRO’s First Hispanic Woman Board Chair

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock has made history as she takes the helm as the first Hispanic woman to serve as the Chair of METRO's Board of Directors. With a distinguished background in the energy sector, Brock brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for community advocacy to her new role.

Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners

Dr. Mackie & Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education

Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.

Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners

Dr. Mackie & Dr. Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education

Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.

TSU's Inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair

Photography by Vicky Pink - Texas Southern University’s inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair exceeded all …

Dana Gresham Named Chief of Staff for Newly-Sworn in U.S. Senator Doug Jones

Senator-elect Doug Jones, the Democrat from Alabama who beat Republican Roy Moore in last month’s special Senate election, has tapped former Department of Transportation staffer Dana Gresham as his chief of staff, making him the only African-American chief of staff for a Senate Democrat.

Rookie Josh Christopher Birthday Celebration Included a Career Night High Against the Brooklyn Nets

It is one thing to have your birthday party with a couple of close friends and family members. It is another to be with 15,834 screaming fans in one place.

Performing Arts Houston presents Time For Three

Performing Arts Houston presents the GRAMMY-winning trio Time For Three, performing original music, arrangements of popular songs, and covers of classics in their unique, genre-blending style at Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater on February 9. The group will also participate in a post-performance Westwood Creative Chat panel discussion open to all audience members. Tickets start at $29, at performingartshouston.org.

Arts District Houston Launches with New Mural Project Paying Homage to Neighborhood's Rich History

Arts District Houston (the Arts District), a state-appointed Arts and Cultural District, will reveal its first major mural project since Art Alley at Sawyer Yards, with a new, interactive series that will reflect the rich history of Houston’s historic First and Sixth Wards. With five projects in the works, the murals will engage multiple artists across various mediums to reflect what is unique about the neighborhoods that make up the Arts District and culminate with an “Arts District Houston” mural in October during Arts District Month. A ribbon-cutting and unveiling event will formally introduce the Arts District, previously known as Washington Avenue Arts District, and the on-going mural project on August 30 at Henderson and Kane General Store from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Texas Education Agency to Take Control of HISD in June

HISD takeover has happened. TEA confirms it will appoint a board of managers and a superintendent.

Red Bull Dance Your Style: A Spectacular Showcase of Houston's Finest Dancers

Get ready to witness the electrifying energy of Red Bull Dance Your Style as it returns to Houston on Saturday, March 2nd at the iconic POST Houston venue. This international mixed-style dance competition promises an exhilarating day of freestyle battles and sensational performances, all within a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression.

City of Houston Selects Five Storytellers for the Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira Public Health Campaign

The City of Houston has selected five Storytellers for the "Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira" public health campaign funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The campaign’s goal is to engage environmental organizations, artists, and storytellers to inspire awareness and action to improve health and safety outcomes in Houston neighborhoods.

Preserving and Sharing Lost Latino Treasure

Arte Público Press Program Receives NEH Challenge Grant

Arte Público Press’ long-term project to locate, preserve and disseminate the written legacy of Latinos in the United States from the Colonial Period to 1980, the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Program, has received a $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to raise funds to improve the digital infrastructure of its US Latino Digital Humanities Center (USLDH).

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