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New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings -- a major win for climate advocates, but a move that could spark pushback from fossil fuel interests.
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Studio Visit with Sherry Tseng Hill
Join VAA for behind-the-scenes tour of working studio
Join Visual Arts Alliance Saturday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. for an in-personstudio visit with Sherry Tseng Hill in advance of her exhibition opening at Moody Gallery. RSVP to jaymesearl2014@gmail.com to receive further instructions for meeting at the studio.
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Duckworth, Ruiz Named 2022-2023 HCDE Educators of the Year
Academic and Behavior School East was a source of pride this week as Harris County Department of Education leaders surprised LaToya Duckworth, the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, and Martha Ruiz, the Educational Aide of the Year, both of whom are staff members at the school, with their well-deserved recognitions.
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Planet Fitness Invites Houston Teens to Work Out for FREE All Summer Long From May 15 - August 31
‘High School Summer Pass™’ Program Welcomes High Schoolers Ages 14 – 19 to Get Active at Planet Fitness in Houston
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its High School Summer Pass™ program, inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 191 to work out for free at any Planet Fitness location including across Houston from May 15 through August 31. Starting today, high schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program before gaining club access starting Monday, May 15. Teens under 18 in the U.S. and under 19 in Canada must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.
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Change Happens! Announces Name Change to Civic Heart Community Services at Annual Spring Breakfast
One of Houston’s Largest Black-Founded, Black-led Non-profit to Build on 34 Years of Community Work
TodayatitsannualSpringBreakfastevent,oneofthelargestblack-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region formerly known as Change Happens! announced its name change to Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart). Held at the Junior League of Houston, the event gathered Civic Heart supporters, including volunteers and donors, program recipients, and staff to hear about the organization’s latest accomplishments and what’s next for the 34-year-old organization.
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The Obesity Crisis Is Not a Hopeless Fight for Black America
From less access to quality healthcare, to the exclusion of anti-obesity medications from Medicare, and most Medicaid and general insurance coverage, our healthcare systems under-prioritizes the well-being of Black Americans. And we’ve learned from history that until we make our voices heard, this crisis will continue to be brushed aside.
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Houston Equity Fund offering $8 million in grant funding for minority-owned small businesses
The online application portal for “Open for Business” grants worth up to $100,000 will be open from May 15-31.
Minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits in the Houston area can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding later this month. A total of $8 million is available this year during the second phase of the "Open for Business" grant program, which is funded by Wells Fargo and administered by the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity. An online application portal for grant money is scheduled to be open from 5 a.m. May 15 through 11:59 p.m. May 31, with eligible businesses and nonprofits competing to receive awards ranging from $5,000-$100,000 apiece.
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The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, which awarded $5 million in grant money last year to local small businesses and nonprofits, is …
Published on May 2, 2023
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Saturday, May 6 Polls Provide Plenty Political Picks
This Saturday, May 7th, is Texas’ second Uniform Election Date other than the second Tuesday in November. This Saturday, with early voting having happened from Monday, April 24th, to this past Tuesday, May 2nd, features mayor, city council, school board, and bond elections throughout the region, deciding the fate of suburbs and our schools.
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How a Writers' Strike Might Affect Your Favorite TV Shows
There's a battle brewing in Hollywood that may affect your television viewing.
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The French château with more than 100 fighter jets
The sleek, dark-gray lines of a F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, flanked by two other veterans of the Cold War skies, a French Dassault Mirage IV and a F-104 Starfighter, is not what you would usually expect to come across when walking into the courtyard of a 700-year-old French château.
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Texas man allegedly shot and killed a man who scammed him of $40 in parking fees. Then he resumed his date
A Texas man who was allegedly scammed of $40 in parking fees while on a date shot and killed the man who posed as the lot's attendant -- and then "nonchalantly" walked away to proceed with his dinner plans, court records show.
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Police respond to the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Elliot Nix in Houston on April 11. Mandatory Credit: Houston Police Department
Published on May 1, 2023
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200 officers are in a manhunt for the Texas suspect accused of killing his 5 neighbors. Authorities are offering $80,000 for information
More than 200 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the gunman accused of shooting and killing five people, including a 9-year-old child, at a Cleveland, Texas, home after neighbors asked him to stop firing his rifle outdoors, officials said Sunday.
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Suspect in Texas massacre had been deported 4 times after entering US illegally, ICE source says
The man wanted by law enforcement for the killings of five Texas neighbors -- including a 9-year-old boy -- had entered the US illegally and been deported by immigration officials at least four times, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement source said.
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Addressing Race in the Classroom: PVAMU faculty, staff lead new book project to help foster safe academic environment
School districts and higher education institutions around the country are reexamining the place of race in the classroom due to state Republican influence. Much of the controversy surrounds the inclusion of Critical Race Theory, which makes white Americans face this country’s racist traditions.
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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.
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Dr. Christian Arroyo Launches $5,000 Mother’s Day Giveaway for a Houston Mom
Dr. Christian Arroyo, M.D., a leading Houston cosmetic and plastic surgeon and founder of Arroyo Plastic Surgery, is launching a special Mother’s Day Giveaway to treat a Houston mom to a medspa package worth over $5,000!
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PVAMU Alphas win PV Choice Awards and supports Civic Engagement Projects
The Brothers of the Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University were the lead Award winners at the Prairie View Choice Awards on April 28. The chapter took home the following awards, some for the second time in a row:
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Houston Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2017 Murder in Humble
A Houston gang member was sentenced to life in prison this week for a 2017 murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
