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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo altered a government analysis last year to suggest mRNA Covid-19 vaccines pose a significant health risk to men ages …
Published on April 25, 2023
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Local Arts Organization Pioneers Virtual Programming for the Remainder of the Year
The pandemic forced many organizations to start adopting online tools and platforms to continue functioning, but few groups have pioneered such a wealth of quality programming in such a short amount of time as proficient as Fresh Arts. Immediately responding to news that Houston would be following work from home guidelines, on March 17, Fresh Arts launched the first of what has become many virtual program offerings aimed at amplifying efforts by and supporting members of the creative community. The ongoing interviews, workshops and conversations provide connectivity, skill-building, promotion and resiliency to local artists and arts organizations.
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Local Arts Organization Pioneers Virtual Programming, Reaches and Highlights Artists of Color
The pandemic forced many organizations to start adopting online tools and platforms to continue functioning, but few groups have pioneered such a wealth of quality programming that intentionally reaches and highlights artists of color as Fresh Arts. Immediately responding to news that Houston would be following work from home guidelines, on March 17, Fresh Arts launched the first of what has become many virtual program offerings aimed at amplifying efforts by and supporting diverse members of the creative community. The ongoing interviews, workshops and conversations provide connectivity, skill-building, promotion and resiliency to local artists and arts organizations.
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Houston Is Mural Celebrating 10 Years
10 YEARS of Houston Is… Celebrating with a Community Mural Refresh!
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mourns the Loss of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Founder
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated mourns the loss of John D. Slade, one of the 12 Founders of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., who passed away Sunday, May 6 after a lengthy illness at age 79.
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Houston First Employees Back On the Job Supporting the City
Houston First Corporation (HFC) is pleased to announce all employees are back on the job and drawing on all of the organization’s resources to support Houston during the pandemic crisis.
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Houston Texans Take On the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 of the Preseason
Nothing says football is almost back than friendly barbershop debates. “Watson will have a better career than Dak,” says one die hard Texans fan from across the room waiting on the next available barber. “Believe that if you want. The Cowboys are going to surprise people this year,” says another patron who is decked out in Dallas gear.
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TDECU President & CEO named two-star Major General in the U.S. Army Reserve
TDECU President and CEO Isaac Johnson, Jr. has a new title, two-star Major General, U.S. Army Reserve. The U.S. Senate confirmed Johnson’s nomination, and he was promoted at a ceremony hosted by General (Ret.) Vincent K. Brooks at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston on August 6, 2022.
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Joya T. Hayes Installed as the South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
In the wake of COVID-19, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, along with many other organizations across the globe, pivoted to virtual platforms to meet the needs of its members. On June 3, 2020, for the first time in the organization's 112-year history, a virtual election was held in which Joya T. Hayes prevailed as the South Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Centennial Week Activities January 12 - 18, 2020
The esteemed African American women's service organization will mark its Centennial with notable guest speakers, performers, a fashion show, and a "Finer Womanhood Empowerment Summit" addressing issue
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one the country's largest African-American women's service organizations, will mark its 100th year of service with Centennial Week activities Jan. 12-18, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
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Children’s Museum Houston crushes summer with energizing experiences for all families!
June 3 to Aug. 19, 2023
Children’s Museum Houston invites you to kick back and give your summer fun a supercharge! Be in on all the action during “Power Up! Summer,” happening June 3 to Aug. 19, 2023. Don’t miss out on electrifying exhibits and buzzworthy events including themed celebrations, live interactives and demonstrations, spotlight performances, and meet-and-greets all summer-long.
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Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, …
Published on December 27, 2023
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Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, …
Published on December 27, 2023
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Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, …
Published on December 27, 2023
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Superintendent Millard House joins Mayor Sylvester Turner to read to students
400 volunteers read to students for Second Annual Houston Reads Day
Superintendent Millard House, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Texans players, and Houston Texans cheerleaders will join more than 400 volunteers across Houston for Literacy Now’s Houston Reads Day, a day dedicated to reading to 14,000 Pre-K-3rd grade students at 31 schools in Houston ISD and Aldine ISD.
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Harris County DA: Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness
Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness Defendant is seventh of seven defendants convicted
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Rep. Coleman calls for Emergency Coronavirus Coverage
Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) is calling for limited health coverage for testing, care, and treatment of the coronavirus during this time of disaster to be included in Texas’ 1135 Medicaid Waiver request to the Federal government. Representative Garnet F. Coleman, released the following Statement:
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Rep. Garnet Coleman Calls For Emergency Limited Health Coverage Hwith 1135 Medicaid Waver
Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) is calling for limited health coverage for testing, care, and treatment of the coronavirus during this time of disaster to be included in Texas’ 1135 Medicaid Waiver request to the Federal government.
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Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis Partners with Kroger to Supply 700 Back to School Kits for Students in Need
As the city continues to rebuild, VMPT Davis remains focused on District B students - of which more than 90% qualify as economically disadvantaged. He hopes that the generosity and solidarity expressed and evidenced through these donations will ensure a more stable future for District B schools and foster a stronger base for academic success.
