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Education Freedom: A Movement to Support Children Not Broken School Systems

Because of increased parent engagement, an education freedom movement is sweeping the nation that has the potential to have a significant positive impact on children and communities. The global pandemic forced parents to engage in local education policies more intentionally than we have seen in over half a century.

Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department

Hellerstedt to Retire After Nearly 14 Years of Service

The Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young today named Dr. Jennifer Shuford interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt who is retiring from state service.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Prepares to Make Baytown Debut

Award-winning restaurant seeks more than 200 team members ahead of fall opening

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is getting ready to bring gameday with a taste of Louisiana to Baytown!

Crime Stoppers’ Leading the Way to a Safer Houston Gala Returns November 13 “On the Field” at Minute Maid Park

Honoring Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Jim McIngvale ‘Mattress Mack’ for their steadfast contributions to public safety and the Houston community

Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.

Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorses Chris Hollins for Houston Mayor

Prominent pharmacist, public health professional, and civic leader is campaign’s second major endorsement

Today, Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston. In the second major endorsement for the Hollins campaign, the prominent Houston pharmacist, public health professional, educator, and civic leader expressed confidence in Chris’s diligence to confront health disparities and inequality.

Houston Plant Shop and Montrose Collective Team Up for Free Plant Party Saturday

Free Family-Friendly Event to feature Live Music, Plant Market, Succulent & Sips Bar

The Plant Project Houston is inviting the community to a Free Plant Bar Experience at the Montrose Collective, located at 888 Westheimer, this Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2pm-6pm!

Kenan Thompson plans to keep the 'energy up' at the Emmys

It appears that Kenan Thompson is going to try and get by without a little help from his friends.

Who's who in the House of Windsor: Queen Elizabeth II's line of succession

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. She was 96.

Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston

Rochelle Garza Fundraiser Cohosted by Christian D. Menefee

Congratulations to Christian D. Menefee for co-hosting a fundraiser in honor of Rochelle Garza candidate for TX attorney general. It was a packed house at the beautiful home of Amber Mostyn. Great to see so many great folks including Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sylvia R Garcia, Jacob M. Monty, Mini Timmaraju, Jay Kumar Aiyer, Lynne T. Jones, Lillie Schechter, Larry Veselka, Terry Munoz Morales and so many more.

Apple Fitness+ available to all iPhone users in 21 countries later this fall

Starting September 12, Fitness+ will also introduce new seasons of Time to Walk and Time to Run; the latest Artist Spotlight series featuring music from Mary J. Blige, The Rolling Stones, and The Weeknd; and a new Yoga trainer

2022 Texas Artist of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts

Art League Houston is proud to present, Bitter Waters Sweet, an exhibition of new work by Fort Worth artist Letitia Huckaby, the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year. In her exhibition, Letitia Huckaby explores the legacy of Africatown, the historic community near Mobile, Alabama, that was founded by a group of West African people who were trafficked to the U.S. as slaves shortly before Emancipation, and long after the Atlantic slave trade was banned. The ship that brought them, the Clotilda, was scuttled in Mobile Bay shortly after delivering its cargo in 1860 to conceal its illegal activity. The wreckage was rediscovered in 2018 and is currently the subject of active archaeological research.

H-E-B Names 2022 Quest for Texas Best Winners

FIVE Texas-based small businesses claim prize money, winning titles, and shelf placement in ninth annual competition.

Houston Health Urges Precaution Against Molluscum Contagiosum Virus

The Lesions, known as Mollusca, are small, raised, and usually white, pink, or flesh-colored

The lesions, known as Mollusca, are small, raised, and usually white, pink, or flesh-colored with a dimple or pit in the center.

City Of Houston Launches New VAX HOU Program In Complete Communities Targeted Areas

The City of Houston has launched a program to increase the number of Houstonians, especially those who live in the city’s Complete Communities targeted areas, vaccinated, and boosted.

Mayor Turner Will Join My Brothers Keeper Mayor Of Houston – Sylvester Turner Former US President – Barack Obama and Community Leaders To Call For Sensible Gun Legislation

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will join My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a program of the Houston Health Department, along with community organizations and elected officials to call for sensible legislation in response to gun violence.

Water crisis in Jackson reflects vicious neglect

In sweltering heat, 150,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi, the state's capital and its largest city, now have no running water, after suffering under a "boil only" order for weeks. The last catastrophe came after extreme rainfall in Jackson swelled the Pearl River and swamped the city's outmoded water treatment plant.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Doubles Down On Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity, Raising Awareness and Inspiring Guests to Take Action This September for Hunger Action Month

Leading hotel brand aims to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® as part of its “Say Goodnight To Hunger” effort with elevated meal donations to benefit food banks nationwide

Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced plans to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® in honor of September Hunger Action Month. The brand is raising awareness around food insecurity and engaging guests, the local communities where its hotels are located and colleagues to take part with several activations nationwide.

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