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Kick Winter’s Chill with Hearty Chowder
Colder, shorter days call for a little comfort. Cozying up with a hearty meal on brisk winter evenings can help fight off the chill while savoring favorite flavors alongside the ones you love.
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Award 100 Teachers with Free Cruises
Norwegian to award 100 teachers with a cruise aboard Its newest groundbreaking ship norwegian prima and three grand prize winners with $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for their school.
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Red Cross: Safely heat your home as colder weather sets in across the Texas Gulf Coast Region
Home fires typically increase during cold
It’s time to turn the heat back on in cooler parts of the country and the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast urges families to safely heat their home to avoid home fires.
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Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network, (HSPVA BAN) to Host 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend of Events “CELEBRATING THE GOLD STANDARD” Friday, August 5th - S
Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) to host a 50th-anniversary homecoming, “Celebrating The Gold Standard” with 3-days of networking, performances, and class reunion events with acclaimed alumni from Friday, August 5th - Sunday, August 7th, 2022 at various venues with historical significance to the school's existence including its original building.
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Visulon releases a New 3D plugin, Custom viewer, and Image compression, all free with its core platform
Today Visulon announces the release and availability of advanced 3D image management technologies to enhance faster adoption of 3D for apparel, footwear, fashion, and sports brands. Vi3D is a set of tools designed in-house with new front-end and cloud technologies.
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Float to Freedom All Month Long at True REST Float Spa
Members and Guests Able to Receive Extra Floating Benefits Through July
In celebration of July and recognition of the United States’ independence, True REST Float Spa is offering a unique flotation therapy opportunity for its guests—new and current members can Float to Freedom with 30 days of unlimited float therapy. The unlimited float therapy is available for first time members or for current members who upgrade their floating membership plan to plus or premium. Members have the freedom to experience all the incredible benefits flotation therapy has to offer now until July 31.
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New Clinic for Seniors Opens in Stafford Legacy Community Health continues to expand services in Southwest Houston
Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, proudly announces the opening of a second clinic designed exclusively to meet the unique health and wellness needs of seniors. The Legacy Stafford Fountains Clinic, located at 12540 Sugardale Drive in the Fountains Shopping Center, officially opens on January 10, 2022 and is Legacy’s first clinic in Fort Bend County.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston encourages volunteers to step up during January’s National Mentoring Month
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the region’s leading youth development organization, recognizes National Mentoring Month throughout January and encourages community members to step up and volunteer to make a difference in the lives of young people. The organization now celebrates 70 years of providing life-changing services to youth in our community, which enables them to realize bright futures.
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The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program Receives a $14,000 County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023 Grant Award
Refugee and immigrant youth enrichment program awarded grant on behalf of HCDE CASE for Kids
The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program was recently awarded $14,000 of grant funding from the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids, or CASE for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education. The County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023, funded directly by Harris County, supports non-profit organizations that address the need for youth services during the summer.
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Houston Chef David Cordúa Joins the Stellar Lineup for the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival
Moody Gardens is thrilled to announce the participation of esteemed Chef David Cordúa the highly anticipated return of the Galveston Island Wine Festival. This year's festival is being held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and promises to be an exceptional culinary and wine experience, showcasing the talents of Chef Cordúa and a lineup of other esteemed Chef Masterminds alongside fine wines, delectable cuisine, and unforgettable experiences at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, & Convention Center & Attractions.
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The University of Houston-Downtown College of Sciences and Technology Receives $258,681 From the National Science Foundation
Students Will Have Greater Opportunity to Get Direct, Hands-On Experiences With Research Projects That Address Important Societal Problems and Promote the Progress of Science
UHD recently received $258,681 from the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in support of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) department’s program, “Research Experiences in Computational Sciences and Engineering.”
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Urban South Brewery to host inaugural Potterfest to Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday July 28-29 in Houston
Urban South Brewery will host its free Potterfest celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday July 28-29. Potterfest will take place over two days, beginning with a Harry Potter themed Trivia Night on Friday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Houston taproom.
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Margaret Patton Joins HCDE to Enhance Special Education Compliance and Curriculum Services
Veteran educator Margaret Patton, Ph.D., has been selected by Harris County Department of Education as its new director of curriculum and compliance services. In her new role, Patton will oversee the Schools division’s special education compliance efforts and professional development.
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National Endorsement Signals Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become the Next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District
Higher Heights PAC Endorses Edwards in the 18th Congressional District Race
Higher Heights for America PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 bid for Houston Mayor. This early dual endorsement by the preeminent national African American women’s PAC, Higher Heights, signals their support ensuring two African American women will lead the region.
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From Mission Bend To Commissioner's Court: Dexter L. McCoy To Headline Founders Day Event At Prairie View A&M University
Dexter L. McCoy's journey from the corridors of the Obama Ad- ministration to the Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court is a tale of resilience, community service, and leadership. His appointment as the Founders' Day speaker for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is not just a nod to his illustrious public service career but also a testament to his deep roots in the Fort Bend community, which he has served since January 2023.
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Magical Moments Ignite At Houston's 33rd Annual Wortham Tree Lighting: Nutcraker Fantasy Meets Downtown Splendor
Houston Style Magazine's readers were recently treated to an enchanting holiday spectacle as the 33rd Annual Wortham Tree Light- ing Ceremony unfurled in a symphony of lights, music, and Nutcracker fantasy. This cherished Houston tradition, nestled in the heart of downtown at Fish Plaza, sparkled with the old-world charm of 'The Nutcracker', combined with modern, immersive experiences designed for the social media savvy.
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MFAH Unviels Prestigious Herzstein Gallery For Judaica, Enriching Houston's Cultural Tapestry
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) proudly announces the inauguration of the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica, a landmark event scheduled for December 3, 2023. This initiative positions MFAH among the elite North American museums with dedicated spaces for Judaica, celebrating Jewish heritage and ritual through art. The gallery, enriched by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation, will exhibit over two dozen artifacts, including prestigious loans from the Jewish Museum in New York, treasures from Houston's own collections, and recent acquisitions that mark the museum's new focus on Judaica.
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Final Call To Voters For Houston's Decisive City Elections, Dec. 9th
This Saturday, December 9, 2023, marks a pivotal day for Houston as election polls, open from 7 am to 7 pm, invite voters to conclude the heated run-off elections. The positions up for grabs include the mayoral seats for Houston and Bellaire, the Houston City Controller, and council seats for Houston and Baytown. Up until Monday, an impressive count of over 107,000 Houstonians have already cast their ballots, in-person and by mail.
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BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
BikeHouston to install 15 bike stations across Houston plus an electric cargo trike for vehicle transport.
BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The new electric cargo trike will eliminate the need for gasoline-powered vehicle transport for BikeHouston, while strategically placed bike stations with racks and air pumps at local businesses and trail entry points will encourage more usage.
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Traveling with Denella Ri'chard Juneteenth One-Hour Television Special in Partnership With The GreenBook Experience Scheduled to Broadcast in 60 U.S. Markets
Traveling with Denella Ri'chard, the 2023 award-winning television travel show, is thrilled to announce its co-production partnership with The GreenBook Experience to produce the first-ever Juneteenth one-hour television special. The nationally syndicated television show will air in 60 U.S. markets, including Seattle (NBC), Orlando (ABC), Philadelphia (MNT), Washington D.C. (IND), Houston (C.W.), Boston (MNT), Detroit (C.W.), Miami (C.W.) and New Orleans (CBS) reaching an audience of 36 million U.S. television households. The television special will also be available streaming on-demand on GoTraveler and GFNTV.
