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Houston Texans Report to OTA’s Ready to Work
As the players for the Houston Texans began to make their way onto the field, one man was standing there to greet them and get them ready for the day ahead. New head coach and defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, who is usually the first person at NRG Stadium, makes sure he says a couple of words to the majority of the players who pass him.
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Addressing the Alarming Black Maternal Death Rate
Mayor Turner, Commissioner Ellis, U.S. HHS, Harris Health, Elected Officials and Faith Leaders Roundtable on The Black Maternal Death Rate
This past Saturday, May 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 6 Regional Director, Sima Ladjevardian, and HHS’ The Partnership Center Director, Reverend Dr. Que English, convened with faith leaders for the Faith + Works Black Maternal Health Community Conversation and Call to Action at Texas Southern University. Participants included U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX- 18), Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, maternal health experts, federal partners, and community members to identify ways the faith community can support moms experiencing maternal health challenges and change the tra- jectory of maternal mortality.
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Celebrate Summer with a Movie and Concert in One at The Little Mermaid Live in Concert June 16
Take a dive “Under the Sea” this summer at The Pavilion for Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Live in Concert sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands! On Thursday, June 16, Disney’s animated classic will play on the large LED screens as the Houston Symphony performs the film’s Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score live on the stage. Gates open at 6 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Reserved orchestra seats are available for $25 per ticket.
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Association of Black Cardiologists Endorses Black Maternal Health Momnibus
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is pleased to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus - composed of nine individual bills and introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Congresswoman Alma Adams, Senator Kamala Harris, and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Members.
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Uvalde mass shooter was not confronted by police before he entered the school, Texas official says
The 18-year-old gunman who killed 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was not confronted by police before he entered the school, a Texas law enforcement official said Thursday, contradicting earlier comments from authorities and raising further questions about the police response to the massacre.
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Mayor Turner And Community Leaders Announce Citywide Juneteenth Celebrations
New Website Provides Details On Events In Historic Districts
From Freedmen's Town to the Fifth Ward to Acres Homes, Independence Heights, and historic neighborhoods throughout the city, Houstonians will have an array of events to attend during the upcoming Juneteenth holiday.
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Agility Bank Opens as First Minority Depository Institution in the U.S. Primarily Owned and Led by Women--But Serving All
Agility Bank, N.A. announced that it has received all regulatory approvals to open as the first bank in the U.S. primarily owned and led by women under a special charter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Through this Minority Depository Institution (MDI) charter, Agility's focus will be on serving women and all small and mid-size businesses.
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What we know about the victims at Robb Elementary School
One of the 10-year-olds aspired to be a lawyer someday. Another loved video games and anything with wheels. And another was saving up for a trip to Disney World.
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Sandy Hook families speak out following Texas school shooting
Parents from the Sandy Hook Promise organization spoke out about gun violence on Thursday.
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Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' star, is dead at 67
Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and the Martin Scorsese mob classic "Goodfellas," has died.
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Minority "Front" Companies Clog Supply Chains
Up to 28 percent of reported corporate and federal spending with minority and women-owned firms is actually being channeled to enterprises run by White males and large public companies, according to a new study by BJM Solutions.
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GONZO247 to Create Live Mural at the Closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” Art Exhibit
Winners of the People’s Choice Award will also be announced
GONZO will headline the closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” art exhibit, curated by The Immunization Partnership. Known for painting walls to break down barriers, he will create a live mural based on attendees’ response to "What got you through it (the COVID-19 pandemic)?" and "What do you value more in your life, now that we are on this side of the pandemic?"
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains, Level the Playing Field for Growers, and Lower Prices for American Consumers
Today, USDA announced a suite of new actions delivering on key commitments from President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, including issuing a new Packers & Stockyards Act rulemaking, making available $200 Million to expand competition in meat processing, and investing $25 million in workforce training
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Texas officials are still trying to put together a timeline of what happened in Uvalde school shooting
Today should have been a joyous day at Robb Elementary School as kids celebrated the last day of classes before summer vacation.
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Over 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements found north of Hadrian's Wall
More than 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements have been found during a survey of the region north of Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston hosts national webinar at Galveston’s Reedy Chapel AME to celebrate historical significance of Juneteenth holiday
Other events also planned
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH), in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will host a national livestreamed webinar at Galveston’s Reedy Chapel AME Church on Thursday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. CT to celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth, which had its origin in Galveston. Reedy Chapel was one of the locations in which General Order #3 was read on June 19, 1865, announcing the end of slavery in Texas.
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Houston rapist who confessed to two murders sentenced to 65 years
A Houston man who confessed to two murders after being arrested for rape has pleaded guilty to all three crimes in exchange for a sentence of 65 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
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Kick Off Pride Month in Houston with Urban South
Urban South - HTX is kicking off Pride Month with a party at its Sawyer Yards taproom on Saturday, June 4. From 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. CST, the brewery will celebrate with live music from DJ Uri; pop-up shops courtesy of the vendors at HTX Market; drag performances by Angelina DM Trailz, Alyanna IV Bones and Kalani Ross Khalo; and fabulous menus from Blank Flag Project, Tilde Means Tilde and TeaGu Cafe. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to The Montrose Center, a nonprofit organization empowering Houston’s LGBTQ community to enjoy healthier and more fulfilling lives through education, resources, services and support.
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Congressman Al Green, Who Secured Over $90 Million for Brays Bayou, Celebrates Completion of Project Brays
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “The Brays Bayou Federal Damage Reduction Project, also known as Project Brays, is a $480 million joint effort between the Harris County Flood Control District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce flood damage along the Brays Bayou watershed. Project Brays is the largest project of its kind to date in the Houston area. It has helped mitigate severe flooding by widening 21 miles of Brays Bayou, repairing or replacing 32 bridges, as well as expanding four flood and stormwater retention basins that will collectively hold 3.5 billion gallons of water.”
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Texas Southern University announces partnership to study connection between struggle for liberation and equality in India and United States
Texas Southern University and the Foundation for India Studies announced the establishment of an India Studies program for the TSU Graduate School. This partnership promotes the study of India in the United States, particularly in the Houston region.
