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Burns Original BBQ Opens Up Brand New Bistro Location in Kroger's Katy
Burn's Original BBQ, a Houston staple in Acres Home, has officially opened its third on-site bistro inside Kroger's Katy, located at 2700 West Grand Parkway Katy, TX 77449.
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HISD accepting applications for its tutoring partnership with iEducate
Houston Independent School District is partnering with iEducate to hire college and high school students as tutors to elementary students (paid a starting rate of $14 per hour).
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Legacy Made Simple Teaching Families How to Leave Behind Generational Wealth
Right at the tip of the holiday season, author Dr. Gena Jones releases her new book, “Legacy Made Simple: The simple way to leave a legacy without the guesswork.” and it’s available on Amazon.com, MyLegacyMadeSimple.com, and in bookstores today!
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James Harden’s Thirteen Restaurant Kicks Off Holiday Wine Tasting on Wednesday with Four Explosive Reds
Thirteen, James Harden’s fine dining Midtown restaurant, is kicking off the Holidays with a Red Wine Tasting event this Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 7:00pm-9:00pm!
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AMA awards Dr. Peter Hotez with Scientific Achievement Award
The American Medical Association has awarded Dr. Peter Hotez, professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine
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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 21st Season!!!!
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company returns to the stage in September 2022 with their 21st Season! Mildred’s Umbrella’s mission is to empower women in theater, and the company produces plays that are either written by women, or feature a mostly female cast. The season will include two productions by women never before seen on Houston stages.
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BLACK ENTERPRISE Releases Latest Boardroom Power Report And Exclusive Directory Of Black Corporate Directors
espite corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the latest analysis reveals that 1 in 5 S&P 500 companies are bereft of African American board representation
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand, with more than 8 million monthly unique visitors, has released its latest exclusive report on African American representation on the corporate boards of 500 of America's largest publicly traded companies today at BlackEnterprise.com.
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High Profile Black Male Student Athletes Migrating to HBCUs By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
Dr. Charles Richburg, author of the book, A Career Guide for Black Male Student Athletes: An Alternative to the Pros, believes the awakening of Black males student athletes returning to HBCUs is attributed to being led by the “Spirit Within!”
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Astrodome Conservancy hosts 3rd annual Race for the Dome on Saturday, Apr. 15 with registration now open
The Astrodome Conservancy will host the 3rd annual RACE FOR THE DOME, with registration now open to the public. Join the fun on Saturday, April 15 to race around the iconic Astrodome with hundreds of Dome-lovers and fans in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the World. Proceeds benefit the Astrodome Conservancy.
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Movie Trailer: "Strays" starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx
They’re bad to the bone. Watch the STRAYS (NSFW) trailer now!
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City Controller Chris Hollins Denounces Misleading Campaign Mailer in Texas House District 146 Race
a campaign mailer featuring Chris Hollins, a key figure in the Democratic Party, has stirred controversy in the Texas House District 146 race.
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Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Launch HEAL High School for Healthcare Careers
Memorial Hermann Health System and Aldine ISD announce a game-changing partnership to launch HEAL High School, offering students in the Houston area a unique blend of healthcare career education and a comprehensive high school experience
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How to watch the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is this week, and it won't look like any other in history. Democrats have moved their convention online because of health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Joe Biden will accept the Democratic nomination for president in a virtual address.
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Southern California: 5 Marines confirmed dead; helicopter crashes
Five US Marines have been confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a remote area of Southern California during a training flight Tuesday night, according to a news release from their Marine Corps unit.
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New Adventures, Family-Friendly Accommodations, and More Await Families This in San Antonio
One of the country’s leading destinations for family travel, San Antonio is home to a wide array of attractions, accommodations, and events geared toward families and ideal for both kids and adults. This year marks the city’s Tricentennial anniversary and is an especially great time for families to experience the Alamo City with major developments and improvements citywide.
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Top Destinations for Summer 2023
Summer is right around the corner and no matter how many countries your readers have checked off your list, there's always a new city, region, or country to explore. From air safaris and train adventures, to picturesque towns and tropical lagoons, please consider these summer vacation ideas for any roundups that you are working on:
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Houston Entrepreneurs Organization, Jim McVaugh, McVaugh Custom Homes is Texas’ Only Residential Builder to Win the Industry’s Highest Honor, a Gold Award.
The Royal Oaks Courtyard Villa’s serve as Houston's premiere modern, guard-gated, luxury single-family development. The Courtyard Villas is Texas’ first ever fully LEED certified community and is a combination of the latest and greatest in modern home building. Located just 6.5 miles from the Galleria, this community offers the ultimate in luxury and affordability.
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Philadelphia Resident Vashti Dubois Turns Home into Museum Dedicated to Black Women
There is a museum like no other in Philadelphia. You would not have heard it, it is not listed anywhere and there are no signs from the motorway. Only the hand carved wooden sign in the garden hinted that the Victorian house was not like any other home in the world – and the woman who opened the door had the smile of someone who knew she was about to amaze you.
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Tickets Now On Sale
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance The Rapper, The Killers, Gorillaz, Martin Garrix, and The xx are set to headline this year’s massive Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup. ICE CUBE, Ryan Adams, Solange, The Head and the Heart, Run The Jewels, FOSTER THE PEOPLE, Spoon, Vance Joy, ZHU and more will deliver an incredibly diverse musical landscape throughout ACL Fest’s epic two consecutive weekends. The world-class festival will deliver more than 140 bands across eight stages at Zilker Park, October 6-8 and October 13-15.
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Preventing Listeriosis in Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pregnant women about the risks of listeriosis, a foodborne disease that can severely affect a pregnant women and her unborn child.
