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Mayor Turner Announces Return of Historic Bricks to Freedmen's Town, Important Milestone Reached Before End of Black History Month
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces the re-installation of historic bricks in Freedmen's Town at the corner of Andrews and Genesee, a significant milestone reached before the end of Black History Month. This morning, Houston Public Works crews began re-installing the original bricks that were temporarily removed to complete storm drainage improvements in the Fourth Ward.
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Richard Carranza From Houston Chosen as New NYC Schools Chancellor
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new pick for the Education Department’s chancellor just days after his first choice turned the position down.
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College Football Playoff Selection Day Report: Houston Is 2017’s 15th Best Sports City
With the College Football Playoff selection committee to release its final Top 25 ranking on Dec. 3 and the North American sports industry expected to pull in nearly $69.4 billion this year – up from $67.2 billion in 2016 – the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017’s Best Sports Cities.
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Reggie Jackson Joins Crane Capital As Special Advisor Hall of Famer becomes Special Advisor to Jim Crane with focus on charitable and youth efforts
HOUSTON, TX - Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson has joined the Astros family as Special Advisor to Jim Crane. Following an illustrious playing career with the Athletics, Orioles, Yankees, and Angels, Jackson spent most of his post-playing career with the New York Yankees organization as a special advisor.
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Houston Health Department offering 7,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for week of April 12
The Houston Health Department is offering approximately 7,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for the week of April 12, 2021.
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Local Students Exhibit Resilience with Impactful Speeches at 25th Annual Foley & Lardner MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Fourth and fifth-graders answer the question: “How do you think Dr. King’s teachings can help us today?”
On Friday, Jan. 15, fourth and fifth-grade students at Houston ISD elementary schools will vie for the winning title during the final round of the 25th Annual Foley & Lardner MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
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KIPP Texas Public Schools is distributing free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years of age or younger (up to 21 years of age for individuals with disabilities) through Friday July 9
KIPP Texas Public Schools is distributing free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years of age or younger (up to 21 years of age for individuals with disabilities) through Friday July 9. Children do not have to be enrolled in a KIPP Texas school to receive free meals.
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WYF Hosts Annual “Seeds of Gratitude 2022” Event
The World Youth Foundation, Inc. (WYF), a national non-profit grassroots organization based in Houston, is committed and designed to serve as a developmental vehicle to enhance the positive growth and character of under-represented minority youth. This innovative program is a “mentoring gateway” which delivers effective programs to positively affect the future of our youth an to teach them how to win in life against all odds.
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Houston Texans Preseason Game 1 Release (Aug. 13)
The Houston Texans Preseason Game 1 Release is available on the team’s media site at www.NFLOMG.com. There is no print version, but a PDF format can be downloaded for printing purposes. See the attached document for detailed instructions on how to log in to the site and access the publication.
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Houston Native Meritoriously Advanced Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat: USS Constitution
Houston, Texas, native, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Martinez was meritoriously advanced to the rank of third class petty officer aboard USS Constitution, April 5.
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Rockets Sengun Taking Advantage Of Time On The Court With Wood
“We are learning to play together, and I think we have good communication,” Sengun said after practice on Saturday. “He (Wood) finishes quick, which works well for my passing skills.”
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HISD to host first Men’s Leadership Summit
District seeks more male teachers and administrators
The Houston Independent School District will host its first Men’s Leadership Summit in June to encourage men to pursue careers in education.
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Texans Defense Knows Tackling Is Key To Controlling Bills QB Josh Allen
As the Houston Texans prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills this Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York, they know that on the defensive side of the ball they must stay disciplined.
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Rockets must meet “Force with Force” this season if they want to be successful
The Houston Rockets are learning that the hard way this preseason. For the second game in a row, their opponent has taken the physical approach with their younger players resulting in missed opportunities and turnovers.
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The Moran CityCentre Hosts Monica's Bidi Bidi Tribute at Fireside
Enjoy light bites, craft cocktails and a tribute to the queen of Tejano
Celebrate the queen of Tejano as The Moran CITYCENTRE hosts Monica’s Bidi Bidi Tribute on Saturday, March 11. The evening will feature an a la carte menu of light bites, craft cocktails from Moran Hotel mixologists and a tribute concert!
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Texas state health officials report missing radiographic camera but say risk of radioactive exposure is 'very low'
A radiographic camera containing radioactive material has gone missing in Houston, Texas, officials said Saturday.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Legal Action Against North Houston Concrete Batch Plant
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced that Harris County is taking legal action against Texcon Ready Mix, a concrete batch plant located in north Houston near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood.
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New device offers hope for people with heart failure
A tiny new device is offering hope of a better life for people with severe heart failure, reducing hospitalization rates and improving mortality risk within two years of treatment, a new study finds.
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New Study Shows News Outlets Skew Towards Negative Portrayals of Black Families, Contrary to Government Data
According to the Washington Post, a recent Color of Change and Family Story study found that the news media has had a significant hand in negatively skewing the perceptions of black families.
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Jordan Sparks, Rob Riley, Pastor John Gray, Israel Houghton, Adrienne Bailon & More Join Houston's Mega Pastor for The Big Game Relationship Conference!
Pastor Terrance H. Johnson, founder and senior pastor of Higher Dimension Church, and his wife, First Lady Torsha Johnson are presenting to Houston on February 4, 2017, The Answer Conference during “The Big Game”. Pastor and First Lady J have used their platform to provide open, honest, and transparent information to navigate singles into healthy relationships and assist couples in nurturing marriages that last.
