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Rockets' Jalen Green is Ready to Shed the "Rookie" Label
The media huddled around the Houston Rockets practice facility microphone, still laughing about rookie Alperen Sengun’s favorite English phrase he learned during his first year in the United States. Another young man walks in with a massive smile on his face and greets everyone in his presence.
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Visit CIityCentre to Shop, Dine, and Experience Something New!
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that CITYCENTRE and its dynamic lineup of tenants are providing guests with new offerings and promotions through June 30, 2023. The premier mixed-use destination for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment is elevating the experience for everyone visiting or living at CITYCENTRE.
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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Delights Cookie Fans with Mega Drop Events
The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) has ushered in the much-anticipated cookie season with a series of exhilarating Cookie Mega Drop events across the Houston area. Beginning on Jan. 31 and culminating with the first day of sales on Feb. 10, these mega drops epitomize the spirit of teamwork and excitement as scouts eagerly prepare to share their delectable treats with the community.
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UPS Honors Texas Drivers For 25 Years of Safe Driving
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that 124 elite drivers from Texas are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.
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Jerry Philips named Political Advisor for Texas for Biden-Harris Campaign
I’m pleased to forward the announcement of the selection of Jerry Philips (my executive director when I co-chaired the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee) as Political Advisor for Texas for the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign.
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Applications Being Accepted for This Year’s Bird City Texas Program
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Audubon Texas are now accepting applications for the Bird City Texas Program’s (BCT) community certification. Communities selected each year must meet certain criteria showing how their city is working to protect birds and their habitat.
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Adrian Garcia to Host Town Hall on Wednesday Focused on Flood Protection; Featured Speaker is Jim Blackburn
Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia, candidate for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2, will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday evening focused on protecting our homes and families from flooding. The featured speaker is environmental lawyer Jim Blackburn.
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11-Time Grammy Award-Winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds Announces Winter Performances at The Mirage in Las Vegas
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will bring his sexy, smooth and soulful sound to The Mirage Hotel & Casino December 27 – 29, 2019 and January 17 – 19, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at the Terry Fator Theatre. Tickets for this limited engagement will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. PT.
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Mayor Turner's Statement on Voter Registration Card Shortage in Texas
Mayor Sylvester today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Texas Secretary of State's office will distribute fewer voter registration forms to groups ahead of elections this year.
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Alley Theatre Hosts Young Actor Auditions for A Christmas Carol
Calling all young actors ages 5 to 13 to be considered for Rob Melrose’s magical new adaptation of the heart-warming holiday classic
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Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for July 4th, 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make residents aware of the collection and facility schedule changes for the upcoming Independence Day federal holiday.
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Fort Bend County Judge Hosts AAPI Festival Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture
Fort Bend County Judge KP George's Office is proud to announce the second Annual AAPI Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture. This event aims to unite the community together through food, performances, history, art, and education.
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Harris County DA's Office: 75-Year-Old Houston Child Molester Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A 75-year-old child molester has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old in 2011, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Democrat Lauren Ashley Simmons Announces Campaign for Texas State Representative, District 146
Union organizer and HISD parent advocate is running to unseat Shawn Thierry
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a union organizer and HISD parent advocate, announced her campaign for Texas State Representative, District 146 today. Simmons will run in the Democratic primary election on March 5, 2024, against the incumbent representative, Shawn Thierry.
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively 'deeply and unreservedly sorry' for plantation wedding
Ryan Reynolds says he and his wife, Blake Lively, still feel sorry about holding their 2012 wedding on a former plantation in South Carolina.
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CT becomes first state to require high schools to provide courses on Black, Latino studies
Connecticut became the first state in the nation to require all high schools in the state to offer courses in Black and Latino studies.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Reissues Definitive Biography on DeFord Bailey
The newly expanded book is now available exclusively on the museum’s website or in its store
The title will be widely available in bookstores and other outlets beginning June 13 through a distribution partnership with the University of Illinois Press
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‘Extraordinary’ archive of ancient brains could help shed light on mental illness
An undertaker turned academic, Alexandra Morton-Hayward became interested in brains — specifically how they decompose — during her former job.
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JSU Acting President Hayes-Anthony makes history as first African-American woman to serve as president of Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Jackson State University Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D. became the first African-American and African-American woman to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) on Wednesday, Sept. 27, during the organization's Hall of Fame and Passing of the Gavel Luncheon at the Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, Mississippi.
