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Houston Community College selects new co-chairs to lead Black History Committee

Two veteran HCC employees will share the leadership of the HCC Black History Committee (BHC), whose year-round efforts center on securing college scholarships for African-American students attending HCC.

Hoping Christmas Comes Early: Houston Faces New England in the Season Opener

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” I sing loudly as I write this article. Yes, I know those are lyrics to a Christmas song and we are in the month of September, but what better song is appropriate for what’s about to take place this weekend. Football is back!

A Houston Paramedic Who Saved Lives During Harvey Now Faces Potential Deportation With DACA Ruling

Life for Houston-area paramedic Jesus Contreras has not been the same since Hurricane Harvey. Contreras worked six consecutive days, rescuing people from floodwaters and taking some individuals to local area hospitals. Contreras’ job through the hectic days that followed the storm’s initial landfall on August 24 made it impossible for him to consider his own well-being throughout.

Kroger Houston Encourages Customers To Choose Preparedness Over Panic

While working around-the-clock to keep store shelves full, Kroger highlights the importance of mindful shopping amidst growing trend of stockpiling.

Kroger Houston is encouraging customers to choose preparedness over panic. The retailer ensures that they are working around-the-clock to keep store shelves full but also wants shoppers to consider others who will come behind them.

Houston City Council Candidate Sues to Hold New Election, Citing Opponent’s Felony Conviction

Questions remain about whether a Houston candidate with a felony conviction is eligible to be on the runoff ballot for a city council seat.

A Real Homecoming

Texas Southern football returns to campus for the first time in 11 years

There will be an old familiar sound on Saturday, October 12th to the students, fans, faculty, and alumni off of 3100 Cleburne Street in Houston, Texas. After playing all their home games since 2012, at BBVA stadium which is home of the MLS Houston Dynamo, the Tigers fans can finally stand on their own campus and scream out this phrase they have been holding in for a while. Football is back!

Rice's Veterans Business Battle Invites 20 Entrepreneurs to Compete for Prize Money and Investments

Twenty veteran-owned companies from across the country will pitch their business ideas at the 2019Veterans Business Battle at Rice University.

James Harden Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Today, the NBA announced that Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24 (Week 22). It is Harden’s fourth Player of the Week award of the season and the 22nd of his career, all coming as a Rocket.

Texans success against the Patriots depends on watching the “Ball Hawk”

The Houston Texans and New England Patriots square off this Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas in a game that could determine the fate of the 2020 NFL season for both franchises. With one more loss, the Texans would lose any glimmer of hope of making the playoffs, while the Patriots could propel themselves right back into at least a shot at a Wild-Card game.

Ending The Year On A High Note Rockets defeat the Kings for their first win of the 2020-21 NBA Season

“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Those lyrics from Auld Lang Syne, the famous song sung at the stroke of midnight every New Year’s Eve, and ironically can be sung at funerals, graduations and other occasions to bid farewell, was exactly the song the Houston Rockets needed to end their horrendous start to the 2020-21 NBA season.

Lightning Does Strike Twice

Texans come up short again against the Colts on a turnover

The odds of being struck by lightning twice in a lifetime are one in nine million. For the Houston Texans those the odds were doubled within the last 3 weeks. Houston (4-10) lost another close game to divisional rival Indianapolis Colts (10-4) on a fumble inside of the five-yard line. The Texans were left wondering again, “What could have been” as they lost 27-20 to the Colts.

Houston Health Department pauses Monkeypox vaccine appointments pending delivery of additional supply

Appointments for monkeypox vaccination through the Houston Health Department are temporarily on pause due to the limited supply.

Illuminate Your Holiday Season with Lightscape and Lago Mar Holiday Lights

Lightscape, presented by Reliant, returns to Houston Botanic Garden

Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, and produced by Sony and Culture Creative, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this fall. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along a winding path through the Garden.

27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Celebrate the power of dreams with peace march, musical performances and “I Have a Dream” speech “Caryakid Award” to honor Dr. Polly Sparks Turner

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character.” Join Children’s Museum Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during our 27th annual celebration.

Top Chefs and Mixologists Unite to End Child Hunger in Texas at Taste of the Nation

Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry returned to Houston for an afternoon of delicious taste sips and fun at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park with some of Houston's top chefs and mixologists to bring awareness and raise funds to end childhood hunger in Texas and across the nation.

Homelessness Declined By More Than 20% During Pandemic

Innovative Houston & Harris County Partnership Leads To Historic Decrease

A joint city of Houston and Harris County program has made significant progress in addressing homelessness during the pandemic. Independent data recently released by the Coalition for the Homeless (.pdf) showed a 21 percent decrease in homelessness from January 2020 to January 2022.

Houston to host Real Madrid vs. Manchester United in 2023 Soccer Champions Tour at NRG Stadium

Match on July 26 part of Copa de Lone Star Series

Soccer Champions Tour announced the launch and schedule for a new series of games featuring six of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs to be played this summer in major markets across the United States. As part of this series, organizers announced today that La Liga powerhouse and reigning UEFA Champions League Champions Real Madrid CF will face off against English Premier League titans Manchester United on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at NRG Stadium.

Offensive Inefficiency Extends Texans Losing Streak To Six Games

For a brief moment on Sunday, the Houston Texans fans had something to cheer for. They had stalled the high-powered offense of the undefeated Arizona Cardinals for two drives and gotten a safety on MVP candidate Kyler Murray on the Cardinals' third offensive possession to take a 2-0 lead early in the game. They increased that lead to 5-0 on a 53-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn.

Houston Loses No-Hit Bid In The Eighth Inning In The Victory Over Texas

For over seven innings on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park, the crowd of over 37,000 was very loud and quiet at the same time. Yes, they were very excited that the Astros were dominating the game against the Texas Rangers, but they were also nervous.

Astros West Coast Trip Provides Major Insight

When the 2021 MLB scheduled was released, no one imagined that a three-game series in late July between the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants could be a potential World Series preview. After watching the two teams perform this weekend, it seems as if they are on a collision course to meet again in late October.

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