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Mr. Versatilty: Texans OL Tytus Howard Ready To Play Wherever He Is Needed
"As far as position-wise, I'm really just going to playing wherever the team deems me the most valuable, whether it's guard or tackle," Howard said.
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Rockets Alperen Sengun out another week due to right ankle sprain
I missed the team. I missed playing basketball. I missed being on the court. I am sad; I’m upset because I cannot fight with the team on the court right now.
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Houston hairstylist, Joy Williams does Miss USA pageant winner’s hair yet again!
Joy Williams, Celebrity hairstylist based in Houston and Senior Artist for Miss USA and Miss Teen USA sponsor Team Flawless, helped to create the winning curly hair look that Elle Smith (formerly Miss Kentucky USA) showcase when she was crowned Miss USA 2021.
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Checkers Big Slim Halloween Spooktacular Benefitting CoolxDad Nonprofit Organization This Saturday
Hometown hero and rapper Slim Thug, will have his meal, The Big Slim Meal, available at the Checkers Restaurant located at 17155 Eastex Free way Service Rd., Houston, Texas for Checkers Halloween Spooktacular. Proceeds from each meal will benefit local nonprofit, CoolxDad. We encourage the community to come out and enjoy food, Halloween activities, prizes, games and live music, plus a meet & greet with Slim Thug and an opportunity to learn about CoolxDad.
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“Live Jazz” coming to Houston’s Eastside Saxophonist Kyle Turner R&K Reception Hall Sunday, August 15, 2021
One of Houston’s musical treasures, Saxophonist Kyle Turner will be performing “live” at R&K Barbecue and Reception Hall, 911 Normandy St. 77015 on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm. Tickets are available at http://kyleturnerlive.eventbrite.com.
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Lopez Hopes To Shine During His Rookie Training Camp
One player who hopes to get his name called is sixth round draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Roy Lopez. He was selected with the Texans final pick at 195th overall out of the University of Arizona.
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The “Texas Bond King” Reaches Over $20 Billion in Assets
Houston, TX (March 1, 2023) Garcia Hamilton and Associates, L.P, the leading bond manager in Texas surpasses $20 billion in assets under management. The company has grown from $200 million and continues to prove that they are one of the fastest growing and most successful businesses in the US.
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Harris County DA's Office: Former HISD Secretary to Pay Restitution for Embezzlement, Small Fire
A former secretary at a Houston Independent School District elementary school pleaded guilty this week to stealing about $35,000 in school activity funds and will pay the money back, as well as paying to repair damage from a small fire that she set to divert attention, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Theatre Suburbia: Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe Dipietro
Brace yourself for an evening of laughter and love as Theatre Suburbia presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe Dipietro. Set against the backdrop of family dynamics and Italian American culture, this heartwarming comedy promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
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The Cher Show: A Fabulous Musical Extravaganza Comes to Theatre Under The Stars in Houston
The Cher Show brings six decades of stardom and Tony Award-winning glamour to Theatre Under The Stars in Houston.
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Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson
The lights and glitz of a celebrity's life can have one blinded to the hard times that happen when the lights off. We don't see their struggles, temptations, and the downside to fame. Prima ballerina Lauren Anderson twirled and leaped on some of the world's most renowned stages all while hiding behind dark clouds of body shaming, discrimination, and her personal demon, alcoholism. In Stages Theatre's groundbreaking production, they explore Anderson's secret addition to alcohol that almost ended her career and took her life.
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New child tax credit payments start this week. Here's how the IRS is trying to make sure the neediest families don't miss out
Melinda Williams, a married mother of five, didn't think her family qualified for the child tax credit since they don't earn enough to file income tax returns. So the New York City resident didn't pay much attention to Congress' historic increase of the benefit earlier this year.
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Michelle Obama's Healthy School Lunch Program in Jeopardy?
One of Michelle Obama's signature accomplishments as first lady may be in jeopardy under the Trump administration.
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The Case for 'DC' Statehood Is Clear
Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 51, a bill that would make Washington, D. C., the 51st state of the union. It would finally end the denial of voting representation to its more than 700,000 residents, the majority of whom are black or brown.
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Cicely Tyson's radiant power
For Black women of a certain age, Cicely Tyson, who died this week, holds a very particular place as an artist.
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A New Dream Team of Federal Judges
Something amazing just happened in the U.S. Capitol. On one day, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five extraordinary women of color who have been nominated to federal judgeships by President Joe Biden.
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Industrial Bank Celebrates its 85th Anniversary
Industrial Bank was founded in 1934 by Jesse H. Mitchell with the help of nine initial investors, and has grown significantly since its humble though confident beginnings.
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Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the mutated version of the virus found in the United Kingdom and other countries, the companies said.
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Faith Leaders Urge President Biden to Establish Reparations Commission by Executive Order
Faith for Black Lives, The National Council of Churches USA (NCC), and more than 200 faith leaders from across the country issued a letter today to President Joseph Biden to establish a commission to study reparations by executive order on or before Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.
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Demi Lovato, 'Glee' costars and other celebs praying for Naya Rivera's safet
Hollywood is hoping for the best as the search continues for missing "Glee" star Naya Rivera.
