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Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother’s death was ruled a homicide

Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother died from injuries related to an assault and her body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, according to the Maywood Police Department.

MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes Elected as National President And Board Chair of National Forum for Black Public Administrators

MCTX is proud to announce that City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been elected to serve as National President and Board Chair on the Board of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). At his inauguration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 during the organization’s national conference in Orlando, Fla., NFBPA leaders recognized Snipes for his exemplary municipal leadership, national professional networks and ongoing commitment to public service.

Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA case on student athlete compensation

The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take up an appeal by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to a lower court ruling that allows colleges to compensate athletes for education-related expenses.

Daily Pay Proudly Participates in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Future of Technology Event ‘The Pitch’

DailyPay Provides Coaching to 100 Young Entrepreneurs from HBCUs and Judges the Final Round

DailyPay, the industry-leading technology platform that's disrupting the financial system, was honored to partner and play a meaningful role in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) ‘The Pitch’ event. The week-long event took place at Winston-Salem State University where 100 of the best and brightest students at America’s Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) were tasked with developing solutions to business, social or educational problems and pitch their ideas on the final day to a panel of expert judges including entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, venture capitalists, and other investors.

Leading Pharmaceutical Company Launches New Scholarship Program for Texas Tech Veterinary Students

Aurora Pharmaceuticals will provide $15,000 in scholarships to students of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo (SVM) has received tremendous scholarship support for its inaugural class through various philanthropic efforts. Scholarships are essential in helping the school achieve its mission to provide access to world-class, affordable professional education. Scholarships enable student success and open the door to a professional career in very tangible ways.

Women inventors, long overlooked, are churning out more patents than ever

If you've used Wi-Fi, windshield wipers or a dishwasher -- and who hasn't? -- you have a woman to thank.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Announces Commitment to Improve Infant, Maternal Health

The levels of maternal and infant mortality persist at an unacceptably elevated rate across the entire country, and the availability of healthcare services for new mothers is still lacking.

The Rose Hosts 4th Annual Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser to Change High Death Rate in African American Women

The Rose @ The Ensemble will once again fill theatre seats with Houstonians passionate about saving the lives of African American women.

Dodgers Force World Series Game 7 with 3-1 Win Against Astros

One of the most entertaining World Series of all time is going the distance. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7, winning Game 6 at home 3-1 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Rep. Thierry Helps Combat Food Insecurity In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

State Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) announced that Texas Health and Human Services will launch its disaster food relief program for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Harris County.The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers short-term food assistance benefits to families recovering from a disaster.

GirlTrek’s #RoadToSelma Tour Headed to Houston on Aug. 8th

GirlTrek, the largest national public health nonprofit and movement for Black women and girls, is bringing radical self-care and healing to the city of Detroit as part of its yearlong, 50-stop #RoadToSelma tour, a national wellness revival complete with storytelling, sweat, self-care and sisterhood.

Houston Parents: Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklists Should Include a Dental Visit

Making a Dental Visit Part of Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist Can Lead to a Brighter Smile and a Brighter Future

This August, as Houston families prepare for the upcoming school year, dentists and staff from national children’s dental provider Kool Smiles have an important reminder for parents: Remember to keep your kid’s teeth healthy this school year by scheduling a back-to-school dental appointment.

Godspeed Mr. Watt

It has been one week since arguably the best player in Houston Texans franchise history announced that he had come to a mutual agreement with ownership to be released from the organization and become a free agent. The news sent the sports world and Texans fans into a whirlwind, especially since the future first ballot Hall of Fame defensive end J.J. Watt was a fan favorite on and off the field.

Superstar Lil Nas X Adds Electrifying Shows in Dallas and Houston in October

Today, multi-platinum, award-winning superstar Lil Nas X has announced that he will bring his first ever tour to the 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX, on Tuesday, October 11, and the Pavilion at Toyota Music Hall in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 12.

Eastbound Memorial Drive Tunnels Now Open to One-Way Vehicular Traffic

Eastbound traffic directed to new alignment of Memorial Drive; Westbound tunnels to open in April

Today, Memorial Park Conservancy along with project partners the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Kinder Foundation, and Uptown Houston celebrated the opening of the eastbound Land Bridge tunnels to one-way vehicular traffic.

Here are the No. 1 seeds for the men and women's 2023 NCAA tournament

The Alabama Crimson Tide, Houston Cougars, Kansas Jayhawks and Purdue Boilermakers were named as the No. 1 seeds in the men's NCAA tournament on Sunday.

The Modern Art Gallery and IYO Visuals Present Southern Glory

Exhibition marks gallery’s grand opening at GreenStreet in downtown Houston and features celebrated documentary film “Memory Builds the Monument”

The Modern Art Gallery (The MAG) and IYO Visuals, with support from GreenStreet, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (CRC), Downtown District, Prauper Studios and Paramount, present a collaborative exhibition entitled Southern Glory, featuring more than 20 local and globally recognized visual artists.

Houstonian Claims Top Prizes in National ‘Create a New Kolache’ Contest

Kolache Factory Awards Free Breakfast for a Year to Creator of New Kolache Flavor!

More than 1,200 entries were submitted and more than 1,000 votes cast, and now a Houston woman has been named the Gold Medal Winner in the Kolache Factory’s, nationwide 5th Annual “Create a New Kolache” contest! Lynn Geren wins free breakfast for a year from the bakery-café chain that specializes in the savory and sweet Czech-inspired pastry that is filled with fruits, meats, and cheeses.

Jurassic World: The Exhibition Roars into Houston, Texas, opening March 8, 2024 for a Limited Engagement at Katy Mills

Pre-Sale Ticket Waitlist Now Open at Jurassicworldexhibition.com

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition set to open in Houston on March 8, 2024, has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch, and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. After touring cities around the world including London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Cologne and Berlin, this global sensation makes its return to Texas.

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