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Movietopia Brings Films to Life In Houston
Movietopia delivers an interactive wonderland for movie lovers.
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Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Governor Abbott Vetoing SB 390, HB 1120 and HB 1174
"I am very disappointed and shocked with the Governor's veto of SB 390, which would create the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District. The governor's office did not indicate any problem with this bill until late in the session but worked with my staff on changes to eliminate concerns and even helped clear procedural hurdles to get the bill passed. This part of Senate District 13 has been in desperate need of economic development for years and was one of the areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Harvey.
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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for December 2017
The following is a list of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of December 2017
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Hats, Gloves and Boutonnie: 17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch raises nearly $45,000 in support of outreach to area families
Friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, gathered to celebrate the Hats, Gloves and Boutonnières: 17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch inside the palatial home of Manmeet and Paul Likhari on May 6. The event was a resounding success raising nearly $45,000 for the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County.
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Astros Jose Altuve Listed As Day-To-Day And Will Miss Remainder Of The Series
“A few days, at least,” Baker said when asked how much rest he would give Altuve. “We just want to make sure he’s ok and doesn’t pull anything. So that’s why we haven’t placed him on the IL because it might not be the full term.”
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Chiquis Rivera, TikTokMomma, Yvonne Guidry and more Celebrate Inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit with Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky
This past weekend Latina Leaders from across the country gathered in Houston at the C. Baldwin Hotel for the inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit, a two-day multicultural conference with this year’s focus on conversations surrounding the importance of investing in women of color. This year Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky partnered with the SpoiledLatina Summit as a continuous effort to fuel the future of the next generation of 200%ers: 100% American and 100% Hispanic.
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United Airlines, TSU to announce major partnership
Officials from United Airlines will visit Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, to announce a partnership with the university. The partnership includes a significant, six-figure scholarship program and ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in TSU’s Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration.
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Applications Open for 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022
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Quavo and Offset reunited to pay tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards
Quavo and Offset came together for their first public performance in years in an emotional tribute to Takeoff at Sunday’s BET Awards. Together the trio formed the influential hip-hop group Migos, but split in 2021. Takeoff was fatally shot during a private party held in Houston, Texas, in November 2022.
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Virtual Community Meeting for Arlington Heights Drainage Improvements and Crenshaw Stromwater Detention Projects
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Arlington Heights and Edgebrook area residents Harris County Flood Control District and Houston Public Works will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:30 pm to discuss the Arlington Heights Area Drainage Improvements and the Crenshaw Stormwater Detention Basin Projects.
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Perjury Charge Against Former Trooper in Sandra Bland Case Dismissed
The former Texas state trooper who pulled over and arrested Sandra Bland has turned in his law enforcement license in exchange for having a perjury charge against him dismissed.
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Black-Owned Law Firm Named One of the 10 Best Law Firms in California by the AIOLC
The Law Office of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named one of the 10 Best Law Firms in California for Client Satisfaction in the areas of Criminal Defense, Immigrations, and Personal Injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC). The annual list honors exceptional performance by California law firms in selected areas.
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Louisiana Cajun Navy rescues thousands, inspires many more
If Clyde Cain had to guess, he’d say the Louisiana Cajun Navy rescued 8,000 to 10,000 Houstonians during the flooding that followed Hurricane Harvey last year. But, he’s really not sure.
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New Brand Launched Visit Lake Charles: Louisiana’s Playground
The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Lake Charles) revealed a new brand for the destination earlier today at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles, surrounded by colleagues, community leaders and hospitality industry executives from around the country. Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, conducted an extensive and detailed research study to determine the brand essence of Southwest Louisiana.
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Kolache Factory in Kingwood Open for Business
Katy-based Bakery-Café Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Kolaches
Kolache Factory, a unique and fast-growing national pastry franchise chain based in Katy, Texas, opens a new storefront in Kingwood. The new store opened in September at 1395C Northpark Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339.
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Renowned Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe Shines Spotlight on Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
As the nation observes Alopecia Areata Awareness Month in September, Texas Hair Restoration and Wellness Center, under the expert leadership of Chief Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, is on a mission to raise awareness and provide hope to individuals battling hair loss due to autoimmune disorders like Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Thyroid, and other autoimmune disorders. Considering recent media coverage surrounding celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith sharing their alopecia journeys, the clinic is stepping up to deliver crucial information about non-surgical solutions for restoring hair.
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Jewish Cemetery in Philadelphia Vandalized; 2nd Incident in a Week
Between 75 and 100 tombstones were overturned and damaged Saturday night at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
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Introducing The 19th: A Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Newsroom To Inform, Engage And Empower America's Women
Veteran Women Journalists Launch National News Outlet To Cover Gender, Politics and Policy
A cross-country team of veteran women journalists announced today the launch of The 19th, www.19thnews.org, a new nonprofit, nonpartisan national newsroom that will deeply cover the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Its mission is to empower women — particularly those underserved by and underrepresented in American media — with the information, community and tools they need to be equal participants in our democracy.
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Footaction Launches 'No 1 Way Design Program' For HBCU Students
No 1 Way brand platform kicks off with competition course at PENSOLE Academy
Footaction, the national retailer of lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, launches No 1 Way, a creative platform which champions youth culture's constantly evolving self-expressive style, celebrates individuality, and proves there is No 1 Way to pursue one's passion.
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GRAMMY Museum Presents Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Opening Oct. 7
EXHIBIT INCLUDES ARTIFACTS FROM ARTISTS INCLUDING DAPPER DAN, LADY PINK, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., TUPAC SHAKUR, AND MANY MORE
The GRAMMY Museum® will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit. The 5,000-square foot exhibit delves deep into the multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture.
