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Rodeo Awards $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards Houston-Area Technical Schools with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The First HBCU Classic of the Year Brings Festival Feel to Arlington Texas
Texas Rangers/REV Entertainment partners with Lone Star Sports Inc. for 3 day event
Southern University will play Texas Southern University in the 2nd Annual Arlington Football Showdown on September 17,2022 at Choctaw Stadium. It will be the first Historical Black College and University (HBCU) football classic of the year in North Texas. The game is presented by Lone Star Sports Inc in conjunction with the Texas Rangers/REV Entertainment.
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Fort Bend County Announces Carlos Guzman as Director of Economic Opportunity & Development
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced that Carlos Guzman has joined the County as the Director of Economic Opportunity & Development. His first day on the job was Tuesday, October 4.
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Ellen Pompeo prepares for Meredith's farewell with note to 'Grey's Anatomy' viewers
Meredith Grey is saying goodbye to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital when "Grey's Anatomy" returns in February, but Ellen Pompeo has already started the farewell parade.
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More Than 150 Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 7th Annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
The 7th annual H-E-B Year of Joy® Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec. 13, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green ®, 1500 McKinney in Houston.
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Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant Award from U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office to Embed Crisis Counselors in Dispatch
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded a $349,616 grant by the Community-Oriented Policing Services Office, U.S. Department of Justice, to implement Crisis Intervention Teams. The Sheriff’s Office will embed crisis counselors in its Emergency Communications center to assist call takers and dispatchers with crisis calls.
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Fort Bend County Announces Grant in Support of Family Violence Prevention Services
Invites Area Nonprofit Service Providers to Apply
Fort Bend County is now accepting applications for the Family Protection Fee Grant. The grant is open to Fort Bend area nonprofits that implement comprehensive domestic violence services, support family violence prevention, and help survivors of domestic violence and their children.
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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Celebrates 85th Founders' Day on January 24
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will celebrate 85 years of the organization's founding on January 24 with commemorative events held in Washington, D.C. January 27 through January 29 with the theme, "Tell Them We Are Still Rising."
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Houston Health Department Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Six Months and Older
Under the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 20 million children 6 months through 5 years of age may receive their first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
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BIPOC Artist Khari Turner Showcased in First Wisconsin Solo Exhibition
Mirroring Reflection opens April 30, 2022 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art
The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) presents Mirroring Reflection, a solo exhibition of 26 paintings by Milwaukee-born artist Khari Turner. Mirroring Reflection is Turner's first solo museum show in his home state of Wisconsin following his solo international debut at the 2022 Venice Biennale.
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100 Houston Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 6th Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
The 6th annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec., 14, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney.
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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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Child malnutrition is spiking in Haiti amid pandemic, says UNICEF
Severe acute childhood malnutrition in Haiti is expected to more than double this year as the country deals with rising violence, the coronavirus pandemic, and a lack of access to essential services, UNICEF, the United Nations' children's agency, said in a statement Monday.
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Russian missile attack hits Kramatorsk city center, killing at least two, say Ukrainian officials
Russian missiles struck the busy city center of the east Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk and a nearby village on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, according to local officials.
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Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
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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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Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Industry Exam for Third Consecutive Semester
Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has passed the exam.
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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss died by suicide without other causes, coroner determines
An autopsy report by the LA County Medical Examiner states Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” died by suicide in December without other causes.
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Hootie and the Blowfish are heading out on tour
Hootie & the Blowfish fans mark your calendars: the feel-good pop rock band is hitting the road next year with the “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.”
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FALL-ing for San Antonio: Why You Should Book a Getaway to San Antonio this Fall
Travelers will be falling for San Antonio as the city welcomes beautiful weather and festive events this fall. Those seeking a fall getaway, can experience the vibrancy of the city and a stylish stay at San Antonio’s new luxury hotel, Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk.
