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Transportation Department announces funding to improve dozens of train-car intersections
US federal officials are putting millions of dollars into fixing dangerous intersections where trains and cars meet.
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Habitual Stalker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
A 48-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday for repeatedly stalking and harassing a woman with whom he had a prior relationship, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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The MFAH Has Appointed Anita Bateman as Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
A curator and art historian in the fields of modern and contemporary African art and art of the African diaspora, Dr. Bateman will focus on developing exhibitions and defining and expanding the Museum’s long-term collection goals
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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THING-A-MA-JINGLE TO MAIN STREET
The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) is shutting down Main Street on Friday, Nov. 26 for the return of Thing-A-Ma-Jingle, a night of festive fun for ages 21 and up throughout Downtown’s Historic District.
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George Memorial Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Aztec Dance Performance
Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special live performance, “Danza Azteca Splendor!” on Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.
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First Saturday Tai Chi at Chapelwood
Saturday, October 7, 2023 Chapelwood United Methodist Church 11140 Greenbay St, Houston, TX 77024 The Courtyard Room 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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The League of Women Voters Protecting County Elections
The League of Women Voters of Texas issued the following joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Houston in response to calls to redo the 2022 Harris County elections and the legislative bills filed to allow the State to remove and replace local County Election Administrators:
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CityCentre Invites JobSeekers to Midway Works Job Fair
Houston Residents and Students Invited to Explore Exciting Career Opportunities
Jobseekers are invited to kickstart their career at the Midway Works Job Fair. On February 27 from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. at The Moran Meeting & Events Center, attendees will be greeted by various retailers, restaurants, and businesses of CITYCENTRE who will be eager to hire and match applicants to the perfect position.
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Houston Symphony presents Blast Off to Space, Feb. 25
Critically acclaimed American conductor Nicholas Hersh returns to the Jones Hall stage for an epic outer-space adventure with action-packed music from Star Wars, E.T., The Planets, and more on February 25, 2023. From the moon to Mars and beyond, this concert transports every child’s imagination to a galaxy far, far away! Lobby activities will take place beginning at 9 a.m., an hour prior to the first concert at 10 a.m., and again following the second concert until 1 p.m.
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Solid Waste Management Collection and Facility Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2024
January 9, 2024: In observance of the City of Houston's approved holiday, Monday, January 15, 2024, collection services will be interrupted during Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Below you will find a list of closures for facilities and administration and updates to curbside recycling services.
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Most of the nation's teens aren't getting enough exercise
With the explosion of smartphones, teens have learned to swiftly scroll and type away using only their thumbs. But the rest of their bodies are woefully inactive – and the effects are far-reaching.
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Improving the Lives of Mothers Through Health and Wellness
Falling is a part of life. Staying down is not. Before 2013, LoRon White was always in the game despite his small stature. He had big dreams of playing basketball professionally. However, an injury of a ruptured tendon in his leg would stifle those dreams. That could have taken him out but White turned tragedy into triumph. After his surgery to repair his leg, White began intense therapy and started working on his physique.
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6 Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published Due to Offensive Images
Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because they "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," the business that preserves the author's legacy said.
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Biology Isn't Why Tech Is a Boys' Club
It was an unoriginal argument: Women aren't biologically fit to succeed in tech.
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Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare
Dr. Rachel M. Bond has seen the difference black cardiologists can make.
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How CBS reported on the Les Moonves and '60 Minutes' allegations
On "CBS This Morning" on Monday, correspondent Anna Werner had the awkward task of reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct against her company's CEO. Werner spent several minutes early in the program detailing the accusations against Les Moonves. Six women told The New Yorker that he sexually harassed them.
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America?s Racial Wealth Gap Could Cost Economy $1.5 Trillion
America's nagging racial wealth gap has been the focus of many research reports and economic policy debates. Now new research analyzes the strong connection between disproportionate wealth and financial services and products that are either shared or denied with consumers of color.
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America’s Racial Wealth Gap Could Cost Economy $1.5 Trillion
America’s nagging racial wealth gap has been the focus of many research reports and economic policy debates. Now new research analyzes the strong connection between disproportionate wealth and financial services and products that are either shared or denied with consumers of color.
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2017 Wealth-Building Conference At Sea Featuring Media Maven Karen Civil
SpreadLove™ Sets Sail With One Of Hip-Hop’s MVPs
Today, SpreadLove™ announced its inaugural event aimed at educating and informing participants about various streams of revenue that can be derived from: franchise ownership; real estate investing; stocks, mutual funds, and annuities; multi-level marketing; and entrepreneurship.
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Trump, Christie Promise To Combat Opioid Abuse During WH Session
Christie, an early backer of Trump's campaign, led the President's transition team before running afoul of Trump's inner circle and being replaced by Vice President Mike Pence. The New Jersey governor and former 2016 campaign rival has been an outspoken leader on opioid deaths, which have skyrocketed by 214% since 2010 in the Garden State, according to the New Jersey attorney general.
