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TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director
Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music Department. He will step into this new role on Monday, July 5th, 2021.
Strahan Returns to Houston to Show Harvey Recovery Efforts
Michael Strahan returned to Houston with his Good Morning America fam to show the recovery efforts in the city since Hurricane Harvey. Strahan is partnering with Rebuilding Together Houston to help them with their goal of restoring 1,000 damaged homes hit hard by Hurricane Harvey.
20 Texans Named Quest for Texas Best Finalists
2021 Competition Heads into Final Judging Round
More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for the 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets, and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s Business Development and Sourcing Managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on H-E-B store shelves.
Jackson State University to Host 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Enrichment Institute
Jackson State University (JSU) is proud to announce its selection as an Alumni Enrichment Institute Partner for the 2022 Alumni Enrichment Institutes, a new opportunity for 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni to travel to the United States in summer 2022 to collaborate with U.S. counterparts and each other and to continue building the professional and leadership skills they developed during their virtual 2021 Leadership Institutes. Beginning in late July, JSU will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging leaders for a two-week Alumni Enrichment Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Laila Ali Joins OWN's Daytime Emmy-Winning 'Home Made Simple' As Host of Season Seven
Healthy Lifestyle Expert, Author and Cooking Enthusiast Joins Popular DIY Show Which Expands to Hour-Long Format
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Procter & Gamble announced today that Laila Ali, undefeated four-time boxing world champion, cookbook author, lifestyle brand creator, inspirational speaker and youngest daughter of Muhammad Ali, will join Daytime Emmy award-winning DIY series “Home Made Simple” as the new host for season seven.
8th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff
The 8th Annual Kosher Chili Cookoff gathered the Houston Jewish community as well as our neighbors at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, regardless of affiliation. 30 local organizations and businesses fired up the competition with their unique kosher chili recipes each vying for bragging rights to the best kosher chili in Houston. Over 2000 attendees were able to eat as much chili as they could consume.
Planet Fitness Invites Houston Teens to Work Out for FREE All Summer Long From May 15 - August 31
‘High School Summer Pass™’ Program Welcomes High Schoolers Ages 14 – 19 to Get Active at Planet Fitness in Houston
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its High School Summer Pass™ program, inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 191 to work out for free at any Planet Fitness location including across Houston from May 15 through August 31. Starting today, high schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program before gaining club access starting Monday, May 15. Teens under 18 in the U.S. and under 19 in Canada must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.
HISD to serve curbside meals during online-only first-six weeks
Students can pick up breakfast and lunch daily at no charge
After a week-long break, the Houston Independent School District is relaunching curbside student meals distribution on Tuesday, Sept. 8 — the first day of the 2020-2021 school year.
HISD hosting virtual COVID-19 vaccination town halls
COVID-19 vaccinations have been approved for children ages five and up. To answer any questions, HISD is hosting two virtual town halls providing the community the opportunity to ask vaccine questions to a panel that includes a school parent and local public health experts. One town hall will be in English and the other in Spanish.
Bounce TV to honor Tina Turner this Saturday, May 27 at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT
Bounce TV, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will pay tribute to music legend and American icon Tina Turner with a special presentation of the acclaimed 2021 documentary “Tina Turner: Simply the Best” Saturday, May 27 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Turner - the beloved singer and entertainer who became known as the “Queen of Rock & Roll” - passed away yesterday at the age of 83.
Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Call for Applications
Grants support neighborhood improvement and beautification projects Application Deadline – November 5, 2021
The FY 2022 Neighborhood Matching Grant Program application period is open! The program supports neighborhood improvement and beautification projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500 to $5,000. The application deadline is November 5, 2021, 5 p.m. The program is administered by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in partnership with participating Houston City Council offices.
Mayor Turner and the Comcast Corporation will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will award $1 million in grants to BIPOC-Owned, small businesses in Houston
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.
Congressman Al Green Pays Homage to Merchant Mariners of World War II in Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the 117th Congress of the United States is holding a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the Merchant Mariners of World War II (WWII). Congressman Al Green, who will be in attendance, released the following statement:
Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021
Houston Public Media reports Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.
Houston Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Drunken-Driving Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Stepdaughter
A Houston man was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony murder for killing his 6-year-old stepdaughter in a 2021 drunken-driving crash, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
It’s Christmas in July as Houston Ballet Launches Single Tickets for its Fall Performances
The Public Can Now Reserve Seats for The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance
Houston Ballet prepares for the gift of live theater with its onsale of single tickets for fall performances, The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance, at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021.
Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring
A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife at their Spring apartment in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
H-E-B Quest for Texas Best 2021 call for entries now open
The annual competition expands beyond food products to include submissions for non-food items
Now in its eighth year, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in between are now invited to join! The call for entries is now open, and submissions will be accepted February 24th through April 7th. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
Old Wall Street wisdom about selling in May no longer makes sense
It's the first trading day of May for the stock market. And guess what? Investors should ignore the dumb, antiquated saying about selling in May and going away.
ALTON: campaign to end free speech
Two murders that provoked Lincoln to run for president
ALTON shines a spotlight on the double scandal that provoked Abraham Lincoln to run for President. We see echoes of ALTON in threats to democracy from the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, the recent surge in mass murders and hate crimes – the “threat from within” that Abraham Lincoln warned of in his first great speech of January 27, 1838 after the Alton scandal. Lincoln’s speech launched his trajectory toward the Senate and Presidency twenty years later and issued a powerful warning that is eerily relevant again today.
