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Mayor Turner Reflects On the Year Following George Floyd’s Murder
This past year has not only shined a spotlight on interactions between law enforcement and people of color, but also underserved or marginalized communities. During the in-depth conversation with Turner about the last year, he spoke about community investment. Born in Houston’s Acres Homes, Turner still lives there, and understands the need.
Mayor Turner and City Council Pass FY '22 Budget
Houston City Council voted to approve Mayor Sylvester Turner's proposed $5.1 billion FY 2022 operating budget.
Celebrity Chef K. Michael Becomes A Houston Hometown Hero With His Booming Food Truck Business
Owner of Brunch-N-Munch, Celebrity Chef K. Michael is putting his savvy soulful spin onto the Houston culinary scene.
HCC celebrates new student ‘Eagle Market’ food pantry in partnership with Houston Food Bank
Helping alleviate food insecurity
Supporting students’ holistic needs and helping to quell food insecurity, Houston Community College (HCC) will hold a ribbon cutting for the HCC Southeast Eagle Market on May 10, 2023.
Local Checkers Will Host A Party With A Purpose -- Birthday Bash For Slim Thug Benefiting CoolxDad!
It’s a celebration for a cause! Checkers is celebrating the 43rd birthday of its long-time friend, Slim Thug, on September 30th by throwing a party, debuting a limited-edition special meal and benefiting a community organization.
Chris Hollins Previews First Television Ad in the City Controller’s Race
Houston City Controller candidate Chris Hollins previewed the first television ad in his campaign for City Controller today. Based on public fundraising reports, Hollins’s campaign is expected to be the only City Controller candidate on broadcast television this election.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 22st Season!!!!
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is back for their 22nd year with an abbreviated season for 2023-2024.
Houston Child Molester Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison Without Parole
A Houston child molester was sentenced to 40 years in prison Thursday for sexually assaulting four girls, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Rodeo announces partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ Sire Spirits for 2024
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Sire Spirits for the 2024 Rodeo. Sire Spirits is owned by award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who will also be performing at RODEOHOUSTON® on Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, on March 1, 2024.
Mayor Whitmire Congratulates HPD Academy Graduates
Mayor John Whitmire joined Chief Troy Finner today to congratulate and thank the newest graduates of the Houston Police Department Academy. HPD's cadet class #261 consists of 76 men and women prepared to serve and protect Houstonians from day one.
Art Colony Association, Inc. to Announce Middle School Student Finalists for Bayou City Art Festival
“Art in the Middle” Reception for the 11th Annual Middle School Art Competition Saturday, February 10, 2024
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, will announce the top 30 finalists for its 11th Annual Middle School Art Competition at the “Art in the Middle” reception on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the River Oaks Shopping Center, 2040 West Gray, Ste. 100, Houston 77019.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Decision by the Trump Administration to Invoke Executive Privilege Regarding Congressional Oversight Requests Concerning the 2020 Census
Jackson Lee—“Moreover, the decision to invoke Executive Privilege is yet another example of this President flouting legitimate requests at Congressional oversight and preventing the discovery of information likely to aid the consideration of legislative action in the Congress. It is imperative that the President reconsider his decision to stonewall legitimate requests at oversight. If he does not, I am confident that the Courts will see this act for what it is: an attempt to deny transparency, when nothing more than the health and vibrancy of our democracy is at stake.”
Local Football Community Takes a Stand With DePelchin Against Child Abuse in Harris County
University of Houston football team players and Rice University football team players along with the Texas Bowl Executive Board will join DePelchin Children’s Center Tuesday morning in tying blue ribbons for the 5,812 victims of child abuse in Harris County in 2016.
Fiesta Mart Announces South Richey Store Grand Opening January 11
Houston-based Fiesta Mart LLC is excited to announce the grand opening of their South Richey store on Wednesday, January 11. The public and media are invited to help celebrate the Fiesta store opening. The grand opening is part of a long-term reinvigoration of the Fiesta brand and their commitment to provide uncompromised freshness, great value and an unsurpassed variety of food choices every day. This new location will feature a Scratch Bakery where everything is baked in-store, an expanded product selection and a full-service Carniceria and kitchen offering traditional, home-cooked dishes.
Club Nomadic Lacks City's Occupancy Permit
Days before Super Bowl LI concerts at Club Nomadic in Sawyer Heights, the traveling nightclub does not have the city's certificate of occupancy necessary for the crowds of thousands expected at the venue.
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council BETA CLASS Application Open
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council is a leadership development program comprised of 15 committed young leaders who either live, work, or have close ties to Houston City Council District D. These young leaders are selected to have input in improving the quality of life with the District, while acting as ambassadors and leaders for service in the community.
Houston Arboretum presents virtual event Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines on Nov. 18
To get in the spirit of the December holidays, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents a new virtual event called Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines. Explore a tasty variety of wines, perfectly paired for holiday celebrations. Interact directly with a Sonoma County winemaker while creating delicious herbed butter and homemade cranberry sauce. During this experience, participants will learn the importance of using local ingredients and discuss the wildfires impacting wineries on the West Coast. These appealing wines are difficult to find at local retailers, but during the class participants can get the inside scoop on where to purchase them to enjoy over the holiday season.
HMAAC Black Panter Community Day
HMAAC is the Proud Disney Partner for the earliest Houston advance screening of Marvel Studios Black Panther this Saturday, February 10, 2018. As community partner, HMAAC brings to Houston Black Panther Community Day
Good Look Ink™ (GLI) Grand Opening of Industry-Leading Micropigmentation Clinic in Houston, TX
State-of-the-art clinic offering one-of-a-kind scalp micropigmentation to men and women who suffer from hair loss
Located at 1811 Bering Dr., Good Look Ink™ has opened its newest location in the Uptown District of Houston. GLI is centrally located near the Galleria, the city’s elite fashion destination and one of the Southwest’s premier shopping and tourist areas.
In Honor of Veteran's Day, Barnes & Noble Bookstore in River Oaks Presents Peaceful Bones Book Signing by Vietnam War Veteran, Prominent Houston Doctor Samuel Axelrad, M.D.
Dr. Samuel Axelrad is a Houston author, retired urologist and Vietnam War veteran who recently published a memoir titled Peaceful Bones. Dr. Axelrad's memoir illustrates his time in Vietnam as an army surgeon during the Vietnam war where he finds himself helping not only American soldiers but hundreds of Vietnamese citizens both wounded and ill. Peaceful Bones is about one special patient named Hung Nguyen aka "Charlie" who becomes an unlikely friend on the battlefield. Dr. Axelrad saves Charlie's life, forging a bond that crosses cultural and enemy lines.
