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200 Houston children to celebrate the holidays at the 4rd Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
Some 200 children from Houston’s Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy holiday fun on ice for the 4nd annual Year Of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at the ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event is being held in partnership with Discovery Green and will include students from Peck, Lockhart and Blackshear Elementary Schools, Hype Freedom School powered by My Brother’s Keeper Houston, Southside Community Center and Madison High School.
Austin Bank, Texas N.A. and FHLB Dallas Award $16K to Cleveland, Texas, Nonprofit
Trained, Unwavering, Focused and Fit (TUFF) Kids Receives Partnership Grant Program Funds
Austin Bank, Texas N.A. (Austin Bank) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded $16,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to the nonprofit Trained, Unwavering, Focused and Fit Kids (TUFF Kids).
GirlTrek Hosts 80 National #BeLikeMaxine Walks to Celebrate Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ 80th Birthday
Congresswoman Maxine Waters celebrated her 80th birthday on Wednesday, August 15th. To pay tribute to this iconic woman who has dedicated 37 years to serving the people, speaking up against injustice and side-eyeing all fooleywang, GirlTrek is joining AFROPUNK, Color of Change, and thousands of Black folks across the country in a nationwide #BeLikeMaxine celebration.
Houston Ballet Announce “Divergence” and “Swan Lake”
Houston Ballet closes out the 2022-2023 season with two final blockbuster productions: Divergence, May 25 – June 4, and Swan Lake, June 8 – 18. Divergence features three ballets from world renowned choreographers, Aszure Barton, Stanton Welch AM and Justin Peck, each with their own distinct style. Then the Company will finish the season with one of ballet’s most iconic works, Swan Lake. In Stanton Welch’s opulent production, the main characters are imbued with greater psychological complexity, giving the work a twenty-first-century pace.
Bringing Everyone Together For Sister Act at Theatre Under the Stars
Alan H. Green has been part of several Broadway shows (among them: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Sister Act). And over the years he's been asked by Theatre Under the Stars to be part of one of their productions at the Hobby Center.
Lotus Seafood Adds Weekday Fun
Margarita Mondays and Wings & Lemon Drop Wednesdays
Lotus Seafood, a Houston staple and cult favorite since 2006, is giving weekdays a weekend vibe with special all-day pricing on Margaritas every Monday and Lemon Drops and Wings every Wednesday at select locations across the city!
Stress is Rampant in Our Country: Practical Steps that Can Help Us Survive and Thrive in Any Crisis
Most of us can handle a crisis or two, but now our country is facing four simultaneous crises: Covid-19 that impacts our physical health, an economic recession that impacts our financial security, racial upheaval that impacts our social fabric, and mental health trauma that impacts our emotional well-being. The result of this? Depression, anxiety and stress are up an astounding 800% ̶ and it’s still rising!
Domestic Violence Survivor Launches Fragrance Line -- BU -- Beautiful Unapologetically®
Domestic Violence Survivor Monique Plair launches a new line of fragrances -- BU -- Beautiful Unapologetically® -- to honor the strength and perseverance of women. 10% of the proceeds from each purchase will be donated to Our Safe House, LLC. - a profit organization dedicated to supporting domestic survivors.
Lizzo Launches Her Own Shapewear: "Yitty"!
Lizzo is launching her own shapewear line with Fabletics and we are so here for it.
R.I.P. Rafer Johnson, 86, Gold Medalist in the 1960 Olympic Decathlon
According to nytimes.com, American athlete Rafer Johnson, who carried the United States flag into Rome’s Olympic Stadium in August 1960 as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olympic team and went on to win gold in the decathlon bringing him acclaim as the world’s greatest all-around athlete, died today at his home in Los Angeles, CA. He was 86.
HLSR Host First Responders Honor & Awards Ceremony
First Responders from around the Houston area gathered to remember and honor first responders who have fallen in the line of duty during the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ First Responders Day, presented by BP. To open the ceremony, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Chairman of the Board Brady Carruth gave some opening remarks about the event.
Cricket Wireless Ended 2017 by Giving Back
Three local college-bound students classified as “homeless” due to Hurricane Harvey were surprised by Houston celebrities who gave each student a $1,000 shopping spree at the Galleria Mall.
Ballistics Key In Solving Celebratory Shooting Death: Former HPD Officer
As investigators look into whether celebratory gunfire truly led to a family matriarch's death during a New Year's celebration, a former Houston police investigator said the ballistics of the case will be key in looking for the shooter.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Regarding President's Disclosure Of Highly Classified Information to Russian Foreign and Ambassador
Jackson Lee: “Every day the President gives the nation another reason to question his judgment, doubt his word, mistrust his motives, or question his capacity and competence to manage the national security and foreign policy of the United States.”
Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Production Company Signs First-Look Deal With HBO
Tiffany Haddish has signed a first-look deal with HBO. The two-year pact with Haddish and her She Ready production company comes on the heels of a breakout year for the comic, who won a New York Film Critics Circle best supporting actress award for her performance in 2017’s “Girls Trip.”
Beyonce' Returns to the Global Stage for Renaissance World Tour
Welcome to Renaissance
Verified Fan Registration Open For North American Dates Now at beyonce.livenation.com Citi Cardmembers, Verizon Up and BeyHive Members Will Have Additional Access To Presales
With the All-New 2018 LS, Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan
Radical new design with coupe-like silhouette, yet spaciousness of prestige sedan New platform for greatest-ever LS agility and comfort All-new twin-turbo V6 with 415 horsepower 10-speed automatic transmission All-new available Lexus Advanced Safety Package New level of flagship luxury in every aspect Interior inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics On sale in U.S. near the end of 2017
Amanda Edwards, Founder Of Be The Solution Announces Virtual Event To Empower Women
Empowering Women During Womens History Month
Former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards’ new 501(c)(3) organization - Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization will host the virtual event: “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment: The 2021 Women’s Renaissance” to take place on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in honor of Women’s History Month.
Shapellx Launches Swimsuit Shapewear Line Promoting Body Confidence and Positivity for Women
Summer is around the corner and for many, trying on yet alone wearing a swimsuit is terrifying. Shapellx, a women’s everyday shapewear brand, offers a variety of flattering swimsuit designs for all body types featuring compression fabrics resulting in a slimming effect and boosting a woman’s confidence.
Supreme Court: No Consequences for Police Who Destroy Home, Mistakenly Shoot 10-Year-Old Boy, or Sic Police Dog on Suspect Already Under Arrest
Despite growing calls to hold police accountable for using excessive force in non-threatening circumstances, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review any cases challenging the doctrine of “qualified immunity,” which shields police from liability for official wrongdoing.
