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Houston First Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The public is invited to join Houston First Corp. (HFC) as it presents Party on the Plaza in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Houston Endowment Has Awarded $20 Million To Local Organizations Working To Achieve Racial Equity And Social Justice In Houston
Houston Endowment today announced an infu- sion of $20 million into 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston. As part of Houston Endowment’s commitment to enacting tangible actions in this work, the investment intends to support organizations ad- dressing anti-Black racism and systemic injustices across five areas:
Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Baytown
A Harris County jury on Thursday sentenced a 40-year-old man to life in prison and a $10,000 fine for the 2020 murder of his estranged girlfriend in Baytown, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Houston Kellogg Facility Closing, Company Confirms
The Kellogg Company has announced that it will begin closing distribution centers across the county, including one in Houston.
Mayor Turner Welcomes Wynton Marsalis and Jazz Houston
Mayor Turner greeted the audience and welcomed Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter and composer, Wynton Marsalis, along with Vincent Gardner and Jazz Houston.
Congressman Al Green Takes Helm As Chair Of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation
On Friday, December 4, 2020, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following state- ment announcing his chairmanship of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress: “As the incoming Chair of the Texas Congressional Delegation, I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues as we collectively commit to serving all Texans.
Houston Named a 2023 Top 10 Best City in America
City receives high marks for its culture, attractions, Fortune 500 community, and restaurants
Houston continues to be regarded as one of the country’s most coveted destinations after earning a No. 9 spot on the 2023 list of America’s Best Cities, as released by placemaking firm Resonance. The city has consistently increased in rankings on this authoritative list, jumping from No. 17 in 2021 to No. 11 in 2022. For 2023, Houston is the only Texas city to secure a top 10 ranking.
YMCA of Greater Houston Food Distribution Sites for the Week of June 15
YMCA of Greater Houston continues food distribution with the addition of two new sites
YMCA of Greater Houston will be distributing food at the following sites for the week of June 15. The YMCA has partnered with the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, Brighter Bites, Interfaith Ministries and other partners to provide critical food and supplies to thousands of families throughout the city.
Newsone Now Salutes Jackie Robinson on the 70th Anniversary of His Major League Baseball Debut
Roland S. Martin to honor Robinson on NewsOne Now as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebration scheduled Saturday, April 15
On Friday, April 14, NewsOne Now Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin will dedicate the programming of the day’s show to honoring Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player to play in the major leagues. The show airs on the eve of Jackie Robinson Day, signified by having every major league baseball player wear jerseys with the number 42, Robinson’s number when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
South Central Houston Census Mural Unites Community Around Census Message
Houston and Harris County’s local census drive, “Yes! to Census 2020,” will debut its final original census mural at the historic S.H.A.P.E Community Center, 3815 Live Oak Street in Houston, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. The S.H.A.P.E. Yes! To Census 2020 mural, created by artist Israel McCloud, depicts a picture-perfect snapshot portrait of the diversity of residents in the Third Ward with the local Census 2020 campaign hashtag #YEStotheCensus.
Houston & Atlanta Rolls Out the Red-Carpet for “BLINK” The Movie
Courtney Glaude’s New Movie, Blink, Is A Powerful Look at the Psychology Behind Domestic Violence
Blink, the movie from filmmaker Courtney Glaudé will be premiering in select AMC theatres in Houston and Atlanta from March 2nd through March 8th. Houston rolls out the red carpet with an exclusive red carpet on March 2nd at 7:30 pm at The AMC Studio 30 Dunvale while Atlanta Rolls out the red carpet on March 3rd at AMC Campcreek Theatre
Houston Chamber Choir presents 2020 gala ?Take Flight! ? An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits? honoring Choir founder Robert Simpson
Houston Chamber Choir presents the 2020 gala themed "Take Flight! :An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits" to celebrate and honor the remarkable accomplishments of the Choir?s founder and artistic director Robert Simpson. Serving the Houston music and arts community for more than 25 years, Robert Simpson has changed the landscape of choral music locally while receiving national and international recognition.
Houston Vision Zero
No loss of life by traffic crash is acceptable and we can prevent people from dying on our road- ways. Everyone deserves safe, acces- sible streets and sidewalks.
HISD, Houston Food Bank distribute over 280,000 pounds of food Saturday at NRG
When HISD Nutrition Services Senior Operations Manager Keith Lewis drove up to NRG Stadium Saturday for the massive food distribution effort, he wasn’t nervous. He was excited.
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Continues His 34-Day Drive Across Texas With Visit to Harris County For Town Halls in Houston
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke will continue his 34-day grassroots drive across Texas with a return to Harris County on Saturday, August 11. He will hold town halls in Houston, TX. This follows the El Paso Congressman’s travels to all 254 counties of Texas as his people-powered campaign continues to hold open dialogues with Republicans, Democrats, independents and non-voters alike. The details for the events in Houston are:
Mayor Turner & Houston Health Department Urge Flu Shots, Flu Precautions
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu shot if they haven’t already, as influenza levels spike in Houston and across the nation.
HCC wins Federation of Houston Professional Women Diversity Excellence Award
Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022.
Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, HISD Wrap Around, Parkway, and Yellowland Records to Reveal First-Ever Student ‘RAK Room’
Exciting New Incentive-Based School Stores and Resource Rooms will Reward Good Behavior and Address the Needs of Students in Multiple HISD Schools
Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD), HISD Wraparound Services Department, and sponsoring business partner Yellowland Records, will reveal their first-ever student “RAK Room” on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 10:00am at Paul Revere Middle School (10502 Briar Forest Drive) in Houston!
Houston Favorite Lotus Seafood Celebrates National French Fried Shrimp Day Wednesday with $5 Popcorn Shrimp & Fries Deal
Lotus Seafood, a Houston staple and cult favorite since 2006, is giving shrimp lovers cause for celebration this Wednesday with a $5 Popcorn Shrimp & Fries deal in honor of National French Fried Shrimp Day!
HISD receives high ranks from Children at Risk for being pandemic resilient
The Houston Independent School District is home to some of Houston’s most pandemic resilient schools according to Children at Risk’s annual list of best public schools.
