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For 75 Years, NAREB Has Advocated for Black Homeownership
Annual Convention Returns to Tampa Where Organization was Founded
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off its national convention in Tampa this week, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1947 with the goal of securing equal housing opportunities for all Americans, NAREB advocates for policies and practices that increase homeownership for African Americans.
The Galleria Announces Retailer Updates
Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Offerings
Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce 7 new openings at The Galleria. The additions include 3 new-to-market brands – ba&sh, Tommy John and Toys“R”US – as well as a Kendra Scott holiday pop-up, Uptown Convenience & Gifts, and restaurants Pepper Twins and Poke Fresh. Additionally, Jimmy Choo, Macy’s, Porsche Design, Salvatore Ferragamo and Vans are upgrading their current spaces to better serve their loyal customers.
Texas Vein And Wellness Institute Achieves Accreditation For Peripheral Arterial Intervention And Deep Venous From Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
Texas Vein & Wellness Institute Earns Accreditation for Exceptional Vascular Care.
Sugar Land Student named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Anjali Agrawal has been named one of more than 4,000 candidates in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2022.
Stills Greece Premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie "Rise" Available Noe
True Story of the Antetokounmpo Family’s Amazing Journey is Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
Stills from the Greece Premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie “Rise,” which is streaming exclusively on Disney+, are now available. Among those who attended the outdoor event held last night at the Sepolia Basketball Court in Athens were the film’s subjects, executive producer Giannis Antetokounmpo and his mother, Veronica “Vera” Antetokounmpo, and his brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, along with “Rise” cast members Uche Agada (Giannis) and Ral Agada (Thanasis), and producer Bernie Goldmann. The event featured a pre-screening musical performance by Ofili Antentokounmpo, who co-wrote two songs for the film.
Houston Native Exemplifies “Freedom at Work” Aboard U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
Growing up in Houston, Johnson attended Westfield High School and graduated in 2021. Today, Johnson relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Houston to succeed in the military.
Stop Killing our Patients: Pandemic, Protest and the Outcry for Justice
Professor Bryan Pilkington holds weekly conversations with leading experts from medicine, nursing, and the health sciences, as well as political theorists, economists, ethicists, philosophers and legal experts.
Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk Announces Holiday Happenings
San Antonio’s Destination for Modern Luxury Celebrates its First-Ever Holiday Season on the River Walk With Special Guest Performer DJ JAX
Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk has announced a full line-up of holiday programming for its first-ever festive season. Newly opened in February 2021 and soaring 20 stories above the famed San Antonio River Walk, the hotel beckons holiday travelers and San Antonio neighbors with a full calendar of culinary offerings and celebratory events.
SBA Disaster News - One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
District Director Tim Jeffcoat of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Houston District Office today reminded Texas businesses and residents of the Aug. 21 2017, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the severe storms in Brazoria County that occurred April 17-20, 2017.
Super Bowl's oldest volunteer still young at heart
More than 31,000 people applied to become Super Bowl volunteers but only 10,000 were selected.
Families Wait For Relatives To Clear Customs At IAH
At Bush Airport, families waited Monday afternoon for relatives to arrive from overseas. It could take hours for them to clear customs, even though some of them have green cards.
What’s New at Wet’n’Wild SplashTown?
Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, Houston’s largest water park featuring 41 slides, rides and attractions, is sure to make a splash this summer season as the water park opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, and will remain open to the general public for weekends only (Friday – Sunday) through May 26. The water park will open every day starting May 26.
Mayor Turner and Houston City Council Approves Additional $5 Million SBERP Infusion
Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $5 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which was created to provide grant assistance to small businesses and chambers of commerce that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Hospital Association Releases Special Report on Hospital Disaster Response During Hurricane Harvey
Report Offers Findings and Recommendations to Improve Disaster Preparedness and Response for Future Events
The Texas Hospital Association today released a special report analyzing Texas hospitals’ disaster response before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, including findings and recommendations for future preparation strategies. The report was discussed during a panel today on hospital emergency preparedness at THA’s Annual Conference and Expo in Houston.
HBCU Representation at its Best: The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities honors two Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law students
Law Students Honored as HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both to represent Texas Southern at the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference, September 16-19 in Washington, DC
Third-year, Thurgood Marshall School of Law students, Elizabeth A. Opara and Veisha Godfrey-Phelps have been named 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars by The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU)—a student recognition program which honors outstanding students for their academic merit, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit and empowers them to be advocates for excellence and competitiveness. As HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both Opara and Godfrey-Phelps will attend the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference on September 16-19, 2018 in Washington, D.C. and be publicly acknowledged during the recognition ceremony on Monday, September 17. Both students will also receive an acknowledgment certificate signed by the Mr. Johnathan Holifield, WHIHBCU executive director.
Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19
Pediatric staff ready to help children with sick, well, behavioral health appointments
Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick and well consultations for anyone who needs it, but from the comfort of home.
Wet’n’Wild SplashTown Opens for the Summer Season Soon!
Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, Houston’s largest water park featuring 41 slides, rides and attractions, is sure to make a splash this summer season as the water park opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Like Trump, Buzbee Doubles Down with a Racist Tweet
Now he’s gone too far. Take a look at this vile, racist cartoon being circulated by mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee. What do you see?
Wine Spectator Announces Winners of 2019 Restaurant Awards
Dining Destinations Around the World Recognized for their Dedication to Wine
Finding a place to drink great wine around the globe has never been so easy. Wine Spectator has uncorked the winners of the 2019 Restaurant Awards, which honors the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year, the Restaurant Awards program honors 3,800 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and 79 countries internationally.
Discovery Green Hosts Scream On the Green On Oct. 27
On Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, from 6 to 10 p.m., Discovery Green hosts Scream on the Green®, the park’s free annual Halloween celebration. The event features a costume contest for all ages (and dogs!), live music and game zone presented by Xfinity.
