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DesRoches named new Rice University provost

'Deeply honored' engineering dean will assume top academic leadership post

Reginald DesRoches, the dean of Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, has been named the university’s new provost.

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HISD to Reconnect Safely, Return Strong for 2020-2021 School Year

All students to return to school virtually for six weeks; families may choose all-virtual learning

With the health and safety of students, families, and staff as the top priority, all HISD students will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through Friday, October 16.

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Beyoncé Partners with Google.org for Homecoming Scholars Award Program

Google.org matches her original $100,000 grant; BeyGOOD urges other businesses to do the same

Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, announces a partnership with Google.org, the charitable arm of tech giant Google, to award four new scholarships as part of her Homecoming Scholars Award Program. The iconic performer also issues a challenge to other businesses to join Google.org in investing in excellence through education.

The search is on for Texas' top youth volunteers of 2020

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two Texas honorees $1,000 scholarship, a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Today through November 5, 2019, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Texas' top youth volunteers of the year.

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Steak-48 Posts Sign: Ask Customers to Spend $100 Per Person Minimum-Racial Undertones?

There's currently a huge debate on social media where people are discussing how much customers need to spend at a restaurant. All thanks to Steak 48.

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Warrants Served To Texas Democrats, But Holdout Continues

Officers of the Texas House of Representatives delivered civil arrest warrants for more than 50 absent Democrats on Wednesday as frustrated Republicans ratcheted up efforts to end a standoff over a sweeping elections bill that stretched into its 31st day.

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Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"

"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."

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Deadly Helicopter Crash Offshore In Galveston

A helicopter with three people on board crashed offshore near Jamaica Beach in Galveston on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.

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Harris County Clerk Provides Post Harvey Election Update

Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart will provide voters with an update on how Hurricane Harvey has impacted the elections infrastructure as well as provide vital information that displaced voters need to cast a ballot in the upcoming November 7, 2017 General and Special Elections.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on all to Harness the Urgency of Now and Pass the 2018 Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) is landmark legislation which—through policy reforms, interstate cooperation and grant allocation—has been pivotal in providing a national response to protecting half of the population.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Supports Harris County’s Decision to Close Parks on Easter Weekend

Decision Necessary to Stop Spread of COVID-19 During One of Busiest Weekends for Parks

To stop the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Harris County has taken a precautionary measure to close its parks during the Easter weekend.

Local Government Entities are Eligible to Apply for Federal Funding

The Texas Comptroller’s Office is urging eligible local governments to apply for federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Harmony School of Ingenuity to Hold First Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony

Harmony School of Ingenuity will celebrate the Class of 2020 in its first-ever Drive-Thru Graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Harmony School of Ingenuity.

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Houston-Based Film/ TV Production Company Will Host A Black Ride In Honor Of Juneteenth!

Local production company, KVK Productions is responsible for several notable reality shows on various networks, but their efforts to contribute to the celebration of the freedom of African-Americans is the reality they want to encourage others to be a part of.

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Houston ISD: Curbside summer meal sites, Fresh Bus stops closed due to inclement weather

The curbside summer meals site at Chavez High School is temporarily closed for cleaning and sanitization due to a possible case of the COVID-19 virus.

Kroger Delivers Fresh Roses and Snacks to Frontline Nurses at Texas Children’s Hospital

Kroger delivered hundreds of roses and bags full of snacks to nurses at Texas Children’s Hospital in honor of National Nurses Day

This morning, in honor of National Nurses day, Kroger delivered hundreds of fresh roses and snacks to nurses at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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Homeschool Pottery Class To Begin

A homeschool teen pottery class will begin Tuesday, Sept. 11, and will run 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday through May.

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Former NFL and Longhorns QB Vince Young arrested on DUI charge

Former Texas Longhorns and NFL quarterback Vince Young was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, early Monday on a charge of suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Young paid a $500 bond and was released.

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PVAMU Students Participate in Toyota Green Initiative

Last week, over 60 students participated in the Toyota Green Initiative campaign. The collaboration between the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Toyota, and North Compass Bank brings together the local community with special events and celebrities.

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Missouri City Hosting Visitors Center Grand Opening to Promote Tourism & Black History Month Celebrations of Music, Art, Culture & Education

The “Show Me City” will mark two community unity milestones on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 with the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Visitors Center and the commemoration of the Fourth Annual Black History Month Celebration of Culture & Music. The festivities will launch with City Council and staff showcasing the Visitors Center on Friday, Feb. 9 at a 5 p.m. grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.