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Houston Food Bank Encourages Federal Workers to Visit Pantries for Assistance

The Houston Food Bank is hoping unpaid federal workers visit one of 600 pantry locations across the area if they need help feeding their families.

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Walmart to Giveaway 40,000 Cupcakes Across Houston

It's your birthday, now let's celebrate -- at least that's the idea at Walmart Supercenter stores across the nation.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs launches 'Our Fair Share' – New Platform Dedicated to Helping Minority-Owned Small Businesses Access Second Round of PPP Funding

Launched in Partnership with The National Bankers Association, 'Our Fair Share' Will Work to Help Simplify the Application Process Surrounding the latest PPP Rollout

Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs today launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed capital amid the economic devastation brought by COVID-19.

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Terry Williams Is Representing Black Excellence in Houston Community

We can all agree that breaking barriers is something we strive for in our professional career as not only something you can be proud of for yourself but also serve as an inspiration to make those around you, such as your community, proud as well.

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Greater Houston Black Chamber Launches Buy Black Directory

The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce will launch a Buy Black directory of black-owned small businesses Tuesday in an effort to boost sales for its members.

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McDonald’s launches Boo Buckets on October 17 for two weeks only

Boo Buckets are back at McDonald’s just in time for spooky season! Starting on October 17, fans can get in the Halloween spirit at participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Houston area with four new Halloween Happy Meal designs including: Monster, Skeleton, Mummy and Vampire (launching for the first time and inspired by the OG purple Boo Bucket).

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Higgins Hotel Named to LUXlife Magazine’s Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023 as Best Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre

Award Presented to Hotels Delivering the Finest Experiences and Services Across the Globe

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, The Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum and the epitome of luxury and elegance in the heart of New Orleans, is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a winner in this year's Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023 by LUXlife Magazine. In its eighth year, the Resorts & Retreats Awards program by LUXlife has become a highly anticipated event in the hospitality industry, celebrating excellence, innovation, and creativity among luxury resorts and retreats worldwide.

Building Video Games and Learning to build them? Code Ninjas to Debut in Aliana, Richmond to Teach Kids Coding in a Cool Way

Code Ninjas Center Opens May 25 and Focuses on Building Video Games, Robotics, Drones, and other Technology and STEM Camps

Say the words “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of a new Code Ninjas, a learning center that debuts in Aliana, Richmond on May 25 at 10223 West Grand Parkway S. Ste. 101, in the Target Plaza, know that video games aren’t only fun, but can be educational too. Code Ninjas will serve the local area kids by teaching children computer coding and problem-solving skills.

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Rice's OpenStax helps nation's colleges and universities provide free online instruction during coronavirus outbreak

The Rice University-based nonprofit OpenStax is responding to COVID-19 by helping students nationwide navigate their online courses and supporting faculty as they quickly transition to online course delivery.

I'll Be Single Before I Settle Stage Play

I’ll Be Single Before I Settle, starring local author and spoken word artist Inertia Justice, is a stage play using art to end the silence about domestic violence at Houston’s MATCH theater August 17, 2019.

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Cadillac Introduces First-Ever XT4

All-new compact SUV delivers more for a new generation of luxury buyers

At Cadillac House in Manhattan today, Cadillac unveiled the first-ever XT4, an all-new compact SUV tailored for the next generation of luxury customers.

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Black Business Day 2017 at the Texas Capitol

I was proud to present a proclamation to the Texas Association of African American Chamber of Commerce (TAAACC) naming March 31, 2017 as Black Business Day at the Capitol. I gave remarks about the bills that I filed to strengthen the HUB program - Historically Underutilized Businesses. Today we celebrate the 250,000+ Black Businesses owners across the state at the Texas Capitol.

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Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries. The company services more than 125,000 restaurants and stores on five continents from its 50 locations. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant offer of $900,000 has been extended to Golden State Foods contingent upon the company investing more than $19 million and the creation of 150 new jobs in Texas. The entire project, which will involve new construction and state-of-the-art design and build out is projected to exceed $70 million.

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T’yanna Wallace, Daughter of Late Rapper Notorious B.I.G., Opens Brooklyn Boutique “Notoriouss”

T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of the luminary Notorious B.I.G., has just opened her first brick and mortar clothing store.

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"Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" Available on DVD and Digital November 28, 2017

We take you back to the nostalgic Stars Hollow for the ultimate revival of the adored series, Gilmore Girls. The coffee-loving, fast-talking, mother and daughter duo are back just as you remembered them as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) releases Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on DVD on November 28, 2017. Take a stroll down memory lane with four 90-minute seasonal chapters, directed, written, and executive produced by series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will be priced to own on DVD at $24.98 SRP. The limited series will also be available to own on Digital on November 28, 2017.

Congress Plans to Steal the Coronavirus Vaccine

Lawmakers in Washington want to confiscate the patents on coronavirus treatments and vaccines -- before biotech companies even finish developing them.

Congress Plans to Steal the Coronavirus Vaccine

Lawmakers in Washington want to confiscate the patents on coronavirus treatments and vaccines -- before biotech companies even finish developing them.

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Turkey Leg Hut Responds to Allegations in Lawsuit

The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) restaurant held a press conference at 11:00am this morning, November 22, 2019, to respond to the allegations of a lawsuit filed by a handful of residential neighbors requesting an emergency and permanent injunction to stop the restaurant from preparing smoked turkey legs, claiming the restaurant is a public health hazard.

HISD launches ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ mental health hotline for students and parents

The Houston Independent School District launched the Let’s Stay Connected mental health hotline for students and parents today to provide emotional, social, and psychological support to students and parents who feel the need for assistance.

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Housing affordability in Houston and Harris County is declining, especially for renters

Housing affordability in the Houston area is declining for all households and renters are finding it almost impossible to buy homes without significant subsidies, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.