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Feeding the Need: Greater Houston Domino’s® Stores to Donate 31,000 Pizzas
Every Domino’s store will give away 200 pizzas within their local communities
Domino’s and its nationwide system of franchisees are banding together during this unprecedented crisis to do something they already do well every day: feed people pizza. Domino’s franchised and corporate stores throughout Greater Houston will donate 31,000 pizzas within their local communities, starting this week.
Swing for Kids’ Sake Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston hosted its 23rd annual golf tournament, Swing for Kids’ Sake, on May 9th at the Kingwood Country Club located in Kingwood, TX.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Year 2020 – The Beginning of a Great Decade
The state of Black Business is challenging. The political environment, international challenges and malcontent is making “Peace in the Valley” an escaping concept. Black entrepreneurship began to evolve at a noticeable pace during the 1960’s. From a few seats on the local city councils to the Oval Office in the White House and practically all board rooms in between.
East End Houston to House Largest Maker Hub in Texas
Economic Ecosystem to Facilitate Business Development and Job Creation in the Area
East End Houston is set to become the home of the largest maker hub facility in Texas and one of the most robust economic development ecosystems in the country. The goal of the new 300,000 Sq. Ft. building is to create an environment that provides community members with access to trade skills education and career opportunities, and businesses with a state-of-the-art facility for innovation and manufacturing.
Give Back To Deserving Families in Houston This Holiday Season With ‘Color Box’
CoolxDad’s Annual Gift-Giving Project Returns
This year’s annual Color Box initiative – a donation-based holiday gift drive powered by the nonprofit organization CoolxDad – will take place November 1 to 30, 2022. CoolxDad encourages businesses and individuals throughout the Houston area to donate Christmas presents to underserved kids in the Project Row Houses community. A number of businesses will host drop-off sites for donations. CoolxDad is specifically asking for kids’ toys, electronics, and new clothing (all sizes) with a value of up to $75.00. Color Box will feature a series of events this year, includinga kick-off ceremony, a gift-wrapping event, and a fundraiser, with all funds to go toward future initiatives.
Celebrating the power of connection at Sims Bayou Greenway Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday, Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and CenterPoint Energy celebrated the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway and recreational trail along CenterPoint Energy easement in Houston.
Husband who beat his wife to death sentenced to 55 years in prison
A Houston man who killed his wife at her Chinatown beauty school and staged the scene to look like a robbery was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Houston Health Department Encourages Alternatives to Traditional Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Houston Health Department encourages people to forgo traditional trick-or-treating and Halloween gatherings this year in favor of safer alternatives. Going door-to-door and attending traditional Halloween events are high-risk activities for spreading COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Houston Health Department Encourages Alternatives to Traditional Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Houston Health Department encourages people to forgo traditional trick-or-treating and Halloween gatherings this year in favor of safer alternatives. Going door-to-door and attending traditional Halloween events are high-risk activities for spreading COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Houston Sailor Returns Home after Middle East Deployment
A 2002 Willowridge High School graduate and Houston native is one of 1,200 sailors who recently returned to Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment aboard USS Iwo Jima.
City Schedules the Cleaning of Two Homeless Encampments This Week
A citywide group of employees and environmental contractors will be out in full force deep cleaning two homeless encampments this week, which have more than doubled since August, when a temporary restraining order was put in place to block the city’s anti-encampment ordinance. Members of the city representing health, general services, police, fire, and the Mayor’s Office will first visit the encampments and offer to store all personal possessions, before the cleanup takes place.
The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/STD Prevention and Walgreens Kick Off National HIV Testing Day
The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/ STD Prevention (HHD) kicks off National HIV Testing Day with Walgreens and media sponsor 97.9 The Box to encourage Houstonians to get free HIV testing, get the facts about HIV, and get involved with the strategy to prevent it, June 27-29, 2017 at 5200 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77056.
NAACP to Make Announcement at Start of its 108th Annual Convention
The NAACP, the country’s oldest and largest national civil rights organization, will open its 108th Annual Convention with a major announcement, to be made on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at the Baltimore Convention Center, One W. Pratt St.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Bids Farewell and Extends Appreciation to Its 25th "Centennial" International President, Valerie Hollingsworth Baker
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Closes Out Her 4-Year Term as the Sorority's International President
Today, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated announced that Valerie Hollingsworth Baker's term as the 25th International President ended on Sunday, July 24, 2022. After four years of leadership and service, she will be succeeded by Stacie NC Grant.
Former TSU Athlete and Coach Inducted Into SWAC Hall of Fame
Dr. Dwalah Fisher was selected as one of the nine class members to be inducted into the 2017 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame. The enshrinement ceremony will take place on Nov. 30 at The Westin Galleria in Houston.
Former TSU Athlete and Coach Inducted Into SWAC Hall of Fame
Dr. Dwalah Fisher was selected as one of the nine class members to be inducted into the 2017 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hall of Fame. The enshrinement ceremony will take place on Nov. 30 at The Westin Galleria in Houston.
Houston Community College Trustee Convicted of Bribery
A trustee of the Houston Community College System board has been convicted of bribery related to his tenure on the board. Chris Oliver will be sentenced Aug. 28 for bribery of a public official concerning programs receiving federal funds, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Abe Martinez’s office announced Monday once the case was unsealed.
Megachurch Backs Pastor Indicted for $3.5 Million Fraud
Thousands of worshipers at a Methodist megachurch in Houston didn’t expect to hear from their pastor’s lawyer on Easter morning. The special guest dropped in to speak days after Kirbyjon Caldwell—a prominent Texas pastor and former spiritual adviser to presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama—was charged with more than a dozen crimes in an alleged fraud scheme.
New Custom Built Houston Fire Department Ladder 28 In Service
A new custom built ladder truck has been placed into service at Fire Station 28 in southwest Houston.
Obscure and Exposed: Art Installation Uses UH Campus as Canvas
‘The Miraculous: Houston’ Project is Part of CounterCurrent17 Festival April 18-23
Look up, look down, look all around and you can’t miss the bright yellow vinyl panels with text plastered all over the University of Houston campus. “Coog’s House” is transforming into a canvas for a public art installation called “The Miraculous: Houston” for the CounterCurrent17 Festival April 18-23. Click here to see a complete schedule of events.
