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First African American Major General Has Died
Houston’s own Marcelite Jordan Harris became the first African American woman to be named a major general in the U.S. Military. On September 7th she sadly passed away at the age of 75.
Houston City Council Bans First U.S. Sex-Robot Brothel
Houston’s City Council on Wednesday officially banned what would have been America’s first sex-robot brothel from opening its doors.
Houston Native Serves Aboard USS Donald Cook
Seaman Jose Palomares, left, from Houston, and Seaman Recruit Austin Batchelor, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, raise a rigid-hull inflatable boat abaord the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) May 23, 2018.
HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan on death of former HISD student George Floyd
The Houston Independent School District community is deeply saddened by the tragic and unconscionable loss of former HISD student George Floyd, who attended Jack Yates High School. We send our deepest condolences to Mr. Floyd’s family and friends.
New Houston Based Internet Show Takes to the Airwaves
Marcus Davis is adding to his resume with the career of talk show host. The political savvy Houston native is known for his political views just as much as he is known for his well fish and grits and fish and grits.
First-ever Computer Lab for Veteran Community in Houston Opens
Comcast has partnered with Lone Star Veterans Association to officially open the first-ever computer lab for the veteran community in Houston.
Houston Symphony Presents The Music of Prince
The Houston Symphony will celebrate the massive pop music contributions of Prince at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, with a performance of his iconic and eclectic smash hits, complete with a full rock band and lead vocalist.
Rice's Kinder Institute to release findings from 36th Kinder Houston Area Survey
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a sociology professor in Rice’s School of Social Sciences, will release findings from the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey at a downtown luncheon May 1. The 36th annual study covers such topics as Houstonians’ current economic outlooks and perspectives on the region’s demographic transformations.
Kinder Institute releases findings from 2017 Houston Area Survey
Despite the recent rhetoric, more people living in the Houston area are supportive of immigration. That’s according to the results of the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey, released Monday morning.
Dash Star Kealia Ohai Opens Up About Relationship with J.J. Watt
Houston Dash star Kealia Ohai is opening up about her relationship with Houston Texans star J.J. Watt.
Ars Lyrica Houston Presents a Day with Marie Antoinette
Ars Lyrica Houston presents the Artful Women season finale with A Day with Marie Antoinette on Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 pm in Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The musical program will conjure up an artful day chez France’s most famous queen, from intimate morning music lessons to a spectacular evening concert.
Women Contractors Association Show Appreciation for Elected Officials in the Houston Region
The Women Contractors Association (WCA) held their annual event in celebration and appreciation of elected officials in the Houston region. It was standing-room only as hundreds of elected officials poured into Grappino’s restaurant mingling and networking with the Contractors and guests. Jacquie Baly serving as Mistress of Ceremonies once again recognized and thanked the various Regional leaders for their service.
Houston Sauce Pit Food Truck Remains Open, Steps Up Social Distancing with Curbside Service During COVID-19 Stay Home Order
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck will be Remain Open During “Stay Home, Work Safe” Order, Bringing Take-out Orders Right to Cars to Step Up Social Distancing Efforts.
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck Expands Menu, Continues to Introduce New Items Weekly for Curbside Take-Out
The Houston Sauce Pit (HSP) Vegan BBQ Food Truck continues to expand their menu with delicious new 100%-vegan items each week, with curbside take-out service for extra safety right now!
Kroger Houston Helps Fight Hunger with $25,000 Donation to Interfaith of the Woodlands
Earlier this week, Kroger Houston and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation presented Interfaith of the Woodlands with a check for $25,000 to help support the fight against hunger in our communities.
Houston City Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer Tests Positive for COVID-19
First-term, At-Large, Position 4 Houston City Council member - Dr. Letitia Plummer has been diagnosed with the Coronvirus COVID-19. Statement from Mayor Sylvester
Houston Pays It Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive For Mississippi
Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state's largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city's water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.
Houston Texans Announce Team Shop Jersey Exchange
The Houston Texans are offering fans the opportunity to exchange select former player jerseys for 44% off a new jersey throughout the team’s Bye Week. Fans will be able to exchange Nike player jerseys at the Houston Texans Team Shop at NRG Stadium.
Houston Museum of African American Culture Events
The Houston Museum of African American Culture is kicking off its outdoor movie series, HMAAC Movies at Sunset, with the Houston premiere and advance screening of IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS.
Mayor Turner Appoints New Director Of Office For People With Disabilities
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Angel Ponce as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Director, which provides services and advocacy for Houston residents with disabilities.
