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Virtual Student Leadership Program accepting applications from HISD high school students, alumni
The Houston Independent School District will employ 100 interns who are alumni or currently enrolled to remotely tutor students in need through the district’s new Virtual Student Leadership Program.
Rice News Release: Grant backs effort to build useful bacterial colonies
NIH award to Rice, UH will advance science of synthesizing microbial structures
The award to principal investigators Bennett and Krešimir Josić, a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston, and co-principal investigator Oleg Igoshin, a professor of bioengineering and biosciences at Rice, will enable the development of technologies like synthetic “tissues” that enhance soils or gut microbiomes, or self-healing coatings that continuously synthesize protective molecules.
Local US Army Veteran Hopes to Inspire and Empower Young Girls with New Foundation, Free Braids For Hope Workshop
Jessica Ray, a Houston US Army Reserve Veteran and Founder of the non-profit Braids for Hope, is on a mission to empower girls ages 7-17 by providing them with hope, a skilled trade, and an entrepreneurial education.
Redd Superfood Energy Bars Launch in Houston
Portland, Maine-Based Company Gives Space City a Boost of Clean Energy
Redd, a line of delicious vegan energy bars, launched in Houston this month. Redd bars are carefully designed to provide sustained, positive energy. Packed with all-natural superfoods, proteins, and vitamins, Redd bars have something for everyone, from foodies, to fitness fanatics, to workers on the go.
Stafford High School Names 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
In less than four months, Paul Phung and Hira Ahmed will be two of the 54,369 undergraduate students at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Political Studies & COVID-19
Last Wednesday, the Joint Center hosted an online briefing on accessible vote-by-mail and safe in-person voting for Black communities. The session explored safeguards to ensure an accessible vote-by-mail system that does not dilute Black votes (e.g., prepaid postage, a postmark deadline of Election Day, the ability for third parties to collect and return sealed ballots, and quick notification of and ability to remedy any signature matching issues—see this Brennan Center brief showing vote-by-mail racial disparities without these safeguards). Participants also discussed the need to maintain sanitized and uncrowded in-person polling places for those who choose not to vote-by-mail.
PVAMU’s College of Business to launch Doctor of Business Administration degree this fall
Business executives seeking to bolster their analytical and research skills, better leverage big data, or pivot into a career in academia without leaving their day jobs will soon have the opportunity, thanks to a new doctoral program offered at the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Business (COB).
Texas Southern University student on mission to Sock Out Poverty
Princess Jackson, a freshman at Texas Southern University (TSU) is on a mission to stamp out poverty in Houston – one sock at a time. Jackson founded Sock Out Poverty, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization when she was nine years old and has given out over 15,000 pairs of socks to people in need.
Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday and Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington
Free jazz performances celebrating the birthday and sacred concert of Duke Ellington performed by Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra at St. Marks Episcopal Church - 3816 Bellaire (77025); Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. and Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters Road (77014) Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
Houston Dash acquire DF Katie Naughton and 2020 NWSL Draft pick from Chicago Red Stars in trade
The Houston Dash acquired defender Katie Naughton and the 18th overall selection in the 2020 NWSL College Draft through a trade with Chicago Red Stars, the club announced today. The Dash traded forward Kealia Ohai to Chicago in return.
Houston ISD Relaunches Grab and Go Meals Program On Monday, April 6, 2020
The Houston Independent School District is relaunching its Grab and Go Curbside Meals Program on Monday, April 6, 2020.
Navaeh Richardson Recieves The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Navaeh Richardson is the recipient of The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship made possible by Emancipation Park Conser- vancy and Dr. Allen’s daughter, award winning actress, singer, stage director, Houston native and Howard University alumna, Phylicia Rashad.
Ars Lyrica Houston Opens 2017/18 Artful Women Season with Sweet Philomela
Ars Lyrica Houston, the Grammy nominated early music ensemble, opens its 2017/18 season: Artful Women: Muse, Heroine, Musician, and Patron with Sweet Philomela on September 22, 2017 at 7:30p.m. in Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The opening concert features exotic musical works inspired by Philomela, mythical princess of Athens, whose transformation into a nightingale has fascinated poets and musicians for centuries.
Society for the Performing Arts Launches Commissioning Project for Houston Artists
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) announces a new commissioning project for Houston artists, SPA Houston Artist Commissioning Project (HACP). SPA's goal is to promote and sustain Houston’s working artists and artist communities by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines. In this pilot year, the project will progress through two phases: an initial period of virtual commissions, followed by larger-scale live performance commissions presented in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
NAACP Monitoring Possible Voter Suppression Tactics in Georgia Gov. Race
The nation’s foremost civil rights organization is closely monitoring possible voter suppression in the state of Georgia stemming from Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s ongoing failure to process over 53,000 voter registration applications.
Houston Native Promoted in U.S. Navy Reserve
Houston native was advanced to third class petty officer during her drill weekend with U.S. Naval Forces South-ern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Reserve Component (NR COMUSNAVSO/C4F) in Mayport, Florida on January 8.
Yates HS earns status as International Baccalaureate World School
Houston Independent School District leaders on Thursday announced Yates High School’s new status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, becoming the district’s fifth high school campus to receive official authorization to offer the Diploma Programme.
Houston Non-Profit Organization Revolutionizes Thrift Shopping To Empower The Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs!
Young people often learn about money informally through socialization, such as observing and listening to their guardians, influential adults, and peers. Due to this, youth that come from low-income households can fall victim to scams, high-interest rate loans, and debt. The Sanders Hand Nonprofit organization is dedicated to work towards putting a stop to that! Through their Young Billionaire Club program, a program developed to provide entrepreneurial education to at-risk youth to gain financial stability, the organization is excited to host the grand opening of their new Young Billionaire Club Thrift Shop, on Saturday, August 19th from12pm-6pm.
In First One Hundred Days, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is Moving Precinct 4 Forward
Innovative policies and community-based engagement are building the foundation to advance opportunity and justice for all residents
In the first 100 days, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones led the passage of a holistic justice and safety package, positioned the Precinct to significantly increase infrastructure investments, and traveled across the Precinct engaging with residents and building community partnerships.
Donato Cabrera Guest Conducts the Houston Symphony in Fiesta Sinfónica on October 13, 2023
Mexican-American conductor Donato Cabrera will guest conduct the Houston Symphony on Friday October 13, 2023 at 7:30pm at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (615 Louisiana Street). Cabrera joins the Houston Symphony for its annual Fiesta Sinfónica, a free performance that dates back to 1992, celebrating the musical contributions of Latin American and Hispanic composers. The program for this special performance includes Márquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo, Rosas’ Sobre las Olas (Over the Waves), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Contreras’ MeChicano (Texas premiere), the third movement from Orbón’s Tres versiones, and Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez is the soloist for Rhapsody in Blue, which will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2024.
