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Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters to Immediately Sanitize Vehicle Interiors
Houston-based company, Rhino Pro, an automotive upfitting company specializing in fleet and aftermarket accessories, has announced the immediate addition of a vehicle interior spray that combats the spread of coronavirus in the Houston community. The spray goes through a vehicle's A/C system and instantly kills 99% of viruses, bacteria, germs, and fungi inside the vehicle. This project will be run by two local Houstonian siblings Carla and Juan Carlos Martinez de Aldecoa.
Houston Man Who Killed Two, Injured Third Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison
A Houston man who killed two men and injured a third man in separate shootings beginning in 2014 was sentenced to 49 years in prison for each case in a plea agreement this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
pOpshelf now open in Houston!
New Location Now Open to Serve Customers with an Exciting, Fun Shopping Experience
pOpshelf is excited to announce its new store in Houston is now open! The store is located at 6745 Highway 6 N, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
"Congress: Continue CHIP and save Texas children" says Houston Mayor
In an essay published by TribTalk a publication of the Texas Tribune, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today recalls the death of a Houston teen in a plea for the continuation of the children's health program.
Billionaire Robert F. Smith and Other Corporate Leaders Mount Campaign to Close the Digital Divide
With protests having erupted in cities across the country over police violence targeting Black men and women, the civil rights and social justice movements have shot to the forefront of U.S. politics in a way not seen since the 1960s.
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Johnny Floyd: GODBODY
curated by Christopher Blay. We also announce the Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize
August 15, The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) invites you to our fall 2023 exhibitions, Johnny Floyd: GODBODY, curated by HMAAC’s Chief Curator Christopher Blay, and The Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize and exhibition announcement.
Rockets Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Winning Second Title with Special Online Auction Item
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Houston Rockets sweeping the Orlando Magic in the 1995 NBA Finals to win their second straight NBA Championship. As the sixth seed, the 1994-95 Rockets still hold the honor of being the lowest seeded team to have won the NBA title.
A.J. Armstrong found guilty in 2016 murder of parents, gets life in prison
The verdict came after 11 days of witness testimony. The high-profile case had dragged on for years after two previous juries could not reach a consensus on a verdict in 2019 and 2022.
Houston Health Department earns CDC designation as Center of Excellence for wastewater epidemiology
The Houston Health Department announced today it is now recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence.
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.
Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, r., and Former Indian Ambassador Nirupama Explore Ghandi's Influence On Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
To honor the life and work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Chapel will host a public program featuring a short address by civil rights activist and organizer Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., and former Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao. The program will be held at 7 p.m. on Dr. King’s birthday, Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $72,500 in Scholarships to 28 Houston High School Seniors
Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program Recognizes Students’ Achievements Both In and Out of the Classroom
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced that it has awarded $72,500 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to 28 Texas students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills.
Never Again 7 Day Fundraising Campaign Meet 6 Degrees Company Member Carlos Perez!
Its Friday and Day #3 of my Campaign to raise $3500 for my new concert, Never Again. My goal is to raise $500 a day for 7 days.
National Education Nonprofit Offers Free Virtual Workshops during COVID-19 Pandemic
New Tech Network offers distance-learning workshops around social and emotional learning, curriculum design, student assessment and more
As communities across Texas face school closures due to the COVID-19 health crisis, New Tech Network (NTN) — a national education nonprofit and leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change — is offering four free virtual workshops to support teachers and school leaders to ensure academic continuity and authentic learning outside the classroom.
Dr. Kendall Harris Tapped to Lead TSU Academic Affairs
Texas Southern University is pleased to announce that Kendall T. Harris, Ph.D., P.E., has been selected as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Harris, who will begin employment with TSU on January 1, 2018, comes to the University from Prairie View A&M University where he served as dean of the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering.
Houston Arboretum presents Sip & Stroll outdoor event on Nov. 19 with peek at the newly renovated Nature Center
Enjoy a quiet evening out on the Houston Arboretum trails and get a behind-the-scenes look at the newly renovated Nature Center with the Arboretum’s Sip & Stroll outdoor event. The dimly lit walk will include two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer, delicious cheese offerings from GRAZE HTX and a limited-edition Echinacea etched wine glass to take home. All pairs and pods of people must maintain a distance of at least six feet on the trails and masks must be worn while inside the Nature Center.
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.
Macy's Backstage Opens Additional Locations in Houston Area This May Offering Off-Price, On-Trend Styles and More
Macy’s will open 47 Backstage stores nationwide in 2021, including two Macy’s locations within Macy’s Deerbrook and Macy’s Almeda stores
Macy’s will open its off-price store, Macy’s Backstage, at Macy’s Deerbrook and Macy’s Almeda locations this May, joining three store-within-store locations in the Houston market. Macy’s Backstage offers fashion-loving customers another way to shop at their favorite store by providing a store-within-store shopping experience specifically designed for the savvy and cost-conscious shopper who enjoys finding on-trend fashion at a great price and shops often. With so many ways to shop, from Macy’s app or macys.com to visiting your local Macy’s for inspiration or enjoying contact-free curbside pick-up, scoring the best deals and must-have trends for spring has never been easier.
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.
