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Protecting Their Dream Homes from a Fracking Nightmare
Forever home. That’s how folks from Aurora I met last week describe the houses they bought outside Denver. Now those dream homes are caught in what may be America's most dire urban fracking nightmare.
ExxonMobil executive arrested on sexual assault charge
An ExxonMobil executive who heads up the business unit that’s involved in a potential $60 billion mega-merger with Pioneer Natural Resources was arrested late last week in Texas for allegedly committing sexual assault.
Arte Público Press to Host Astronaut and Screen Film at UH
Astronaut and children’s book author José M. Hernández will speak at a screening of the new Amazon film about his life, A Million Miles Away, which will be shown at the University of Houston in the Student Center South Theater (4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204) on Friday, October 27, from 5-8:15 pm.
Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2023 Announced
The TaxAct Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2023 class of Gridiron Legends inductees, the committee announced today. The honorees will be inducted into the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the TaxAct Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27.
Midtown Dessert Bar, Sugar Frk, Launches Fun, Interactive Events for National Dessert Month
Sugar Frk , the captivating new dessert café and bar in Houston's Post Midtown Square, is celebrating National Dessert Month with the introduction of new interactive events that bring people and families together to share the joyful experience of creating their own sweet treats!
Where Beauty Meets Advocacy This Holiday Season
For Your Holiday Gift Guide Consideration
Find Your Fabulosity, a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Sheryl Kurland, believes in the power of beauty to boost a woman’s morale and self-worth. Since its 2017 inception, Sheryl’s Find Your Fabulosity has donated 95,000+ brand new packaged lipsticks to victims of domestic violence who are trying to rebuild their lives after unimaginable abuse at the hands of a spouse or intimate partner. Sheryl currently works with 300 women’s shelters across all fifty states, where donated lipsticks are shipped and gifted to these brave survivors of domestic violence.
Artists Respond to Conditions in Harris County Jail and Mass Incarceration in the US
NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 30TH
PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS NOV. 4, 2023, 2:00 PM HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE 4807 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON, TX
Velvet Taco Introduces New "Taco Tuesday All Day Happy Hour"
Famous Taco Concept Offers $5 Kick Ass Margaritas All-Day on Tuesdays Starting October 10th, 2023
Velvet Taco, the beloved taco joint renowned for its inventive and mouthwatering taco creations, announces the launch of its Taco Tuesday All Day Happy Hour, every Tuesday beginning October 10th, 2023, for a limited time.
Houston Grand Opera Appoints Colin Michael Brush as Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio
Brush to foster the future of the art form through his leadership of the company’s internationally known training program for emerging artists
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Colin Michael Brush as the incoming Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio. He assumed the role on October 3.
TPPF Announces U.S.-Mexico Policy Summit
On December 12, 2022, the United States and Mexico commemorated an important milestone: two hundred years of diplomatic relations and mutual recognition. Unfortunately, the anniversary comes at a time where that relationship is descending into a crisis unseen in over a century. The Mexican state is descending into authoritarianism, criminality, and overt anti-Americanism — and federal policymaking in Washington, D.C., is slow to respond to these new realities.
Harris County District Attorney's Office: Houston Man Sentenced to Life without Parole for Shooting Sunnyside Recording Studio Employee During Armed Robbery
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison without parole late Thursday after being convicted of capital murder in the robbery and shooting of an employee at a Sunnyside recording studio specializing in rap and hip hop, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe Officially Sworn in as Fort Bend County's Local Health Authority
The Office of the County Judge and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services confirmed the appointment of Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe as the new Local Health Authority (LHA) for Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Judge KP George administered the oath on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
UHD Alumni and Friends Celebration Dinner a Huge Hit!
More than 400 UHD alumni and friends of the University gathered in the Houston Marriott Marquis ballroom on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in celebration and support of Houston’s second largest university. Now in its second year, the annual Alumni & Friends Celebration Dinner benefits the University’s Compass Points Fund in support of student success. In anticipation of UHD’s 50th anniversary year, two check presentations of $50,000 each—one from steadfast supporter Marilyn Davies and the other from T Mobile were made, bolstering the total funds raised to more than $300,000.
Honeyland Festival Adds Kelis, LeToya Luckett, Tracie Franklin, Toni Tipton-Martin and More To Star-Studded Culinary Lineup
Honeyland Festival recently announced additional star-studded names to its all-star culinary lineup, to complement an assortment of iconic musicians set to perform throughout the weekend including Mary J. Blige, Miguel, Jazmine Sullivan and more. Top chefs, mixologists and culinary stars like Kelis, LeToya Luckett, Tracie Franklin, Toni Tipton-Martin and more will all be in attendance on November 11 & 12 at The Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, just outside of Houston, TX, to celebrate black expression through food, beverage, music and art. Single-day General Admission ($95), GA+ ($140) and VIP passes ($295) are onsale now. Fans can purchase tickets at HoneylandFestival.com.
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).
Discovery Green® Commissions Houston Artists for New Art Installation
Input Output debuts Bioluminaire – a site-specific piece under the park’s live oak trees
Discovery Green Conservancy is proud to announce the site-specific commission of Houston-based artist collective Input Output to create Bioluminaire for the 2023-24 winter season.
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.
Twisted Grilled Cheese Launches New Happy Hour Just for Kids
Twisted Grilled Cheese (TGC), the popular Gourmet Sandwich Bar and ultimate haven for cheese lovers, is introducing a fun new Happy Hour with a twist, geared just for the 10-and-under crowd!
Stream the Finale of Hallmark Media's Original Podcast "Crimson Hearts Collide" on Thursday, Oct. 5
The original scripted podcast stars Malinda Williams, Keith D. Robinson, and Amanda Seales!
Podcast listeners have been eagerly following Crimson Hearts Collide, Hallmark Media's first-ever scripted podcast presented by Mahogany. The immersive audio series stars Malinda Williams, Keith D. Robinson, and Amanda Seales. The gripping, must-listen drama explores the complexities of friendship, family, love, and community all through the unique lens of Black culture and transports listeners to the romance and drama of their favorite Hallmark Mahogany movie.
Jackson State University and Getty Images celebrate the storied history of the HBCU's homecoming with new photography exhibit
Jackson State University (JSU) and Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, are preserving history with the launch of a new photo exhibition, "A JSU Homecoming Legacy: Connecting the Past to the Future." The exhibit highlights and captures the spirit of JSU's homecoming from the university's early years until the present day through 30 rarely seen images from JSU's Archives, newly digitized through Getty Images' Photo Archive Grants Program for HBCUs.
