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Hundreds of Students, Faculty and Staff Plan to Walk2Vote at the University of Houston-Downtown

UHD’s Walk2Vote is a voting initiative created by the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students to connect and empower young voters to turn out to vote. The Walk2Vote Celebration will include refreshments, music, and more followed by the Walk2Vote to the polls at UHD.

Father of infant hospitalized with RSV warns parents to be alert as respiratory illness spreads quickly

Last week, Stephen Balka found himself living a parent's nightmare. His 2-month-old son Adrian was struggling to breathe, sometimes going as long as seven seconds between gasping breaths, the father said.

Jazz Houston Presents the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis's Houston Residency

Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Central Library – 500 McKinney Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by 9X Grammy-award-winning Wynton Marsalis, will bring its “Spirit of Swing” to Houston November 1-3, in a series of performances and classes that will celebrate and expand appreciation for this great American music. The musical director for the concert and residency will be Jazz Houston's Co-Founder/Artistic Director Vincent Gardner, a 20-plus year member and Lead Trombonist of the JLCO.

Healthcare Icon Tours Namesake Nursing Excellence Center at Harris Health System

When Lois J. Moore walked into her namesake facility at Harris Health System, she noticed a big difference. Gone were the rows of seats and cubicle spaces when it was a building used by patients to register or update personal information to obtain medical services from the public healthcare system.

Harris County DA’s Domestic Violence Division to unveil new facility, donate over $440,000 to community partners

In recent years, a courthouse under renovation and the coronavirus pandemic scattered domestic violence resources to different corners of Harris County, forcing victims to go to multiple locations to seek help, such as filing for protective orders and finding information about shelters and other resources. It was an ordeal that proved confusing and potentially put them at greater risk.

Ride & Vote: METRO Providing Free Rides to the Polls

METRO, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2022 midterm elections. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, METRORapid, curb2curb and METROLift paratransit services.

McDonald’s Honors Greater Houston Area Veterans with Free Meals on Nov. 11

This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, McDonald’s restaurants across Greater Houston will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free combo meal. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.

David Banner, Slim Thug, Young Martez, & More Show Up For Houston’s Rap GOAT Killa Kyleon's Mic Jordan Release Party!

On Tuesday, October 18th, it was game on for Houston Legend & Veteran Emcee, Killa Kyleon as he hosted a "Jerseys & Jordans" album release party presented by Jim Beam at Faces Houston, for the drop of his new project "Mic Jordan".

Texas secretary of state's office announces inspection of general election count in most populous county less than week before early voting

With less than a week to go before the beginning of early voting, officials in Harris County, Texas, were notified in a letter Tuesday that the secretary of state's office will send "inspectors" to observe vote counting for the general election.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for November 8 Election

Harris County voters participating in the November 8 General Election have until next week to register to vote. To register, voters have a number of options, including:

Congressman Al Green Celebrates 20th Anniversary of NRG Park

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Medicare Recipients Eligible for Free Benefits Counseling From Houston Health Department's Area Agency On Aging

The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), a division of the Houston Health Department, will offer free help for beneficiaries signing up for Medicare options during open enrollment beginning October 15. Beneficiaries can compare all their Medicare options and make changes to their health or prescription drug coverage for 2023.

A Houston Day of the Dead Tradition: Calavera Con Calavera

Grupo de Teatro Indigo (Indigo Theater Group) will present the 9th season of their Day of the Dead play, “Calavera con calavera” (Skulls) on October 28th at 7:30pm at Miller Outdoor Theater. They will make history once again being the first local theater group with Latino immigrant members to present for third consecutive year an all-Spanish play (With English subtitles) at one of Houston’s iconic and historic stage. Last year they had an audience of 4,000 attendees to this spectacle. This will happen thanks to a grant awarded by the Miller Advisory Board.

Vanessa Gilmore opens Tea with Judge V in King David Hotel in historic Riverside

Judge, author, and entrepreneur are some ways to describe Judge Gilmore. When she was sworn in as a federal judge in 1994, she was the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation. Now retired from the bench as a United States District Judge after 28 years of service, the is a sought-after speaker, a voice-over artist, and the author of four books. This month she adds entrepreneur to her resume with the opening of her new business venture, Tea with Judge V. It is set to open this month inside the Hotel King David, a unique boutique hotel, on the historic Riverside Drive in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Baxter Montgomery Hosts Star Studded Celebrity Heart & Soul of a Champion Gala and Symposium for Heart Health

You want a wake-up call about your health? How about the fact that the life expectancy of Americans has decreased by 2.6 years due to the way we live, and this is the number before COVID-19. Why has this happened? According to board certified cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery, it is because of the food we eat. He is surprised that we are not sicker than we are with all the food we consume that is loaded with preservatives and chemicals. It all is enough to make you sick just thinking about.

PVAMU senior on track to earn dual undergraduate degrees in engineering, chemistry from PVAMU, Xavier

Kayla Freeman, a senior in Prairie View A&M University’s Chemical Engineering Program, came to “The Hill” as part two of a unique program at Xavier University of Louisiana. Upon graduation in May of 2023, Freeman will earn dual undergraduate degrees in chemistry from Xavier and engineering from PVAMU.

Hyde Park Goods Clothing Brand Breaking Barriers in the Fashion World: Exclusive One-on-One interview with creator, Jacob Joseph

From the brain of a graffiti artist, break-dancer, and graphic designer to being speared and headquartered in Houston, TX, Hyde Park is a fashion-forward American clothing brand that has been making its presence known globally. Jacob Joseph is the founder and owner of OMG I Print Shirts and Hyde Park Recreation Center. With over a decade in the apparel and print industries, he has had the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, local non-profits, and influencers with large audiences.

Five Places to Get Your Coffee Fix and Work

A hot, rich coffee is the morning wake up cup for many Americans. Some can make a masterful brew in their own homes complete with flavorings and whipped cream. However, there is nothing like going into a coffee house and having that smell of coffee beans being grind and brewed. Coffee houses have grown in popularity because of the smell but also because of the space itself.

Former Pct. 4 constable’s deputy indicted for bribery and theft by a public servant; additional victims encouraged to come forward

Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in finding additional victims of a former deputy constable accused of stealing from Vietnamese businesses while in uniform, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

Burton St. Agricultural Fest celebrates history, founder of historically Black community

The Burton Street community came together Saturday to celebrate the Burton Street Community Agricultural Festival.

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