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Our Fellow Citizens in Puerto Rico Need Help Now

Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Puerto Rico needs our help now more than ever, and the federal government must provide a robust and comprehensive response commensurate with the unprecedented wide-spread destruction that has taken place.”

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We Must Help Our Friends In Mexico

Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Mexico needs our help now more than ever, and I urge the international community to respond.”

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas’ Controversial ER Claims Process Begins

The largest health insurer in Texas changed an ER claims review process Monday. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas said its 500,000 HMO members may have to pay the entire cost of an out-of-network emergency room bill, if they go for something not serious or life-threatening

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Condemns Saudi Arabia attack on Yemem Chldren

Jackson Lee— “Saudi Arabia should be condemned for the tragic attacks on innocent Yemen children”

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Fire Union and Mayor Leave Meeting Without Prop B Deal

Emerging from a meeting that surpassed an hour with Mayor Sylvester Turner and senior members of his administration Monday afternoon, firefighter union president Marty Lancton said simply, "We don't have an agreement."

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Their fraternity is expelled. They're removed from classes. And another disturbing Syracuse frat video surfaces

Syracuse University has removed 18 students from regular classes and started disciplinary proceedings against them for a controversial Theta Tau fraternity event where a racist and anti-Semitic video was shot.

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Silverado & Eversound Partner to Solve Hearing Loss at Senior Living Communities

Eversound, the provider of hearing technology and resident engagement solutions for senior living communities, has announced its partnership with Silverado, which operates leading memory care communities in eight states.

HGO Announces the Appointment of Miah Im as Studio Music Director

The organization welcomes Im to the prestigious young artist training program

Houston Grand Opera is proud to announce the appointment of HGO Studio Music Director Miah Im.

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Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools teachers across Houston to receive up to an additional $22,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 227 teachers in the Greater Houston area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.

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Children’s Museum Houston celebrates Day of the Dead with Mariachi, marigold garlands and sugar skull art workshops

Join Hector and Mamá Imelda in a Coco-inspired event! Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 10 a.m.

Children’s Museum Houston will be magically transformed into a colorful, beautiful and bountiful Land of the Dead, bursting with incredible offerings of Mariachi, “sugar skulls” and marigolds in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). El Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life! It’s a time when families keep the memory of loved ones alive by remembering their essence in a beautifully decorated “ofrenda.”

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Houston Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Killing Girlfriend and Her Mother

A 47-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting his girlfriend and her mother, then opening fire on police in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.

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Let’s Go Camping: Houston Texans Training Camp 2018

As I walked down the aisles of the grocery store this afternoon, I could see a difference in the normal attire of the customers. I had become accustomed to seeing people aka fans wearing Houston Astros World Championships shirts up and down aisles. But today my eyes had to do some adjusting to something I had not seen in a while. It had me dazed and confused for a second as the stream of orange and blue had more hues of red in it. As my eyes focus clearly I realized why there was now an abundance of Houston Texans jerseys being worn by fans throughout the store.

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The IWF Global Hall of Fame Gala Brings Hillary Clinton to Houston, TX

Nearly 1,000 women experts and innovators from 40 different nations descended on Downtown Houston for the three-day 2017 International Women’s Forum World Leadership Conference to explore the most pressing topics and issues currently facing our interconnected world under this year’s theme, “Global Citizens: Interconnected, Inquisitive, Engaged.”

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Around The Bases: Astros Takes Series From The Washington Nationals

No problem. Houston sent former two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the mound to put everything back in order. He pitched five scoreless innings allowing only two hits in his final inning of work as the Astros got back on the winning track by defeating Washington 8-0.

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Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday of Duke Ellington

APRIL IS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ MONTH - FREE JAZZ PERFORMANCES CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY & SACRED CONCERT OF DUKE ELLINGTON.

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Country Star Chris Young to Headline Shell Freedom Over Texas

Houston's official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, will feature country star Chris Young as the headliner, according to an announcement by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The event, known for its tradition, family-friendly activities, and patriotic spirit, invites Houstonians to join in the festivities and create lasting memories.

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23 Harmony Public Schools campuses named to 'Best High Schools in America' list

Harmony was the most awarded public charter school in Texas

U.S. News & World Report has named 23 Harmony Public Schools campuses to its prestigious list of Best High Schools in America.

New Discoveries in Lupus Research

University of Houston Expert Identifies Biomarkers for Heart Disease and for Children with Lupus Nephritis

Two separate findings by a University of Houston nationally recognized expert in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs including the kidneys, skin, joints and heart, are being reported in scientific and medical journals.

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Pro-Vision Academy in Sunnyside Receives NFL Grant

Pro-Vision Academy has received a grant for a new football stadium and track through the National Football League’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant program.

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Adidas scoops up CEO who turned around rival Puma

Adidas has appointed the head of Puma to succeed outgoing CEO Kasper Rorsted, betting on his ability to replicate its crosstown rival's comeback.