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Acres Homes initiates arts grants as part of mayor's Complete Communities program

Acres Homes announces seven arts and cultural projects selected for the Visit My Neighborhood program of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities initiative—the first of the five pilot communities to announce its programs.

UNCF Update

We hope this finds you and your family well and staying safe. We write today to share a few updates and ask for your pledge to support it. To those of you who have already pledged your support, thank you. The COVID-19 crisis has certainly impacted all our lives and plans in unprecedented ways.

Children among at least 36 people killed in child care center massacre in Thailand

Thailand recoiled in horror Thursday after at least 36 people were killed, at least 24 of them children, in a massacre at a child care center in northeastern Thailand that is believed to be the country's deadliest incident of its kind.

Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 89

Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday. He was 89.

Southern Baptist Convention votes to uphold removal of Saddleback Church over women pastors after appeal by Rick Warren

The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.

Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright

For the fourth night in a row, protesters gathered at the Brooklyn Center police station to demonstrate over the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb, hours after former police officer Kim Potter was arrested and charged in his death.

Sacramento's police chief faces a test after his officers kill an unarmed, black father

Daniel Hahn's swearing-in ceremony last August as Sacramento's first African-American police chief was a celebration. A gospel choir sang the National Anthem. The crowd cheered after its native son pledged his oath.

Zoe Cadore, Houston Caribbean Queen, Crowned Miss Caribbean United States

Houston Caribbean Queen, Zoe Cadore, was crowned Miss Caribbean United States 2017 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center for the 10th Anniversary of the competition. The evening featured a lively celebration of Caribbean culture. Zoe was a favorite among the Judges throughout the 2-day competition winning the award for Best Interview.

'Sharknado 5' Rains Down Swarm of Silliness

"Sharknado" jumped the you-know-what three movies ago, once Syfy parent Comcast sought to turn this unexpected social-media sensation into a money-munching, synergistic promotional machine. The latest edition, "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming," hardly reverses that trend but does fleetingly feel a bit more energetic, raining down a relentless barrage of silliness.

Celebrate the Richness of Hispanic Heritage

America would not be the country it is today without the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Every year from September 15 to October 15 we remember the achievements of Hispanic Americans and how they have made America the country that it is. The influential touches of their rich culture can be seen all over Houston and around the world. A greater grasp of the culture can be gained when visiting the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH). Houston Style got a chance to speak with the president and chairman of the board Mayte Sera Weitzman to learn more about the culture and the institute.

Campus Chronicles - Febuary 21, 2024

The Alief ISD Hastings High School Speech and Debate team has achieved a significant milestone, with members ranking among the Top 25 nationally at the UC Berkeley competition. Let's give a round of applause to these talented competitors and their coach, Mrs. McDonough!

Acting EPA administrator says administration deserves credit for decline in carbon emissions in wake of climate report

Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler did not voice alarm Wednesday about the dire predictions in the government's recent climate report, and instead said the Trump administration deserves credit for a decline in carbon emissions in his first remarks since the government released a devastating report Friday on the growing impacts of climate change.

Paul Manafort sketch 1/25/19

Hardcore fans of Disney's 2016 animated buddy cop comedy "Zootopia" are going to have to pencil China into their upcoming travel plans.

Police Chief: Fresno Killings a Hate Crime

A man fatally shot three people in less than two minutes in what police in Fresno, California, are calling a hate crime.

Ariana Grande On Fatal Manchester Incident: 'I don't have words'

Singer Ariana Grande is expressing her remorse following an incident at her concert in Manchester, England that left at least 19 people dead.

Lee Thinks Houston Airplane Incident Was Racial

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said she thinks the reaction of a passenger who accused United Airlines of giving away her first-class seat to the Democratic lawmaker was race-related. Jackson Lee released a statement on Twitter after a woman claimed the airline gave away her seat to the congresswoman on her flight from Houston to Washington.

5 things for March 27: Russia diplomats, Facebook, Kim Jong Un, Census, Linda Brown

Reading by the light of your plants? Yeah, scientists are working on that one. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Florida Teen Wins $26,000 a Year for Life off $1 scratch-off

A one dollar investment is all it took for an 18-year-old Florida woman to win a set salary for life.

PBS Lorraine Hansberry (A Raisin in the Sun playwright) Documentary Premieres

One week after the anniversary of her death, American Masters -- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart premieres nationwide Friday, January 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will stream the following day at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.

#EmmysSoWhite ... again

There was more diversity in the Emmys presenters Sunday night than there was in the actual winners -- and people have feelings about that.

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