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CBP Uses Technology to Expose Imposter

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are using facial recognition technology to add efficiency and security to international arrival and it has already identified an imposter.

PVAMU secures $110K emergency grant for graduating seniors amid COVID-19 crisis

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Prairie View A&M University a $110,000 emergency grant to provide relief for seniors on the verge of graduating who have suffered economic hardships due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Houston Health Department Launches Campaign to Build Awareness About PrEP and Treatment as Prevention

The Project PrIDE campaign is the city’s first-ever health campaign directly reaching out to African American and Hispanic members of the LGBTQ community.

TSU awarded $200,000 Aflac CareGrant to advance health equity

Aflac and Texas Southern University’s Center for Biomedical and Minority Health Research (CBMHR) announced the awarding of a $200,000 Aflac CareGrant. The grant will help to advance health equity for diseases that disproportionately impact underrepresented communities and will be split between community support/education and health-related research. Aflac selected Texas Southern University for its CBMHR, which oversees robust research and community-level initiatives that support underrepresented communities both locally and nationally.

Teague Has 25 To Lift Pacers Over Rockets, 117-108

Jeff Teague scored 25 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a huge first-half deficit and withstood a late rally by Houston to beat the Rockets 117-108 on Monday night.

Mayor Appoints Mary Benton as Press Secretary

Houston Mayor Sylvester has appointed seasoned communicator Mary Benton as his press secretary, two months after she stepped into the job on an interim basis.

Texas House Democratic Caucus to Host Statewide Civil Rights Protests

On Saturday, April 22, the Texas House Democratic Caucus will host individual rallies in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Plano and Fort Worth. Community members are invited to attend to protest against major legislative efforts to roll back civil rights of communities across Texas.

REPORT: Miles Ahead Scholars Program Shows Overwelming Promise For H.I.S.D. Student Achievement

Inspiring Dialogue Through Online Social Movement

Less than a year ago, 60 ninth- and 10th-grade boys walked across Worthing High School’s cafeteria stage, signifying their acceptance into the inaugural class of HISD’s Miles Ahead Scholars (MAS) program.

Chevrolet Partners with America’s Black Publishers to Help HBCU Students Discover the Unexpected

Since 2016, General Motors Chevrolet brand and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have partnered to provide deserving HBCU students with the exciting opportunity to “Discover the Unexpected” about themselves and their communities via a journalism fellowship program.

Grammy Award Winner/NAACP Image Award Winners Tamela and David Mann Releasing New Music, Book, Concert Tour And Christmas Movie

The power couple are celebrating their 30-year marriage with the release of their new memoir, Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family available November 13, 2018 (W Publishing/Harper Collins). In their new memoir, the couple candidly shares an inspiring, funny, and up-close look at their lives while offering hope and practical advice for building a strong relationship, marriage and family.

Jet Setters Ball Soars to Success, Garnering Over $600,000 for Lone Star Flight Museum Exhibits, Education, and STEM Programs, Honoring Founder Robert L. Waltrip

The Lone Star Flight Museum's gala, hosted by KPRC Channel 2 Meteorologist Khambrel Marshall, raised an impressive $620,000, celebrated museum founder Robert L. Waltrip, and honored Veterans, featuring a vibrant atmosphere, auctions, and support from premier sponsors like CenterPoint Energy and ConocoPhillips.

Family Day at Sylvester Turner Park The Fun Begins April 13

Sylvester Turner Park is where the fun begins this Saturday with music, baseball, games and food.

Tiny fish makes noises louder than elephant, says new study

A small species of fish that measures no more than half an inch in length is capable of producing sounds louder than an elephant, according to a new study.

Houston Habitat for Humanity receives Wells Fargo neighborhood revitalization grant Groundbreaking for New Community Garden

Houston Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a Wells Fargo neighborhood revitalization grant of $22,500.

Autism Speaks Walk Returns to Houston for 2022

Advocacy organization brings back walk better than ever to raise funds for autism community

Get ready, set and walk with Autism Speaks on Saturday, Oct. 22 at The University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park.

Houston Area Urban League To Host Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala Dec 17 Celebrating Black Excellence

Houston’s Corporate Community & Black Elite Will Party with a Purpose

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will host a sold out crowd as they celebrate Black Houstonians who have demonstrated excellence in Sports, Education, Corporate Citizenship and Community Service.

Mayor Turner’s Statement On ExxonMobil’s Carbon Capture and Storage Project

This week, ExxonMobil announced a $100 billion Carbon Capture and Storage project.

75th Anniversary Walk to Cure Arthritis Houston Set

The Arthritis Foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary at the Walk to Cure Arthritis in Houston on May 6, 2023. With a cake big enough to feed hundreds, walkers, donors, arthritis warriors, and many others will gather to honor the 1.2 million Houstonians who suffer from arthritis and the important work that the Arthritis Foundation does to serve them.

Houston’s Third Ward Prodigy & Multi Talented “The Biggest Brandon” Performing “Live” at the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch

One of Houston’s brightest stars, “The Biggest Brandon” will be performing “live” at R&K Reception Hall, 911 Normandy St. 77015 on Sunday, May 14th, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm. Tickets are available at https://mothersdayjazzbrunch2023.eventbrite.com.

Houston PetSet and L3 Design Team Up to Protect Pets in Cold Weather

Houston PetSet and L3 Design collaborate to address the homeless animal crisis, providing 50 custom-built dog houses to BARC Animal Enforcement ahead of a predicted hard freeze.

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