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Houston Man Who Killed Two, Injured Third Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison

A Houston man who killed two men and injured a third man in separate shootings beginning in 2014 was sentenced to 49 years in prison for each case in a plea agreement this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

pOpshelf now open in Houston!

New Location Now Open to Serve Customers with an Exciting, Fun Shopping Experience

pOpshelf is excited to announce its new store in Houston is now open! The store is located at 6745 Highway 6 N, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

Harmony Public Schools Earns Top Honors in Texas School Finance

Harmony Public Schools has once again solidified its position as a leader in school finance, receiving the highest accolades from the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). In the recently announced 2024 awards, TASBO recognized Harmony with both the prestigious Award of Excellence for Financial Management and the Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations.

"Congress: Continue CHIP and save Texas children" says Houston Mayor

In an essay published by TribTalk a publication of the Texas Tribune, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today recalls the death of a Houston teen in a plea for the continuation of the children's health program.

Billionaire Robert F. Smith and Other Corporate Leaders Mount Campaign to Close the Digital Divide

With protests having erupted in cities across the country over police violence targeting Black men and women, the civil rights and social justice movements have shot to the forefront of U.S. politics in a way not seen since the 1960s.

The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Johnny Floyd: GODBODY

curated by Christopher Blay. We also announce the Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize

August 15, The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) invites you to our fall 2023 exhibitions, Johnny Floyd: GODBODY, curated by HMAAC’s Chief Curator Christopher Blay, and The Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize and exhibition announcement.

Rockets Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Winning Second Title with Special Online Auction Item

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Houston Rockets sweeping the Orlando Magic in the 1995 NBA Finals to win their second straight NBA Championship. As the sixth seed, the 1994-95 Rockets still hold the honor of being the lowest seeded team to have won the NBA title.

A.J. Armstrong found guilty in 2016 murder of parents, gets life in prison

The verdict came after 11 days of witness testimony. The high-profile case had dragged on for years after two previous juries could not reach a consensus on a verdict in 2019 and 2022.

Houston Health Department earns CDC designation as Center of Excellence for wastewater epidemiology

The Houston Health Department announced today it is now recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence.

Texas Southern University student on mission to Sock Out Poverty

Princess Jackson, a freshman at Texas Southern University (TSU) is on a mission to stamp out poverty in Houston – one sock at a time. Jackson founded Sock Out Poverty, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization when she was nine years old and has given out over 15,000 pairs of socks to people in need.

Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, r., and Former Indian Ambassador Nirupama Explore Ghandi's Influence On Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

To honor the life and work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Chapel will host a public program featuring a short address by civil rights activist and organizer Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., and former Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao. The program will be held at 7 p.m. on Dr. King’s birthday, Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $72,500 in Scholarships to 28 Houston High School Seniors

Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program Recognizes Students’ Achievements Both In and Out of the Classroom

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced that it has awarded $72,500 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to 28 Texas students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills.

Never Again 7 Day Fundraising Campaign Meet 6 Degrees Company Member Carlos Perez!

Its Friday and Day #3 of my Campaign to raise $3500 for my new concert, Never Again. My goal is to raise $500 a day for 7 days.

National Education Nonprofit Offers Free Virtual Workshops during COVID-19 Pandemic

New Tech Network offers distance-learning workshops around social and emotional learning, curriculum design, student assessment and more

As communities across Texas face school closures due to the COVID-19 health crisis, New Tech Network (NTN) — a national education nonprofit and leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change — is offering four free virtual workshops to support teachers and school leaders to ensure academic continuity and authentic learning outside the classroom.

Dr. Kendall Harris Tapped to Lead TSU Academic Affairs

Texas Southern University is pleased to announce that Kendall T. Harris, Ph.D., P.E., has been selected as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Harris, who will begin employment with TSU on January 1, 2018, comes to the University from Prairie View A&M University where he served as dean of the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering.

Houston Arboretum presents Sip & Stroll outdoor event on Nov. 19 with peek at the newly renovated Nature Center

Enjoy a quiet evening out on the Houston Arboretum trails and get a behind-the-scenes look at the newly renovated Nature Center with the Arboretum’s Sip & Stroll outdoor event. The dimly lit walk will include two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer, delicious cheese offerings from GRAZE HTX and a limited-edition Echinacea etched wine glass to take home. All pairs and pods of people must maintain a distance of at least six feet on the trails and masks must be worn while inside the Nature Center.

Feeding the Need: Greater Houston Domino’s® Stores to Donate 31,000 Pizzas

Every Domino’s store will give away 200 pizzas within their local communities

Domino’s and its nationwide system of franchisees are banding together during this unprecedented crisis to do something they already do well every day: feed people pizza. Domino’s franchised and corporate stores throughout Greater Houston will donate 31,000 pizzas within their local communities, starting this week.

Swing for Kids’ Sake Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston hosted its 23rd annual golf tournament, Swing for Kids’ Sake, on May 9th at the Kingwood Country Club located in Kingwood, TX.

Controversial Statue Installation Sparks Community Outcry at University of Houston

In a clandestine operation, an 8-foot-tall statue purportedly celebrating abortion and honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg was surreptitiously brought to the University of Houston main campus under the cover of night last Thursday, ahead of its scheduled installation on February 28th. The move, perceived by many as an attempt to preempt potential protests, has ignited a firestorm of controversy within the community.

A Moral Victory

Texans defeat the Raiders but lose a key player for the season due to injury

There is an old expression that says, “Can’t see the forest for the trees.” It is usually used when someone is too involved in the details of a problem to look at the situation as a whole.

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