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'Changing the future of rural medicine:' Montana hospitals working toward Native health care equity

It’s been ongoing for years now and discussed even longer, but now greater efforts are being made across Montana to bridge the gaps in Native American health care.

Local Arts Organization Pioneers Virtual Programming for the Remainder of the Year

The pandemic forced many organizations to start adopting online tools and platforms to continue functioning, but few groups have pioneered such a wealth of quality programming in such a short amount of time as proficient as Fresh Arts. Immediately responding to news that Houston would be following work from home guidelines, on March 17, Fresh Arts launched the first of what has become many virtual program offerings aimed at amplifying efforts by and supporting members of the creative community. The ongoing interviews, workshops and conversations provide connectivity, skill-building, promotion and resiliency to local artists and arts organizations.

Local Arts Organization Pioneers Virtual Programming, Reaches and Highlights Artists of Color

The pandemic forced many organizations to start adopting online tools and platforms to continue functioning, but few groups have pioneered such a wealth of quality programming that intentionally reaches and highlights artists of color as Fresh Arts. Immediately responding to news that Houston would be following work from home guidelines, on March 17, Fresh Arts launched the first of what has become many virtual program offerings aimed at amplifying efforts by and supporting diverse members of the creative community. The ongoing interviews, workshops and conversations provide connectivity, skill-building, promotion and resiliency to local artists and arts organizations.

Houston Native Serves as a Member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

A Houston, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Nevada, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.

Houston Is Mural Celebrating 10 Years

10 YEARS of Houston Is… Celebrating with a Community Mural Refresh!

AKAs Celebrate the Installation of New International President Danette Anthony Reed

Danette Anthony Reed has ascended to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s highest office, becoming the 31st woman to be installed as International President & CEO 70th Boule on Thursday, July 14, in Orlando, FL. Thousands of members and dignitaries were present for her installation. She becomes the first Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International President who is an engineer.

Texas Southern University Board of Regents Appoints Interim President

Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Higher Ed Thought Leader and Experienced University President, Named for Role

Members of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents have unanimously appointed Mary Evans Sias, Ph.D. to assume the role of interim president. Dr. Sias, a member of the TSU Board of Regents and appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2020, has resigned from her board role during this interim period. The role will become effective June 30th. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dakota Doman, will remain in place until the beginning of the interim presidency term.

Houston First Employees Back On the Job Supporting the City

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is pleased to announce all employees are back on the job and drawing on all of the organization’s resources to support Houston during the pandemic crisis.

Houston Texans Take On the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 of the Preseason

Nothing says football is almost back than friendly barbershop debates. “Watson will have a better career than Dak,” says one die hard Texans fan from across the room waiting on the next available barber. “Believe that if you want. The Cowboys are going to surprise people this year,” says another patron who is decked out in Dallas gear.

Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner and County Judge Hidalgo Celebrate former Texas Gov. Ann Richards’ Legacy with Downtown ‘Ann Banners’

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and others on Thursday, Sept. 23 commemorated the 30th anniversary of late Gov. Ann Richards’ inauguration with announcing 50 downtown banners that celebrate her legacy.

Houston native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 1st Class Dontravion McAdams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.

Imperial Calcasieu Museum Announces New Staff Members

Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles) is proud to announce the joining of Stefan Borssen as Executive Director and Jobi Arceneaux-Caldarera as Director’s Assistant.

Contact Tracing: The New Tool in Fighting COVID-19

As a child, I remember playing a game called Connect the Dots. It was a game with the concept of drawing a line from one dot to another in chronically order to form a picture. What was just something for me to do is now a leading tool in the battle to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Exclusive Interview: David Banner Gives Us The Rundown On 'Never Heard' Movie and Chimes In On Houston Rap Scene

Let go and let God handle it, the Never Heard movie cast is gearing up for a one-day only movie premiere that is bound to to stir you up spiritually.

Superintendent Millard House joins Mayor Sylvester Turner to read to students

400 volunteers read to students for Second Annual Houston Reads Day

Superintendent Millard House, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Texans players, and Houston Texans cheerleaders will join more than 400 volunteers across Houston for Literacy Now’s Houston Reads Day, a day dedicated to reading to 14,000 Pre-K-3rd grade students at 31 schools in Houston ISD and Aldine ISD.

Statement On Proposed BCBS Louisiana Sale

I come before you today as your new State Treasurer but perhaps more importantly as a practicing physician who has spent a lifetime as a family doctor in the city of Minden, Louisiana. Like thousands of other physicians across our state, I have spent the past few weeks studying the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to an out-of-state, for-profit company named Elevance.

Harris County DA: Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness

Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness Defendant is seventh of seven defendants convicted

U.S. Supreme Court Rolls Back Historic Civil Rights Protections in Comcast Ruling

The Court’s Decision Weakens 19th-Century Civil Rights Law, Imposing a Burdensome Pleading Standard on Victims of Discrimination

Today the United States Supreme Court instructed a lower court to reconsider its ruling in a discrimination case involving National Association of African American Owned Media (NAAAOM) and Comcast. The decision issued by the Court weakens the reach of Section 1981, a core provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 – a historic statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and ethnicity when making and enforcing contracts – imposing a burdensome pleading standard on victims of discrimination.

Where lions operate, grazers congregate … provided food is great

Study: Lion danger can foster mixed-species herds in Africa's Serengeti

Meals are typically family affairs for zebras, gazelles, cape buffalo and other grazing species in the African Serengeti, but in one of the first studies of its kind, ecologists have found grazing species can be more willing to share meals in areas frequented by lions.

PARTY GUIDE: Super Bowl LI Parties & Events

Super Bowl LI is so much more than the game itself. Fans can enjoy a week-long celebration filled to the brim with exciting parties and family-friendly events that extend far beyond NRG Stadium.

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