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Ten Toes Down

One phrase that never gets old throughout the city of Houston is, “Ten Toes Down.” Now I know some of you all are not familiar with it and others are reading this saying, “I have used that ever since I was a kid.” The phrase literally means that no matter what a person goes through, they will always have both feet planted on the ground ready to take on any adversity that may come their way. I am almost certain that the Houston Texans have uttered that sentence more than once this year and probably will make it a rally cry heading into the final weeks of the 2020 NFL season.

Burns Original BBQ Opens Up Brand New Bistro Location in Kroger's Katy

Burn's Original BBQ, a Houston staple in Acres Home, has officially opened its third on-site bistro inside Kroger's Katy, located at 2700 West Grand Parkway Katy, TX 77449.

Holiday Shopping for 5,300 Special Needs Children

In 1986 a concerned parent discovered the overwhelming requirements of special needs children and began Houston’s Be An Angel to help. Over 36 years later BAA has served thousands of special needs children throughout the Greater Houston, Fort Worth and Dallas areas, providing specialized programs, services, and equipment.

DivInc Houston Launches Inaugural 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon

The accelerator program supports startup s led by underrepresented founders changing the future of sports and esports.

DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Sports Tech Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsor, Verizon.

Houston Texans Unveil New Battle Red Helmet to Be worn During 2022 Season

The Houston Texans today unveiled a new Battle Red Helmet that will be worn during the 2022 Season. Paying homage to the one of the franchise’s three iconic colors, the team will don the new helmet when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Battle Red Day presented by Mattress Firm on Nov. 3 at NRG Stadium.

Mayor Turner Appoints New METRO Board Member

Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced the appointment of Diann L. Lewter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Board of Directors.

National Célébrez en Rosé Wine & Music Festival Makes Debut in Houston

Organizers of Célébrez en Rosé (formally La Fête du Rosé) wine and music festival, have announced the pink and white-themed event will make its long-awaited debut in Houston on Saturday, May 28 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Houston Rockets Select Auburn Forward Jabari Smith Jr. Third Overall In The 2022 NBA Draft

The Houston Rockets were in a win-win situation, waiting to select their pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. After Duke forward Paolo Banchero was chosen with the number one overall pick by the Orlando Magic, the Oklahoma City Thunder took Gonzaga forward Chet Holmgren second, putting the Rockets on the clock.

AAMAs 16th Annual Gala to Celebrate Latino Luminaries who helped shape the Historical East End

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans to celebrate 50 years of service to Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The legacy of Houston Latino leaders will be commemorated when the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) celebrates its Illumine Celebration/Celebración de Iluminación on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

A Lot Of Walking Done During Losing Streak

That losing streak would continue as they dropped a highly contested game that featured two future Hall of Fame pitchers in Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw by a score of 9-2 in front of one of the largest crowds they have been in front of since 2019.

Pollard Proves That Race Doesn’t Matter

Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, 38, represents District J, the southwest Houston areas of Galleria, Gulfton, Sharpstown, Braeburn, and Alief. Each of these areas are completely different with a wide range of different ethnicities and political ideology.

Astros Are On The Verge Of Another World Series Appearance

The Houston Astros continued their offensive explosion from Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday, as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Party on the Plaza Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

The Plaza at Avenida Houston will come alive Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. with Latin and Mexican Regional Music in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Presented by Houston First Corporation (HFC), Party on the Plaza is free and open to the public as part of the organization’s recognition of the contributions of Hispanic Americans.

Leadership Renewal at Houston Community College: Trustees Elect 2024 Officers with Visionary Goals

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees, in a significant session held on January 24, has unveiled its leadership lineup for 2024, subsequent to the HCC Trustee Elections. This assembly marked the commitment to educational leadership and community service by the board members, indicative of their continuous dedication to fostering an environment of academic excellence.

Children's Museum Houston Hosts Valentine's Sensory Friendly Event

Children's Museum Houston to host a heartwarming Valentine's Sensory Friendly event on Feb. 12.

Skin Pharm Brings Luxurious Skin Care to Houston’s River Oaks

The Houston location is the sixth location for Skin Pharm. Maegan Griffin founded Skin Pharm in 2017, aiming to create a clinic environment and product lines she couldn’t find (and knew she would love) as a patient herself. To that end, she built the brand on meticulous skill, lots of practice, and genuine passion, unmatched by others in the beauty industry.

Houston School Fair at Minute Maid Park To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families

1,000+ community members to celebrate K-12 options at school fair

Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn.

Children’s Museum Houston crushes summer with energizing experiences for all families!

June 3 to Aug. 19, 2023

Children’s Museum Houston invites you to kick back and give your summer fun a supercharge! Be in on all the action during “Power Up! Summer,” happening June 3 to Aug. 19, 2023. Don’t miss out on electrifying exhibits and buzzworthy events including themed celebrations, live interactives and demonstrations, spotlight performances, and meet-and-greets all summer-long.

Houston Symphony to Perform Orchestral Adaptation of Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham"

The Houston Symphony celebrates the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with a semi-staged, orchestral version of “Green Eggs and Ham” at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017. Led by Associate Conductor Robert Franz, the animated, fun-filled celebration of Dr. Seuss at the Symphony will also feature familiar music from animated television classics and lively musical works that capture the imagination.

New Real Estate Brokerage Firm Opens Doors in Power Center

Joins NAREB's "2 Million New Black Homeowners in 5 Years" national initiative

A real estate brokerage firm with a "Kingdom" vision opened its doors in southwest Houston on Saturday.

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