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Houston Native Turns Over Command of Naval Support Activity Sarasota Springs

Cmdr. Christopher J. Tejada, a native of Houston, recently turned over command of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs, New York, to Cmdr. Phillip Boice at a change of command ceremony held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus organization.

Discovery Green hosts The Legend of Big Bend

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts The Legend of Big Bend on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Acclaimed indie classical group Montopolis draws inspiration from West Texas tales and the breathtaking beauty of Big Bend National Park for this free, family-friendly concert. The multi-media performance weaves science, history, poetry and personal stories into music, which is accompanied by video footage of the vast high desert wilderness.

Houston Natives Visit Prospective Sailors at Prairie View A&M University

Lt. Antoinette Carter (left) of Houston, a medical officer programs recruiter, and Ens. Wesley Norton of Kingwood, Texas, an officer programs recruiter, both assigned to Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston, speak with students about careers in America’s Navy at the Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center on the campus of Prairie View A&M University during Navy Visibility Day.

Houston Texans Release ILB Brian Cushing

The Houston Texans have released ILB Brian Cushing, the team announced today. Cushing is the team’s all-time leading tackler with 664 total tackles since getting drafted in the first round (15th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discussion

“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, get their questions answered about the issues impacting their neighborhoods, and empower them to “be the solution” in their communities.

Kroger Launching Relief Drive to Support Communities Devastated by Hurricane Ida

HOUSTON Kroger today announced it will launch a Relief Drive in more than 100 Greater Houston and Louisiana stores, to support the communities and families affected by Hurricane Ida.

Kevan & Ayesha Shelton Brings The First-Ever Black Men Buy Houses Workshop To The Community Collective In Houston

Marriage and Real Estate couple gives insight on advocating for African Americans being able to have access to affordable luxury housing at their Black Men Buy Houses Workshop.

Harmony Public Schools Slam Dunks Distracted Driving

Harmony Science Academy - Houston is taking the wheel in preventing needless traffic accidents. The school will host DUNK Distracted Driving Basketball Stunt Show Assembly featuring basketball performers along with an educational message on the dangers of distracted driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, distracted drivers caused nearly one in six crashes on Texas roads resulting in 487 deaths.

Houston Votes to Join Other Texas Cities in Lawsuit Over New Immigration Law, Senate Bill 4

The largest city in Texas will join San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and other local governments in a lawsuit against the state’s new immigration enforcement law. The Houston City Council voted 10-6 to join the lawsuit, which was filed last month against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Rice U. Students Intern for Super Bowl Host Committee

Six Rice University sport management students are getting the internship of a lifetime as they work with the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee in preparation for Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots Feb. 5.

Super Bowl 'Party with a Purpose' raises money for food banks

One of the Super Bowl 51 parties happening this weekend is for a good cause.

Sunnyside South Park Neighborhood Fight Gentrification

Houston's real estate market may be booming, but one local group is encouraging homeowners not to sell. Activists with the "T.R.I.L.L. Collective" --- which they say stands for Truth, Relevance, Intelligence, Leadership and Love -- urge residents in Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods to hold on to their properties.

Rockets Surprise Teen Patient With Game Tickets

The Rockets teamed up with a Houston teen this week to surprise a friend going through some intense treatment in the Texas Medical Center.

Texas Woman Dies of Flesh-eating Bacteria Caused by Hurricane Harvey

A 77-year-old Houston woman died earlier this month from a flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted after falling into Harvey floodwaters in her home, authorities said. Nancy Reed, of the Kingwood area of northeast Houston, died on Sept. 15 of flood-related necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria, after she fell into contaminated flood water in her home, the Harris County medical examiner's office ruled.

Texas Official Defends Racist Stereotype

A Texas school superintendent apologized and then defended his racist stereotype of Black NFL quarterbacks. Lynn Redden, the superintendent of Onalaska school district, though he was commenting privately on a Houston Chronicle website about blaming Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for losing the game Sunday, Yahoo Sports reported.

Houston Mega Church “Model Preacher” Rips the Runway in New York Fashion Week

Model/preacher Lekesha Barnett steps out of the pulpit onto the runway in her debut at this year’s New York Fashion Week. Known to the 12,000 members of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston where she is Minister of Young Adults and Prayer as Reverend Barnett, this up and coming model is breaking stereotypes in more ways than one.

Hispanic Superintendents in Texas Lags Student Population

Hispanic students representing the majority of students in the state. More than 52 percent of Texas students are Hispanic, compared with about 25 percent nationally.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Delivers Books and Opportunities to Students in Her District

Hurricane Harvey has left many of Houston’s children in need of crucial school supplies, and this book giveaway offers them the opportunity to learn and grow

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is proud to host the “Wipro Cares Reading Celebration,” which will donate 500 brand new books to students in the Congresswoman’s district.

Houston Health Department Urges Health Precautions to Citizens Affected By Harvey

The Houston Health Department urges people take health precautions when dealing with impacts of Hurricane Harvey. People 7 years of age and older with puncture wounds or cuts that were exposed to Harvey floodwaters may be at risk for contracting tetanus. They will need a tetanus shot if they have not had one in the past 10 years.

Camp Out with Space Center Houston Virtually July 11

Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out. During this unique time, Space Center Houston will host a Virtual Campout 6-9 p.m. CT July 11.

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