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2nd Annual "STRONGER THAN" Event Celebrates Women Storytellers

Free virtual special event to be held March 24 at 4 p.m. EDT

The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619, announced today a free, live virtual event designed by women to lift up women who tell their stories of triumph, empowerment and accomplishment.

HISD students celebrate International SEL Day to support mental health and well-being

Houston Independent School District students will have the opportunity to join several schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on the fourth annual International SEL Day.

US and its allies have frozen more than $58 billion from Russian oligarchs

The US and its allies have blocked or seized more than $58 billion worth of assets owned or controlled by sanctioned Russians in the past year as Western governments continue to dial up the pressure over the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, according to a joint statement from a multinational sanctions enforcement task force.

City Council Votes Against Pappas at Hobby Airport

Money is one of the quickest ways allies can become foes. For over two decades, the Pappas family restaurant chain has considered itself a friend of Houston. However, bonds are being tested and may break in the latest battle of contract negotiations over who will reign as ‘king’ concessionaire at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport.

Selma's Mirror

The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, is famed as the site of Bloody Sunday, the violent 1965 police riot that sparked a national outrage powerful enough to drive the Voting Rights Act through the Congress. This past weekend, my son Jonathan and I joined with President Biden, political leaders, ministers and veterans of that march to commemorate that terrible day.

The Ensemble Theatre is Serving Up the FLAVOR with ‘CLYDE’S!’

Right on time for Women’s History Month, The Ensemble Theatre’s next production, ‘CLYDE’S,’ showcases the talents and contributions of amazing female artistry. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning Playwright Lynn Nottage, ‘CLYDE’S’ is one of the most popular plays in the country. ‘CLYDE’S’ debuted on Broadway in 2021 and instantly became a favorite amongst theatre patrons and critics alike, going on to receive the Tony Award for Best Play in 2022.

The adidas NMD S1 Lands in Houston with a True Locals Only Treatment

New campaign from adidas and Havas Annex celebrates Houston culture and tastemakers, proving that in style and one small step can make a difference that is out of this world

adidas, in partnership with Havas Annex, is officially landing in Houston with the introduction of NMD S1 Has Landed: Houston, a highly visual campaign and lookbook that celebrates the NMD S1 alongside the city and culture of Houston.

John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Building Owners and Managers Association

John Whitmire announced today that the Houston Building Owners and Managers Association has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

Houston Airport System (HAS) Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)

HAS/OBO promotes the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financially assisted contracts; the inclusion of Minority and Women, Small (SBE) and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MW/S/PDBEs) in City of Houston funded contracts; improved access to Houston Airports contract and procurement opportunities for MW/PDBE, non-MW/PDBE and SBE companies; and compliance with local and federal mandates.

Maverick Entertainment and Black Girl Film School Partner to Empower Future Filmmakers

Black girl filmmakers can win scholarships and pitch their short film scripts to film executives

Maverick Entertainment and Black Girl Film School (BGFS) are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at empowering the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. The partnership will focus on supporting black storytelling and attracting more girls aged 13-17 to the filmmaking industry.

Volunteers install over 300 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event

Effort is part of national Home Fire Campaign, which has saved at least 1,583 lives

Volunteers, members of The Texas Gulf Coast Region and partners installed more than 300 free smoke alarms for families during our Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in the 5th Ward and Denver Harbor neighborhood.

NN Body in the Galleria Kicks Off International Women's Day by Hosting Event for 50 Local Female Business Owners

Nathalie Nicole, Founder & CEO of NN Body Co., a Black Woman-Owned fashion activewear and self-care boutique in Houston’s Galleria Mall, is kicking off International Women’s Day with a private event for 50 local female business owners tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6pm-8pm!

Elite athletes with genetic heart disease can safely return to play with diagnosis and treatment, early study suggests

In a new study, most elite athletes with a diagnosed genetic heart disease did not experience serious or fatal symptoms of their condition, such as sudden cardiac death. The research suggests it can be "feasible" and "safe" for athletes to continue to participate in their sport.

FBI investigating 'suspicious death' of woman on Carnival cruise ship

The FBI is investigating the "suspicious death" of a female passenger onboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship, the agency announced in a news release Sunday.

DC council tries to claw back controversial criminal justice bill headed for failure in US Senate

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson on Monday wrote a letter to the Senate attempting to withdraw the district's criminal reform legislation from congressional review after it became clear the Senate intended to nix the legislation.

1 dead, 9 injured after what appears to be the 'result of a large crowd pushing' at a concert in Rochester, New York

A 33-year-old woman is dead and nine others are injured "as a result of a large crowd pushing" during a concert Sunday night in Rochester, New York, police said.

Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis

A severe shortage in child psychiatrists in Texas has children not getting the help they need early before situations become a crisis. The CBS News Texas I-Team examined the problem and one North Texas school that's working to be part of the solution.

House Republicans introduce 'Parents Bill of Rights' aimed at oversight in education

House Republicans have introduced a bill aimed at increasing so-called parental rights in the classroom, continuing to emphasize an issue that has emerged as a central party platform.

Biden tells Democratic senators he won't veto effort to rescind DC crime law

President Joe Biden surprised Democratic senators Thursday when he told them that he won't veto GOP-led legislation to rescind a controversial Washington, DC, crime law, a move that comes Democrats are divided over the contentious issue and Republicans are aggressively accusing them of being soft on crime.

Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship

Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm, door open at 6:30 Monks Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St Suite 2E, Austin, TX 78702

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