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'I Can See Clearly Now' singer Johnny Nash dies at 80

Johnny Nash, best known for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now," died Tuesday morning, his son, John Nash, told CNN. He was 80 years old.

Award-Winning Slam Poet Finds Inspiration on METRO

When Marie Brown's car was totaled in an accident she turned to METRO. Two years later, she is a proud transit rider and credits riding METRO with inspiring her prose.

Former Houston Comet Becomes the First African American Woman to Coach Men's College Basketball

Former WNBA star Becky Hammon made headlines back in August of 2014 when she became the first full time female coach in NBA history for the San Antonio Spurs. Some will say she blazed the trail for the female coaches behind her, as a record number 11 women are currently on staff with other NBA teams around the league.

Highest Criminal Court in Texas issues warrant for Harris County career criminal released on $500 bail

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest criminal court, took the rare step on Friday of issuing an arrest warrant for a Houston fugitive and setting his bail at $100,000 after hearing that he was released on a $500 bail by a Harris County magistrate

Texas Southern University Collaborates with D.C. Firm to Create Specialized Academic Support Software

Texas Southern University has partnered with the Education Advisory Board (EAB), a research and technology company based in Washington, D.C., to improve the outcome of the University’s top priority – student success and completion.

Black History Lesson: Rockets Head Coach Discusses African American NBA Pioneers

The first of February begins Black History Month and on Monday Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas took it upon himself to talk to his team about some of the African Americans who paved the way for them to be able to play in the NBA.

Volunteers needed to install 800 free smoke alarms during Red Cross Sound the Alarm event in the 5th Ward

Register at www.redcross.org/STAtxgulfcoast to volunteer on February 25

Houston Texans Announce 2017 Preseason Opponents

The Houston Texans announced their opponents for the 2017 preseason today, which features a matchup against the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. The exact dates and times for the games will be released at a later date.

200 Houston children to celebrate the holidays at the 4rd Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party

Some 200 children from Houston’s Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy holiday fun on ice for the 4nd annual Year Of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at the ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event is being held in partnership with Discovery Green and will include students from Peck, Lockhart and Blackshear Elementary Schools, Hype Freedom School powered by My Brother’s Keeper Houston, Southside Community Center and Madison High School.

Houston closes schools Monday as city is under boil water notice

All public schools in Houston were closed Monday after the city issued a boil water notice Sunday evening due to a loss of water pressure at a purification plant, officials said.

Teach For America Houston Provides Tips for How Students Can Relax and Recharge During Spring Break

In just a few days, kids from all over the Greater Houston area will receive a reprieve from the classroom and head into Spring Break. This is the ideal time for students to exhale and recharge before finishing out the school year.

Houston Chronicle Article Inspires Local Entertainment Company to Highlight Up and Coming African American Artists in Houston

Eternal Light Entertainment, (ELE) Presents Roho Ya Msanii, the Soul of Artist Series

In conjunction with inspiration from an article written by Monique Welch in the Houston Chronicle aptly titled ”6 Black Artists you need to know who are part of Houston’s booming art scene”, Reginald Stewart, founder, and CEO of Eternal Light Entertainment, (ELE) created Roho Ya Msanii, the Soul of the Artist Series to present four of the Artist mentioned in Welch’s article to the community from March 10th to April 24th at the Agora Haus, a private upscale location in The Heights pro bono.

Turner discusses Houston's new transportation paradigm

Mayor Sylvester Turner discusses the mobility paradigm shift during his administration

Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his eighth and final "State of Mobility" speech today in front of a sold-out crowd at the annual Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG) luncheon. The mayor showcased Houston as a safe, pedestrian-friendly, multimodal transportation city well-positioned for the future.

Houston AutoBoative Show Returns to NRG Center, January 24-28, 2024, Where the Water Meets the Road

Prepare for an exhilarating automotive and boating extravaganza as the Houston AutoBoative Show triumphantly returns to the NRG Center from January 24 to 28, 2024. This year, the events celebrate the third year of combining the Houston Auto Show and the Houston Boat Show, delivering two incredible events for the price of one!

Wrong Bricks Replaced in Houston’s Historic Freedmen’s Town

Contractors hired by the city of Houston were hard at work in Houston’s historic 4th Ward on Monday.

Houston Ballet’s First African American Principal Dancer Honored with State Award

Poised and full of grace, Houston Ballet alum and native Houstonian, Lauren Anderson, amongst the legends and rising stars to be honored Wednesday, February 22nd at the esteemed 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards in Austin, Texas.

Mayor Turner to Unveil Domestic Violence Campaign for AVDA Featuring DeAndre Hopkins

Houston Texans Star DeAndre Hopkins has teamed up with Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) a Houston-area organization that provides free legal aid and counseling to victims of abuse as well as rehabilitative service to abusers.

Governor Abbott Statement On Houston Police Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after it was reported that multiple Houston Police Department Officers were shot while serving in the line of duty:

HISD teams-up with local law enforcement and Ministers Against Crime

The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and Ministers against Crime will kick off Project Safe Start, a partnership to prevent crime and provide additional security for students and teachers as they begin the 2022-2023 school year.

Houston student, Jones Mays II, wins Apple's worldwide coding competition

Apple invited students around the world to come up with an amazing app and a teenager from Houston beat out hundreds of others from dozens of countries to take home the top prize.

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