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Former Ohio police officer indicted in death of Donovan Lewis

A grand jury indicted former Columbus, Ohio, police officer Ricky Anderson Friday for murder and reckless homicide in the 2022 death of Donovan Lewis, court records show.

As a summer wave of Covid-19 hits the US, questions about vaccines, quarantine and testing are back

Covid-19 is on the rise again as the world approaches the fourth virus season since the coronavirus arrived on the scene.

Nikola CEO is leaving the company after just 18 months

The president and chief executive of Nikola, the Arizona-based electric and hydrogen semi truck manufacturer, is leaving the company effective immediately, the company announced Friday.

About 1,300 Youth Athletes will Compete for Medals in So-called Street Games During the Harris County Street Olympics Final Event

Fun-filled Competition Includes Foot Races, Chess, Hopscotch, Jump Rope, Hula Hoop, Poetry and Spelling Bee

About 1,300 boys and girls, ages 6 to 15, from 55 youth-serving agencies will vie for “gold,” “silver” and “bronze” medals during the Harris County Street Olympics Summer Games Final Event, which is presented by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Olympics Board of Directors and sponsors. Before the competition begins, Commissioner Ellis, board members and sponsors will lead the Parade of Champions that involves the athletes marching into NRG Arena for a brief ceremony before the games begin.

UHD Prepare Teachers to Lead as Principals in New Master of Educational Leadership Program

Powered by $150,000 Grant from Powell Foundation

For more than three decades, the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) College of Public Service (CPS) has been training teachers with stunning results: More than 2,000 teachers trained by UHD have been placed in area school districts. In addition, UHD’s undergraduate teacher-preparation program was among just 23 percent of programs nationwide recently awarded an “A” by the National Council on Teacher Quality for teaching the science of reading.

PVAMU Names New Athletic Director, Anton Goff

Prairie View A&M University has selected Anton Goff as its new Athletics Director, PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today.

Houston Public Library Unveils First Barbara Jordan Monument in Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, and Houston Public Library (HPL) Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, honored guests and more gathered at Houston Public Library (HPL)’s African American History Research Center (AAHRC) at the Gregory School Thursday, July 27, to honor the late Barbara C. Jordan (1936-1996) and unveil Houston’s first monument dedicated to her.

Ethnonationalism-Corrosive and Toxic

You would be hard-pressed to find a nation without a creation myth. Such myths are the fountainhead of justifications for most belligerent acts by one group of people against another.

METRO, Community Leaders Celebrate Park & Ride Funding Secured by U.S. Rep. Al Green

On Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, METRO Board Members and executive leadership gathered with U.S. Rep. Al Green, Missouri City officials, and NewQuest Properties to celebrate the $5 million in federal funding secured by the congressman and awarded to the Authority for its Missouri City Park & Ride. During the event, Green presented a $5 million check symbolizing the community project funding that METRO will receive.

80th Anniversary of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Special Events at the Lone Star Flight Museum

Theatre Under The Stars kicks off the 23/24 Season with a show that will have audiences rocking out. Inspired by the seminal rock album of the same name by seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette (she/her), JAGGED LITTLE PILL hits Houston August 29 and runs through September 10. Tickets to the Tony and Grammy award-winning production are available in person at the Theatre Under The Stars box office Monday through Friday from 12 - 6 p.m., online at TUTS.com or by phone at 713-558-8887.

Houston Child Molester Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison Without Parole

A Houston child molester was sentenced to 40 years in prison Thursday for sexually assaulting four girls, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

AAMA to Celebrate Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans will hold its largest fundraising event in support of its year-round programs and services on Saturday, October 14th.

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, AAMA – the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans – will celebrate its annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Illumine Gala is AAMA’s largest fundraising event of the year, and supports the legacy nonprofit organization’s year-round programs and services, which include early child care services, two public charter schools in Houston, prevention and counseling services, adult and opportunity youth learning programs, community engagement services, and much more, across the Lone Star State. Each year, more than 10,000 individuals across the state are served by AAMA.

John Whitmire Files To Run for Mayor of Houston

John Whitmire today filed to run in the November 7 election for Mayor of the City of Houston.

Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ actor, dead at 83

Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Spring, TX Church Creates An Entire Day Of Community Fun For The Youth: The Future Is Bright!

The Future Is Bright: HLC Raising Angels and 70 Years of Blackness Scholarship Project Presents their Inaugural Talent & Fashion Show followed by a community block party.

Fact check: The day after his indictment, Trump lies again about Pence’s powers on January 6

The day after former President Donald Trump was indicted over his efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election, Trump repeated a lie that the indictment depicts as central to his attempt to obstruct the congressional certification of Joe Biden’s victory.

Former ‘The Bachelorette’ star announces she’s dating a woman

Former “The Bachelorette” star Gabby Windey may not have found love on the show, but she did find it in real life — with another woman.

The University of Houston-Downtown Expands Educational Access and Equity Through the Seal Your Success Campaign and The Summer Bridge Program To Ensure Student Success

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is making significant strides in its mission to expand educational access and equity to historically excluded students through its Seal Your Success campaign and then preparing in-coming freshmen for college through its Summer Bridge Program. Under the guidance of Dr. Daniel Villanueva, Vice President of Enrollment Management, UHD has reaffirmed its commitment to access, affordability, and achievability, providing a unique and affordable academic and student life experience.

METRO Rededicates Art Installation by Renowned Artist Floyd Newsum

On Wednesday, METRO leadership, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis along with community members celebrated the rededication of an art installation by renowned artist Floyd Newsum.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Returns Nov. 10, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024, with Seasonal Celebrations, Festive Décor and More

▪ Families can get a head start on creating merry memories with limited- time offerings beginning in November ▪ Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park will serve a diverse selection of new dishes, alongside returning favorites ▪ Vibrant décor across the resort transforms The Happiest Place on Earth into a winter wonderland

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