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Nicolas Jimenez Named Director of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Houston Region

Nicolas Jimenez has been named director of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Houston Region. In this role, Jimenez will be responsible for overseeing regulatory, franchising, and public policy matters across the entire region.

Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021

Houston Public Media reports Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.

Houston Area Urban League's 'Legacy of Leadership' Gala Raises Over $650,000 for Community Empowerment

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) hosted its annual 'Legacy of Leadership' Gala on December 16th at the Hilton Americas Hotel, uniting community leaders, corporate partners, and supporters to celebrate Houston's rich history of leadership.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement Named Ally Grand Marshall for Houston Pride Parade

Pride Houston 365 has announced that Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will serve as the Ally Grand Marshal for the 45th annual Houston Pride Parade.

Judge Rules "Super Preemption" House Bill 2127 Unconstitutional

Today, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th District Court in Travis County declared House Bill 2127, the so-called super-preemption bill, unconstitutional.

Civil Rights Leaders Decry Rushed Confirmation Hearing of Unfit Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions

Today, civil rights leaders from The Leadership Conference, the National Action Network, the NAACP, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., NCAPA, NCLR and MALDEF condemned the rushed hearing of Senator Jeff Sessions, an unfit nominee for Attorney General, and called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose his nomination.

NAACP, DEI supporters call on Black athletes to avoid colleges in states with anti-DEI laws

Black activists, political leaders and supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion programs are urging Black student athletes to boycott colleges and universities in states that have promoted or passed anti-DEI policies.

Passing the Torch

I can imagine that whenever the name of 15-year old tennis phenom Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff is brought up that a certain young lady in the city of Houston face lights up with excitement. It’s as if she is looking at a direct reflection of herself on television. Before Venus and Serena Williams was ripping through the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) at a rapid pace, there was another African American young lady who paved the way for them as well.

The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight

The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.

Rockets Alperen Sengun Makes Lakers Pay For Playing 'Small Ball'

“First of all, it’s a big honor for me,” Sengun said about playing against James. “It’s a big memory, a big moment. I was excited before the game because I knew I was going to play against him, I knew I was going to match up with him. And all these years, I watched him since I was a kid.”

Study Finds Distracted Behavior & High Regional Accident Rate Impact Safety

An external review of METRORail called the system "fundamentally safe" and praised the agency for its many initiatives. It also suggested the leading causes of light rail accidents are distracted behaviors and the high rate of crashes throughout the region. The Houston/ Harris County area has one of the highest accident and vehicular incident rates in the country.

ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston to Host Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Violence Against Transgender Women of Color

Virtual Town Hall Airs Thursday, June 25 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT)

Stream Live at ABC13.com, ABC13's Facebook Live and YouTube and ABC13's connected TV apps on Amazon FireTV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku

Youth Development Center Opens New Building in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward

Building design meets at-risk children’s needs with security, education and creativity

PlanNorth Architectural Co. announces the official opening of the Youth Development Center (YDC)’s new building in the Greater Fifth Ward.

Framber Valdez Continues To Struggle As The Astros Lose To The Angels 7-2

“He kept us in the ballgame until that (fifth) inning,” Maldonado said after the game. “A bad inning could happen to anybody. If you look at how that inning started, a blooper in right field, that’s part of the game.”

Bless the Belly: One of the Biggest Influencers

The year 2020 was filled with mass isolation and not being in the loop with things, especially the food loop. While opting for chain restaurants and fighting for food in the grocery store became so depressing, social media became a directory for food. Now in 2021, we learned how to eat with our eyes, and food is no longer just driven by taste but is an experience. One of the biggest influencers that assisted us in this movement was BlessThaBelly.

Lone Star Beer Welcomes Porch Season with Recipes from Houston Chef Alex Padilla and more

Lone Star has partnered with Texas natives to create and share good drinks, good food and good tunes for all to enjoy. The beer brand has dubbed Lone Star Light as the National Porch Beer of Texas

Congressman Al Green Announces Authorization of $1,600,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for Local Mental Health and Wellness Center

On Thursday, January 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference with the Ibn Sina Foundation and presented a symbolic check in the amount of $1,600,000. He released the following statement:

Rucker Roots Debuts Natural Hair Care Line at Select Walmart Stores, Revolutionizing Hair Care for All!

Houston, get ready to elevate your hair care routine with the arrival of Rucker Roots at select Walmart stores nationwide! This exciting launch brings the acclaimed hair care line to a broader audience, making natural and effective hair care more accessible than ever before.

United Health Foundation, UH Expand Obesity and Diabetes Program to Houston’s East End After Success in Third Ward

Midway through a three-year, $2 million grant from the United Health Foundation, University of Houston’s Project TOUCH (Treating Obesity in Underserved Communities) has impressive numbers to report. Based on its success in Houston’s Third Ward, the effort for preventing and treating obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other ailments will move into Houston’s East End in the fall.

Port Houston S/MWBE Business Equity Program One-Year Anniversary

In 2021 Port Houston launched a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise (MWBE) initiative to compliment and expand on the accomplishments of the successful small business program. The new umbrella, Business Equity, is more than a procurement program it is an organizational commitment and investment to serving the local business community.

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