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DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities, which he called a "distraction from the core mission."
Florida teacher says she is under investigation after showing 5th grade class Disney movie with gay character
A fifth-grade teacher said she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her students "Strange World," a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is biracial and gay.
Why Biden really doesn't want to cancel his overseas trip
It happens to every American president: a trip abroad gets derailed when crises are unfolding at home.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Kyle MacLachlan Narrates Oedipus rex
The Houston Symphony thrilled to announce that Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kyle MacLachlan—best known for his roles in Twin Peaks, Dune, Blue Velvet, Portlandia, Desperate Housewives, and Sex and the City—will join the cast of Stravinsky’s Oedipus rex as narrator.
Baytown Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Robbing, Killing Elderly Man Who Used Wheelchair
A Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on the eve of trial after pleading guilty to murder for robbing and killing a 65-year-old man who used a wheelchair, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Partners with Harris County to Debut the Youth Diversion Center
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is excited to announce the grand opening of the Youth Diversion Center in Houston. The Youth Diversion Center is a collaborative effort between the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Kinder Institute of Urban Research at Rice University. A ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, May 15, at noon.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Eid Gala Celebrates Diversity and Encourages Collaboration for Improved Outcomes
On Wednesday, May 10, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Ibn Sina Foundation hosted the County’s Eid al-Fitr Celebration. The event was a huge success, with attendees from various cultural backgrounds coming together to enjoy food, music, and artwork by local artist Hina Chaudhry.
Houston Philanthropist and Serial Entrepreneur Contributes to Community; Redefines Veterinary Experience
Successful entrepreneur Terrance Bell will launch GeoVet Animal Care, Mobile Veterinary Clinic to contribute to redefining the veterinary experience in the Galveston County and southeast Houston areas. The League City Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the opening on May 17th at 1231 Space Park Dr., Unit A2, Nassau Bay, TX at 4 pm.
Houston Texans Announce 2023 Schedule
In 2023, the Houston Texans will surpass 15,000 miles of travel for road contests and will kick off their campaign on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on September 10, marking the earliest matchup between the two teams in franchise history and just the eighth time the Texans have started the season on the road.
Host of HGTV's 'FIX MY FLIP', Real Estate Star, PAGE TURNER Kicks Off Season 2 In High Gear
Fans are invited to connect at HGTV.com and by following @HGTV and #FixMyFlip on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The episodes also will be available on HGTV GO the same day and time as the linear premieres—Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning May 4.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Reissues Definitive Biography on DeFord Bailey
The newly expanded book is now available exclusively on the museum’s website or in its store
The title will be widely available in bookstores and other outlets beginning June 13 through a distribution partnership with the University of Illinois Press
“Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural Unveiling and Celebration in Downtown Houston, May 27
President & CEO of CHI and Houston Downtown Management District Kristopher Larson, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris Co. Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, the founders of Street Art for Mankind, and several of the world’s most acclaimed fine art muralists will be in attendance for the unveiling of “Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural.
Harris County DA’s Office Has Diverted Thousands of Youths From Criminal System
While the Violent and Dangerous Remain Incarcerated, Nearly 63% of Cases Are Now Steered to Educational Programs
Nearly two-thirds of all troubled juveniles referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are now diverted into rehabilitative educational programs and away from incarceration, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.
City of Houston Awards Five Scholarships to Area High School Seniors
Scholarships were awarded to five Houston area high school seniors who shared their thoughts on ways City of Houston employees could strengthen the city and improve quality of life for residents.
Ropin' in the Fun: CASE for Kids Celebrate Partners at End-of-Year Event
The CASE for Kids team was all smiles at the division’s end-of-year celebration to recognize out-of-school-time partners and afterschool staff at various CASE-funded sites.
Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit
Former President Donald Trump is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.
Breaking the Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for Birthing Persons
1 in 8 Birthing Persons Experience Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for expecting and new birthing persons, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to shed light on this public health concern.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mourns the Victims of Allen, Texas Mass Shooting
Prays for Survivors’ Recovery, Including Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mourns the victims and prays for the survivors of the deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas, which left eight people dead and seven people injured, including a member of the Fraternity on Saturday, May 6. Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II, who was shot multiple times, including in his chest and once in the right shoulder, is currently recovering after major life-saving surgery.
Agenda CEO Announces Charity Giveback for Entire Month of June to Send Local Kids to Summer Camp
Houston Streetwear Entrepreneur Continues to Give Back Despite Adversity
Ken Haggerty, owner of Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, built his business around overcoming adversity, working for change, and paying it forward.
Letitia Wright conquers the Wild, Wild West in her first Produced film, Surrounded
Five years after the Civil War, freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier Moses “Mo” Washington travels west to lay claim on a gold mine- the summation of years of toil for Mo and her community. It is a mean, dangerous world for an unaccompanied Black woman in 1870 America and so Mo travels into the deep frontier disguised as a man.
