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“Girls Trip, “Get Out,” “Black-ish,” Garner Multiple Wins at 49th NAACP Image Awards

The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced last night during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Christian Brothers Automotive Receives 2021 Auto Care Career and Education Award in the Mid-Size Company Category

Trusted Car Service and Repair Brand Recognized as Leader in Industry Education by the Auto Care Association

Christian Brothers Automotive has been named as the winner of the Auto Care Career and Education (ACE) Award in the category of mid-sized businesses by the Auto Care Association. Touting a 360-degree approach to training and professional development, Christian Brothers Automotive continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing its employees with professional and personal growth opportunities through this esteemed honor.

2018 Fade To Black Play Festival Winners:

Shabach Enterprise's groundbreaking play festival, Fade To Black, returns for its 6th season of short plays. Fade To Black is Houston's first and only play festival to showcase the new works of African-American playwrights!

Family Of Inmate Who Died In Jail Doesn't Believe He Killed Himself

Investigators say 32-year-old Vincent Young, who was being held on felon in possession of a weapon charge, was found hanging by a bed sheet in the infirmary cell that he was in alone.

HISD Statement On Safety Protocols

Implementation of strong safety protocols for students and staff during face-to-face instruction remains the top priority in the Houston Independent School District. After continued review and guidance from health and education officials, HISD is updating its process for moving between COVID-19 Gauge levels to ensure multiple metrics are considered, including from both the Harris County Public Health Department and the Houston Health Department, as well as an ongoing assessment of reported cases and data trends in our district.

Houston Native Trains Information Warriors

Those serving at The Information Warrior Training Command (IWTC) in San Diego believe in the importance of continued education, and their sailors are trained in areas they’ll need to execute information warfare throughout their military service.

KTSU Launches Spring Membership Campaign to Celebrate 50 Years of Public Radio Excellence

KTSU 90.9 FM, Houston's legendary public radio station announces the launch of its spring membership campaign from March 24 to April 2, 2023.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Mourns the Passing of the Organization’s Third President, Rev. Joseph L. Lowery

Known as the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Lowery’s Exceptional Visionary and Oratory Gifts Convened Diverse Leaders to the Table and the Masses to The Streets to Protest Injustices

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston encourages volunteers to step up during January’s National Mentoring Month

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the region’s leading youth development organization, recognizes National Mentoring Month throughout January and encourages community members to step up and volunteer to make a difference in the lives of young people. The organization now celebrates 70 years of providing life-changing services to youth in our community, which enables them to realize bright futures.

Texas Food & Wine Alliance Launch

Top Culinary Nonprofit Mounts Explosive Statewide Expansion to Support Local Food Systems in Houston and Beyond

Dollar General Now Open in Houston

Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 3225 W Fuqua St in Houston is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app.

BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

BikeHouston to install 15 bike stations across Houston plus an electric cargo trike for vehicle transport.

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The new electric cargo trike will eliminate the need for gasoline-powered vehicle transport for BikeHouston, while strategically placed bike stations with racks and air pumps at local businesses and trail entry points will encourage more usage.

NAACP Arlington Says Texas Governor Shouldn’t Be Part of MLK Parade

What was billed as a region-wide celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has drawn fire from local civil rights groups and community activists. They’re angry over the inclusion of Gov. Greg Abbott as an honorary grand marshal of the Toyota North Texas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Celebration, which is scheduled for next Monday in Arlington.

A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health

Fertitta Family Pledges $50 Million to UH College of Medicine to Propel 'New Era of Health Care'

Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Houston Museum District to Host Texas Association of Museums Annual Meeting Conference

The annual event will bring together hundreds of museum professionals and institutions from across the state of Texas to Houston from April 18-21, 2018.

The Texas Association of Museums (TAM) will host its annual meeting this year in Houston on April 18-21 at the downtown Hyatt Regency Houston. The 2018 theme, Taking the Pulse of Museums: Healthy Enough to Stay the Course, ties in with one of Houston’s major industries, the medical community. The conference brings together hundreds of professionals and institutions from all over Texas for educational sessions, targeted workshops, networking events and award ceremonies that recognize persons and institutions that have advanced the field in the past year.

Former At-Large Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards Announces Candidacy for Congress & to Succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in the 18th Congressional District

This morning, former At-Large Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards launched her campaign today to succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to serve Houston’s 18th Congressional District. Surrounded by community stakeholders in the heart of 5th Ward, she announced the news of suspending her bid for Houston mayor in order to run for Congress.

Delta Sigma Theta Gift Creates $301,000 Endowed Scholarship at Texas Southern University

TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett’s bequest to the Houston Alumnae Chapter matched by the university

More Texas Southern University students will experience the enrichment of studying abroad because of TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett and the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Concerns Raised Over Transparency as TEA Takes Over HISD: Houston Teachers Union President Speaks Out

The recent appointment of Mike Miles as the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has sparked concerns about transparency and inclusivity. Miles has wasted no time in introducing a series of reforms, including the implementation of a pay-for-performance system and the New Education System (NES) program. While these changes aim to improve instructional quality and address the needs of underperforming schools, there are apprehensions among the Houston Teachers Union (HFT) regarding the lack of transparency in the decision-making process.

Compassionate Houston's Houston's Culture of Compassion Annual Luncheon Is Weeks Away

Compassionate Houston's Houston's Culture of Compassionate annual luncheon is less than three weeks away! Learn more and get your tickets here.

Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis to Host Backpack Giveaway for Families on Aug. 18

Students of all ages are invited to take advantage of free immunizations, health screenings, giveaways and live entertainment

On Saturday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis, along with Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA), Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. Xi Alpha Omega Chapter, W.A.I.I.T, Harris Health, 20.10 Media, 93.7 The Beat, DJ Mr. Rogers, ASWAP and Bread of Life, will host a Back pack Giveaway for Houston area students at Tidwell Park, 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016.

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