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Empowering Houston's Heart: Bread of Life, Inc.'s Ongoing Mission

Since its inception in the early 90s, Bread of Life, Inc. has been a cornerstone of community transformation in the heart of Houston. Pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus began with a simple yet profound mission: to feed the city's homeless.

Holocaust Museum Houston Honors Black History Month with Free Admission Day and Special Program

Embracing the spirit of Black History Month, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) is set to participate in the Black Art Houston Weekend from February 17 to 19, presenting a range of engaging public programming and featuring the special exhibition, *The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection*.

HISD inducting inaugural class into newly created Athletic Hall of Honors

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has a rich history of student athletes not only making an impact but making history in the sports world.

Police Chief To Trump: Please, Keep Your Mouth Shut – If You Can't Be Constructive

BELOVED Houston police chief – Art Acevedo responds to President Trump !telling governors to “dominate” protesters.

National Civil Rights Leaders Decry Raw Racism of Trump

Amidst Principled Negotiations on the Dream Act, Trump Shows That One Value Drives His Decisions Above All Others: White Supremacy

Yesterday, the raw racism of Donald Trump and those driving his immigration and other policy making decisions were on full display as he called for fewer Black people to be admitted into the United States in favor of white immigrants. This morning, the President doubled down on his comments offering a weak justification for his racist viewpoint.

YMCA of Greater Houston Food Distribution Sites for the Week of August 17

YMCA of Greater Houston will be distributing food at the following sites for the week of August 17. The YMCA has partnered with the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, Brighter Bites, Interfaith Ministries and other partners to provide critical food and supplies to thousands of families throughout the city.

The Plant Project Houston Launches PLANTChella -a Fun, FREE Three-Day Green Event for First Anniversary

The Plant Project Houston, the first Black woman-owned plant shop in Houston, is inviting the community to their first-ever “PLANTChella”; a fun, FREE, three-day Green event, July 29-31, 2022, in celebration of their 1-Year Anniversary in Houston!

Children’s Museum Houston celebrates Black History Month with special guest readers, interactive activities and spotlight performances

Children’s Museum Houston will celebrate February Black History Month with an abundance of activities, displays and performances dedicated to honoring African American legacy, heritage, and history.

Celebrating Women's History Month: Houston's Trailblazing Female Artists Shine Bright

BANF Highlights the Visionary Contributions of Stacey Allen, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura in Houston's Arts Scene

As Women's History Month unfolds, the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF) proudly directs the spotlight toward three remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on Houston's artistic landscape. Stacey Allen, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura stand as luminaries, pushing boundaries, igniting creativity, and fostering innovation within their respective spheres. Recognizing their extraordinary achievements, BANF celebrates their unwavering dedication to amplifying diverse voices and shaping the cultural narrative of Houston.

Communities Foundation of Texas receives $1 Million donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to aid COVID-19 Relief Efforts across Texas

Funding will help pay for personal protective equipment and childcare costs for first responders and assist with services for senior adults

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in support of Texas community foundations and nonprofits, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) today announced a $1 million donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to help with COVID-19 relief efforts through their newly created Collaborative Grant Fund.

Injuries from cosmetics send 4,300 children to ERs every year

Cosmetic products such as perfume, nail polish and shampoo help us feel and look good. But in the wrong hands -- especially those of the very young -- these products can be harmful, or even deadly. More than 64,000 kids in the United States younger than 5 years old had a cosmetic-related injury between 2002 and 2016, according to estimates in a study published Monday in the journal Clinical Pediatrics.

Video Games Live Returns to Houston Symphony with New Concert Featuring Music and Video from Popular Video Games

The highly successful Video Games Live multimedia concert experience will return to the Houston Symphony for the fifth time at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Jones Hall. A brand-new show from years past, the entertaining spectacle will be led by guest conductor Emmanuel Fratianni.

Cadillac Bar hosts Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Houston and Kemah Locations

Guests to enjoy fine fare, buckets of beer, margaritas and live music!

¡Olé! Cadillac Bar is hosting nacho average Cinco de Mayo celebration and you’re invited to come fiesta on Friday, May 5 at both the Houston location and the Kemah Boardwalk location.

What Stinks? Officials Try To Track Source Of Smell Across Houston

Harris County Emergency Management officials are still investigating the burning plastic smell reported by residents across the Houston area.

City of Houston And Resilient Houston Recognized With Top Awards For Planning and Resillience

City of Houston's Planning and Development Department and the Mayor's Office of Resilience brought home top awards for planning projects in Texas.

Mayor Turner Initiates Second Phase of Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today the start of the second phase of the City’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategic Plan. The plan is the nation’s first comprehensive municipal response to combat human trafficking.

Expansion Set for Popular Houston Furniture Chain

Exclusive Furniture Announces the Opening Four New Sprawling Showrooms

Known for the popular tagline "Where Low Prices Live," Sam Zavary the President and CEO of Exclusive Furniture, is excited to announce the expansion of the mid-priced family owned and operated furniture chain, currently operating six stores throughout the city of Houston. As he works to continuously advance the brand and his footprint in the furniture industry, Exclusive Furniture is set to open four new showrooms over the course of the next two years with two slated to open in mid 2018.

Mayor Launches Volunteer Project for Flood Relief

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the city Department of Neighborhoods today launched an unprecedented volunteer project to help Houstonians struggling to rebuild their lives and homes because of the Hurricane Harvey floods.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Hosts Mental Health Symposium

The stress-burden of color, implicit in the very nature of existence for people of color, may lead to emotional, mental and psychological health issues. These aforementioned health issues may then be increased by the economic realities of existence --including substandard housing, low paying jobs, discrimination, and a daily possibility of lethal violence in any encounter with the police. Consequently, the current political climate in America may be creating a condition of "stress overload" for people of color.

Astros Make A Brief Appearance At Minute Maid Park To Take On The Orioles

The Houston Astros gets what seems to be a rarity during the beginning of a 20-game in 20-days schedule as they get a quick three-game home stand against the Baltimore Orioles. Houston went 5-2 including a three-game sweep of the Orioles where they outscored Baltimore 26-3 on their last road trip.

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