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Community Members Encouraged to “Name Our Library”

Name your library! Houston Public Library Executive Director Rhea Lawson, Vice Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum and the library naming committee are inviting the community to participate in the naming of the new state-of-the-art library to be located at 5505 Belrose Drive, Houston, TX 77035.

Houston wealth management advisor awarded $20,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual to benefit The Periwinkle Foundation

Company recognizes its financial advisors’ unwavering dedication to volunteerism

Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisors, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership through its 2023 Community Service Awards. Now in its 28th year, the awards program is distributing $270,000 to nonprofits nationwide. Houston resident Michael Slabic, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual – Houston, has been named a 2023 Community Service Award winner, receiving a $15,000 grant for The Periwinkle Foundation.

Houston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing Acquaintance at Bissonnet Gas Station

A Houston man was sentenced to 50 years this week for shooting a man in the back of the head at a convenience store on Bissonnet in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

UHD Unveils Rhythm & Books: A Musical Celebration of Texas Talent

As part of its illustrious 50th-anniversary festivities in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to enchant music enthusiasts with the launch of its groundbreaking Rhythm & Books concert series. This innovative initiative promises an enchanting fusion of live performances and literary ambiance, all within the hallowed halls of the W.I. Dykes Library.

Next Weekend at Discovery Green

Houston, can you believe we’re at the end of August? We have a list of fun activities that your whole family can enjoy to continue enjoying the last bit of summer!

Moderna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants

Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.

Relax Boomer Parents; Millennials May Be More Financially Savvy Than You Realize

Millennials came of age at a time when the job market was weak and their student-loan debt was high. Such a dreary combination did not bode well for a rosy financial future.

Lamar High School blends the old and new as construction nears completion

For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.

Harmony Public Schools begins open enrollment for 2022-2023 school year

Harmony Public Schools is a free, open enrollment public charter school serving families in 23 communities across Texas.

Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is now accepting open enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year.

HMSHost Foundation Supports Greater Houston Community Foundation with $40,000 Grant

Funds for ongoing Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts

HMSHost Foundation granted $40,000 to Greater Houston Community Foundation to support the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Anthony Alessi presented the grant to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Thursday on behalf of HMSHost Foundation with HMSHost’s partner, Cindy Clifford, Managing Partner of The Houston 8 Team, LLC.

No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast

When it comes to diet and dementia, the research can seem like a mixed bag. Certain diets, like the Mediterranean diet, have sometimes been associated with better cognitive outcomes, but some studies have found no link between what people eat and their risk of dementia -- like one published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA.

METRONext Listening Tour Hits the Road

METRO's summer listening tour ramps up next week. The public is invited to share ideas for transit service now and into the future. METRO is developing a regional transit plan that will serve the Greater Houston area through 2040. Next week's schedule is listed below. The tour continues through mid-August.

Mexican Woman Admits Illegally Selling Prescription Drugs in Houston

A Mexican woman was convicted Friday after pleading guilty to conspiring to smuggle prescription drugs into the United States, and receiving and delivering misbranded drugs with the intent to defraud. This guilty plea was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez, Southern District of Texas.

Harris County DA's Office: Houston man gets 35 years for killing schoolmate over money during gun transfer

A Houston man who was 17 when he killed a schoolmate over $250 was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

Eight Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.

Local Golf Courses You Should Visit in Houston

Houston is known for many things, like space travel, petroleum exploration and even capital punishment. But did you know it’s also an amazing place to play a round of golf?

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to Celebrate Its 1st Birthday with a Bang

The Moody Center for the Arts will celebrate its first birthday Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a festive, fun and free party that’s open to the public. Guests are invited to enjoy the Moody Center’s newest exhibitions, which opened Feb. 2, and dance along to a live performance by Houston indie-pop favorite Wild Moccasins while enjoying beverages, birthday cake and Big Bang-inspired art.

NRG Stadium Again Transformed Into a House of Worship

Thousands of Local Volunteers Transform Stadium for the Second Time in a Month

For the past 17 years NRG Stadium has hosted its share of football games, rodeos and soccer matches – not to mention numerous concerts. However, for the second time in a month thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be converting the stadium into a place of worship for their “Love Never Fails”! International Convention

Democrats Unveil Bill to Expand Protections Against Workplace

A group of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday are unveiling sweeping legislation to strengthen and expand federal protections aimed at preventing workplace harassment and discrimination nationwide.

Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes

Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer discussions and fretting about masks and other mitigation measures -- despite a rise of infections sweeping the country.

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