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Houston Health Department now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children six months and older

Children as young as six months old are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the Houston Health Department’s four health centers.

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Bishop James Dixon Announced As New Chairman of The Board of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and NRG Park announce the appointment of Bishop James Dixon as the Chairman of the Board for HCSCC. Bishop Dixon has been on the board of HCSCC since 2018 and is following Edgar Colon, Chairman of the Board, HCSCC, 2008-2022.

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Queen Tiye's Kitchen

“The kitchen don’t lie” was a saying I heard often during my childhood. In the 1950s in my part of Virginia, Saturday evenings saw a lot of African American sisters finish washing the dinner dishes and place a hot comb on top of the stove and begin to “do hair,” getting ready for Sunday service.

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Jabari Smith Jr. Selected Third Overall In The 2022 NBA Draft By The Houston Rockets

“Definitely added a chip, but God makes no mistakes, so I'm happy to be here,” said Smith “I'm happy to be where I'm wanted. I'm happy to get to Houston and just show them, give them what they picked. Just happy to be here.”

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This wordless comedian is now the most-followed person on TikTok

Comedian Khaby Lame has become the king of TikTok -- all without uttering a word.

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Elegance and Luxury awaits you at the Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans

Everything about the Windsor Court leaves its guest with a unique and lasting impression. The property’s spacious accommodations create the ideal home away from home feel and the inviting yet sophisticated décor and staff offers endless ways for couples, friends, and families to connect with one another and with the local culture. With amazing views of both the mighty Mississippi River and New Orleans’ skyline, on-site world-class fine dining, a rooftop pool, a full-service spa, a proper tea service, spacious suites and executive club levels, the hotel is sure to create a memorable experience. For more information and to book your stay, visit www.windsorcourthotel.com

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The first official joint portrait of Prince William and Kate has been unveiled

The first official joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been revealed to the public at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.

Clarence Thomas' Second Amendment ruling shows power of conservative supermajority

For more than a decade, individual Supreme Court conservatives lamented lower court decisions that endorsed gun regulations, as their own court failed to expand a 2008 ruling that said the Second Amendment protects a right to a handgun in the home for self-defense.

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How events unfolded after the killing of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson

Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman suspected of fatally shooting 25-year-old elite cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Texas in May, sold her Jeep to an Austin dealership, the US Marshals Service said Thursday.

SpaceX says 5G expansion would make Starlink 'unusable' for most Americans

SpaceX, Dish Network and other 5G providers are locked in a heated battle over radio frequencies, which SpaceX says it needs for its orbital internet service, Starlink, and which Dish says it needs for its own customers.

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Amegy Bank Announces the Promotion of Diane Maben to Chief Operating Officer

Amegy Bank named Diane Maben as its Chief Operating Officer earlier this month. Maben was promoted to this newly created position after serving as Amegy’s Executive Vice President and Manager of Administrative Services. In her role, she will continue to provide direction to the operational functions of the Bank and partner with the Chief Executive Officer and President on strategic areas of focus, as she did under her previous title.

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Germany declares gas crisis as Russia cuts supplies to Europe

Europe's biggest economy is now officially running short of natural gas and is escalating a crisis plan to preserve supplies as Russia turns off the taps.

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Biden braces for Supreme Court to overturn Roe after months of planning for next steps

President Joe Biden is bracing for a Supreme Court ruling that would strip away nationwide abortion rights in the US, potentially setting off mass protests and heaping pressure on the White House to act, according to officials, even as there remains little he can do through executive action to fully mitigate the anticipated decision.

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Nicola Spirig, one of the greatest triathletes of all time, is preparing to retire from the 'intense emotions' of her racing career

As she nears the conclusion of a professional career spanning more than 20 years, Nicola Spirig knows bidding goodbye to triathlon won't be easy, nor that she will ever be able to leave her training days completely behind her.

KTSU 90.9 FM celebrating 50 years of broadcast excellence with Backyard Party

Texas Southern University’s award-winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” is celebrating its 50th anniversary of service to the Houston community with a Backyard Party.

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Bayou City Art Festival Welcomes New Board of Director Members

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Bayou City Art Festival, announced the addition of Sydney Dao and Obes Nwabara to its Board of Directors.

Houston Health Department Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Six Months and Older

Under the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 20 million children 6 months through 5 years of age may receive their first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

Superstar Lil Nas X Adds Electrifying Shows in Dallas and Houston in October

Today, multi-platinum, award-winning superstar Lil Nas X has announced that he will bring his first ever tour to the 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX, on Tuesday, October 11, and the Pavilion at Toyota Music Hall in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 12.

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Big Brunch, for Children!

Dressed in their Sunday best, Houstonians dined for children at the annual Big Brunch: Building Blocks to the Future – A Celebration of Early Childhood, at the Ballroom at Bayou Place. Hosted by statewide organization CHILDREN AT RISK, nearly 300 guests enjoyed culinary delights created by some of Houston’s best chefs from 1751 Sea and Bar, Ballroom at Bayou Place Catering, Bludorn, Calavera Golfstrommen, Chivos, Frank’s Americana Revival, and Heads & Tails Seafood. Brunch goers chose Heads & Tails Seafood’s shrimp and grits entrée, from chef Roy Burks, as their favorite.

Comcast and Faceforward Productions Partner for Upcoming Docuseries, “The Black Beauty Effect”

This first-of-its-kind docuseries examines the Black women who are serving as catalysts for social change within the beauty industry and features mega beauty influencers and industry titans Whitney White, Mikki Taylor, Cara Sabin, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Sam Fine, Amber Riley, Elaine Welteroth, Jessica Cruel, Kayla Graves, Sir John, Shalom Blac and more; Premiering exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity channel this fall