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Book Shares Inspirational Stories Of Christian Entrepreneurs Working Toward A Greater Purpose

In a society where workforces—especially executives—are encouraged to keep their professional lives and spiritual lives separate, Jeff Holler's Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose is a thought-provoking testimonial to the power of a faith-driven existence—even in the boardroom.

Curious koala sneaks into Australian home and climbs Christmas tree

Picture a Christmas tree and you'll probably think of baubles, tinsel and fairy lights, but one Australian woman came home to find an unusual adornment: A koala.

Download "Juneteenth Celebration" Sounds of Blackness

Fresh from their NAACP Image Award Nomination for the Anthemic Single “Time For Reparations”, The 3X Grammy Award-WinningSounds of Blackness is back with a brand new Juneteenth Anthem - “JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION”!

Astros Foundation & Aramark partner with Salvation Army for Hurricane Relief Effort

Partnership will provide 5,000 hot meals daily for relief workers via Salvation Army trucks #AstrosHarvey

The Astros Foundation and Aramark are partnering to provide the Salvation Army with 5,000 hot meals daily for hurricane relief workers for a 10-day period from Sept. 5-14. The meals will be prepared at Minute Maid Park and transported to several different communities by Salvation Army trucks.

A Salad a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Nearly a year ago, 28-year-old Santala Robinson was in the worst health of her life. She was very overweight and diagnosed with diabetes. In May 2017, she was hired as a culinary manager for Snappy Salads’ first Houston location. Being surrounded by healthy food options every day prompted Santala to try something new: she started eating strictly salads.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Supports Sarah’s House Donation to Aid Area Women, Children

The Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter (BAHA) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently donated $1,000 to Sarah's House to further the organization's mission to provide safe harbor to women and children who are in immediate need of food, clothing, shelter, safety, and stability.

Gurriel Continues Hot Streak At The Plate In 10-4 Victory Over Blue Jays

First baseman Yuli Gurriel tied a career high by going 4-for-4 at the plate while also driving in four runs. He has been a very steady bat in the lineup for the Astros this year as he leads the team in batting average (.342) hits (39) and RBIs (24).

Slavery Remembrance Day Commemoration and Legislative Update Hosted by Congressman Al Green

Congressman Al Green is inviting family and friends to the inaugural Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update he is hosting on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am CT at the Collective (formally Power Center) in Houston, Texas. There is no admission cost to this historic event.

Walk-On’s Set for Grand Opening of First Baytown Restaurant

Award-winning brand to host ribbon-cutting ceremony and give away free Walk-On’s to one of the first 100 guests in line on Nov. 7

Race fans, sports fans and fans of good food are already revved up because Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is set to open its first Baytown restaurant on Monday, Nov. 7!

The Obama Portraits Tour Opens April 3 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Featuring the acclaimed portraits by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald

This Spring the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tour of portraits of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. The acclaimed portraits will be on view from April 3 through May 30, 2022.

Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards Raises Over $1 Million in Less than 4 Months as the Clear Frontrunner in the TX 18th Congressional District Race

Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards has raised over $1 million in less than 4 months, a substantial sum that helps bolster the frontrunner status of the former At-Large Houston City Council Member in her bid for U.S. Congress.

Houston Symphony Presents the Best of Broadway with Jeremy Jordan, February 24-26

Tony and Grammy-nominated Broadway luminary, Jeremy Jordan, returns by popular demand to the Jones Hall stage as Principal POPS Conductor, Steven Reineke, leads the Houston Symphony in hit songs from Jordan’s signature Broadway roles in NEWSIES! and Waitress, plus selections from fan-favorite musicals like West Side Story, Carousel, Oklahoma!, Rock of Ages, and Les Misérables, February 24, 25, and 26, 2023.

U-Haul Welcomes House of Hue to Dealer Network

U-Haul Co. of Texas is pleased to announce that House of Hue LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.

Prosecutors and HPD Investigators Appeal for More Victims of Serial Sex Predator

In a concerted effort to combat sexual violence and secure justice for victims, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, accompanied by key officials from the Harris County District Attorney's Office (HCDAO) and the Houston Police Department (HPD), will host a pivotal news conference. The event aims to apprise the public of a suspected serial sex predator and implore individuals to step forward if they have been affected.

Down on the farm … in your apartment

Rice University seniors design vegetable greenhouse scaled to city dwellers

Vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but urban apartment dwellers in some places around the world don’t have regular access to them. A group of Rice University senior engineering students set out to remedy that for their capstone design project.

Bernie Sanders to Address NAACP National Convention

Sen. Bernie Sanders will address the Republican agenda, specifically GOP plans for health care, in a speech at the NAACP national convention in Baltimore on Monday.

Houston Bidding for 2019 and 2020 NFL Draft

Members of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority were in New York City recently in an attempt to convince members of the NFL to bring the NFL Draft to Houston in either 2019 or 2020. HCHSA CEO Janis Schmees Burke was on hand at a City of Houston council meeting to receive recognition on the World Corporate Games coming to Houston in November and told the council she had just been in New York vying to bring the draft to Houston for the first time.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo resigning to lead the Miami department

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has resigned to lead the Miami Police Department.

Resistance Revival Chorus Announce Debut Album

Resistance Revival Chorus has revealed details of their debut album, This Joy to be released on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. The Chorus is a collective of more than 60 women, and non-binary singers, who join together to breathe joy and song into the resistance, and to uplift and center women’s voices.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas

Directs Select Services To Reopen, Closes Schools For Remainder Of Academic Year

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a "Retail-To-Go" model, certain restrictions on surgeries have been loosened, and schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.

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