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Lotus Seafood Delights Houston with Lowered Crawfish Prices

Attention, Houston seafood enthusiasts! Your go-to destination for the finest Cajun crawfish, Lotus Seafood, announces a delectable price drop—crawfish are now more affordable than ever! Effective today, March 13, 2024, experience the joy of Cajun flavors for only $9 per pound, a significant decrease from the citywide average of $10 to $14.

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Change

Veteran OL Whitney Mercilus is looking forward to playing under a new defensive signal caller

Change is something that a lot of individuals can’t accept. Whether it be a cubicle switch in the office or furniture rearrangement at home. Some people are not good with dealing with change.

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The She Is A CEO Foundation Will Honor Girl Champions at Awards Dinner

Thasunda Brown-Duckett, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Consumer Banking Slated as Keynote

THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION is pleased to announce its’ inaugural Girl Champion Awards Dinner honoring women CEOs and community leaders who have used their platforms to enrich the lives of girls and inspire our future CEOs. The dinner will take place Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa (Museum District) 5701 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005, from 6-9:30pm.

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How Galveston Is Honoring Its Role As the Birthplace of Juneteenth

As Galveston historian Samuel Collins III, whose own ancestors were freed as a result of the Juneteenth order, raised funds and installed a historical marker at the former Osterman Building—ravaged by Hurricane Carla and razed in the ’60s—but few people ever stopped to read it. Then, last year, amid the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor and Houstonian George Floyd and massive protests over civil rights, Collins noticed a change. “All of the sudden, Juneteenth just exploded in popularity.

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Bringing Awareness to Food Insecurity and Homelessness Is One That Is of Great Importance

Despite Houston leading the nation with the least amount of homeless people we still see about 4,000 that are without permanent shelter on any given night based on a SEARCH homeless services report. Even though we have crossed the over into the new year, the giving season lasts all year long. There is always a reason to help and give back to the lives of others.

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Claudine Gay: A Tenure of Triumphs and Trials at Harvard's Helm

In the storied halls of Harvard University, Claudine Gay's appointment in July 2023 heralded a historic moment as she became the first Black president to lead the esteemed institution. With a formidable background in American political behavior and a trail of administrative excellence, President Gay stepped into her role poised to shape Harvard's future. Yet, after just six months, her presidency concluded in an unprecedentedly brief term that has left a lasting impact on the university and the academic world.

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Kevin Porter Jr. learning to become a better defender against top talent in the NBA

Although Ayton finished the night with 16 points, I am pretty sure he will remember the pesky 6-foot-6 guard who always seemed to be around when he was demanding the ball.

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Couple who named baby after Hitler jailed for membership of neo-Nazi group

A couple who named their baby after Adolf Hitler and were members of a banned neo-Nazi group in Britain have been jailed for more than 10 years combined.

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Mayor Turner is Committed to Improving the Lives of Low Income Families

Housing and Urban Development letter of findings regarding the Houston Housing Authority project on Fountain View in the Galleria area. He has a strong belief that all communities can provide for children whether there are wealthy or economically challenged.

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EEOC Sues Houston Union for Race Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued United Labor Unions Local 100, alleging the union engaged in race discrimination by firing two newly hired black union organizers, but retaining a white organizer who didn’t perform as well.

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Houston Sailor Serves On the USS Bonhomme Richard

Quartermaster Seaman Daija "Stella" Anderson, from Houston, determines the global position of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) using a sextant, an instrument which measures the angle between the horizon and celestial bodies.

Randall Cobb of the Houston Texans and Marcus Davenport of the New Orleans Saints are joining together to start a Hurricane Laura Relief Fund

Randall Cobb of the Houston Texans and Marcus Davenport of the New Orleans Saints are joining together to start a Hurricane Laura Relief Fund to help the communities in both Texas and Louisiana devastated from Hurricane Laura.

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Houston Native Serves at Naval Hospital Jacksonville

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class David Phan, from Houston, Texas, helps to rehabilitate Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Leo Torres Teruel, a sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7), at Naval Hospital Jacksonville's physical therapy department.

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Houston Native Serves aboard USS John C. Stennis

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Kassandra Lopez, from Houston, stencils a life ring aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 7, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) is deployed in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley)

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Celebrates Passage of City Propositions

Mayor Sylvester Turner made a major push for voters to say yes to bond propositions A, B, C, D, and E and it worked.

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James Hardin Gives Sneek-Peek of New Restaurant – Thirteen

James Harden gave a sneak peek of his new Thirteen restaurant to a limited number of guests in Houston. The group received a tour of Thirteen's completely redesigned space at 1911 Bagby Street in Midtown, along with a sampling of the fine dining menu created by Chef Tobias Dorzon.

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HISD to host Business Operations Job Fair

The Houston Independent School District seeks to fill several critical operational positions, including bus drivers, custodians, crossing guards, plumbers, telecommunication technicians, electricians, HVAC technicians, and maintenance repair personnel.

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Houston native serves aboard USS Carl Vinson

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 2nd Class William Peek, left, from Olathe, Kan., and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Gervin Flores, from Houston, perform maintenance

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C.J. Stroud of Houston Texans: AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud named as the AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the month.

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Commissioner Rodney Griffin Receives President’ s Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Commissioner Rodney Griffin of Missouri City was presented the 4th Annual President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, December 3, 2023 at City Centre in west Houston