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TPPF Releases New Research Exploring Relations Between Texas and Mexico

As the federal government becomes increasingly more absent and ineffective on the southern U.S. border, relationships between states and the Mexican government become important tools to fill the gap left behind.

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Watch Trailer for New Movie - TILL starring Danielle Deadwyler, Directed by Chinonye Chukwu

See the new trailer a for Till starring Danielle Deadwyler and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. The movie was written by Michael Reilly & Keith Beauchamp and Chinonye Chukwu.

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The Ultimate Comfort Food Is Back This Fall For the 14th Year at Select DQ Restaurants

The beginning of fall means cooler temps and thoughts of favorite cold-weather recipes. Across the Lone Star state, that means chicken and dumplings are back at participating DQ restaurants in Texas! The homemade recipe is a deliciously hearty dish with tender chicken, scrumptious gravy and fluffy dumplings that bring comfort just in time for fall and winter.

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Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour Coming to NRG Stadium!

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for the North American leg of his “+ - = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “The Mathematics Tour”), hitting stadiums across the continent for the first time since his history-making “Divide Tour” in 2018, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time by its completion.

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Celebrate National Vodka Day with a Sip of Texas' First Sweet Potato Vodka

Award-Winning Black-Owned GO3 Vodka Celebrates History, Friendship, and Rich, Small Batch Flavor in Houston

Jubilee Spirits, a new Black-owned, Houston-based premium alcohol and spirit company, has brought a rare treat for vodka drinkers to market with General Orders No.3 (GO3) Vodka; Texas’ first craft distilled sweet potato vodka, blended and bottled in Houston.

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Texans Rookie Jalen Pitre Has Coming Out Party Against the Bears

The Houston Texans head coach and defensive coordinator have been telling anyone who would listen that there was just something special about rookie safety Jalen Pitre. From the time he was drafted until he played in his first NFL regular season game, coach Smith has raved about the potential of the second-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Baylor University.

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Experience Classical Music to Ragtime Jazz, Classic Rock, and Beyond with the Houston Symphony

Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” Florence Price’s exhilarating “Juba” Dance, and much more! This program will also feature an exceptional performance by American Idol contestant Douglas Mills Jr. and students from Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Canadian Conductor, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, is co-creator of the program.

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Macy's Backstage Opens at Memorial City

Macy's, celebrates the opening of a new Macy’s Backstage at Memorial City. With the addition of Backstage at Memorial City, Macy’s now offers 4 Backstage locations in the Houston area. Macy’s Backstage de- livers a store-within-store shopping experience with a changing assortment of on-trend items to give shoppers another way to express their personal style at significant savings.

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Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD

HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.

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A Question of Justice

In 1838, in a shameful chapter of American history, U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott forced tens of thousands of Cherokee Indians - one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" that had embraced the customs and language of white settlers - to march 1,200 miles to what was designated "Indian Territory" across the Mississippi (centered in what is now Oklahoma). Their lands were confiscated; their homes looted. Along what became known as the Trail of Tears, whooping cough, typhus, dysentery, and starvation took a deadly toll, with an estimated one-quarter of the Cherokee people perishing along the way.

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Texas Southern University Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence in Achievement

When people of color went out to discover more for themselves in the early 1920s, there weren’t a lot of open doors but closed ones. Opportunities were few, and there weren’t many individuals with extended hands to show them the way. However, a courageous few found opportunity tucked away in the heart of Third Ward at a place to be called Texas Southern University.

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Top Places to Get Your French Fry Fix On

Easily one of the weaknesses of any food lover must be a batch of hot, golden, crispy French fries. That’s one of the ways McDonald’s rosed in popularity. But that was kids’ stuff (no shade McDonald’s you will always be the original king of fries) compared to the gourmet delicacies being served today. Fries are not merge side dishes adding to the shine of entrees.

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BTS' "Yet To Come" Reborn as Hyundai Version for the Goal of the Century World Cup Campaign

-Remake of BTS’ hit song “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment),” to be revealed for ‘Goal of the Century’ World Cup Campaign song in Hyundai Version to connect people for a better future -Company’s vision of Smart Mobility Solution Provider to be featured in the official music video -Company to launch TikTok challenge to further engage with fans on the company’s global campaign -One-minute preview of music video along with the campaign message is now available

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HCC wins Federation of Houston Professional Women Diversity Excellence Award

Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022.

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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Grants to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today it is awarding $42,500 in grants to 17 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have imagined their work in the digital realm using streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts as well as theatre performances, and literary concepts; all in online-only platforms.

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Black Houston Entrepreneurs iS One of Three Winners of $150,000 in Grants from the Famous Amos ‘Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative’

Three promising business owners chosen from over 3,200 submissions win business coaching from the National Black Chamber of Commerce and a $50,000 investment each

Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), announced the awardees of its second annual Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, a program that helps promising Black business owners thrive with capital and coaching resources.

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Black TV Chef, Owner of Multiple Restaurants Reveals How to Master Southern Cooking Even If You're From the North

Superstar restaurateur and chef Justin Sutherland has launched a tour of American Southern cuisine shaped by his upbringing in the Northern Midwest and the South and by his African-American and Asian heritage. Justin owns multiple restaurants in the Twin Cities, though his reputation is national. You may know him from television, where he won an Iron Chef episode, competed on Season 16 of Top Chef, and is one of the chefs featured on Fast Foodies and is producer and host of Taste the Culture, both airing on TruTV/TBS.

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Focus on Collaboration and the Future of Global Energy Takes Centerstage During Day Two of the Houston - African Energy Summit

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs (MOTIA) in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership, are pleased to host the Plenary Session of the Houston-Africa Energy Summit. Today's session includes the Presidential Panel Discussion with remarks from the His Excellency Mohamed Bazoum, President of the Republic of Niger, Mayor Turner and other local and international dignitaries.

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GM Investing $760 Million in Toledo, Ohio Propulsion Plant for EV Drive Unit Production

Toledo-built drive units to be used primarily for Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC HUMMER EVs

Toledo Propulsion Systems is GM’s first U.S. propulsion-related manufacturing facility to be transformed for EV-related production

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Puttery Houston is Modernizing Mini Golf with Curated Cocktails and Upscale Bites!

This week celebrates International Mini Golf Day, and there is a new mini golf experience that satisfies those that are a kid at heart, foodies, and cocktail enthusiasts! Puttery is Houston's newest grown and sexy mini golf hotspot changing how we enjoy mini golf. Puttery, located on Washington Ave, brings three bars, three mini golf courses, and an amazingly great time for your next date night, meetup, or kickback!